Introduction to Hong Kong: Central Tip Based Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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. This tour is designed for knowledge seekers. Food recommendations (with specific stores) and religion culture (e.g. practice at local temple together) also included at the second half of the tour.
Inclusions
What's included
- Insights and personal stories about the city from locals
- Professional Local Guide
What's not
- Food or Beverage tasting
- Anything not mentioned
Itinerary
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.
The architectural showdown between HSBC and the Bank of China, told through their Feng Shui battle for financial dominance.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- To recognize your guide, please look for a local holding a Yellow Fan with "Hong Kong Free Tours Guide" on it.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Hong Kong Free Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in China, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 99% below the median of the 192 city tours we list in China, outside the cities.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 192.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in China, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
