5-Hour Private Customized Walking Tour in Hong Kong | La Vacanza Travel

5-Hour Private Customized Walking Tour in Hong Kong

Duration: 5 hours
Destination: China, China, Hong Kong SAR
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  • 5 hours
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy a 5-hour walking tour of Hong Kong with a western (expatriate) tour guide. Your tour will customized around your interests and can include Victoria Peak, riding the Star Ferry, Aberdeen, Stanley, The Peninsula Hotel, Mong Kok, Central, Wan Chai and more. Your guide will be an expert on Hong Kong and as well as visiting key areas of interest you can choose to learn about Hong Kong's history, culture, religion, politics and food. During your walking tour you will travel around on foot and using Hong Kong's world class public transportation system. You will use a combination of trams (trolleys), boats, taxis and the MTR (subway). By the end of your tour you will feel like a local Hong Konger!

Some people come to Hong Kong with a very clear idea of what they would like to see and do. Others are overwhelmed with the number of options they have read about leaving them with ‘no idea’ as to what they would like to include in their tour. And then there are those that would simply prefer to leave everything in the hands of their guide. This tour is 100% flexible and you can work with your private guide for all types of requirements and preferences.

Upon booking you will provide some basic questions about your preferences. Then, your guide will plan your tour based on your requirements and interests. You can also discuss with your guide when you meet up, and any changes to the plan can be made whenever you like, even during the tour.

Some popular sites that you may like to include in your tour:
• Victoria Peak - admiring the view and learning about the notable buildings and the development of the city. 
• Sheung Wan - learning about Chinese Medicine and medicinal foods.
• Central - exploring the banking and financial district and learning about Feng Shui in architecture and business. 
• Soho - riding the worlds longest escalator system and seeing the most westernised side of Hong Kong. 
• Tsim Sha Tsui - discover some of Hong Kong's oldest and most notable buildings including The Peninsular Hotel and Hullet House, the former marine police headquarters. 
• Mong Kok - Explore the colourful Flower Market, Bird Market, Goldfish Market and Ladies Market.
• Sham Shui Po - visit the least affluent area of Hong Kong and learn about the day to day life of the average Hong Konger. 
• Aberdeen - take a short cruise through Aberdeen Harbour and visit the famous floating restaurant JUMBO. 
• Stanley - take a stroll along the promenade, shop at the famous Stanley Markets and learn about Stanley's history as a base for pirates. Some discussion topics that you may be interested in:
• History - learn about the British colonisation of Hong Kong, the Opium Wars and Hong Kong's return to China.
• Culture and religion - visit one or more of Hong Kong's beautiful temples to learn about the religions of Taoism and Buddhism. Understand the importance of offerings and fortune telling.
• Politics - discuss the agreements under which Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997 the current political environment.
• Food - eat your way through Hong Kong tasting the Cantonese favourites of Dim Sum, Wonton Noodles, BBQ Pork, Fish Balls, Egg Puffs and more.

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Private tour

Exclusions
  • The costs of any transport (MTR / trams / taxis / boats and ferries etc) used during the tour (these costs are minimal)
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir or any personal expenses
  • A maximum of 6 people per booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children aged 11 and under are 100% free of charge.
  • Anyone aged 12 years or over is counted as a “person”
  • This is a walking tour of the city and is not recommended for people who are unable to walk 5+ kilometres unaided.
  • The walking distance can be reduced by taking taxis rather than the MTR (subway) but you will still need to be able to walk up and down steps and hills and along uneven pavements
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Your hotel lobby or from the street level of the apartment of yours in Hong Kong
Dates: Daily
Return point: You can choose to be dropped off back at your hotel or to be left to continue exploring on your own.

Departure Point Your hotel lobby or from the street level of the apartment of yours in Hong Kong Departure Time 9:30 AM Return Details You can choose to be dropped off back at your hotel or to be left to continue exploring on your own.


Departure Time

09:30 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 hours


User's Reviews

James_C

19 Feb, 2024

Guide did not show up. Could not reach anyone by phone. Text messages went unanswered Waited at hotel lobby pick up location for an hour. No word.

Jon S

01 Jan, 2019

Our guide Mel is a local from Hong Kong and showed a deep knowledge of all aspects of history and culture. He took us on a well thought out and well paced tour that covered some significant historical areas and very interesting food stops that we would never have ventured to by ourselves. He gave us a good overview of the public transport system and helped us set up our MTR card. He also gave us some good tips on the itinerary for the rest of our stay. All in all it was a decision we were very glad we made.

Culture216636

23 Nov, 2018

Rich took us on a fast pace tour of Hong Kong that included most of the places we asked to see before we met. From Kowloon, we took the MTR to the Tsim Sha Tsui Harbor Front where Rich explained the influence of Feng Shui on the buildings in the financial center of Hong Kong Island before boarding the Star Ferry. On Hong Kong island we visited Victoria Peak and then ate lunch at a very authentic Dim Sum restaurant where Rich introduced us to dim sum we never had before. Afterwards, Rich took us to the Wong Tai Sin temple where he explained the significance of the rituals of the temple and statues. In addition to the Star Ferry, we traveled by train, taxi, tram and bus, maximizing our time. Along the way, Rich enthusiastically explained the history and culture of Hong Kong. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a personalized experience with someone with deep knowledge of HK who can highlight sights of particular interest to you and maximize your visit.

Phil A

10 Aug, 2018

Awesome knowledgeable guide. Great insiders tips...and a fabulous intro to HK

Liz W

17 Apr, 2018

Our guide Katie, arrived at our hotel promptly at 9am. She is a friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide. Our group of 6 friends walked the streets of Kowloon & HK Island, travelled on the peak tram, a star ferry, a taxi, a regular tram, the subway and an amazing escalator system. It's a full on tour, easy paced but with lots of walking and stairs. As we wended our way around the place, Katie gave us so much info on the history of HK, in an easy to understand way. This tour does require a reasonable level of fitness, so I suggest you check with the guide for more info. I'm sure sure you will find Katie lovely.

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