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★ (5,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Kawasan Falls 4.5★ (5,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Magellan's Cross 4.4★ (12,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Yap-San Diego Ancestral House 4.4★ (2,000 reviews) · Museum
- Sirao Garden 4.3★ (3,600 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- 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★ (8,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
Where to eat
- Bo's Coffee (Raintree) 4.7★ (1,800 reviews) · Cafe
- House of Lechon 4.4★ (7,000 reviews) · Lechon restaurant
- Top of Cebu 4.4★ (2,500 reviews) · Restaurant
- Bell+Amadeus 4.8★ (1,300 reviews) · Restaurant
- HueMann Coffee 4.8★ (982 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Sparrow Cafe Culture 4.7★ (843 reviews) · Cafe
- The Pig and Palm 4.5★ (1,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Pamahaw Cafe 4.8★ (682 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Cubana 4.3★ (1,400 reviews) · Live music bar
- Verified Rooftop Bar & Lounge 4.5★ (768 reviews) · Bar
- Glassroom Bar Cebu 4.9★ (67 reviews) · Bar
- Fiddler’s Cebu 4.7★ (225 reviews) · Bar
- Llula 4.8★ (68 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: TOPS Cebu
- Afternoon: Yap-San Diego Ancestral House
- Dinner: Bo's Coffee (Raintree)
- Nightcap: Cubana
Day 2
- Morning: Kawasan Falls
- Afternoon: Sirao Garden
- Dinner: House of Lechon
- Nightcap: Verified Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Day 3
- Morning: Magellan's Cross
- Afternoon: Taboan Public Market
- Dinner: Top of Cebu
- 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 26 notable sights and 19 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.