TripSmithCebu
A curated guide to Cebu, Philippines: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- TOPS Cebu 4.5★ (5,500 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kawasan Falls 4.5★ (5,700 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Magellan's Cross 4.4★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Sirao Garden 4.4★ (3,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Yap-San Diego Ancestral House 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Museum
- Taboan Public Market 4.3★ (6,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Temple of Leah 4.2★ (10,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Fort San Pedro 4.2★ (7,900 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- House of Lechon 4.4★ (6,600 reviews) · Lechon restaurant
- Top of Cebu 4.4★ (2,500 reviews) · Restaurant
- Bell+Amadeus 4.8★ (1,300 reviews) · Restaurant
- HueMann Coffee 4.8★ (958 reviews) · Coffee shop
- The Pig and Palm 4.5★ (999 reviews) · Restaurant
- Sparrow Cafe Culture 4.7★ (798 reviews) · Cafe
- Pamahaw Cafe 4.8★ (663 reviews) · Cafe
- Good Cup Coffee Co. 4.8★ (587 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Cubana 4.3★ (1,400 reviews) · Live music bar
- Verified Rooftop Bar & Lounge 4.5★ (756 reviews) · Bar
- Glassroom Bar Cebu 4.9★ (66 reviews) · Bar
- Llula 4.8★ (68 reviews) · Bar
- The Lost Unicorn 4.8★ (34 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: TOPS Cebu
- Afternoon: Sirao Garden
- Dinner: House of Lechon
- Nightcap: Cubana
Day 2
- Morning: Kawasan Falls
- Afternoon: Yap-San Diego Ancestral House
- Dinner: Top of Cebu
- Nightcap: Verified Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Day 3
- Morning: Magellan's Cross
- Afternoon: Taboan Public Market
- Dinner: Bell+Amadeus
- Nightcap: Glassroom Bar Cebu
This is a starting shape — plan your own Cebu trip →
Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Cebu?
With 21 notable sights and 15 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.