Cebu City and Highlands Tour: Temple of Leah, Sirao Garden
Temple of Leah has 24 chambers housing a library, bar, museum and gallery inside what locals call the Taj Mahal of Cebu.
A private day tour of Cebu City and its highlands with hotel pickup and dropoff, visiting eight historical and cultural sites over six to seven hours. You'll see Fort San Pedro and Magellan's Cross with guide commentary on Spanish colonial history, explore the Taoist Temple's Chinese architecture, walk through Sirao Garden in the highlands, and end at Temple of Leah and Tops Cebu for panoramic city views. The guide speaks English or Filipino, and the route is flexible. You can adjust your pickup time to fit your schedule.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Cebu City and Highlands
- Visit church and learn history
- See Magellan's Cross
- Explore National Museum of Cebu
- Tour Fort San Pedro
- Visit Taoist Temple
- Take photos at Sirao Garden
- Enjoy view at Tops Cebu
- Discover Temple of Leah
- Magellan's Cross 10m
- Fort San Pedro Entry included 50m
- Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House Entry included 30m
- Sirao Garden Entry included 40m
- Temple of Leah Entry included 40m
What’s included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- soda and bottled water.
- all fees and taxes.
- hotel pickup and dropoff.
- a live guide in English or Filipino.
Times
- Every day 09:00 10:00
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The experience
What makes this tour different is that it's private, so you set the pickup time instead of joining a fixed schedule. The guide meets you at your hotel and takes you through Cebu's religious and cultural landmarks in sequence: first the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, where you'll see candle vendors lighting offerings to the Santo Niño in a ritual called Sinulog; then Magellan's Cross, the historic marker of Spanish arrival; then Fort San Pedro, a 16th-century stone fortress where the guide walks you through the grounds explaining its role in the colonial period. The Taoist Temple comes next, a working Chinese church filled with classical architecture, sculptures and calligraphy that welcomes both worshippers and visitors.
The highlands section takes you to Sirao Garden, known locally as the Little Amsterdam of Cebu City for its flower beds and photo-friendly layout, then to Tops Cebu, a viewpoint with panoramic views of the city, coastline and nearby islands: best visited near sunset. Temple of Leah, the final stop, is a multi-chamber structure with a library, bar, museum and gallery, built as a cultural monument and often compared to the Taj Mahal. The air-conditioned vehicle stays with you throughout, and the guide provides water and soda. Lunch happens at a restaurant of your choice partway through, paid separately. The guide can recommend places serving Cebuano lechon or other options with scenic views.
Wear proper attire for the churches and temples. The tour runs six to seven hours total, and because it's private, you can start whenever suits the rest of your day and skip or linger at any stop. Children from age one are welcome, and the vehicle accommodates strollers and car seats if you're traveling with infants.
Is this one for you?Six to seven hours leaves room for breakfast before pickup and dinner after you return, so the tour fits into a full day without consuming it. If you need a shorter outing or want to explore other parts of Cebu on the same day, look for a half-day option instead.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Filipino.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (1 to 12 years).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Taoist Temple like when you get there?
The Taoist Temple is one of Cebu City's most popular attractions, filled with classical Chinese architecture, sculptures and calligraphy. It's open to both worshippers and non-worshippers, and your guide will explain its history and significance as you walk through.
Can I adjust the pickup time to start later in the day?
Yes. This is a private tour, so you can freely adjust your pickup time to fit your schedule. You'll be picked up from your hotel at whatever time works best for you.
What is Sirao Garden known for?
Sirao Garden, located in Brgy. Sirao, is also called the Little Amsterdam of Cebu City and is famous for its flower beds and instagrammable scenery. It's one of the main attractions in the highlands where the air is fresh and the views are photogenic.
Does the tour include lunch?
Lunch is at your expense, but the guide will take you to a restaurant and can recommend places serving Cebuano lechon or other options with scenic views. You choose where and what to eat.
What can I see from Tops Cebu?
Tops Cebu is a scenic viewpoint offering panoramic views of Cebu City, the coastline and nearby islands. It's especially beautiful near sunset and gives you a sense of the whole city's geography and scale.
Cebu City and Highlands Tour: Temple of Leah, Sirao Garden
6h–7h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 75.39 per person
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