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Private Kowloon Michelin Star Street Food & Culture Tour

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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  • 4 hours
  • Hong Kong SAR
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Take a 4-hour private walking night tour of Kowloon, affectionately known as the ‘Dark Side’ of Hong Kong, and see the city at its grittiest and most captivating. When the sun sets and the humidity starts to ebb, Hong Kong really comes alive. Enjoy a Michelin rated food tour of Sham Shui Po, trying Hong Kong's most loved street foods and comfort foods. Explore Mong Kok, the Goldfish Market, Ladies Market and Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront where you will watch the Hong Kong light show. Private night tours are just for you and your friends and family. No one else will be on the tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kowloon, Kowloon, Hong Kong

When the sun sets and the humidity starts to ebb, Hong Kong really comes alive! Join us on a night tour of Kowloon, affectionately known as the ‘Dark Side’ of Hong Kong, and see the city at its grittiest and most captivating. Over the course of the night tour, we will undertake an in-depth exploration of Kowloon, discovering Michelin rated street food, immersing ourselves in the local culture and learning about Kowloon’s history. We’ll cover everything from the past to the present, explaining Kowloon’s transformation through to the modern day.

Private night tours can be booked for any day of the week and can start at any time between 3 pm and 5 pm. Your night tour lasts 4 hours, 5 hours if you book the tour and also require a hotel pick-up.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sham Shui Po District, Sham Shui Po District, Hong Kong

Sham Shui Po is a district of simple pleasures. As a historically blue-collar neighbourhood, this area just north of Boundary Street offers a lot of cheap but cheerful experiences that can’t be found anywhere else in the city. Instead of glitzy, glass-panelled skyscrapers, here you’ll find buildings that hide a rich history behind their humble façades. Don’t come here for a fancy gourmet meal. Instead, come here if you want to try Michelin-recommended noodles and snacks that won't make a dent in your pocket. And if you’re planning to do a bit of shopping on your own time, be prepared to spend several hours here, sifting through all the eclectic wares at the open-air street markets.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.



Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong China

Mong Kok is Hong Kong’s most congested shopping and residential district, but don’t let that scare you away. The neon-bathed historic streets that wind through one of the densest parts of the world are worth visiting - just for the ‘peoplescapes’ alone. It just so happens that the shopping and street food are excellent too.

The neighbourhood includes one of Hong Kong’s most popular markets, the Ladies' Market, and also has a ton of shopping streets, which are a common feature in southern China. Conveniently, these are where a cluster of merchants sell one type of product on a single street. Mong Kok has entire streets and street sections dedicated to the sale of goldfish, flowers, birds, sneakers, and kitchenware.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong China

Nathan Road is the main thoroughfare in Kowloon, often referred to as the ‘The Golden Mile’. It runs from Victoria Harbour and Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) in the South to Prince Edward and Sham Shui Po in the North.

This bustling 3.6km strip is lined with mega malls, shops, cafes and restaurants and throngs of tourists.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ladies Market, Tung Choi Street, Hong Kong China

With over 100 stalls of bargain clothing, accessories and souvenirs, the Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street provides a one-kilometre stretch on which to practise your haggling skills. It gets its name from the huge amount of clothing and accessories on sale for women of all ages; however, with watches, cosmetics, bags, home furnishings, CDs and trinkets also up for grabs.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Goldfish Street (Tung Choi Street), No.210 Tung Choi Street, Hong Kong China

Tung Choi Street North – better known as the Goldfish Market – is lined on either side with shops devoted to the raising of many types of fish, from weirdly shaped goldfish to colourful tropical species with gaspingly high price tags.

Feng shui subscribers regard an aquarium of goldfish to be more than just a pretty face: it’s also an auspicious addition to one’s home that can bring good luck, so it’s no surprise that this popular pet trade is even more prominent in Hong Kong.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jade Market, Kansu Street, Hong Kong China

Jade has been long associated with long life and good health in Chinese culture, making it a prized material for good-luck charms.

In Hong Kong, the jade business is most active at the Jade Market in Kowloon. While there’s been a lot of redevelopment in the area in recent years, some vestiges of its past have been saved, such as the colonial-era police station. Nearby, a three-tonne jade stone marks the strip of Canton Road known as Jade Street. However, if shopping takes your fancy over architecture and monuments, you won’t be disappointed with the quality and quantity of jade being sold by the stalls here.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Apliu Street, Apliu St, Tong Mi, Hong Kong

Also known as the Electronics market, is packed with bargain-priced new and second-hand electronic devices, audio-visual equipment and telecommunications products. Sharp-eyed shoppers can also uncover antique watches, old coins and other relics.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Flower Market Road, Hong Lok Street, Yau Tsim Mong District, Kowloon, Hong Kong China

Immerse yourself in a jungle of exotic blooms and scents in the Flower Market of Hong Kong.

The dozens of shops and wholesalers here sell auspicious blossoms and luck-bringing houseplants to an enthusiastic crowd all year round.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Hong Kong Sneakers Street, Argyle Street, Yau Tsim Mong District, Kowloon Kowloon, Hong Kong China

Fa Yuen Street or better known as Sneakers Street is where Hong Kong’s image-conscious youth have come to get their statement-making footwear since the 1980s. They come for the latest designs and limited-edition releases from all over the world. Presumably, some athletes shop here too, including Lebron James!

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chung King Mansion, 36-44 Nathan Road,Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong China

Chung King Mansions launched as a beacon of prosperity in the jet-set era Hong Kong. The building’s fame slid into notoriety soon after, and it has lived for 55 years in the spotlight. Many Hong Kong people avoid it, given its reputed sleazy underbelly, or know it only as a multi-story souk offering exotic flavours.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 1881 Heritage, No. 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong China

A visit to 1881 Heritage will transport you to Victorian-era Hong Kong. From the 1880s to 1996, this was the headquarters of the Hong Kong Marine Police. Several buildings and artefacts of historical interest have been preserved and restored, and the site now features a shopping mall, a heritage hotel and an exhibition hall.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ocean Terminal Deck, Harbor City, Hong Kong China

Located on the rooftop of Ocean Terminal’s new five-storey extension building, Ocean Terminal Deck is an observatory deck surrounded by the sea that offers a 270-degree panorama of Victoria Harbour as well as breathtaking views of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It is one of the best venues to enjoy Hong Kong’s sunset and evening views, while being close to the many shopping and dining options of Harbour City.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Peninsula Arcade, No.22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui The Penincula Hong Kong, Hong Kong China

The Peninsula Hong Kong — or ‘The Pen’ as it is known locally — is a Hong Kong landmark. A witness to the city’s eventful history, the hotel has been serving guests in style since 1928.

The Peninsula’s fleet of Rolls Royce Silver Shadows is mentioned in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. In 2006, 14 long-wheeled base Rolls Royce Phantoms in the hotel’s signature green made the latest update to the fleet and the largest single order placed for Rolls Royce in the company’s history.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Avenue of the Stars, No.20 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong China

Take a stroll along Avenue of the Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui and soak in the view of the majestic Victoria Harbour.

The Avenue of Stars pays tribute to the names that helped make Hong Kong the ‘Hollywood of the East’. Thanks to the efforts of Hong Kong’s movie industry over the past century, many in Asia and farther afield are familiar with the city’s sights before they’ve even set foot here.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bruce Lee Statue, Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong China

Bruce Lee Statue is located at Avenue of the Stars, it is a glamorous movie theme avenue, complemented perfectly by the splendour of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline, of which the promenade also offers spectacular views.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, 10 Salisbury Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong China

Standing 44-metres tall, the old Clock Tower was erected in 1915 as part of the Kowloon–Canton Railway terminus. The once-bustling station is long gone, but this red brick and granite tower, now preserved as a Declared Monument, survives as an elegant reminder of the Age of Steam.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong China

Starting at the colonial-era Clock Tower and stretching all the way to Hung Hom, a stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade takes one past the Avenue of Stars, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Space Museum. But like most of the love birds and shutterbugs on the promenade, your gaze will be drawn south to the dramatic topographical and architectural spectacle that is the Hong Kong Island skyline towering over the busy waters of Victoria Harbour.

Tour itinerary and stops might differ depending on several factors such as your interests, the walking pace, and weather, etc.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Public transportation used during your walking tour
  • Snacks - Steamed rice noodle rolls, sesame cake, sesame ball, dumplings and pot stickers, sweet tofu and tofu platter
  • Bottled water - and local beverages

Exclusions
  • Gratuity and Hotel pick-up and drop-off (unless booked a 5 hour with pick up included)
  • Pickup from airport or airport hotel (HK$173 per person)
  • Note: This is a walking tour even if you book a hotel pick-up
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • 5 miles (8km) of walking required
  • Not suited for people with mobility restrictions
  • Not suitable for children
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Minimum age is 16 years (younger is permitted at your own discretion)
  • If you wish to book a hotel pick-up this add-on can be invoiced after booking. Please contact the tour operator. hotel pick-ups require an additional hour to be added to your tour and cost HK$300 per group.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding credit card processing charges. If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). There are no refunds if you cancel less than 48 hours' notice.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Sham Shui Po Station, Hong Kong
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from all hotels in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
A surcharge applies for airport pick up (layover tour), pick up from airport Hotels/ Disney Hotel/ New Territories including Shatin. Please contact us for details and payment.

Airports

  • Hong Kong Intl Airport, 1 Sky Plaza Road, Hong Kong China


Ports

  • Kai Tak
  • Ocean Terminal @ Harbour City


Departure Time

03:00 PM


Return Details

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Hong Kong

Voucher info

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

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

jiwonn559

14 Nov, 2023

The tour with Alex was wonderful. It was a great way to see parts of HK that are not typically tourist destinations, especially the local street establishments. Alex did a great job of explaining to us the living situation of locals in HK and let us understand the history of HK everywhere we went. Would definitely recommend this tour to those new and old to HK! Awesome food too!

232shalinip

24 Oct, 2023

Alex is an amazing guide and made the tour extremely knowledgeable and fun. Lots of foods to eat and plenty of interesting places to see and experience.

Pojidu

07 Jun, 2022

Our guide was Mel, a very patient man who knew the area perfectly and spoke excellent English. We've been to HK before, but Mel opened our eyes to the wonders that can be lying just off the beaten path or around the corner from the familiar. Besides showing us the best markets for shopping like Fok Wing market and Pekho Street market (no tourist trap markets like Temple Street, these are the real deal), we had an absolutely amazing time trying the local dishes that have won either a Michelin star or other awards for the best in the world. Our favorites included the rice rolls at Hop Yik Tai, and the dumplings made in front of you at Yuen Fong by a sweet old lady. I could go on and on, but you just have to experience it for yourself. Mel also told us about HK in general, opened our eyes to the culture and the struggles they face, and explained life from their point of view for different providences. It was a very, very enlightening tour and I recommend it to no end. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Lambo_eats

02 May, 2021

We booked this tour as part of a birthday surprise for my husband, and ended up learning about the rich and often dark past of Kowloon. All of us have lived in HK for a number of years, so it was a real treat to embark on a walking tour of discovery in our home city. Mel was a great host who was thoughtful, engaging and very patient with all of our needs and we enjoyed great conversation from a seasoned local the entire time. I don’t want to give away any further details for anybody considering the tour themselves, but definitely a highly recommended activity in this period of limited travel abroad for those residing in HK, and certainly a must-do for future visitors! Thanks Mel for guiding us with such hospitality.

Currypow

07 Jul, 2020

We live in Hong Kong but decided to do this tour not being able to travel over summer due to COVID. It was great to be a tourist in our own city. Mel was a fantastic guide and explained so much that we didn’t know about the city. We also tried some delicious food spots we wouldn’t have found otherwise. Highly recommended - I’ve already suggested this to a number of friends also living in Hong Kong.

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Wonderful and pleasant

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An absolutely can't miss tour of HK

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Incredible tour of of Kowloon from somebody who had all the insights!

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Great way to get a real insight

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