Cebu is considered as the Queen City of the South. It is fortified with a rich history dating back to the countries first contact with the Spaniards centuries ago. The island of Cebu is also known for its tourist haven, where you can visit white sand beaches, trek en route to their waterfalls or go hiking up the province’s mountains. The province is also known for their crafts and native delicacies.

Included in Cebu’s their historical features are famous old churches like the Basilica Minore de Sto. Nino, the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Country. Around the church you can also see the Magellan’s Cross, which was erected by Magellan upon landing on the island of Cebu in 1521. The site has a historical and religious significance for the Filipino people. Another famous church in the province is the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral. It would be best if you had a chauffeur driven rental car to take you around the city.

Cebu is also known for their crafts and you may want to visit the City of Mandaue, the furniture capital of the island. After that, you can jump to Mactan Island in Lapu-lapu City to visit guitar factories like the Alegre Guitar Factory.

Outside Cebu City, there are a lot of tourist spot that you may want to visit when you are in the island. Rent a van to take you to other parts of the island. South of Cebu City, you may opt to go to Oslob for their famous Whale Shark Watching Activity. Also in Oslob, you can marvel at the beauty of Tumalog falls. You may also hop on Sumilon Island near Oslob, famous for its white sand bar and strong waves. At the southernmost tip of Cebu Island is Samboan, gateway of Cebu to the Negros Island. Here you can also find another falls which is the Aguinid falls. On the western part of the island you can do canyoneering at the Kawasan Falls in Badian Cebu. You can also enjoy the white sand beaches in Moalboal and do island hopping as well. In the north you can do island hopping in Calanggaman, Malapascua and Bantayan Islands.

You can also do hiking activities in Cebu. The most famous one is going up the Osmena Peak near Dalaguete. You might need to rent an SUV to get there. It requires several hours of travel but the breath taking view of the island landscape is totally worth it.

Going to around Cebu Island is not easy if you are taking public transport. Most of the time, bus terminals going south is crowded. Likewise, going back to the city to catch your flight out of Cebu Island may be a problem if you are planning to ride the bus because of the traffic. That is why we are recommending that you hire a van to tour you around the island. This way your vacation is stress free and you can enjoy your travel to the fullest.

If you are planning on visiting Cebu, you may want to hire cars or vans through Limoscanner. We compiled our partner van for hires so you can compare their offers and pick the one that suits your travel needs.