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Authentic Hong Kong Private Tour: Dive Deep into Local Life and Culture
5.0
39 Ratings
Hong Kong
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and local life of Hong Kong with an authentic private tour. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious food, and create lasting memories with a knowledgeable guide.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and local life of Hong Kong with an authentic private tour. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious food, and create lasting memories with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sheung Wan - Visit some of the vibrant local markets, the oldest temple in Hong Kon, and taste authentic local delicacies…
- Central - Hear fun and engaging stories behind the colonial architecture and modern skyline. Have a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s history, culture, food, and mindset.
- Victoria Harbour - Breath in the city…
- Sheung Wan - Visit some of the vibrant local markets, the oldest temple in Hong Kon, and taste authentic local delicacies…
- Central - Hear fun and engaging stories behind the colonial architecture and modern skyline. Have a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s history, culture, food, and mindset.
- Victoria Harbour - Breath in the city skyline on both sides of the famous Victoria Harbour
- Kowloon - See beautiful Chinese wood-locking architecture and Zen garden in a tranquil Buddhist nunnery. Visit various neighbourhood and experience local’s everyday life.
- New Territories - Options of visiting some of the local neighbourhoods in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Taste the best local meals handpicked by your passionate foodie guide.
What's Included
- Fun and knowledgeable guiding service in fluent English
- Useful information before arrival
- Detailed summary after tour
- Fun and knowledgeable guiding service in fluent English
- Useful information before arrival
- Detailed summary after tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Shopping or souvenir (if applicable)
- Transportation Cost
- Food and drinks
- Shopping or souvenir (if applicable)
- Transportation Cost
Additional Information
Explore the fascinating neighborhoods of Hong Kong and experience the daily life of its locals. This journey offers a genuine Hong Kong experience, allowing you to discover its food, culture, history, landscapes, and unique shopping spots. Whether visiting must-see attractions or venturing off the beaten path, this amazing city has so much to offer! The…
Explore the fascinating neighborhoods of Hong Kong and experience the daily life of its locals. This journey offers a genuine Hong Kong experience, allowing you to discover its food, culture, history, landscapes, and unique shopping spots. Whether visiting must-see attractions or venturing off the beaten path, this amazing city has so much to offer! The aim is to make it enjoyable and effortless for you to immerse yourself in an authentic Hong Kong setting, especially in areas frequented by locals, and to experience the diverse and interesting modes of transportation—some classic, some world-class—along the way.
There is no fixed itinerary, and you can set the pace of your tour. With years of experience as a food journalist and professional tour guide, the operator knows the city intimately. Changes are welcome even during the tour. By the end of your visit, the hope is that you will have made a new friend in Hong Kong—someone who genuinely cares, generously shares insider tips about the city, and shares laughter with you!
- Smart Casual Attire
- Photos are allowed without flashlights
Location
Sheung Wan
west of Central,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Lyda
Dec 21, 2024
Exceeded my expectations - Ashley was my guide for the day and I got to see and do so much because of her extensive knowledge and passion for her city, Hong Kong. Walking was a good way to get the feel of being here and experience the different neighborhoods. I recommend going to a tea house for a dim sum experience, visiting a temple and a zen garden. Ashley was a wonderful companion and sensitive to my needs keeping everything to a doable pace (79 years young. The whole day exceeded my expectation. Thank you Albuquerque New Mexico
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Freedom01321975763
Dec 21, 2024
Perfect layover tour - Highly recommend Ashley for your tour of Hong Kong - The warm welcome to Hong Kong started before we left with kind introduction from Ashley asking what we wanted out of the day. We had an 11 hour layover giving us the time for this great tour which gave us a taste of Hong Kong and a resolve to go back and spend more time there. Ashley picked us up from the airport and using the airport express 25 mins later we were in central Hong Kong. We then used the walkway systems to walk through the central area before heading up to Victoria Peak before it got too busy. Then back down to explore the Park, take the Ding Ding tram, see the Central Market, the old central police station, the escalator system, Man Ho temple and SoHo All the time Ashley showed her depth of knowledge and passion of the history and culture of her city. The pace was just right. We stopped for nice lunch before heading back to the airport. Thank you Ashley for your delightful company and warmth, you gave us a day we will not forget .......you had a kind surprise in sending a summary of our day which made us feel as we were doing the tour again. Unreservedly recommend anyone to get in touch with Ashley for a tour in Hong Kong.
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Theprofessorla
Dec 18, 2024
Ashley Mak is an INCREDIBLE local guide! - Two of us took an absolutely perfect full-day walking tour of Hong Kong, also using the subway, on December 11, 2024. Our private guide was Ashley Mak. After having spent the previous 28 days touring SE Asia, we were concerned that a full-day walking tour in Hong Kong would be a bit much for us. However, we enjoyed one of the greatest days of our lives under the care and guidance of Ashley!
I contacted Ashley several weeks in advance, giving her an overview of what we’d like to see. There was so much to see in so little time that we felt we needed guidance from a Hong Kong local. Not only were we able to visit so many of the well-known sites, but Ashley mixed in many sites seen and used by locals. We always enjoy learning about the local culture, so having Ashley as our guide was priceless. Her knowledge of the city and its history was invaluable.
Among the many activities and sites of the day were Hong Kong Park and the aviary within, the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, St. John’s Cathedral, and the HSBC Headquarters. We were introduced to Kamcentre Roast Goose in BaseHall, eating alongside the local office workers at lunchtime. In the afternoon, we had tea at Lock Cha (Central) in Tai Kwun, the restored Central Police Station Compound. We took the Ding Ding (tram) along various areas before boarding the Star Ferry. Walking past the Old Clock Tower and the Avenue of Stars, we went up to the Felix on the 28th floor of the Peninsula Hotel, staying to watch the light show around Victoria Harbor.
Ashley recommended a few things to do the following day during our final hours in Hong Kong, helping us to leave the city after a brief 2-day visit very satisfied, yet yearning to return.
We enthusiastically recommend Ashley Mak as a truly excellent local guide in Hong Kong.
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Sannudimai
Dec 9, 2024
Highly recommend! - Awesome, tireless tour guide. Ashley provided a wealth of information. We enjoyed all of the sights. Highly recommend!
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Michael_m
Nov 30, 2024
One of the BEST tours I have ever had! - Ashley is a first class tour guide! She took every opportunity to impart a vast array of knowledge about Hong Kong and its culture during our time together - no moment was wasted, and I was enchanted from start to finish. HIGHLY recommended for anyone who would like a custom experience maximizing the time available to experience this vibrant city! Ashely also assisted me with finding restaurants to fit my dietary restrictions (I was having a lot of difficulty with this before connecting with her) and additional ideas for the remainder of my stay. What an invaluable resource. I will definitely book a tour with her upon my next return to see even more of what Hong Kong has to offer. SIX stars out of five!
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Jefferey_l
Nov 17, 2024
Hong Kong Revisited - Ashley was one of the most professional tour guides that we have met in all of our travels. She began communicating with me from the moment I booked several months ahead of our trip. As we had been to Hong Kong before she had asked what we wanted to see and provided a very good outline for the day to complement what we had seen on our last trip. She met us at the cruise port and stayed with us until we were back at the port. This is a walking tour and does use public transportation so be prepared especially on a hot muggy day. We explored both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon and ended up for lunch at a wonderful dim sum restaurant. Because of our interest in Jewish places we were able to visit the Hong Kong Jewish Center and Syngagogue during the tour. We had a request for a seal (rubber stamp) to be made for our grandchildren which included their English Names, Chinese Names and Birth Year. She took us to the experts and we had them made while we continued our tour. She went back herself to pick them up and then brought them to us as we were getting ready to board the ship. Hong Kong is a fascinating city with lots to see and discover and Ashley brough it to life for us.
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Phil_k
Nov 17, 2024
Felt like we experienced Hong Kong as a local - We purchased fresh seafood and hand it cooked for us
Tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly
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Nomad109191
Nov 17, 2024
Terrific guide - like touring with a great friend - Ashley impressed my husband and me before we even met her with her excellent communication! At the end of the tour she impressed us again with a written recap of our day with all the places we visited and with recommendations for places to visit and to eat for the duration of our stay.
Ashley gave us an interesting and enjoyable tour of Hong Kong and its unique areas. She definitely knows the city and its history. By the end of the day we felt that Ashley had become a friend of ours. She is a wonderful, terrific guide and person‼️👏👏👏👏
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Janet_m
Nov 14, 2024
Highly recommended. - This was well worth the money. Our guide Ashley was informative, helpful, and very nice to be with for the day. She made sure we did everything we wanted.
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Nathanwi1111xx
Nov 6, 2024
Highly recommend! - Ashley is a tremendous tour guide - I would highly recommend her as she is thoughtful and goes out of her way to adjust the tour to match your interests in Hong Kong. She is enthusiastic in sharing her love of Hong Kong and is very knowledgably about its history and culture - answering all of my questions throughout the day. She went out of her way to help outside of the tour as well, helping to give suggestions on how best to use my limited time in the area to its fullest. I could not recommend her more to anyone that is interested in better understanding HK and getting to know the city and its people.
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