Simala Shrine + Cebu City Day Tour

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Simala Shrine + Cebu City Day Tour

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Simala Shrine and Cebu City Day Tour

 

Experience the spiritual serenity of South Cebu and explore Cebu City’s iconic heritage sites — all in one enriching day tour!
This tour blends cultural immersion, religious pilgrimage, and local shopping into a seamless adventure from sunrise to sundown. Perfect for groups, families, or solo explorers seeking a mix of devotion and discovery.

Schedule Details

Simala Shrine + Cebu City Day Tour

🚩 Itinerary

🕘 Pick-Up:

➡️ Pick up from your hotel/residence in Cebu City, Mandaue, or Lapu-Lapu City.


🛐 Simala Shrine – Sibonga, South Cebu

🔰 Destination Highlight:
The Simala Shrine, also known as the Monastery of the Holy Eucharist, is one of the most famous pilgrimage sites in Cebu. Resembling a European castle, it draws visitors for its miraculous stories, grand architecture, and peaceful ambiance. Visitors often light candles and offer prayers for healing and blessings.
🕊️ Tip: Dress modestly and bring candles if you'd like to participate in the candle-lighting ritual.

🚌 Travel time: ~2 hours from Cebu City


🍽️ Side Trip – Carcar City

🔰 Carcar Lechon & Chicharon Pasalubong
Famous as the “Lechon Capital of Cebu,” Carcar is the perfect stop to taste crispy lechon and buy crunchy chicharon for pasalubong (take-home gifts).
🛍️ Optional stop at heritage houses or the rotunda for quick photos.


🏙️ Cebu City Tour Destinations

🛐 Basilica Minore del Santo Niño

🔰 The oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines, home to the image of the Santo Niño (Child Jesus), gifted by Magellan in 1521. A major pilgrimage site with centuries of history and devotion.

✝️ Magellan’s Cross

🔰 Located just outside the Basilica, this cross marks the spot where Christianity was first introduced in Cebu. A symbolic landmark surrounded by beautiful paintings.

🏰 Fort San Pedro

🔰 The smallest and oldest triangular bastion fort in the country, built by the Spanish to protect the city. Offers a glimpse into Cebu's colonial past with its walls, cannons, and gardens.

🧳 Souvenir Area (T-Shirts & Keychains)

🔰 Stop by local souvenir shops to grab affordable mementos—Cebu-themed shirts, keychains, and accessories.

🐟 Tabuan Market (Dried Fish)

🔰 A bustling market filled with rows of danggit, pusit, and other dried seafood. Perfect for pasalubong, just be ready for the strong but savory aroma!


🚘 Drop-Off:

➡️ Back to your accommodation in Cebu City / Mandaue / Lapu-Lapu City.


🚙 Vehicle Allocation

  • 2-5 pax: SUV

  • 6-14 pax: Van

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