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8-Hour Private Hong Kong Layover Tour

5.011 reviewsCity tours

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

With an 8 hour layover, Hong Kong is truly yours to discover. This is your comprehensive private tour, a world away from the limitations of a standard group trip. This generous timeframe allows for ambitious itineraries from the serene Big Buddha on Lantau Island to the iconic skyline from Victoria Peak all at a relaxed, unhurried pace. This means time for a proper sit down meal and the freedom to follow your curiosity. Your expert, fully licensed local guide and storyteller will craft a seamless day based on your wishes. Travel in the comfort of a private vehicle or immerse yourself in the city on our famed public transport all costs are included. We manage all logistics, from a personal airport greeting to a guaranteed on time return, transforming your transit into a complete and unforgettable Hong Kong chapter. We recommend a minimum 11-hour layover for this tour. Please contact us immediately after booking for the latest entry requirements and personalized meeting instructions.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Airport pickup and drop-off (vehicle charges included should option is selected)
  • Snacks
  • Private walking tour
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Food tasting

What's not

  • Public transportation expenses
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Picked up from the meeting point at the arrival hall. Arrival Hall A in front of Cafe Delifrance.

    Passes by

  2. Seeing the great views of the city and also an introduction and description of Hong Kong on its facts and backgrounds and also a point out of where we will be going on the rest of your day. Your questions of Hong Kong will be answered here

    30 min

  3. A detailed look into the histories and the developments of Hong Kong on how this city was formed with pictures of a stage by stage guide.

    30 min

  4. A stroll through the historic centre of Hong Kong in seeing how the British built this city by visiting the old streets in comparison to the recently updated SOHO district. Will also be able to visit the oldest temple of the city

    30 min

  5. A typical local suburb of Hong Kong and one of the oldest suburb of Hong Kong. Seeing how local people live in this city by visiting local markets on seeing how locals shop for food on a daily basis, local standard living conditions and prices. Snacks can be offered along the way.

    30 min

  6. A sneak look into the old fishing village in seeing how local fishermen still lives on the water with their fishing boats and boathouses. Sanpan ride is optional.

    30 min

  7. Visiting a local restaurant during lunch time to have a true local Cantonese dim sum experience also known as "Chinese Tapas" serving tea and a good variety of famous local dishes. Will be an amazing experience with locals hanging out and dining at the same place.

    1 h

  8. Will be driving by and around Hong Kong island seeing the lavish side of Hong Kong with its beautiful seaside houses within the lush forests by the ocean. Will also be passing by the Stanley waterfront for photo taking and also a chance should you like to do some tourist shopping.

    1 h

  9. The most beautiful garden in Asia. A true display of what would be the best of a garden when budget was no limit. The Nian Lian Garden and the Chi Lin nunnery's beautiful Japanese garden settings will surely be one of you best memories from Asia with plenty of photo opportunities and also a visit to a real Buddhist Nunnery and praying halls. Highly recommended.

    1 h

  10. Will explore the heart centre of Kowloon by visiting the main street markets including the flower market, the bird market, the local fa yuen street market, goldfish street, sneakers street and also the ladies street market. Also a glance of seeing how locals and tourists shop and the way they shop in this area.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
This Is Asia Private Tours
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please confirm availability and information of your flight arrival and departure
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

How it compares in China, outside the cities

  • Its from-price is 78% above the median of the 192 city tours we list in China, outside the cities.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 57 of 192.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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