Private Hong Kong City Tour: See the City Like a Local

Six hours moving through Hong Kong's neighborhoods, markets, temples and harbors the way residents know them

A private six-hour tour of Hong Kong with a professional English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, starting at Victoria Peak and moving through neighborhoods, markets and harbors where locals live and eat. You begin with dim sum breakfast in a bustling teahouse, wander through markets and temples, stroll Victoria Harbour's waterfront, explore neon-lit MongKok and its night markets, and end at a dai pai dong eating authentic Hong Kong cuisine alongside friendly locals.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Victoria Peak45m
2. Hollywood Road30m
3. Man Mo Temple20m
4. Cat Street10m
5. Sheung Wan10m
6. Wan Chai30m
7. Aberdeen Harbour30m

Explore Hong Kong's local culture and sights

• Visit Victoria Peak for city views
• Learn history at the first Hong Kong bank
• Stroll through old Hong Kong on Hollywood Road
• Visit Man Mo Temple
• Browse antiques at Cat Street market
• Explore Sheung Wan old port suburb
• Walk through Wan Chai local market
• See fishing village at Aberdeen Harbour
• Ride Star Ferry on Victoria Harbour
• Enjoy authentic dim sum lunch

The experience

The tour starts at Victoria Peak for the city's skyline views and a primer on Hong Kong's history, then moves through the old colonial streets of Hollywood Road and Sheung Wan where the British built the city. You'll see Man Mo Temple, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Hong Kong, and walk Cat Street's antique market before heading into the neighborhoods where locals actually spend their days: Wan Chai's bustling markets and routines, then Aberdeen Harbour, the old fishing village where fishermen still live and work. The guide handles the route and the stories. You move between stops by walking or driving depending on which option you book.

Meals and street food anchor the day. Dim sum breakfast happens in a teahouse packed with locals, not tourists, and the final meal at a dai pai dong, a traditional open-air food stall, is where you'll sit down with the guide and chat about the dishes and the neighborhood. In between, you'll taste different cuisines at places tourists don't find on their own. The guide speaks English throughout and knows which spots matter to residents, not which ones photograph best.

Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day, and the operator includes bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea. You'll need moderate fitness for the walking involved and should dress smart casual. If you have dietary requirements, mention them when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• dim sum breakfast at a local teahouse.
• bottled water, snacks, coffee and tea throughout the day.
• private professional English-speaking guide for all six hours.
• Star Ferry ride across Victoria Harbour.

Options for this experience

2 options

Walking tour lasting 6 hoursUp to 10 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Morning 6-hour walking tour: the tour travels around the city by a variety of public transport, getting on and off like a local. It concentrates on Hong Kong Island, with a brief look at Kowloon's background. Pickup is included.

Driving tour lasting 6 hoursUp to 15 per booking · Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Morning 6-hour driving tour: the tour is conducted in a luxury 7-seater van. It concentrates on Hong Kong Island, with a brief look at Kowloon's background as well. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessible

Operated by This Is Asia Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the walking tour if you want to move slowly through neighborhoods and markets and feel the rhythm of local life. Choose the driving tour if you want to cover more ground and spend less time on your feet while still visiting the same stops and eating at the same places.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4).

What's the difference between the walking tour and the driving tour options?

Both cover the same six-hour route and stops: Victoria Peak, Hollywood Road, Man Mo Temple, Cat Street, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Aberdeen Harbour and a Star Ferry ride across Victoria Harbour. The walking tour moves through neighborhoods on foot. The driving tour covers more ground by vehicle and includes less walking between stops.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

No. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide meets you at your accommodation and brings you back there at the end of the day.

What is Man Mo Temple and why is it on the tour?

Man Mo Temple is one of the oldest Chinese temples in Hong Kong and shows how Taoist culture operates in the city. It's a working temple where locals worship, not a museum, and the guide explains its role in Hong Kong's folk history.

Will I eat lunch as part of this tour?

Yes. Dim sum breakfast is included at a local teahouse, and the tour ends with an authentic meal at a dai pai dong, a traditional open-air food stall where locals eat. Snacks, coffee and tea are also provided throughout the day. If you have dietary restrictions, let the operator know when you book.

What's Aberdeen Harbour and what will I see there?

Aberdeen Harbour is Hong Kong's old fishing village where fishermen still live and work today. You'll see their daily routines and the harbor itself, which is a significant piece of Hong Kong's history and a good spot for photos.