Hong Kong

Private Experiences

Eat your way through Hong Kong's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour leaves every foodie satisfied. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics like Dimsum and Pineapple buns and taste them in their authentic, local flavor. Each tasting is typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by your local guide passionate about food.  Visit Central Escalator, Dried Food Street, and Slab Stone Street, plus other remarkable spots in between food stops, and learn about their history and cultural relevance from your knowledgeable guide. 

Join a local host who is a foodie just like you and wander through the Kowloon district or through the neighborhoods of Sheung Wan or Sham Shui, eating your way around the most delicious markets, local eateries and street food stalls together as well as discovering the incredible ingredients that go into these dishes. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them.  Get to know the local food culture - your local host will take you to spots where the locals go to buy a meal from street food vendors and choose 6 - 8 street foods like pork dumplings, roast goose, pineapple buns and glutinous rice pastries for you to try. Immerse yourself in the local food culture with a host who is as passionate about eating authentic, local cuisine as you are and discover markets and street foods together.  Spend time getting to know your local host, chat about your favorite cuisine and get some insider recommendations of the most authentic locals places to eat and drink on the rest of your trip, at places your local guide knows you will love. 

Discover Hong Kong, also known as the “fragrant harbor” in Cantonese, on a private customizable tour. This bustling metropolis can be difficult to navigate for newcomers. With the help of your professional local guide, hack the city's transportation system and get to know an authentic side to the city.  Choose from a 2, 4, or 8-hour tour. Arrange to meet your guide at the location of your choice and embark on a fascinating journey together through the city. This private tour allows you to choose the sights and activities you want to experience in advance, without wasting time on those you’d rather skip. Your guide will craft the best schedule for you based on your location and personal interests.

Meet your local host at your hotel or a convenient meeting point to be decided. Then begin your personalized adventure of one of Hong Kong's most vibrant neighborhoods. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. Although you will see well-known streets and markets, your local host will also help you to discover the places, things, and stories that you won't find in a guidebook and that make the city unique. Begin the tour by getting a little lost, exploring the tiny shops and market stalls in little side streets and back alleys, as well as the most famous night markets in Mong Kok. Take the opportunity to shop for souvenirs and treasures to take home or just soak up the atmosphere. Then, head to Dundas Street and explore the gaai, or back alleys, where you'll find tiny bars selling drinks ranging from herbal medicines to beers. Eat your way around a traditional night markets where vendors sell all the classics like steamed crab, cheung fun (chewy rice noodles), siu mai (a street version of a steamed dim sum classic), and fried octopus tentacles. This is where you’ll find some of the best food in the city, all at a local price. Get some tips and tricks where you can continue the night as this is one of the best districts in the city to party. Your host will share local secrets with you, like where the locals go at 5 AM to eat fried squid balls after a night of partying, and where the best underground clubs are.

Choose a private tour of Hong Kong with a duration of 4 to 8 hours. Let your local host show you a side of Hong Kong that you will love. When you book this tour, you will be contacted with questions about your preferences and interests. A like-minded and vetted local host who knows the city intimately and shares your interests will be handpicked and assigned to you. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. Based on the things that you would like to see and do a personalized itinerary will be built just for you. During the tour, if you feel like changing direction, or if your local host believes that you'd enjoy a sight or different experience, you have the flexibility of changing the itinerary.

Escape the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Hong Kong with a hike into the hills and see the famous ‘Big Buddha’, a bronze statue that measures 112 feet in height. Meet your guide at the Tung Chung MTR station before starting the hike up to The Big Buddha. Follow the Ngong Ping 360 Rescue Trail as it climbs 4.4 miles uphill towards the statue. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills, Tung Chung Bay, Hong Kong airport and the longest bridge in the world - the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. At the top, marvel at the main attraction – the Big Buddha. Known locally as the Tian Tan Buddha, it is one of the largest outdoor Buddha statues in the world. The huge statue is said to symbolize the harmonious relationship between man and nature as well as people and faith. After taking in the sights at the Big Buddha, head right across to the Po Lin Monastery. One of the most important monasteries in the area, it’s known for its sacred Buddhist icons, stately courtyard, and in-house vegetarian restaurant. The last stop on the tour is the Wisdom Path. Just a short walk away from the monastery, this path is known for its 38 wooden columns that each hold verses from the centuries-old Heart Sutra. Listen as the guide translates the verses, invoking words of wisdom and prayer.

If there’s one thing all travel guides recommend visiting while in Hong Kong, it's Victoria Peak, known locally as The Peak, the best viewing point on Hong Kong Island with incredible views of the city. Experience The Peak in a special way with this private guided hike to the top with a local English-speaking guide. Begin your tour by meeting your guide at the Central MTR Station Exit B. Set off at a gentle pace up the trail with your guide, who will stop along the way to point out scenic views or to share an interesting anecdote or two about the city. On the trail to the top of the mountain, see some of the most expensive houses in the world with historical values in Hong Kong. After approximately 1.5 hours of hiking, you'll reach the summit of The Peak. Whip out a camera and take mementos of the panoramic cityscape near the Lion's Pavilion. Feel free to explore the nearby shops and restaurants, visit Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, or even take The Peak tram to cap off your trip. You can also select the tram ticket option back to Central.

Discover the vibrant Mong Kok markets of the Kowloon neighborhood in Hong Kong on a fully personalized tour. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. From the Goldfish Market to the Flower Market, the Ladies Market where you'll find fashion bargains to the more unusual Bird Market, tailor your experience to what you're interested in exploring. The choice of which markets to explore is yours. Experience the enchanting blend of contemporary culture and traditional roots, grab a bite to eat from a street food vendor, and pick up a bargain or 2 yourself. As you spend time getting to know your local host, they will recommend other markets to explore that they know you'll love, and share with you the spots where locals really go to do their shopping so you can get off the beaten path and explore the markets that most tourists miss.

This tour takes you to Tin Hau area, situated at the heart of the city. Having a perfect contrast of busy city life with quiet neighborhoods, the area serves various kinds of local cuisines and is most popular for Beef brisket & Roasted goose dishes. During the three and a half hour tour, your Hong Kong gastronomy guide will take you and your family or friends to experience the local life with visits to temples, a traditional paper shop and old market stores where you can broaden your horizons with unimaginable surprises. You will find yourself in love with the city, and an activity definitely ticked from your bucket list. Be sure to start with a huge appetite, as you will get to devour a full range of food delights that include Hong Kong renowned Beef brisket with soup & rice noodle, Shanghai pan-fried mini pork bun, Roasted Goose with rice & plum sauce, and seasonal fruits (Ginseng fruit; Wax apple, etc). Also included are local beloved sweets and drinks from a traditional Tea & Milk House, Dim Sum from a local Chinese restaurant, and the Delicious Mystery Secret Dish.

Admire Kowloon Walled City's decorative pathways, archways, and bridges and learn more about its dark past on this private guided tour. Learn more about the city's shady beginnings as an extremely overpopulated area which was once considered the most crowded place on Earth, where crime, drugs, and gangs flourished. Marvel at the close-knit community of the residents (some just trying to survive), learn about their way of life and see the scale-model of the Walled City by the park’s entrance to imagine what the area was like in its heyday. While the living conditions may be disturbing, the survival instinct and kinship among the residents remains a positive lining amidst the rather dark reality that was once Kowloon’s Walled City.