You do not need a scooter to enjoy Dumaguete City. Many useful downtown stops can be combined into one walkable route, with short tricycle rides filling the gaps.
Start with places that sit naturally together
Start with places that sit naturally together: the public market and painitan, the Cathedral and Belfry, Silliman University’s surrounding streets, and Rizal Boulevard.
Use a tricycle when the heat becomes uncomfortable, you are carrying bags, or the next stop sits outside the easy walking zone. Confirm the destination and fare before riding.
Do the most walkable portion early or late in the day. Keep midday for lunch, a café, a museum, or another indoor stop.