12 Philippines Garden Tours to Plan a Day Around

1.Cebu: City Highlights with Sirao Flower Garden Visit

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

Join a shared van tour of Cebu City’s best-known sights, from Sirao Flower Garden and Temple of Leah to Magellan’s Cross and 10,000 Roses Cafe. Your English-speaking driver handles transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup. Expect a full day, up to 12 people, and a fixed schedule.

“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 5 to 6 hours exploring Cebu’s highlands with local guides Bobby or Paul. Visit the Taoist Temple, Temple of Leah, Sirao Flower Garden, and Tops Cebu in a small group, with air-conditioned transport, admission fees, photo help, and local dining tips included.

“Did not get to experience this attraction as the operator cancelled on me last minute. Hence, I wasted a day waiting for my experience to start when I could have book another operator.”

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

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

Spend eight hours exploring Coron’s Barracuda Lake, Twin Lagoons, Skeleton Wreck, Reef Garden, and Smith Beach. Your English-speaking guide handles permits, boat transport, lunch, drinking water, and hotel transfers. Bring your own snorkel gear, swimwear, towel, and a change of clothes.

“Superbe activité , avec moins de monde aussi vu que ce n’est pas le tour le plus demandé. Les membres de l’équipage étaient tous adorables comme à chaque fois. Le repas n’était qu’à base de poisson et fruits de mer. C’est la seule chose que je déplore car je n’ai pas été une grande fan du poisson.”

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4.Cebu City with Sirao Garden Half Day Tour

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

Spend about five hours exploring Cebu’s flower-filled Sirao Garden and key historic sites, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, entrance fees, bottled water, and a licensed guide. Guides such as Elvira, Danny, Kenn, and Dan have been praised for clear stories and warm service.

“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: Private Twin City Tour +Temple of Leah + Sirao Flower Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $153

Spend six to eight hours with a private guide and driver visiting Cebu’s historic churches, forts, monuments, flower farm, and hilltop Temple of Leah. Guides such as Rio and Rico add local context, while optional Cebu Ocean Park suits families and first-time visitors.

“Great tour of Cebu, Matang & surrounds. Rio tour was very knowledgeable also our driver was good under some difficult circumstances. Would recommend this tour to all.”

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6.Coron: Dugong Watching with Sea Turtle and Coral Garden tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $155

Leave Coron before dawn for Busuanga’s dugong grounds, where small groups get about 20 minutes in the water with these gentle mammals. Continue to Dimipac Island for coral, fish, and possible turtles. Josh has guided the trip, though guide assignments can vary.

“Super ! Bien organisé avec un guide expérimenté On a vu des dudong On a « nagé » avec eux tout en respectant leur environnement Même si c’est tôt ça vaut la peine et le dîner excellent 👍”

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7.Siargao: Unique Seascooter Exploration in Coral Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $15

At Jacking Horse in Siargao, you’ll learn to operate a seascooter in minutes, then explore the Coral Garden at your own pace for up to one hour. Masks, snorkels, reef shoes, safety gear, and camera mounts are included. No guide accompanies you.

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8.Baguio Atok Flower Blossoms (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $123

Start at 6:00 AM from your Baguio hotel for an eight-hour private trip to Atok. You’ll visit the Benguet highway viewpoint, Mt. Olis Summit, Northern Blossom Flower Farm, and Haight’s Place Sakura Park. An English-speaking driver, transport, entrance fees, environmental charges, and parking are included.

“It was okay. Guide can give more background of visited locations.”

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9.Cebu City with Sirao Garden Half Day Tour

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

See Cebu’s key sights in five hours with a certified English or Japanese-speaking guide. Visit Sirao Garden, Magellan’s Cross, Santo Niño Basilica, and Fort San Pedro, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, insurance, and a group capped at 10 people.

“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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10.Puerto Princesa: Half Day City Tour with Butterfly Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $14Best value

See Puerto Princesa by air-conditioned van with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and visits to the cathedral, Plaza Cuartel, Baywalk, Butterfly Garden, Mitra’s Ranch, Baker’s Hill, and the Pasalubong Center. The four-hour route mixes history, nature, views, and snacks.

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11.Coron Shipwrecks and Lusong Coral Garden tour (Private / Shared)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $55

You’ll visit two shallow WWII wrecks, Lusong Coral Garden, and white-sand Pass Island on a nine-and-a-half-hour Coron boat trip. Hotel pickup, boat transport, lunch, water, life jackets, and crew service are included. Bring or rent your own snorkeling gear, since it is not provided.

“Tour has been cancelled few hours before pick up time by organisers Philippines Divers. They offered an alternative date or refund. I hadn't time at the alternative date and asked them for refund. Now I'm waiting of refund!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $66

Spend five hours touring Cebu City, the grand Temple of Leah, and Sirao Flower Garden. An English-speaking guide, round-trip transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included. Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a camera for the hilltop views and flower displays.

“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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