The Philippines can get very hot! When we are in Cebu and we want to cool off, we sometimes head…read moreup to Tops Lookout. It has changed over the years. The last time we were there was February 2024. It was super busy the day we went, but we eventually found parking. There was an entrance fee of 100 Philippine Pesos per person. The equivalent of about $2 USD. A fair price. I'm guessing it goes towards all the construction and renovation that they were doing to the place at that time. The views from Tops are still wonderful. Does not matter if you are there during the day or during the evening, you will still be treated with a magnificent view. Pictures do not do it justice. By now, construction must be finished. I believe they were working on adding restaurants and a hotel to Tops Lookout. The observation deck was also to be expanded to a 360 degree view of Cebu City! Look forward to returning in the near future! It is literally a COOL spot in Cebu!!

In our last night in Cebu City - TOPS Lookout was our final destination! It was breathtaking…read more While we weren't able to see much since we came here after dark, the view of Cebu City was the icing on our cake. It reminded me of Twin Peaks in San Francisco when all the lights are lit up, it's magical! There's a couple of places to eat here including a "Tops Cafe" where I had a delicious freshly made Americano, from a lovely and super nice Barista! There are plenty of seating area (all outdoors) around the plaza of Tops Lookout, and on the evening we drove up here, it was truly spectacular. Weather was in the high 60's F (15 Celsius), cool breeze, clear sky, and we were able to see the whole view of Cebu City. If you do make it to Cebu, make sure you come up here to get a Birdseye view of the city day or night! It is truly breathtaking! Cheers!

Can't believe this place isn't packed. I've been coming to cebu for years and hasn't visited here…read moreuntil now. This place has so much potential for Tourism as it's so interactive in every exhibition. It can also be used as an event space For example they have diving in tanks , holding snakes and birds , and a cool tank restaurant that people pay 100s for everywhere else. Ended up spending 8 US on a meal when they can easily charge more . The also have the pool where you can dip your feet and have the tiny fishes nibble at your feet to clean them. Gift shop ! The whole 9 Let the photos speak for themselves . Also they have the huge ocean side SM mall right across.

It's a nice place to visit, but the restaurant is lacking. The lumpia and the calamari was very…read moretough and overcooked. I suggest not trying this.

Dubbed "The Taj Mahal of Cebu" this colossal shrine is a true testament of one man's commitment of…read moreeternal love and devotion to his dearly departed wife. The first thing not to help but notice at drive in is a good sized water fountain in the middle of the grounds. As there was a crowd within the temple itself, I decided to do a lookout down below. What a beautiful 180 degree view of Cebu. Even the airport will be on your line of sight. That alone made the drive worth it. After taking all that view in, I finally decided to tackle the crowd and walk up to the very main temple. One can't help but notice the two lion statues in between stairs. At the very center is a gold plated statue of Teodorico Soriano Adarna's beloved wife, Leah Villa Albino-Adarna, surrounded by Greek-type and designed engineering and architecture. There are a few hallways on both sides of the first floor to showcase room filled with antiques and collections of paintings, furniture, vases and the like. It's pretty impressive, gotta say. There's a small cafe near the water fountain for refreshments, snacks and libations. It came in pretty handy during a hot June visit! Gone are the entrance fee of P50Php/person. It's now up to P120/pp on the weekdays and P150/pp on the weekends. Just like Teodorico's love for Leah, construction is still ongoing - for maintenance and additions. And with the way things are going and with so many visitors, I'd project it will continue to improve and grow. It is worth the visit, if only for photo ops! A definite must stop when in Cebu!

I was completely amazed after arriving to this temple. I read all the reviews of people who seem to…read morehave been underwhelmed or at least, in my opinion, under rated this place. Upon arrival you walk out on this massive terrace with a beautifully sculpted fountain that overlooks Cebu city. The statuary was elegant and profound. The designer/ creator put a lot of time and effort into creating such a serene terrace that just makes you want to sit and enjoy a nice cafe and breathe in the rich history. Once you get to the temple you're greeted with live music, more statues, and beautiful marble. You get a nice run down on the history from plaques and lots of amazing photo opportunities if you're into pleasing "followers". Highly recommend this place if in Cebu city.

In a chaotic city of narrow winding roads, bumper to bumper traffic, and street hustling, you will…read morefind this gem of artwork. The sculpture is quite profound and worth the visit if you find yourself in Cebu with a little extra time on your hands.

This is a small (currently free) museum that has some permanent and temporary exhibits related to…read morethe natural and cultural history of Cebu and of the Philippines in general. It's in a nice heritage building. Worth popping in for a visit.

This museum is not that big, but it packs a lot of history. My favorite was during The World War…read moreII. I didn't know that the Filipinos had briefly used Japanese currency. Their new "Rice of Gods" room was amazing. Our tour guide mentioned a private donor from a Filipino philanthropist, donated everything in the room to share the history of Cebu. We were also educated that Museo Gugbo was originally a prison. There were still marks of prisoners name and other carvings during that era. One highlight that was also a favorite of mine was the walk of fame wall where all the past Presidents of the Philippines were hung in portrait paintings. Next to their portraits shares a brief history of their life and accomplishments during their time in office. I highly recommend if you have time during your visit to Cebu City, pay a visit here. You will learn a great deal about Philippine history and the native tribes of Cebu. Cheers!

Located on m.j cuenco ave., if coming from the colon area, it'll be on the right side…read more There is a street right before you see the front entrance to the museum (again coming from colon), make the turn and you'll see a gate to the left. Honk your horn if its closed and security will open the gates to lead you towards the parking area. Parking appeared to be limited maybe good for 5-6 vehicles. I'm not sure if they have other areas to park as there seem to be a narrow alley, ahead of the pebbled parking area, that possibly can accomodate one more vehicle. Parking is free. We went about 3:00 pm-ish and there weren't many people there. You make your way towards the front of the museum to pay the entrance fee (locals paid 30 pesos and I believe it was 75 pesos for foreigners. They also have discounts for senior citizens and students). So you go pass the gazebo structure from the parking lot, then cross the courtyard towards a fountain. Someone at a small desk will point you in the direction to where you make the payment then politely ask you to sign a guest book. Then you make your way around. You may opt for a guide (which we were told was free of charge) but we decided to explore the museum ourselves. There will be 4 areas where there is air conditioning, and ends after the world war 2 exhibit. There are interesting excerpts from history as well as artifacts. I particularly found the world war 2 area most interesting, though I wish there were more artifacts and maybe some interactive activites that can really immerse someone during that time in history. After leaving the world war 2 exhibit you head down a steep stairway, if you are tall be careful of the overhead. I consider myself short and even then I felt as if I was gonna bump my head. So be careful. The courtyard was spacious. There are a couple more exhibits around the courtyard that include maps and blue prints of various structures, cities and different islands in the Philippines. As previously stated, wish there were more artifacts to see and maybe an activity or two. However, what was displayed was informative and left me wanting to learn more about the Philippines and Cebu's history. Thank you for having a musem such as this to introduce us to Cebu's history. (tip: they allow you to take pictures, but without flash)

We came here as part of an island hopping tour, It had a nice clean but small beach that we…read morepractically had to ourselves. There where like two vendors selling.drinks, but I don't recall seeing any place to get a bite to eat. It's really a place to just maybe catch a tan and noting else Compared to island hoping tours I have done in El, Nido, Puerto Princesa, and Borcay, I would say Cebu - Mactan island hopping options ware the least exciting and was a much lower fun level than I expected from what many regard as the second main big city in the Philippines

I can't say anything about the adventure part, but I was able to dine in for some merienda with…read moretheir special suman and tsocolate with mango. It was a great pick-me-up during a long drive from Bantayan with its sweet sticky rice and hot piping chocolate which is placed in a little pouring jar. The mango shake was a little bit too sweet for my liking, but the guyabano shake definitely is a mild but refreshing drink for the hot humid weather. Service was excellent and fast. Next time I'll try the zip lining through the mountains of Cebu, just you wait!!! CR available downstairs. Zipline available and cafe with full menu. Senior discount available. Unfortunately uses plastic straw! Mangaon ta!

I was here twice this year! The first time this past summer I got nervous and the guys assisting…read morewith the ziplining cheered me on, and again the next day when I finally ziplined. It is such a fun place up in the mountainous area of Cebu. The price is very reasonable, I believe we only paid 250 pesos per person to zipline (you could never pay that low in the USA). The experience and scenery is incomparable - it will always be such a peaceful memory to me. The menu in the cafe is also pretty tasty - I forgot to take photos as it was so hot out, I couldn't really focus. That is the only downfall is there is no A/C in the cafe but if you are familiar with the area - that is already a commonality. I hope more visitors review so this spot can get the attention it deserves however they did seem to keep a pretty steady flow of customers. The friendly staff made it an even better experience - even photographing and videotaping our experience with our phones!