Live Hong Kong Island: Private Tour
Description
Live the intensity of the island that tops the world skyscraper charts. Strolling through its streets, you will understand the character of encounter between East and West. We start at Victoria Peak, the highest point on the island, where we will enjoy panoramic views. Then, we walk through the vibrant financial district, famous for its skyscrapers and the art of Feng Shui in its architecture. We continue down the long escalators to Tai Kwun, a formerly rehabilitated complex that combines heritage and contemporary culture. We explore SoHo, known for its varied range of restaurants and bars. We visited the Man Mo Temple, a place of worship with impressive architecture and incense spirals dedicated to the gods of literature and war. We travel on the iconic Ding Ding Tram, which offers a unique view of the fusion between modernity and tradition. We end up in a local market, where we discover everyday life and exotic products.
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The highest point of the island is undoubtedly the place where you can enjoy the most breathtaking panoramic views of the city, allowing you to contemplate the magnitude of the skyscrapers and their harmonious fusion with nature.
We will use the iconic Peak Tram, a tram that has more than a century of history.
We will take a walk through the vibrant financial district, known for its towering skyscrapers and dynamic cityscape. We will delve into the enigmatic art of Feng Shui, revealing its secrets and its impact on the architecture of the city.
Through the longest sequence of exterior escalators in the world we will arrive at Tai Kwun, an old police, judicial and prison complex converted into an emblematic space that fuses heritage with contemporary culture. We will explore SoHo, a vibrant place with a diverse selection of restaurants and bars.
We will walk along Hollywood Road and pause among the particular aromas of incense to visit a prominent place of worship in Hong Kong, known for its impressive traditional architecture and incense spirals, which pay homage to the gods of literature and war.
With its distinctive sound and vintage design, this iconic tram, which has more than 100 years of history, will take you through vibrant and captivating cityscapes. We will enjoy the fusion of modernity and tradition that defines Hong Kong, being the ideal way to observe daily life and delve into its essence.
We will experience authentic daily life as we tour the vibrant and colorful stalls of a local market. We will discover exotic fruits and vegetables, dry goods, Chinese medicine, as well as meat, fish and seafood (fresh and live!). We will learn about rituals and ceremonies, observe the artisanal elaboration of dumplings, and the most daring can enjoy delicious street food.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Itineraries: Itineraries are customized according to the tastes and interests of customers. The visit to all the places on the suggested itinerary will depend on your walking pace and the stops you decide to make (for example, for coffee, lunch, or using toilet facilities). Your guide will help you make the most of the time.
- 5-hour tour: The detailed itinerary corresponds to the 8-hour tour. If you opt for the 5-hour tour, we will make a reduced version of the itinerary and will not be able to visit all the suggested places.
- Transport: If you choose the public transport tour option, you will travel using the city’s excellent transport system (subway, ferry, bus, minibus, tram, etc.). If you opt for the tour by private transport, the itinerary may be affected by traffic.
- Hike: It is recommended to be prepared for a moderate walk throughout the course (4-10 km), so we suggest wearing comfortable shoes. On some tour routes, it is possible to reduce the walks by taking a taxi (not included in the tour price).
- Weather conditions: In the event of a Typhoon 8 signal or higher, or a red or black rain alert, the tour will be automatically cancelled and the full amount paid will be refunded. If available, the tour will be coordinated for an alternative date.
Reviews(6)
The guide Claudia was great, we did two days with her, everything perfect and adapted to our family and interests. We made some extra requests that were immediately met, always with a smile on the face. We love it!
Lorena is an excellent, professional guide. Sympathetic and attentive, detailed showing small details that would go unnoticed had not been pointed out by her. Leads the tour at an excellent pace for any age. Couldn't be better. I was very pleased and recommend.
