Cebu sightseeing tour
Description:
The tour includes a visit to such historical places:
- Fort San Pedro is one of the first buildings on the island of Cebu. It was founded by Spanish colonists in 1565. Today it is a historical park and also a museum where you can see the heritage of the Spanish government.
- The Cross of Magellan is a cross of the Christian faith, which was placed by Portuguese and Spanish explorers on the orders of the famous navigator Ferdinand Magellan on the arrival of the island of Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.
- The Roman Catholic temple of Santo Niño is considered the oldest in the Philippines. It was built in the middle of the XVI century on the place where the Spaniards found the image of the baby Jesus, brought to the island by F. Magellan. In the time of Magellan, the house of Chief Cebu stood here.
- Cebu Cathedral is considered the residence of the local Archbishop. The starting point for the construction of this temple can be considered 1595, when the diocese of Cebu was established. But the cathedral itself was formed only in 1665 and then was a wooden building.
- The Heritage of Cebu Monument is a sculpture of concrete, bronze, brass and steel, showing scenes about events related to the history of Cebu.
- National Museum of the Philippines.
- Taoist temple is one of the most popular places to visit in Cebu. When you enter the temple, you are transported to another world. Everywhere flower beds, flowers, landscape design, dragons and other Chinese mythological creatures look at you.
Tour programme:
- The Cross of Magellan (1521).
- The Basilica of Santo Niño (1565) was the first Catholic cathedral in the Philippines.
- Cathedral.
- Fort San Pedro.
- The Heritage of Cebu Monument.
- National Museum of the Philippines.
- A Chinese temple.
During the tour, the following personal items are recommended:
- Headdress
- Sunglasses.
- Walkable shoes
- Cash (for souvenirs, etc.)
The price includes:
- tour 5-6 hours.
- air-conditioned car with driver.
- All entrance tickets.
- Russian guide.