Things to Do in Hong Kong
Dive into the diverse culinary scene of Hong Kong on this food tour, where you'll get to taste a variety of authentic dishes served in traditional restaurants.
• Savor a sumptuous buffet with freshly prepared meals, light snacks, and beverages such as draught beer, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
• Stay connected with Wi-Fi and charging stations, or recharge in the relaxation zone with optional shower facilities.
• Select 3 or 6 hours of access to best suit your layover duration and travel plans.
URBAN LOCAL Living in HK Eastern District + Monster Building - Route NOT OVERLAPPING any HK Introduction Tour
Hello travelers! I'm Sue, the wise guru from HK 🙂
Kids under 15 not suited
This tour will take you through Quarry Bay and Taikoo, where we will explore URBAN living in HK, where old meets new and the crowded run-down residential behemoths will meet spacious high-end urban living. And, all against the backdrop of the skyscrapers within HK's 2nd Commercial District, Quarry Bay.
All questions on domestic immigrant workers, HK housing prices, HK schooling system, pet keeping and local wedding etiquettes would be discussed and answered, with no stone unturned.
As case in point, I will also take you to hidden endroits, so that you can connect with this city like a true local!
Navigating through narrow streets, there would be plenty of street food and we would also visit the very instagrammable "Monster Building", which is popular with tourists, and whose structure inspired locations in movies like Transformers: Age of Extinction and Ghost in the Shell and music videos like " Labyrinth" by Mondo Grosso.
Itinerary:
- Quarry Bay MTR Station
- Monster building (World's densest residential building)
- Tiniest Turtle Jelly Restaurant
- New Fleshy Buildings Next to the Old
- Taikoo Shing "Japanese HUB"
- Seafront Boardwalk (optional, where time allows)
• Travel 5.7 kilometers along a bi-cable ropeway between Tung Chung town center and the peaceful Ngong Ping village.
• Choose between a one-way or round-trip journey, with cabin options including Standard, Crystal (glass-bottom), or Crystal+ (which is ultra transparent) for an upgraded view. Most round-trip combos include a standard cabin for the return leg.
• Fun Fact: Ngong Ping is home to the world’s second-largest outdoor bronze statue of Lord Buddha – an awe-inspiring sight not to be missed!
This is a 3.5-hour walking tour.
Try to explore the history and culture of a city, but with no idea where to start? This tour route will guide you to travel from the previous “City of Victoria”(Central District now) through "Statute Square", then “Old Central Police Station/Former Central Magistracy/Old Victoria Prison” to “Man Mo Temple Compound/Kung Sor”(Centre of worship). Let’s examine those scenic spots through our walking tour for just 3-4 hours.
*** Remarks: At the tour end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between HKD140 to HKD200 (€15 and €20) per participant.
• It’s a perfect mix of Disney magic and exclusive rides you won’t find in any other park—all in a compact, beautifully designed space that’s easy to cover in a day.
• Upgrade your ticket with Premier Access to skip the lines at up to 3 or 8 top rides. Make the most of every moment with these time-saving add-ons.
SMALL GROUP - SHEUNG WAN - a vibrant and eclectic neighbourhood with a rich mix of old and new
Hello travelers! I'm Sue, the wise guru from HK 🙂
In this tour, we will visit Shueng Wan, including Tai Ping Shan Street. The place that was hit by a bubonic plaque in 1894, and the exact same place which is now glorified by TimeOut as the 7th coolest street in the World.
We will also talk about Dr Sun Yat-Sen, our leader who overthrown the Qing Dynasty and set up the Republic of China, as well as Ai Weiwei, the Chinese artist that influenced HK's street art scene. To top it all up, why not visit our city's hippest and coolest tourist chainstore GOD and take a picture against the HK Wall, another IG sensation for the hip and young?
The old and the new side by side within a stone throw... Where can you get this, except in HK, the Pearl of the Orient? Join me and discover more...
To top it all up, we will take the Tramway for a short ride to experience HK's cheapest and oldest transport (at 3HKD/pax) [If time permits]
- visit old Bakery
- Short Tram ride (if time allows)
- Western Market (FREE Inside visit) Learn about the oldest market in HK.
- Wing Lok Street (Dry Seafood Street) walk along Wing Lok Street and Bonham Strand and you will find them lined with specialty shops selling rare and expensive dried seafood.
- Cat Street Market
- Hollywood Road ApreciateChinese antiques and street art.
- Man Mo Temple (Outside/Inside visit) a declared Grade I monument, as it was built in 1847 and still largely unchanged with many original features to be seen.
- Tai Ping Shan Street (Time Out Coolest Street for 2022) a location well-known for its contemporary art, with plenty of pop-up galleries and other specialty retailers offering their wares to shoppers passing by.
- PMQ (Police Married Quarters) (Outside pass by) a Grade 3 Historial Building
- GOD Hollywood Road + the HK Instagram Wall (if time allows)
• Breathe in the refreshing mountain air as you look out at Hong Kong getting smaller the higher you go
• At the Sky Terrace 428 take in stunning 360-degree views of the city from 428 meters above sea level
• Since your ticket isn't timed, stay at the Sky Terrace for as long as you'd like before heading back
• Choose between single trip and round-trip tickets as per your convenience
SMALL GROUP - Wanchai Heritage - Chinese Laborers (Coolies) living through Colonial Times
Route NOT OVERLAPPING any HK Introduction Tour
Hello travelers! I'm Sue, the wise guru from HK 🙂
This tour would take you around the Heritage Trail and historical building clusters within Wanchai.
You would 2 of HK's oldest temples, have your fortune told (if you want, at HK$5) and travel through time as a Chinese laborer (coolie) in colonial HK, through which you understand about HK's history, and Wanchai's gentrification.
We will also look at incences and the creative joss papers that we now burn for the dead, and which created an uproar when Gucci sends warning that ignites a social media spat. And why not try and taste a pineapple bun, an egg tart and some Chinese wedding pastries, as we walk along?
Sites/buildings you would visit include :
1. The Pawn House
2. No. 18 Ship Street
3. Hung Shing Temple Wanchai Market
4. The Old Post Office
5. Blue House / Yellow House / Orange House
6. Pak Tai Temple (where you may wish to ask yuor fortune with fortune sticks)
7. Wanchai Market
8. Old Jewellery Shops
9. Lee Tung Avenue (a/o IG sensation)
• Enjoy a la carte dining, premium wines, cocktails, a welcome drink, and a 10-minute massage. Includes access to private showers with premium toiletries (subject to availability), high-speed Wi-Fi, and charging points.
• When planning your visit, choose from the 3, 6, 8, or 12-hour options based on your flight schedule and convenience.
SMALL GROUP - Central - A walk back in Time, as a Colonist, where Life & Glamour is!
SMALL GROUP - INTIMATE, COSY, WELL-STUDIED
Hello travelers! I'm Sue, the wise guru from HK 🙂
The Opium Wars, the Japanese Occupation, Feng Shui superstition behind the rivalry of HSBC Bank and Bank of China (or in fact, between UK and China), the plight of our immigrant domestic helpers ... you need to join me for this guided tour to find out more....
We will partake in this tour, playing the immersive role of a British Colonist, who used to manage HK. To top it all up, we will take a ride together on HK's oldest transport system, the Tramway 🥰.
Legislative Council Building / Court of Final Appeal
- Outside visit
Hsbc Headquarters Building
Explore the history of Hong Kong, and its position as a global financial center at the headquarters of one of the world’s largest banks.
- Outside/Inside visit
Bank of China Building
Learn about Feng Shui and controversial superstition behind this b launch.
- Outside visit
Saint John's Cathedral
Learn about history, weddings and funerals
Outside visit
Hong Kong Park / Peak Tram Station
Visit the city’s oldest church, dating back to the birth of Hong Kong.
- Outside visit
Ride the Tramway
a short ride to experience HK's cheapest and oldest transport (at 3HKD/pax)
Central Market
Learn about the legacy of the biggest life stock market in HK... Listen to what descendents of market stall owners have to say and take a picture through the lens of the past via AI technology!
Central-Midlevels Escalator
Travel within the world's first giant escalators, which connect the rich residential mid-levels area with Soho, Lan Kwai Fing and Central.
Tai Kwun (Police Office +Tribunal+Prison) Why not have a free look inside?
• Save time and skip the wait! With Premier Access, you can breeze past queues and save up to 60 minutes on 3 rides, or over 2.5 hours when you go for all 8. It’s the fastest, easiest way to experience more of the park without the hassle.
• Pick the Premier Access 3 rides pass for a quick and efficient visit; or go all in with the 8 rides pass to skip lines at nearly every major attraction. The choice is yours!
This is an in depth tour that discusses our legal system, financial system, political relationship with China, history and in particular - our personal story in Hong Kong. For knowledge seekers only.
Meet your guide and begin the tour in Hong Kong's financial district, Central. At the Court of Final Appeal, you will understand how Hong Kong is run under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle for 50 years until 2047. You will also learn about our Hong Kong currency, which is printed by commercial banks in Hong Kong, not a central bank.
At the HSBC headquarters, your guide will explain the history behind the HSBC guardian lions. Here, your guide will also explain how Hong Kong has constantly reshaped its landscape, using land reclamation to push back the coastline and fuel its growth over the decades.
In the peaceful gardens of St. John's Cathedral, take a moment to learn about Hong Kong’s British colonial history and its eventual transition back to China. Afterward, your tour guide will share their story of how they are connected to Hong Kong on a more personal level (e.g., family history).
Leaving the cathedral, you will walk past busy Queen's Road to explore the realities of the local real estate market. You will learn how some of the highest property prices in the world impact the daily lives of residents, including the rise of subdivided apartments.
From there, we will ride the Mid-Levels Escalator — the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world. As you travel upward, your guide will introduce you to everyday food culture, pointing out local staples like wonton noodles, dim sum, BBQ meats, traditional bakeries, and cha chaan tengs (local cafe). Finally, wrap up your journey at the historic Man Mo Temple to learn about traditional rituals and local customs.
The Go City: Hong Kong Explorer Pass offers access to 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions. With the Essentials Pass, you can visit 3 attractions in the city.
• Enjoy access to onboard amenities such as free Wi-Fi along with laptop and mobile charging stations.
• Reach either Hong Kong Station, Kowloon Station, or Tsing Yi Station, within 30 minutes, cutting through the notorious city traffic.
• Feel free to make use of the free hotel shuttle buses or porter services that are available at the city center stations.
• Get in a few extra hours of hassle-free sightseeing by using the in-town check-in services that most airlines have available at Hong Kong and Kowloon Stations that let you check in your bags from 90 minutes up to 24 hours before your flight.
• Don't miss the round-trip ride on a crystal cabin car. It doubles up the fun as you take in the scenic vistas of Tung Chung Bay through the glass bottom.
• Experience a one-way journey on the historic Peak Tram, one of the world's oldest funicular railways, dating back to 1888.
• Gain access to Sky Terrace 428, the highest indoor viewing point in Hong Kong and one of the best places to get a bird's-eye view of the city.
• Fun Fact: Ngong Ping Cable Car is Hong Kong's first and only bi-cable ropeway
