Hong Kong private tour: Victoria Peak, sampan ride, night market

Ride a sampan through Aberdeen Fishing Village, then climb to Victoria Peak's 360-degree views

A six-hour private guided tour of Hong Kong with cruise ship pickup, covering Victoria Peak, Aberdeen Fishing Village sampan ride, and Temple Street Night Market. Your English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle are included. The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels, though not recommended for pregnant travelers. Minimum age is 12.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Victoria Peak1h
2. Hollywood Road1h
3. Wan Chai1h
4. Fa Yuen Street Market1h
5. Temple Street Night Market1h

Explore Hong Kong's iconic landmarks

• Pickup from cruise ship
• Visit Victoria Peak and Sky Terrace 428
• Explore Hollywood Road galleries and shops
• Discover Wan Chai neighborhood
• Take sampan ride in Aberdeen Fishing Village
• Shop at Mongkok Street Markets
• Visit Temple Street Night Market

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your cruise ship and takes you to Victoria Peak, where you ride up to the Sky Terrace 428: a 360-degree viewing platform 552 meters above sea level that frames the entire Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour. From there, you head to Aberdeen Fishing Village on the south coast, where you board a traditional wooden sampan to drift through the harbor and see how the fishing community still operates. The route also passes through Wan Chai, one of Hong Kong's oldest neighborhoods, where you can spot the Old Wan Chai Post Office and the Hung Shing Temple among the mix of colonial and modern buildings.

Temple Street Night Market rounds out the afternoon. A bustling street market that has operated since the 1920s, now packed with vendors selling electronics, clothing, and street food, plus traditional fortune-telling services. Your guide provides commentary at each stop and can help you navigate the markets or suggest local dining if you want to add that to the itinerary. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable between stops, and bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day.

What’s included

• Cruise ship pickup and return.
• private air-conditioned vehicle for the full six hours.
• English-speaking guide.
• bottled water and snacks.
• sampan ride in Aberdeen Fishing Village.
• entry to Victoria Peak's Sky Terrace 428.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by This Is Asia Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide who can move at your pace and customize stops. The six-hour window gives you real time at each landmark rather than a rushed checklist, and the sampan ride is something you arrange only on a guided excursion like this one.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Sky Terrace 428 at Victoria Peak?

The Sky Terrace 428 is a 360-degree viewing platform on the rooftop of the Peak Tower, sitting 428 meters above sea level. It's the most popular observation point at Victoria Peak and gives you a bird's-eye view of Hong Kong's skyline and harbor from all angles.

Can I take a sampan ride in Aberdeen Fishing Village?

Yes, a traditional sampan ride through Aberdeen Harbour is included in the tour. The sampans are small wooden boats that have been used for fishing and transportation in the village for centuries, and the ride lets you see the working fishing community up close.

What happens at Temple Street Night Market?

Temple Street is a night market dating back to the 1920s where vendors sell clothing, electronics, and street food. You can also find fortune-telling services like palm and face reading, and the nearby Yau Ma Tei Theatre sometimes hosts Cantonese opera performances.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so you have your own guide and vehicle for the full six hours. Your group travels together without joining other tourists, and your guide can adjust the pace and stops based on your interests.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes cruise ship pickup, an English-speaking guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and snacks. Gratuities are not included and are left to your discretion.