Itinerary: A memorable 3 day trip with kids to Cebu

by Helen Ha
Jul 12, 07:37
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Cebu, besides being the most densely populated island in the Philippines, is also densely populated with things to do. You can have a wonderful trip on a small budget, so it is worth time to try a visit.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 55.47 USD
Total travel distance 66.0 km
Number of places 13 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Historic Landmark Scenic
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 4 places

10:00

Mango Park Hotel Detail Map

General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City, 6000, Philippines 27.00 USD

Mango Park Hotel is a 6-storey building with 48 rooms, composed of Standard, De Luxe and Suite Accommodations.

It's convinient to get there by taxi.
For nonsmoking rooms, all rooms except the fifth (5th) floor is smoke-free.
The pool at the rooftop is so deep for children, around 5 feet.

Walk

0.00 USD

20 mins

1.7 km

11:15

Yap Sandiego Ancestral House Detail Map

155 Mabini St. Parian, Cebu City 6000, Philippines 1.10 USD

The Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House in Parian District of Cebu City is one of the oldest existing structural residential houses in the Philippines.

You can take a walk to Yap Sandiego Ancestral House.
It's pretty cool that you are allowed to have a feel off all the historic objects.
For a small fee, you can have a complete tour of the house and take pictures

Walk

0.00 USD

0.12 km

13:00

1730 Jesuit House Detail Map

Zulueta Street, Cebu City, Philippines 1.12 USD

The Museo De Parian is possibly one of the oldest houses in the country and was built centuries ago, supposedly during the same century when Yap-Sandiego was constructed. Walking in the house will give yu a feeling of walking in the 18th century. This place no doubt looks simple from the outside bu

It's advisable to take a walk to there
There are plenty of boards explaining the history of Cebu, the Jesuits, Philippines and the house.
You'll find the young and handsome curator Pipoy whose very much willing to tell all the stories behind every piece of the house.

Pickup a taxi

1.27 USD

10 mins

2.7 km

15:00

One mango avenue Detail Map

One Mango Mall, Gen Maxilom Ave., Cebu City, Cebu, 6000, Philippin

One Mango Place is home to various eating places including Sunburst Fried Chicken and Handuraw Pizza, and restobars such as You Restobar and Casanova.

It's easy to get there by taxi from 1730 Jesuit House.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 5 places

08:30

Lapu Lapu Statue Detail Map

Mactan Shrine Lapu-Lapu City Cebu Philippines

Lapu-Lapu’s statue is 20 meter high which is made of bronze located in the Mactan Shrine Park in Punta Egaño, Mactan Island, Cebu. The statue was being build to honor Rajah Lapu-Lapu , ruler of Mactan Island who defeated Ferdinand Magellan during the historic Battle of Mactan in 1521.

You can reach Lapu Lapu by hiring a ca or by a Jeepney ride.
There is a small park and lots of souvenir shops around the monument.

Take a bus/train

2.00 USD

40 mins

17.68 km

11:15

Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Detail Map

Cebu,Philippines

The Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is the ecclesiastical seat of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cebu in Cebu, Philippines. Cebu was established as a diocese on August 14, 1595.

It is located near the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino.

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.65 km

13:00

Casa Gorordo Museum Detail Map

No 35 Lopez Jaena, Cebu City

Casa Gorordo Museum is located at No 35 Lopez Jaena, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

You can take a bus at nearest bus stops: Colon Obelisk, Dept of Foreign Affairs, Cebu City Hall to get there.
You can trace some roots of the generations by checking the information hanging on the wall and it still have the old artifacts preserved.
This museum is located a few meters away from Yap-Sandiego Ancestral house fronting the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation office.
You can take pictures but most of the rooms are cordoned off so you can't really get close.

Take a bus/train

1.90 USD

40 mins

16.38 km

15:45

Tops Lookout Detail Map

Cebu Transcentral Highway, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 2.00 USD

Located 2,000 feet high at the peak of Mt Busay, Tops Lookout, or just Tops to locals, provides the most spectacular views in Cebu, especially at sunrise or sunset where you can see Cebu glowing from a distance.

To get to Tops, it's advisable to jump on a jeepney and then a habal-habal up the steep winding road to the top.
It has a very nice overlooking view of the city especially during at night.
You should bring a sweater as it may get chilly even in the summer.

Take a bus/train

1.80 USD

35 mins

15.1 km

17:20

Starbucks: World Famous Coffee Shop Detail Map

Ayala Center Cebu | Unit E110, 6000, Philippines 15.00 USD

ocals in Cebu. The coffee shop is located in Cebu but its official flavor stills remain and its nice list drinks and foods lists attracting a huge num