What to do and see in Hong Kong, China: The Best Cultural Tours

October 17, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some of Hong Kong’s unique features. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, then take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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1. Hong Kong's Trendiest Neighbourhood Sheung Wan

Hong Kong City Unscripted Hong Kong
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Hong Kong is an exciting and intoxicating blend of cultures, cuisines and traditions, and there’s no better neighbourhood to experience this than Sheung Wan! Laid back and authentic, you’ll experience a taste of the real Hong Kong as you explore the winding streets of this old district with a local. This area is a melting pot of traditional Chinese medicine shops and markets, British influenced architecture and trendy stores, as well as hipster bars sitting alongside classic local food markets. Immerse yourself in the city’s trendiest neighbourhood, and see how the Hong Kong’s traditional heritage and history combine with modern influences, Western and Chinese culture to create a neighbourhood that locals love!

Inclusions: Private and personalised itinerary, 3 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By Michael_P186

Excellent guide with an excellent knowledge of Hong Kong. Visited Ladies Market and the Food Market besides other famous spots in Hong Kong. Included lunch at a local restaurant.

2. Hong Kong Markets Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Hong Kong City Unscripted Hong Kong
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You’ll join a local host in the down to earth Kowloon district where you’ll experience an enchanting blend of contemporary culture and traditional heritage in the city’s most authentic shopping markets of Mong Kok. Grab a bite to eat from a nearby street food vendor, and let your host teach you how to haggle for a bargain! From the fragrant Flower Market to the kilometer-long wardrobe of the Ladies’ Market, you’ll be rewarded with new gems for your wardrobe, home or loved ones in this eclectic shopping crawl in ways that defy description. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 3 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By Michael_P186

Excellent guide with an excellent knowledge of Hong Kong. Visited Ladies Market and the Food Market besides other famous spots in Hong Kong. Included lunch at a local restaurant.

3. Eat Bike Love - Hong Kong

Tai Wai Station, Tai Wai, Hong Kong Running Panda Hong Kong Private Tour
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Being a food and culture journalist for years, I’ve long fallen in love with the unique characters of the New Territories in Hong Kong. I can’t wait to share all my knowledge and passion with you - and what’s more fun than exploring these interesting areas with bikes! This will be a true local experience for you, to discover some of the very different sides of Hong Kong, immerse in the unique landscape and local culture, hear history told by a passionate story teller, and more importantly - taste the best of authentic food! This is a small-group tour. For private tours, please contact me directly.

Inclusions: Gear shifting mountain bike for each guest during the tour, A fun and professional guide in fluent English, A hearty meal at local restaurant handpicked by your passionate food-writer guide, Useful information before your trip, and detailed summery and recommendations after the tour

Exclusions: Any extra food, drinks, or souvenirs

Reviewed By Arshi_Narang

This was quite a memorable and a well organised tour. In one day, I learnt so much about the history of NT in Hong Kong and explored a hidden heritage trail. Thank you Ashley for being a wonderful host and guide.

4. Hong Kong Street Art Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

Hong Kong City Unscripted Hong Kong
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Together with our local host, you’ll explore Hong Kong’s internationally renowned street art scene. From commissioned pieces worth $200 million to provocative political works, you’ll be getting a front row seat to the madness. Go behind the scenes in SoHo and Central District, then make a dash to Mong Kok and Harbor City. Homegrown and internationally acclaimed graffiti artists are flocking to Hong Kong to leave their mark and the results are an urban landscape bursting in a riot of color. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalised itinerary, 3 hours with a Local Host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drink additional to those included, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By Michael_P186

Excellent guide with an excellent knowledge of Hong Kong. Visited Ladies Market and the Food Market besides other famous spots in Hong Kong. Included lunch at a local restaurant.

5. Private tour of Hong Kong - customized Half day

Statue Square, Central, Hong Kong Hong Kong a la Carte : Private and Bespoke Tours
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Whether a first timer or a return traveller, your private guide will custom-make this walking tour to your interests, time contraints while providing fascinating insights on Hong Kong's history, local culture and habits and delicacies. The aim is to give you the basics so that you can explore more on your own. Your private guide will not be shy of facts, anecdotes and legends you probably have never heard of before. HIGHLIGHTS Private guide and insider knowledge Experience the local culture Taste local food Learn how to get around the city Concierge service

Inclusions: Private guide, Public transportation (bus, tramway, Star Ferry and MTR (metro), Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By liesbethi17

We booked the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tour. Our wonderful guide Stephanie took us through Sheung Wan and especially at the start and finish of the tour she explained the principles behind TCM with many examples and took us to the locations to see and experience TCM for ourselves. Throughout the 3-hour tour Stephanie shared her expertise of the history of Hong Kong in general and the events that happened in this neighbourhood specifically. The whole experience from first contact, info provided upfront and the tour itself was excellent and very flexible. Thanks Stephanie!

6. Private custom tour of Hong Kong - Full day

Statue Square, Central, Hong Kong Hong Kong a la Carte : Private and Bespoke Tours
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Whether a first timer or a return traveller, your private tour guide will custom-make this walking tour to your interests, time contraints while providing fascinating insights on Hong Kong's history, local culture and habits and delicacies. The aim is to give you the basics so that you can explore more on your own. Your private tour guide will not be shy of facts, anecdotes and legends you probably have never heard of before. HIGHLIGHTS Private tour guide and insider knowledge Experience the local culture use of Peak tram and fast tracks Taste local food Learn how to get around the city Concierge service

Inclusions: Private guide, Public transportation (bus, tramway, Star Ferry and MTR (metro), Taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By liesbethi17

We booked the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tour. Our wonderful guide Stephanie took us through Sheung Wan and especially at the start and finish of the tour she explained the principles behind TCM with many examples and took us to the locations to see and experience TCM for ourselves. Throughout the 3-hour tour Stephanie shared her expertise of the history of Hong Kong in general and the events that happened in this neighbourhood specifically. The whole experience from first contact, info provided upfront and the tour itself was excellent and very flexible. Thanks Stephanie!

7. Private tour - Big Buddha custom layover - 5 hours

Hong Kong International Airport, 1 Sky Plaza Rd, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong Hong Kong a la Carte : Private and Bespoke Tours
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Instead of staying at the airport, why not make the most of your Hong Kong layover to visit the nearby and world famous attraction: Hong Kong's BiG BUDDHA? This 5-hour private interactive tour will take you to TUNG CHUNG, NGONG PING where the giant buddha sits and PO LIN Monastery. HIGHLIGHTS Private guide and insider knowledge Round trip Ngong Ping cable car ride Big Buddha and buddhist monastery visit Taste local food Airport pick up and drop off Hassle-free tour

Inclusions: Private guide, Round trip airport transfer (public transportation), Round trip cable car ride, Taxes, Fast track pass

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Taxi, Gratuities, It is the clients' responsibility to hold an entry visa if required by Hong Kong immigration.

Reviewed By liesbethi17

We booked the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tour. Our wonderful guide Stephanie took us through Sheung Wan and especially at the start and finish of the tour she explained the principles behind TCM with many examples and took us to the locations to see and experience TCM for ourselves. Throughout the 3-hour tour Stephanie shared her expertise of the history of Hong Kong in general and the events that happened in this neighbourhood specifically. The whole experience from first contact, info provided upfront and the tour itself was excellent and very flexible. Thanks Stephanie!

8. Cemeteries tour

Statue Square, Central, Hong Kong Hong Kong a la Carte : Private and Bespoke Tours
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This tour will allow us to recount fascinating stories lived by great people who made Hong Kong the city it is today. Your private tour guide will go through Colonial, Muslim, Catholic, Anglican and Jewish cemeteries.

Inclusions: Public transportation, Private guide

Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Gratuities

Reviewed By liesbethi17

We booked the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tour. Our wonderful guide Stephanie took us through Sheung Wan and especially at the start and finish of the tour she explained the principles behind TCM with many examples and took us to the locations to see and experience TCM for ourselves. Throughout the 3-hour tour Stephanie shared her expertise of the history of Hong Kong in general and the events that happened in this neighbourhood specifically. The whole experience from first contact, info provided upfront and the tour itself was excellent and very flexible. Thanks Stephanie!

9. Hong Kong Walking Tour (must-see landmarks visit)

Hang Seng Bank - Head Office, 83 Des Voeux Rd Central, Central, Hong Kong Hong Kong Free Walking Tour
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Featured Tour | 1k+ booked Service Guarantee (2021) - you can get a full refund, if you not satisfy the tours and raise up reasonable complaints. Your enjoyment is our priority! Feel it, love it! Yeah!! Highlights: - tours by licensed guides (also vaccinated, safe ) - tourism authority recommended route - mix of snacks and sight-seeing There are a number of tourists coming to Hong Kong all the time, but they usually are brought to commercial spots. In this tour, we like to show you the real Hong Kong with fun. This tour combines with stories, social issues, snacks, local surroundings explore and all landmarks visit in Hong Kong. It shows you the new and old of Hong Kong. Comprehensive introduction of our city. See you

Inclusions: One snack for free

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Reviewed By fellali1

I join last year, but I still would like to to write a review for Matthew He is a very professional guide, but also having a very good presentation skill, highly recommend!!

10. New Territories Insider Excursion (Tailor-made & Private)

Hong Kong Getaway Private Tours
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In this tour, our founders Mandy or Apple will take you to the New Territories, where they were born and raised. Most visitors usually only focus on the Hong Kong Island and Kowloon side, and do not really have time to explore the biggest and most populated part of Hong Kong. In this tour, we will be visiting a small fishing village in Tai Po, a optional scenic boat ride to visit a local floating fish-farm in Plover Cove as well as the remote islands in the area (a UNESCO Global GeoPark). We can also enjoy a nice dim sum lunch by the beautiful waterfront. After (or before lunch), we can also visit a big local wet market and a public housing estate. Hong Kong has the most unaffordable housing in the world and we will have the chance to visit a family home and experience the life of the grassroot background.

Inclusions: Octopus Card for public transportation, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch, Boat ride by local fisherman, Gratuities , Private Car (instead of Octopus Card) can be arranged at extra cost

Reviewed By MMMM202000

Mandy & Apple/(M&A )took me in multiple adventures in Hong Kong where I discovered the beautiful fusion of East meets West culture. HK has so much to offer, from the Star Ferry rides that take you back in history where it was the Only transportation Form bwt Islands, to the breath taking view of Sunset at Victoria Harbor, to enjoying a stroll on Avenue of the Stars in Kowloon among HK melting pot community where one can also see the endless charm of HK Island with its backdrop mountains... after six months of being an active tourist in HK :), I still have so much to discover with M&A guidance. These two young dynamic worldly cheerful tour guides are not just so proud to show their city, they also love sharing the many hidden treasures around HK. M&A make sure every outing is unique and full filling in all aspects. Be ready for an unmatched tour with these two passionate Hong Kongers. I really love that M&A take you to the least traveled roads. They start with the usual tourists spots which one Must see, then they unveil HK real charm one trip at a time. From the most rewarding hiking trails to the BEST local food, these two ladies definitely know what they are doing! Brace yourself for an unmatched adventure every time you are in the company of M&A. HK is so lovable & so is M&A. Tip Ask M&A to take you to the tastiest Beef Brisket dry noodles ..... then go straight to indulge in HK style Waffle in Shau Ki Wan. U will want to go back to this local joint over and over ????????

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