The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Cebu is the country's oldest city and was the first Spanish settlement and the Capital of the Philippines.
Guests will witness first-hand Filipino way of life and business by walking around downtown Cebu which is often called the oldest and shortest national road in the Philippines.
Cebu City has a deeper history compared to other islands in the Philippines since it was the first island that the Spanish colonized.
Rich in Culture and Hispanic Old Buildings. It's breathtaking how the Philippines was back then.
After the Historic Tour, Guests will have the unique chance to taste the most Authentic Cebuano Street Food!
Lastly, guests will witness the busiest produce market in the Philippines. Where all of the farmers of Cebu gather and sell their harvest.
There's so much more to explore in the City of Cebu!
Join me and witness Filipino's everyday life and food through the Historical Street and Food Tour!
P.S If you like to enter the Church ,Please wear pants and no sleeveless.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Grilled or Fried Chicken, Rice in Coconut Leaves, Famous Tuslob Buwa, Fried Spring Roll, Deep Fried Pork Intestine, Famous "Balot", Lechon ( Roast Pig) and other seafood.
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
What To Expect
Heritage Of Cebu Monument
The artwork is a tableau depicting several of Cebu's involvement in Philippine history including the Battle of Mactan, inauguration of Sergio Osmeña as President of the Philippines, and the canonization of Pedro Calungsod as saint by the Roman Catholic Church. It consist of a mixture of concrete, bronze, brass and steel sculptures.
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
The atmospheric Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House is among the country's oldest residential homes, built around 1680 from wood and coral stone, its design combining Spanish and Chinese architectural influences.
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The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Get a ride home
Clair M,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I didn't know that I needed to find a way back to my hotel. I didn't tip because the tip I would have made cost the grab home that I wasn't expecting.
Friday night in Cebu.
Orlan b,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a nice time. Necian was great. He's good dude who is informative and conversational. I enjoyed eating new cuisine and some I've had before, balut. The skies gave us a break with only a slight drizzle. Thank you for a great tour.
Food sampling is poor - walking tour potion is good
kevinkO4134TM,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Overall, the food sampling was poor, and I ended up buying more things to eat after. However, our tour guide and walking tour of center of city was excellent. After the tour was over, we ended up taking the tour guide out for drinks. The owner/operator should consider more sampling, and possibly minimize things that are not compatible for tourists, e.g., pig brain sauce and increase more of things that are tasty - Lechon (we got a small portion), and other choices at the food court which is the last stop. Charging almost 70 dollars for the tour with so underwhelming food amount and choices seem overpriced and poor business practice.
Cebu City
Stacey D,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Phillip is a very knowledgeable and kind tour guide. I learned so much about the history and enjoyed visiting the local restaurants. The food was amazing. As a solo female traveler female traveler I felt very safe and highly recommended this tour. Don’t me afraid to ask for Phillip as your guide, he’s awesome!
A Must-Do Tour in Cebu – Perfect Mix of History and Food!
Nika M,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently joined The Original Cebu City History and Food Walk with Nescian as our tour guide, and we were absolutely impressed! He first took us to a local street food spot where we tasted authentic dishes, then guided us through some of Cebu’s most important historical sites. We learned so much about the history of Cebu and the Philippines in general. We only saw the churches from the outside since we weren’t dressed appropriately, but this didn’t bother us. (If you want to enter the churches, make sure to wear knee-length pants or skirts and tops that cover the shoulders.) We also recommend wearing comfortable sneakers for the walking part. Our highlight was definitely the local night market – Nescian explained everything wonderfully, and we felt both safe and well-fed throughout the entire tour. A huge thank you again! We highly recommend this tour and suggest leaving a tip, as the experience is truly worth it. We would happily do it again!
Wet and wild
Hilda V,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It rained heavily on the day of my tour and flooded the streets but my tour guide (Necian) and I still had a great time. He brought me a bottle of water and showed me the different sites in Cebu. We were able to see everything except for the ancestral house since it was flooded inside. He provided lots of information about Cebu. He was patient as we struggled to find taxis in the bad weather. At the end of the tour he made sure I made it to my hotel safely. The whole time I felt safe, well informed and well accompanied. This tour is good if you want to feel and get around like a native of Cebu. And the food was pretty good too.
Fun and exciting local experience!
Amalie R,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a really good tour. We were able to taste many small local dishes as well as see some historic sites. It was all something we hadn't found ourselves. We had a nice guide, Kyle, who was good at telling as well as good at English, so we got a lot out of it! We definitely recommend this trip!
A fun way to see the city
veshannah,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kyle was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and fun to talk to. He was also great about taking photos for me and my friend. I enjoyed all the food we ate on the tour. And even though we opted not to try the Balut, he was a good sport about getting it so we could see it, eating it, then telling us about it. Sunday may not be the best day of the week for this tour due to traffic and Sunday mass, but we made the best of it. We also got to ride in a Jeepney, which was fun. And at the end of the tour when we realized we wouldn't be able to take a Grab home, he helped us hail a taxi. I highly recommend this tour.
Great experience
A4204TJjoyh,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kyle was very friendly and professional and knew his history! He greeted me at the starting location with a cool bottle of water. The food was delicious (be ready for lots of "fried" and some surprises, but your guide will check with you up front to see if you have any food restrictions). I felt safe going through some areas where I might not have felt comfortable going alone. It's some walking, a Jeepney ride to the first stop, and a taxi ride to one of the other areas. My guide took lots of photos for me. If your group is smaller, it may not take the full 4 hours.
Great Experience in Cebu City
372arnelc,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour for those travelling to Cebu City! As an American born FIlipino travelling to the Philippines for the first time, this is exactly the type of tour I was looking for. Kyle was an amazing tour guide that not only provided information on the sights visited/food consumed, but also insight into the culture inherent to Cebu. Definitely come hungry and with an open mind!
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