Discover the best Hong Kong tours, Victoria Peak tram rides, city highlights and harbour cruises, dim sum food tours, the Big Buddha and Lantau cable car, and a day trip to Macau. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Hong Kong itinerary.



Departures that are under way when the sun sets in the coming weeks — start times checked against the local sunset.
Children can join from a young age and pay less than adults — taken from each operator’s price list.
Whatever brings you to Hong Kong — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
The skyline’s most famous view.
ExploreTemples, markets and skyscrapers.
ExploreVictoria Harbour and junk boats.
ExploreDim sum, noodles and street food.
ExploreThe cable car and Tai O village.
ExplorePortuguese heritage and casinos.
ExploreA magical family day out.
ExploreMacau, islands and theme parks.
ExploreThe landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.

The skyline’s most famous view.

Cruises and the Symphony of Lights.

The giant Buddha on Lantau.

Temples, markets and skyscrapers.

Dim sum, noodles and street food.

Temple Street and neon nights.

Portuguese heritage and casinos.

A magical family day out.
1 hr awayCable car, monastery and Tai O village.
1 hr awayPortuguese old town and casinos.
40 min awayA magical family theme park.
30 min awayRides, pandas and a marine park.
40 min awayA market town and fishing harbour.
1 hr awayBeaches and old fishing villages.
Short, straight answers to the questions every Hong Kong visitor asks before booking.
Autumn (October–December) brings the most pleasant, dry and clear weather — the best time to visit.
Mild but humid and often misty, with cherry-blossom touches and comfortable sightseeing.
Hot, very humid and rainy, with a typhoon risk; harbour views can be hazy, so plan indoor breaks.
Warm, dry, sunny and clear — the most comfortable season and ideal for the Peak and outdoors.
Cool, dry and pleasant, though sometimes grey; lively around Chinese New Year.
The spectacular Chinese New Year (late Jan–Feb) brings parades and fireworks, but some shops close and it’s very busy.
Enough for Victoria Peak, the harbour and dim sum.
Add the Big Buddha and Lantau Island.
The sweet spot: the city, Lantau, and a Macau day trip.
Add Disneyland or Ocean Park, the markets and the outlying islands.
Use Hong Kong as a base for Macau and the Pearl River Delta.
Mix the cable car, a theme park and a harbour cruise at a gentle pace.
Hong Kong’s clean, fast, cheap MTR metro covers the city and reaches Disneyland and the airport; an Octopus card makes travel seamless.
The historic Star Ferry crosses Victoria Harbour between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon — cheap, scenic and iconic.
The double-decker “ding ding” trams on Hong Kong Island and extensive buses reach everywhere, including the Peak.
The tap-and-go Octopus card pays for the MTR, ferries, trams, buses and even shops — a must for easy travel.
Ferries and the great sea bridge reach Macau; the MTR and cable car reach Lantau and the Big Buddha.
The Airport Express links to the centre in about 24 minutes — fast and efficient.
The Ngong Ping cable car, Peak Tram and harbour cruises get long queues — booking ahead saves significant time.
The Octopus card pays for almost all transport and many shops with a tap — buy one on arrival for hassle-free travel.
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar; cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for markets and street food.
Try dim sum, wonton noodles, roast meats and egg tarts at local spots and dai pai dong — delicious and great value.
Macau has its own border, so bring your passport for the day trip, even though both are part of China.
Summer is hot, humid and stormy; autumn is clearest for the Peak views — plan outdoor sights for clear days.
The Lantau cable car to the Big Buddha has long queues — book ahead.
Pre-book the Peak Tram and Sky Terrace to skip long lines.
Popular evening Symphony of Lights cruises fill up — reserve ahead.
Ferry and bridge day trips fill up at weekends — book early.
Pre-book dated tickets, especially at weekends and holidays.
The festive season is very busy — plan and book well ahead.
Around €10–20 for the Peak Tram and Sky Terrace, more with a tour.
Roughly €25–55 for an evening or junk-boat harbour cruise.
About €40–70 for a Lantau tour with the cable car and Big Buddha.
Around €50–90 for a guided food tour with several tastings.
About €70–110 for a guided Macau day trip with transport.
Use the Octopus card and MTR, ride the cheap Star Ferry and trams, and eat at local dai pai dong stalls.
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.