Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or a resident wishing to learn more about the 852, these diverse Hong Kong tours will have you falling in love with the vibrant city!
Trying to make the most of your short trip in Hong Kong? A great travel hack is to book a local tour (in addition to checking out our 48-hour itinerary!). With the itineraries spanning street food, attractions, night-time activities, and more, anything that suits your fancy can come with a detailed plan, a knowledgeable guide, and zero hassle. Put on your exploring cap and sign up to the most exciting Hong Kong city tours for every occasion, interest, and company!
Best Hong Kong tours for every mood
1. “Tour @Kowloon” Recreation Route HK1 by Kowloon Motor Bus Co.
Not only is our local public transport system a great way to get around the city, it’s also starting to provide its own sightseeing tours! With Kowloon Motor Bus Co.’s “Tour @Kowloon” Recreation Route HK1, you can witness the best of Kowloon. These buses are decked out with extra legroom, free WiFi, privacy curtains, and more to make going from Temple Street to Wong Tai Sin Temple a breeze. Additionally with KMB’s Tourist Day Pass, you’ll get unlimited rides on the HK1 route within 24 hours – so try to check out all 17 stops.
Learn more about “Tour @Kowloon” Recreation Route HK1 by KMB online.
2. Private Lantau Tour by Hello Hong Kong
For a glimpse of natural beauty in another side of this bustling city, book a tour that covers the beautiful Lantau Island. With the Private Lantau Tour by Hello Hong Kong, you’ll spend seven to eight hours on a unique private experience alongside a knowledgeable guide. Marvel the Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Tai O Fishing Village while your host drops pearls of wisdom on local culture and history. More than just a standard Hong Kong walking tour, this Lantau exploration covers the costs for Tai O boat rides and the iconic Ngong Ping 360 cable car.
Book Private Lantau Tour by Hello Hong Kong online.
3. Hong Kong Big Bus Tours
Another way to utilise the popular way of exploring new areas by bus is with Hong Kong Big Bus Tours. With unlimited hop-on and hop-off privileges, the Big Bus Tours is perfect for all-around fun. You can go sightseeing for 24 to 48 hours on various routes across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and Stanley (depending on your ticket selection). Covering major landmarks and attractions in chosen areas, these bus tours are some of the most flexible tours around. What’s more, all buses come with insightful, pre-recorded commentary – available in nine different languages!
Book Hong Kong Big Bus Tours online.
4. Family Tour of Hong Kong by City Unscripted
Let’s face it: some of the best tours aren’t exactly built with family fun time in mind. Luckily, City Unscripted’s Family Day takes any and all of your little unit’s quirks into consideration with its five-hour personalised tour. Guided by a local host, this private experience will guide you through family-friendly spots that specifically pique your interest – including authentic food suited to your tastes and dietary preferences.
Book Family Tour of Hong Kong by City Unscripted online.
5. Hong Kong Foodie Tours
Are you a discerning gourmand who prefers to experience new places through your stomach? Hong Kong Foodie Tours is ideal for you, as licensed local guides take you through the best eats of different neighbourhoods. With walking food tours spanning Central and Sheung Wan, Temple Street Night Market, Sham Shui Po, and Tai Po Market, you’ll get authentic helpings of everything from street food to celebrated local eateries.
Book Hong Kong Foodie Tours online.
6. Hong Kong Street Photo Tour by Aperture Tours
Although everyone takes their fair share of photographs while sightseeing, the Hong Kong Street Photo Tour by Aperture Tours is for the serious shutterbugs amongst us. This three-hour private escapade puts you in the best positions possible to capture perfect shots of the 852 under the guidance of a professional photographer. After meeting at a coffee shop to review everyone’s initial photography skills and objectives, you’ll be whisked away to the markets of Mong Kok or the colourful streets of Central to start snapping away.
Book Hong Kong Street Photo Tour by Aperture Tours online.
7. Explore “The Bruce Lee Way”: A Martial Arts Journey by City Unscripted
Calling all martial art fanatics! If you enjoy the action films of Bruce Lee, you’ll definitely want to go on City Unscripted’s ‘Explore “The Bruce Lee Way”: A Martial Arts Journey’ right away. One of the few travel itineraries specially tailored to devotees of the timeless superstar, “The Bruce Lee Way” will take you to the iconic actor’s statue on Avenue of Stars, as well as visiting landmarks from Lee’s childhood. Get ready to walk the path of the dragon yourself as you learn more about this incomparable legend.
Book Explore “The Bruce Lee Way”: A Martial Arts Journey by City Unscripted online.
8. Dark Side of Hong Kong by Hong Kong Free Tours
The 852 is renowned for its towering skyscrapers and rolling hills, but the Dark Side of Hong Kong by Hong Kong Free Tours seeks to shed light on a different side of the narrative. While not as easy to swallow as most other tours, this unique experience is ideal for those who want to delve deep into the “real” culture and gain an understanding of untold perspectives. With an English-speaking local guide, you’ll spend two hours learning about the rising costs of living and walk through a subdivided flat. Not purely for shock value, the tour also introduces you to an NGO working with residents. You’ll hear personal and authentic stories from locals, too.
Book Dark Side of Hong Kong by Hong Kong Free Tours online.
