Free tour

𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗖 𝗖𝗘𝗕𝗨 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 🥢🐟

5.00

Excellent(4)

Cebu City

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Hazel

Registered on 13 April 2025

Hi! I'm Hazel — a licensed and passionate tour guide with over 10 years of experience guiding both local and international travelers across the vibrant heart of Cebu and beyond. I’m not just here to walk you through places — I’m here to walk you through stories, flavors, and hidden corners that locals love and tourists often miss. I specialize in customized, soulful walking tours that show you both the grit and the grace of Cebu. Whether it's the buzz of the Carbon Market, the untold tales of historic Colon Street, or the quiet spirit of the old Parian houses — I bring you beyond the brochure. Why do I do this? Because I believe in freedom — the freedom to express, to explore, to connect. I’ve spent years traveling solo, living off-grid, even dreaming of life in a campervan. I carry that same spirit into every tour I give: raw, real, and rooted in meaning. This isn’t your cookie-cutter walk — it’s an experience with soul. If you’re the kind of traveler who’s curious, open-hearted, and looking for something more than surface-level, let’s walk. Let’s discover Cebu not just as tourists — but as travelers, seekers, and storytellers.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 | 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗠𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝟱 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲

This isn't a tourist food trip. This is Cebu as locals live it—bold flavors, shared tables, noisy streets, and stories that shape every bite.

📍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗼:
🛕 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧: Magellan’s Cross
• Learn how Spanish colonizers brought food traditions still seen in today’s dishes.

🥚 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗢𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧:
Street Food Tasting
• Try balut and other street bites
• Dive into Cebu’s food survival culture

🍜 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗦 (Magallanes St.)
• Storytelling on Chinese influence in condiments, preservation, and our salty cravings

🔥 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗦 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡: Lechon vs. Tuslob Buwa
• Local food duel: compare textures, rituals, and meanings
• Hear from real vendors — raw, authentic food culture

🚌 𝗝𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘 + 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞
• Experience local public transport & learn its history
• Walk through heritage streets to Sto. Niño Basilica

🍽️ 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣: 𝗞𝗞𝗗 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗴 + 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗫
• Share stories over sizzling sisig — the Filipino comfort food of laughter, pulutan, and resilience
• Golden hour at the boardwalk to end the night

💡 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿❓
✅ 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂:
• Want authentic, hands-on food culture
• Don’t mind mess, laughter, and trying new things
• Prefer community flavors over commercial versions
• Are curious how Filipinos connect through food

❌ 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂:
• Want air-conditioned, curated spaces
• Are uncomfortable in high-contact public areas
• Prefer pre-plated tasting menus

💸 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲;
🧾 Food & drinks are not included
• Street food: ₱300–₱500
• Jeepney ride: free
• Final meal at KKD: ₱150–₱250
Bring small bills and a big appetite!

👩‍🏫 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲:
I’m Hazel, a licensed tour guide and Cebuana with 10+ years experience. I’ve guided everyone from curious solo travelers to travel writers—and I design this tour to feel like you’re walking through my childhood, one bite at a time.

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🎟️ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟱 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲.
Book if you’re ready to eat, walk, and experience REAL Cebu.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

24 P. Burgos St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines

I will be inside the McDonald's wearing a colorful hat.

Entry not included

Magellan's Cross

Before we taste Cebu, we reflect on its roots. Hear a quick but engaging story about how Cebu became the cradle of Christianity in the Philippines — right beside this iconic landmark..

Free entry

Carbon Market

Enter the beating heart of the city where locals truly live. Try traditional snacks like banana cue, puso, ngohiong, barbecue skewers, and more. Meet everyday vendors and feel the pulse of local commerce. For streetfood tasting here, please prepare around ₱50.00

Free entry

Chinese shops

Pass by small alleyways lined with quirky, decades-old Chinese shops. This is the side of Cebu many tourists miss — a living Chinatown that blends faith, superstition, trade, and tradition.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).