Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights with Lunch

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(5 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a tour of Hong Kong with an English-speaking guide, who will take you to some of the most famous spots in town. Take the Peak Tram as it ascends 428 meters to the top of Victoria Peak, where the highest viewing point offers spectacular panoramic views of this vibrant city. After the Peak, you will enjoy a mini food tour tasting three different local dishes—Wonton Noodle, Egg Tart, and Milk Tea—while visiting areas like the Mid-Levels Escalator, Tai Kwun Centre, Hollywood Road, Man Mo Temple, and much more. In addition, enjoy a ride on the Hong Kong Tramway and Hong Kong's beloved minibus.

English-speaking guide to take the stress out of navigating the city
Visit city landmarks—The Peak, Man Mo Temple, Tai Kwun, Escalator, and more
Take the Peak Tram to the summit and enjoy a panoramic view of the city
Enjoy a mini food tour—Wonton Noodle, Egg Tart, Milk Tea
Experience cultural heritage—incense offering and fortune telling
Learn about the history and culture of Hong Kong in a day

What's Included

(Full Day Option Only) Mini-bus - A ride on Hong Kong's beloved transportation on the winding road in the Peak.
(Full Day Option Only) Egg Tart & Milk Tea - A local snacks adopted during colonial time
(Full Day Option Only) HK Tramway - A ride on this traditional transportation since 1904
(All Options) Peak Tram Single Journey Ticket
(Full Day Option Only) Wonton Noodle at Michelin restaurant or equivalent

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

To recognize your guide, please look for a local holding a Yellow Fan with "Hong Kong Free Tours Guide" on it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Introduction of the "One Country, Two Systems" principle began in 1997 when Hong Kong was handed over to China. What is it? How is it practiced? And what happens after 2047?

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Statue Square

    Discover why Feng Shui is so important in Hong Kong and how it has shaped the city's skyline. You'll also hear the story of a legendary Feng Shui showdown between the Chinese and the British.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    HSBC Main Building

    Starting with the iconic HSBC lions, you'll learn why they appear on Hong Kong currency and how the city's coastline and financial district have developed over time.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Explore the history of Hong Kong, from its days as a fishing village before British rule, to becoming a British possession in 1842, and its inevitable handover back to China in 1997. Along the way, your guide will share their own family history, offering a unique and personal perspective on the city's transformation.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Peak Tram

    We'll take a ride together on the Peak Tram — opened in 1888, it was the first funicular in Asia—and ascend to Victoria Peak!

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    From an observation deck with a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island, you'll be introduced to the city's skyline and its most significant landmarks.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    You'll have 30 minutes to explore and enjoy Victoria Peak at your own pace.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Take a ride on Hong Kong's beloved transportation—the minibus. You will travel through the winding road of the Peak back to Central.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Queen's Road Central

    How Hong Kong's extreme rental economy became the defining force in shaping its urban landscape, including the reality of subdivided living units.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Taste a hearty bowls of shrimp-packed dumplings in amber flounder and monk fruit broth—a refugee chef’s reinvention of a 2,000-year-old dumpling tradition.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Mid-levels Escalator

    Take a ride on the longest wscalator system in the world while learning about the origins and the engineering chanllenges it faced when it was completed in 1993.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Tai Kwun

    Once a central police station, court house, and prison; we will visit this historic structure that witness the transformation of Hong Kong's law and order system.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Hollywood Road

    We will pass through a few picturesque spots with murals and graffiti along the main road of Old Town Central.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Man Mo Temple

    At one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong, our guide will show you how to properly visit the temple and perform an incense offering and fortune-telling exercise.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Cat Street Market

    Once a street filled with refugees from China selling their family antiques to survive in Hong Kong, you will learn about the evolution of this street as well as the remaining trades that still exist in this market.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 16

    Taste an influence from British colonization — egg tart and milk tea! This dish came from Hong Kongers' innovation due to a lack of resources in the post-war economy.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Hong Kong Tramways (Ding Ding)

    Hop on the Hong Kong Tramway, a beloved mode of transportation since 1904. It has outlived its London predecessor and still carries over a hundred thousand passengers daily.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Hong Kong Free Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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