Where to Go: the 6 Best Philippines Garden Tours

1.Cebu: City Highlights with Sirao Flower Garden Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $51Our pick

Spend a full day seeing Cebu from its hills to its historic center. This shared van tour includes Sirao Flower Garden, Temple of Leah, Taoist Temple, Magellan’s Cross, and 10,000 Roses, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, and an English-speaking driver. Expect up to 12 people, a fixed schedule, and plenty of photo stops.

“100% recommend. This is really amazing and our tour guide was very patient and calm, he didn’t rush us and we were able to enjoy all the attractions.”

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2.Cebu Highlands Tour (Tops,Taoist temple, Leah and sirao garden)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · from $49

Spend five to six hours exploring Cebu’s highlands with a small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Bobby and Paul lead you to the Taoist Temple, Temple of Leah, Sirao Flower Garden, and Tops Cebu in an air-conditioned vehicle, while offering photo help, local tips, and city insights.

“This trip was less “deep art history” and more instagrammable photo ops, but I very much enjoyed it. Our driver was nice and very patient and willing to take lots of photos for us, and the others on the tour were fun to meet. The drive through the highlands was also fun; there were some excellent views over the mountains.”

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3.Coron: Barracuda Lake and Reef Garden Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 8 hours · from $45Best value

Spend eight hours exploring Coron’s Barracuda Lake, Smith Beach, Twin Lagoons, Reef Garden, and Skeleton Wreck. Your English-speaking guide leads the way, with hotel pickup in Coron Town Proper, a tourist boat, life vest, permits, drinking water, and a seafood buffet included. Bring your own snorkeling gear and prepare for changing water temperatures.

“Everything perfect. Beautiful places and the personnel was very enjoyable. Food was really good too.”

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4.Cebu City with Sirao Garden Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $61Top rated

This five-hour Cebu tour pairs Sirao Garden’s colorful flower displays with Magellan’s Cross, Santo Niño Basilica, and Fort San Pedro. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, bottled water, insurance, and a licensed guide are included. Guides such as Elvira, Danny, Kenn, and Sir Dan have led past departures, though names are not guaranteed.

“Family learned so much about Cebu history and culture of the Visayan people. Sirao Garden had an amazing mood lifting effect, Magellan’s Cross, Basilica de Santo Niño and Fort San Pedro offered ample glimpse to Philippines’ past. Air conditioned van for travel accompanied by warm, avid guides Kenn and Sir Dan made the tour a must see.”

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5.Cebu City with Sirao Garden Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $61

Spend five hours visiting Sirao Garden, Magellan’s Cross, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, and Fort San Pedro. Your small group, capped at 10, travels from a Cebu City or Mactan Island hotel with a certified English or Japanese-speaking guide. Farrah is one named guide, and guides can help with photos, history, water, and shade.

“Our guide was quite knowledgeable and attentive. She knew the History of Cebu and also was our personal photographer. They picked us up at our hotel and were outside waiting for us. It was really hot but we had plenty of water and an umbrella. Highly recommended.”

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6.Cebu City Heritage Tour w Sirao Flower Farm & Temple of Leah

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $66

Visit Cebu City’s heritage sights, the Roman-inspired Temple of Leah, and Sirao Flower Garden in five hours. Your English-speaking guide provides local history while round-trip transport, entrance fees, and pickup support keep the day simple. Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a camera.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. The tour provided a good insight into the city of Cebu and its history. Definitely recommended!”

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