TWIN CITY TOUR (CEBU CITY AND MACTAN) [C05]

The Twin City Tour takes you through Cebu City’s rich heritage with stops at historical sites like Magellan’s Cross, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Fort San Pedro, Casa Gorordo, and the Taoist Temple. Then you cross over to Mactan Island to visit important landmarks such as the Lapu-Lapu/Mactan Shrine and a guitar factory where you can see local craftsmanship. Along the way you’ll learn about Filipino history, culture, and craftsmanship all in one fun and informative tour.

NO. OF      PAX	RATE PER PAX IN PHP
1	9,300
2	5,800
3	4,700
4	4,300
5	4,000
6	3,700
7	3,400
8	3,200
9	3,100
10	3,000
11	2,900
12	2,900

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ESTIMATED ITINERARY :
9:00 AM			Pick-up from hotel lobby (Cebu City / Mactan)
10:30 AM - 12:15 AM			Visit Lapu-Lapu Monument & Magellan Shrine, Alegre Guitar Factory , Cebu City Heritage District
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM			Lunch Break
1:15 PM – 4:00 PM			Magellan’s Cross & Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Heritage of Cebu Monument, Yap-San Diego Ancestral House or Casa Gorordo Museum, Fort San Pedro or National Museum Cebu
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM			Return travel and hotel drop-off

Highlights:

• Lapu-Lapu Monument

• Magellan's Shrine

• Alegre Guitar Factory

• Magellan's Cross

• Basilica Minore Del Sto. Nino

• The Heritage of Cebu Monument

• Yap-San Diego Ancestral House or Casa Gorordo Museum

• Fort San Pedro or Museum of the Philippines Cebu

NOTE: WEARING OF SLEEVELESS SHIRTS, SHORTS AND RIPPED PANTS IS NOT ALLOWED INSIDE STO. NINO CHURCH

Inclusions:

• Airconditioned Transportation

• Tour Coordinator

• Entrance Fees & Parking Fees

• Pick up & Drop off Cebu City & Mactan Hotel/Resort

Exclusions:

• Personal expenses

• Meals and beverages

• Optional activities or add-on attractions

• Any stop over that are not part of the itinerary

PICK UP :						DURATION :
• 09:00 AM (flexible)						• 6 - 7 hours

Child Rate		- 3 years old and below - Free of Charge (But the entrance fee is not free)
		- 4years old & up - Full Rate
NOTE:		- Child rate only applies to transportation and tour arrangement.
		- 3 years old and below : Some tourist attractions may still require entrance or environmental fees for children, which must be paid directly on-site by the guest.
Rebooking		- 12 hours before start of Tour - 20% Surcharge Fee
		- Less than 12 hours - 100%
Cancellation / Refunds		- 24 hours prior to tour - 20% Surcharge Fee
		- 12 hours prior to Tour - 50% Surcharge Fee
		- Less than 12 hours - 100%
		- Refunds will be processed within 14 working days. subject to 5% bank fees.
All Rates are subject to change until further notice.

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Basilica Minore Del Sto. Nino

The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño is a historic Catholic church in Cebu City, famous for housing the oldest religious relic in the Philippines — the Santo Niño de Cebu statue, gifted by Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.

Built in 1565, it showcases a blend of Spanish colonial and Baroque architecture with grand arches, ornate altars, and a peaceful courtyard. The basilica is a major pilgrimage site, attracting devotees and tourists alike, especially during the annual Sinulog Festival.

Lapu-Lapu Monument

The Lapu-Lapu Monument is a historic landmark located at the Mactan Shrine in Mactan, Cebu. It honors Lapu-Lapu, the native chieftain who famously resisted Ferdinand Magellan and defeated the Spanish forces in the Battle of Mactan in 1521.

The monument features a towering bronze statue of Lapu-Lapu holding a kampilan (traditional sword) and is set within a scenic park by the coast. It is a popular site for history enthusiasts and tourists who want to learn about Cebu’s rich heritage and take photos with this iconic symbol of Filipino bravery.

Alegre Guitar Factory

The Alegre Guitar Factory is a renowned workshop in Cebu City that produces high-quality, handcrafted guitars. Visitors can tour the factory to see the traditional guitar-making process, from selecting premium wood to the final assembly and tuning.

The factory is famous for its attention to detail, craftsmanship, and custom-made instruments, making it a must-visit for music enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in Filipino artistry. Guests can also purchase guitars and other stringed instruments as souvenirs.

Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross is a 1521 Christian relic housed in an octagonal stone and red-tiled kiosk on Magallanes Street, Cebu City, near the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño. It commemorates the introduction of Christianity to the Philippines by Ferdinand Magellan and is believed to encase the original wooden cross.

Magellan Shrines

The Magellan Shrine in Mactan, Cebu, is a 30-meter high memorial tower erected in 1866 to honor Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan at the spot where he was killed in 1521. Located in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, it features a stone monument, a nearby 1981 bronze statue of Lapu-Lapu, and panoramic paintings depicting the Battle of Mactan.

The Heritage of Cebu Monument

The Heritage of Cebu Monument, located in the historic Parian district on Zulueta St., Cebu City, is a, mixed-metal masterpiece created by artist Eduardo Castrillo and completed in 2000. This intricate sculpture, made of brass, bronze, steel, and concrete, vividly narrates Cebu's history, featuring key scenes like the Battle of Mactan, the Christianization of the Philippines, and the canonization of Saint Pedro Calungsod.

Fort San Pedro of Museum of the Philippines Cebu

Fort San Pedro is a military defense structure in Cebu, Philippines, built by the Spanish under the command of Miguel López de Legazpi, first governor of the Captaincy General of the Philippines. It is located in the area now called Plaza Independencia, in the pier area of the city.