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Cebu City Walking Tour: History and Street Food ExperienceA four-hour walking tour of Cebu City with a live English-speaking guide covers the Heritage of Cebu Monument, Magellan's Cross, the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, and the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral before ending at the Carbon Market for authentic Cebuano street food. The tour moves through downtown Cebu, the oldest and shortest national road in the Philippines, and includes grilled chicken, rice in coconut leaves, tuslob buwa, fried spring rolls, balot, lechon, seafood, drinks and water. Wear pants and avoid sleeveless clothing if you plan to enter the church.Is it for me?The tour is a steady four-hour walk through downtown Cebu with stops at each site, so it suits travelers comfortable with a moderate pace on city streets. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or during pregnancy.
Cebu: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Canyoneering Private TourYou swim with whale sharks in Oslob, cool off under Tumalog Falls, then spend the afternoon canyoneering through Kawasan — jumping into pools, climbing wet rock, and finishing at the base of the main waterfall. Pickup from your Cebu hotel, private guide, meals, all gear and entry fees included. The pace is yours to set, and you're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want the best of southern Cebu's water activities in one day without arranging transport, timing separate tours, or carrying your own gear — the private format and fixed inclusions mean you show up and move at your own pace.
Filipino Cooking Class in Makati: Learn Meryenda FavoritesA two-hour Filipino cooking class in Makati where you prepare a full meryenda—a traditional snack spread—from spring rolls to noodle dishes to sweets. You work with a live English-speaking guide, use the kitchen equipment and ingredients provided, and learn recipes simple enough to cook at home. Minimum age is 12; the class is wheelchair accessible and near public transit.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without derailing the rest of your day, but long enough to move through an entire meryenda and eat it—so you leave with both a skill and a meal, not just a recipe card.
Batad Rice Terraces Trek: Farmers, Waterfalls & Rice WineYou’ll wander ancient terraces on this Batad guided tour, meet real farmers who still mill rice by hand, taste fresh grains and strong local wine, and feel mountain air on your skin at Tappiya waterfall. With a local guide whose family calls these hills home, every step feels personal — especially when you wake up to misty mornings or share laughter over homemade wine.
Caticlan to Boracay: Airport Transfer with Guide & All FeesYou’ll land in Caticlan and be met by a local guide who handles every detail—tickets, fees, even cold water—before guiding you across to Boracay by boat. After a breezy ride over Tablas Strait, you’ll hop into an E-trike or van straight to your resort lobby. It’s smooth, friendly, and lets you actually enjoy arriving.
Manila Intramuros Walking Tour: Fort Santiago, San Agustin & Casa ManilaYou’ll wander Manila’s Intramuros with a local guide, stepping into San Agustin Church’s cool halls and exploring Fort Santiago’s storied walls. See relics from Spanish trade days at the museum and glimpse old-world life inside Casa Manila. Expect honest stories, laughter, and maybe even a moment or two that lingers long after you leave those cobbled streets.
Manila Heritage Tour: Intramuros, Casa Manila & Hidden GemsThis half-day sightseeing tour of Manila covers the walled city of Intramuros, Casa Manila, and other cultural landmarks with a local English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is included, and all entry fees and taxes are covered upfront. The tour introduces visitors to Manila's Spanish colonial heritage and hidden stops beyond the typical tourist route.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're new to Manila and want a structured introduction to the city's Spanish colonial heritage without arranging entry tickets, transport between sites, or a guide separately—the guide's knowledge of hidden stops and cultural context makes the half-day feel complete instead of rushed.
Manila Intramuros Walking Tour: Fort Santiago, Rizal Park & Casa ManilaYou’ll walk through centuries in Manila’s Intramuros alongside a local guide who brings history to life at Fort Santiago, Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, and Casa Manila. Expect cool church interiors, stories that linger long after you leave, snacks to keep you going, and a few moments where time seems to slow down around these old stones.
Coron Island Hopping: Kayangan, Twin Lagoon & Shipwreck LunchYou’ll swim in clear lakes surrounded by limestone cliffs, snorkel above a WWII shipwreck teeming with life, float quietly through hidden lagoons, and share a Filipino buffet lunch on white sand with new friends. Expect little surprises along the way—both from nature and your fellow travelers.
Manila Heritage Tour: Intramuros, Binondo, Tondo in 3 HoursThis 3-hour guided tour of Manila covers Intramuros, Binondo, and Tondo with a live English-speaking guide, bottled water, and Fort Santiago entry included. You walk cobblestone streets past Spanish-era architecture, explore the world's oldest Chinatown established in 1594, and move through Tondo's traditional neighborhoods and markets. The route connects three distinct districts in a single morning, so you see colonial history, cultural landmarks, and daily Manila life without arranging transport between stops.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so if that is your language, you follow the stories as they unfold at each stop without translation lag. This works well for a first visit to Manila or for anyone who wants to understand the city's three-layer history—market life, cultural heritage, colonial architecture—without piecing it together across separate trips.
Whale Shark & Canyoneering Cebu: Cliff Jumps & Shark SwimsYou’ll wake up early for hotel pickup in Cebu City before swimming alongside gentle whale sharks in Oslob’s clear waters (with a local guide watching out for you). After breakfast you’ll head to Badian for canyoneering through turquoise pools beneath lush jungle at Kawasan Falls — cliff jumps optional! Includes safety gear and lunch by the river. You might leave braver than you arrived.
Intramuros night tour Manila: Fort Santiago and Binondo ChinatownA guided night tour of Intramuros, Manila's walled heritage city, takes you through Fort Santiago and Binondo Chinatown with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup from Makati, Taguig, Ermita or Malate. The tour lasts three to four hours and covers the illuminated streets and landmarks that reveal a different side of the city after dark.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Manila's heritage districts after dark, when the colonial architecture and street life of Intramuros and Binondo take on a different character under the lights. The fixed three- to four-hour schedule and included pickup mean you don't have to arrange transport or plan the route yourself.
El Nido Private Tour A with Lunch: Four Islands, Fewer CrowdsA private boat tour of El Nido explores Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Seven Commandos Beach and Payong-Payong Beach in a single day, with a licensed English-speaking guide, fresh lunch and hotel pickup included. The tour runs seven to eight hours and keeps group sizes small to avoid the crowds that fill the popular routes. Pickup is available from accommodations in town or within 2km of the public market; pickups from Seda Lio, Miniloc Resort or Matinloc Resort are available as separate options with their own pricing.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon or full day and want a shared boat tour with fewer passengers per trip, which means shorter waits at each island stop.
Snorkeling in Cebu: 3 islands with BBQ lunchIsland hopping tour from Cebu visiting Hilutungan, Nalusuan and Caohagan islands with snorkeling, life jackets, gear rental and BBQ lunch included. Hotel pickup starts at 6:30 a.m. from Cebu City or Mactan Island. The tour runs 7 to 10 hours depending on conditions and your pace at each stop. Choose between a private tour for your group or a shared departure with other travelers; fins rental is available as an add-on at checkout.Is it for me?Book the private tour if your group wants the boat and schedule to yourselves; the shared tour works well if you're traveling solo or with one other person and don't mind meeting other snorkelers. Either way, the fixed pickup time and all-inclusive gear mean you start the day at your hotel without arranging transport or renting equipment separately.
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour: UNESCO Site VisitThis day tour from Puerto Princesa takes you by air-conditioned vehicle to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you board a boat and travel into one of the world's longest navigable underground rivers. Hotel pickup within 15 kilometers of the airport is included, along with entry permits, an audio tour device, a licensed guide in English or Filipino, and lunch at a local restaurant. The tour runs 6 to 9 hours depending on waiting times and whether you add the optional zip line or mangrove paddle boat activities at Sabang Beach.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable with group timing and want the full day at the standard price; choose the private pickup option if you prefer to control your own schedule and avoid the group wait times. The zip line and mangrove paddle boat are worth adding only if you want a second activity — they're optional, so you can skip them and rest at Sabang Beach while others participate.
Boracay Snorkeling: Sunset Cruise with Paddle BoardsA 2-hour sunset cruise along Boracay's White Beach includes snorkeling masks, stand-up paddleboards and water tubes; the boat stops at a popular snorkeling site where you choose to snorkel, paddle board, kayak or relax in the water, and wraps up with views of the Boracay sunset. A live English or Filipino-speaking guide assists throughout and helps with photos. The cruise departs from Station 1 (or the back beach during Habagat season) and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to try multiple water activities in one afternoon without committing to just snorkeling—the stop gives you the choice to paddle board, float, snorkel or mix them all together, and the sunset timing means the day ends on the water rather than back on the beach.
Bamboo Bike Tour Intramuros: 6–8 Historical Sites in 1.5 HoursA 1.5-hour guided bamboo bike tour through Intramuros, Manila's historic walled city, stopping at 6–8 major sites including Casa Manila, the Japanese Cannon, colonial gates and the Manila Cathedral. Groups stay small (5–15 riders), and you choose your bike design before you ride. A local English-speaking guide leads the route; helmets, sunscreen and rain ponchos are provided.Is it for me?The 1.5-hour ride is steady and conversational, not a fitness test—you'll move between stops at a pace that lets you listen and ask questions. Pick this one if you want Manila's colonial history without a walking tour, and you're comfortable on a bike for 90 minutes in tropical heat.
Tagaytay Volcano & Pagsanjan Falls Private Tour from ManilaA private 12-hour tour from Manila combines Taal Volcano views at Tagaytay Picnic Grove (665 meters above sea level) with a canoe trip through Pagsanjan Falls rapids, guided by two local paddlers per boat. Hotel pickup and AC vehicle with driver are included; lunch is at your own expense, and the canoe guides appreciate tips.Is it for me?Hotel pickup from Manila means you don't arrange transport or navigate to Tagaytay yourself—the driver handles the 350-kilometer round-trip, toll roads and parking, which matters if you're staying in the city without a rental car or are unfamiliar with the route.
Cebu City Tour: Magellan's Cross, Temple of Leah & Sirao GardenA private Cebu City tour with an English-speaking guide takes you to Magellan's Cross, the Taoist Temple, Temple of Leah, Sirao Pictorial Garden and the Heritage of Cebu Monument, plus the Basilica del Sto. Niño. The tour runs ten hours with pickup included, private transportation, all parking fees and a driver; you choose between a night tour of downtown Cebu or a daytime group option. Lunch is on your own.Is it for me?Choose the daytime group tour if you want to move through the landmarks at a steady pace with other travelers, or pick the night tour of downtown Cebu if you prefer the city's energy after dark. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included driver mean the five stops hold together across a full day without you managing the route or timing.
Bohol Day Trip from Cebu: Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers & CruiseA shared guided day trip from Cebu to Bohol takes you through the UNESCO-recognized Bohol Global Geopark, visiting the Chocolate Hills, Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, Baclayon Church, Blood Compact Monument, and a scenic Loboc River cruise with lunch buffet. Your English-speaking driver guides the route and handles transport from your Cebu hotel or ferry terminal; the tour runs 6 to 8 hours depending on which add-ons you choose. Loboc River cruise and lunch are available as optional add-ons on select options.Is it for me?Choose this shared tour if you want a driver-guide handling all logistics and pacing for you; pick the Loboc River variant if a midday river lunch with live music fits your schedule, or skip it to eat elsewhere.
