15 City Tours in the Philippines Worth the Early Start

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Cebu City: Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

/ August 6, 2026

1.Whale Shark Swimming & Kawasan Falls Canyoneering

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 665 reviews · 16 hours · from $124Our pick

Cebu whale shark swim plus Badian canyoneering and Kawasan Falls. Early starts, real adventure, pro guides, and big value for $124.

“This was one of the best days of our trip. The early wake up was worth it and we got a personalised experience from our guides at Kawasan Falls. I’d definitely recommend tipping your guides at Kawasan Falls, as they go above and beyond to make sure you’re looked after and enjoying yourself.”

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Cebu City: Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

/ August 6, 2026

2.Bohol Countryside Tour with Loboc Cruise Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 14 hours · from $144

Small-group Bohol day tour from Cebu with Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, heritage stops, and a Loboc River cruise lunch.

“the discovery of the tarsians was my interest number 1. I appreciated the cool and friendly lunch on the Loboc river.”

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Manila: Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

/ August 6, 2026

3.Old & New 4-Hour City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

4-hour Manila tour of Makati, Intramuros, San Agustin Church, Fort Santiago, and the American Cemetery, with hotel pickup and guide.

“Enjoyable day, prompt pick up from The Peninsula Hotel and interesting tour around the American Cemetery and War Memorial. Then onto old Spanish Intramuros which was great. We saw a lot in a short period of time which was perfect for us and our limited time in Manila! We definitely recommend.”

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Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City

/ August 11, 2026

4.Underground River Day Trip from Puerto Princesa City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $50

See Puerto Princesa’s UNESCO Underground River, glide through the cave by canoe, and pair it with Sabang Beach, lunch, and optional add-ons.

“Fantastic and unique eco experience, the caves are impressive and interesting. It gives you a fuller appreciation of local environments and conservation. Always felt safe and looked after. The tour operators were timely and friendly with clear iRead more”

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Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

/ August 11, 2026

5.Private Cebu & Lapu-Lapu City Tour with Uphill Spots & Lunch at House of Lechon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · from $75

Private Cebu and Lapu-Lapu full-day tour with historic sights, uphill viewpoints, and House of Lechon lunch, plus included tickets.

“for the money you paid .. not really worth it, not to mention that nobody told us that we would not able to get inside the church because of wearing shorts. You need long pants to be able to enter so this was a big waste of money. Car was old and pretty uncomfortable, drive 1h 30 min to the gardens 1st then coming back into the city. We end up skipping a few stops and got all disappointed to not be able to see the church.”

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Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

/ August 12, 2026

6.Bohol Countryside Day Tour From Cebu City | Lunch at Loboc River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · from $145

Small-group Bohol countryside day trip from Cebu with ferry transfers, Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Loboc lunch river cruise, and churches.

“The tour to Bohol from Cebu City was well organized and had very friendly and professional staff that made our experience memorable. Bohol is beautiful and would definitely recommend this tour to anybody that wants to see the beauty of Bohol.”

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Puerto Princesa: Half-Day City Tour with Optional Massage

/ August 6, 2026

7.Half-Day City Tour with Optional Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 142 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $14Best value

Half-day Puerto Princesa city highlights plus an optional full-body massage, from Cathedral and WWII fort to wildlife and hopia.

“The tour guide was great! He did everything possible for us and was very friendly! He showed us so many things and prepared many activities for us! We would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Full-Day Manila City, Tagaytay Taal Volcano and Lake Tour

/ August 6, 2026

8.Full-Day Manila City, Tagaytay Taal Volcano and Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

One full day linking Tagaytay’s Taal volcano views with Manila’s key history stops in a small group, with lunch included.

“Too cloudy to see anything from Palace in the Sky.”

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Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

/ August 12, 2026

9.Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) Private Transfer to Manila City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · from $30

Private transfer between Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) and Manila city, with an air-conditioned car, driver coordination, and up to 60 minutes waiting.

“Excellent service. Our driver, Joffre, called us shortly after we arrived (I could not pick up the call because I am inept). We gathered our luggage and met him just past customs. He had a sign with my name on it and actually recognized me from my photo. We had a comfortable, clean car for our party of 7. Had a slight snafu with the address (there were 2 places with the same address), but Joffre adjusted quickly and got us where we needed to be. If we did not get rained out, we were ready to hire him again for day trips.”

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Cebu City: City and Mountain Highlights Tour

/ August 6, 2026

10.City and Mountain Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 85 reviews · 8 hours · from $87

Private Cebu City and highlands tour that blends Magellan and Santo Niño with flower gardens, Kyoto-style sights, and big island views.

“It was great fun , we enjoyed a lot , visited so many places in one day . Our guide Rahul was great guide , he was so friendly and helpful in the full activities. I really appreciate our activity guide . It’s was worth .”

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Manila’s Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour

/ August 13, 2026

11.Manila’s Walled City: Intramuros Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $35Top rated

Intramuros walking tour with Fort Santiago, Rizal Shrine, San Agustin, Casa Manila, plus a kalesa or tram loop and snacks.

“My family had a great time exploring intramuros and had the chance to ride the kalesa. Anne was knowledgeable and a fun tour guide”

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The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

/ August 14, 2026

12.The Original Cebu City Historical and Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $69

A 4-hour Cebu City historical and street-food walk from Santo Niño to Carbon Market, with included admissions and a local guide for $69.99.

“Visiting the local food shops and riding the public buses (owned by the locals) made us feel immerse in the culture. Our tour guide had great energy and explain everything!”

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Manila by Night: Discovering City Highlights with Intramuros

/ August 14, 2026

13.Manila by Night: Discovering City Highlights with Intramuros

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $75

Evening tour of Intramuros and Binondo Chinatown with hotel pickup, admission included, and night lights. 3-4 hours.

“My friend and I are in Manila on extended work assignments and don’t get a chance to visit the sights because of our hectic work schedules. So glad we booked this tour. Bella was an amazing tour guide. Friendly, prompt and informative. Read more”

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