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Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Hong Kong have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Lantau Island and be back in Hong Kong the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination

Hong Kong

Category

Day Trips

Duration

6 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, 中文, Español

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
• Entrance costs for Cable Car
• Public Transport & Boat Costs

Excluded

• Lunch & Snacks costs (optional
• on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Tung Chung MTR (outside of Exit B, in front of Circle-k convenience store) - Hong Kong to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. More about Hong Kong

   Give yourself the time to not only visit Hong Kong by also visiting Lantau Island. Hong Kong is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Lantau Island

4. Gems of Lantau Island

   Check out Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Tai O fishing village, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Lantau Island with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

5. Cultural Contrasts

   Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Lantau Island, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Hong Kong. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

6. Local Knowledge

   To experience the best of Lantau Island, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Maria

(About local Cosmo)

14 February 2025

Cosmo was a great guide and very informative. We really enjoyed his conversations. He is incredibly well traveled. It seems there’s no place in the world. He has never been. He brings a great perspective which adds to the enjoyment of your tour. Great tour

Ingrid 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Cosmo)

3 January 2025

Common is a kind and interesting person who is well informed and tells many interesting stories about his personal experience and Hongkong.

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angel)

8 December 2024

Angel was friendly and knowledgeable. As a local she was very familiar with the history and location. I would highly recommend her.Great tour guide

MaryAnn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sum Pui)

12 November 2024

Ronnie was so knowledgeable about Hong Kong and it was a gorgeous tour. Great guide with lots of knowledge

Wim🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Angel)

4 November 2024

It's like walking with a friend. She knows a lot about the history of Hk and you can ask al your questions. We recommand her very muchWalking with a friend

Adrian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Angel)

8 October 2024

My wife and enjoyed two very different, but both enjoyable Hong Kong trips with Angel. The first was the night markets & street food, that we undertook a few hours after landing from London, so a great way to start exploring this great City. The second to Lantau island, was a complete contrast to the city. Angel was a great guide very knowledgeable, but also great at prioritising what to see and when. Thank you!Two great trips eith Angel

Ralf🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Cosmo)

3 April 2024

Ich war alleine mit Cosmo auf Lantau Island unterwegs. Cosmo erzählte sehr viel über das Leben dort, den vertretenen Religionen und deren Tempel und deren Bedeutung. Dabei war immer sehr viel Zeit für Fotos. Ich muss aber auch dabei sagen, dass wir etwas Glück hatten und keine 30 Min. auf die Seilbahn gewartet haben, was nicht oft vorkommt je nach Tageszeit. Wer sich einen Tag Zeit nehmen möchte und mehr als nur das hektische Grossstadtleben Hongkongs erleben my, sollte unbedingt diese Tour buchen. Mit dem local Guide erfährt man auch Dinge, die in keinem Reiseführer stehen. Having a good time with Cosmo

Anne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Cosmo)

26 February 2024

From the moment we started communicating with Cosmo we knew he was a "Local" and loved what he was doing. Meeting him in Lantau Island we started our journey on the cable car up to the Buddha. An amazing 25 minute ride in comfort up to the top of the mountain - wow Hong Kong looks amazing from there. Then a leisurely walk around the summit and into the beautiful temple and then up the 268 steps to the Buddha. What a great story of dedication and resilience in building this monument. We then boarded a bus and went into a little fishing village which was quaint and "set back in time". Going for a little boat ride around the waterways and then out to the sea looking at the amazing structure of the bridge (that goes underwater) and looking for dolphins. Back on land we stopped for looking around the village and having some lunch. After this heading back to the bus and down the hill, like a local, finishing back at our starting point. A full day of wonder and history. Cosmo is interesting and knows the history of the area. Thanks for a great day! Highly recommend.A fabulous day with Cosmo

Judy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Edward)

22 January 2020

Jeffrey🇺🇸 United States

(About local Edward)

15 November 2019

My wife and I and 2 friends toured Lantau Island with Edward. Edward is very personable and interesting and we all had a very good time with him. He was very accommodating to my wife’s crustacean allergy. The fishing village was especially interesting. The protests required us to change our travel plans to meet up with Edward but he found us quickly and off we went. The Big Buddha was truly impressive and the fishing village was fascinating. Edward was a great host and guide.Great tour!

Unknown

(About local Sum Pui)

9 March 2025

Sehr wertvolle Informationen gut und gezielt übermittelt. Sehr aufmerksam und nett auf unsere Wünsche gut eingegangen. Sehr empfehlenswert. Ein junger energischer gutgebildeter Guede

Stuart

(About local Sum Pui)

4 March 2025

Ronnie (Sum Pui) was very thorough and knowledgeable about the history of Hong Kong island, focussed on the areas around Sheung Wan and Soho. We thoroughly enjoyed the explanations around the many stores selling fish products, the history of the 'ding ding', the traditions of yum cha (which we took part in) and the crossover between British colonial influence and Chinese history. Ronnie was very generous with his time and no time did we feel rushed. This did feel like a tour with a local and not what you would get on a tour bus.Sum Pui the enthusiast!!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Simon)

2 March 2025

Simon was great. Super knowledgeable, engaging and perfect English. Thank Simon for a wonderful introduction to Hong Kong.Great Tour

Eric

(About local Sherman)

1 March 2025

Sherman was an amazing guide for our tour of Kowloon. We wanted to learn more about and visit neighborhoods outside of Hong Kong Island and the harbor, and couldn't have asked for a better guide for that. She grew up in Kowloon, so was able to not just share things about history, culture, and architecture, but also point out things from her childhood and share personal stories related to things we were learning. Aside from having great local knowledge, she was friendly, funny, and clearly really excited to share Hong Kong with us. She also gave us lots of good recommendations. I would 100% recommend anyone going to Hong Kong book a tour with her, and I'll definitely be looking to do more tours with her next time I'm in Hong Kong! Amazing local knowledge

Niamh

(About local Cosmo)

26 February 2025

Cosmo was an excellent tour guide, he was very informative of local life and surroundings in Hong Kong. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience of walking the streets of Kowloon and trying local food tastings. Personal favourites were the coconut milk and baked cheesecake! Cosmo is very kind and patient, we never felt rushed while looking through the different markets. The tour allowed us to see interesting local areas which we were able to come back to later on in our trip. Thanks Cosmo! Excellent Night Market Tour with Cosmo

Lisa

(About local Angel)

23 February 2025

I had a wonderful 3 hour tour with Angel. As a solo female traveler I only had one night in Hong Kong and this was definitely the best way to experience as much as possible in a short time. Angel took me to a great local Dim Sum restaurant, the food was delicious. I particularly enjoyed going to the temple. We walked around the city with Angel giving me lots of interesting information. Angel was lots of fun and friendly. Thank you so much 🙏Fabulous tour.

Beverly

(About local Sum Pui)

22 February 2025

Throughly enjoyed our food tour with Sum Pui! The food choices were excellent and varied and were thoroughly enjoyed by all in our group! The “bonus” were the cultural sites that Sum Pui took us by including several temples, a quick tour of the original Hong Kong Prison, and a ride on the longest outdoor escalator in the world. Sum Pui was also more than willing to share his views on the development of modern Hong Kong as well as developments across the world. We have done food tours in multiple countries across Europe but this was excellent!More Then A Food Tour

David🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Angel)

21 February 2025

Angel was the perfect guide, giving us a great overview of the geography, culture, and of course, food of Hong Kong. She also gave us some spot on recommendations on places to eat and points of interest we might enjoy after the tour. As a local, she was able to make the best of the short time we had with her - she really knows her way around and has great contacts all over the city. We weren’t in Hong Kong long, but felt we received an amazing intro, and are excited to return and explore some more!Amazing Intro to Hong Kong

Jackie

(About local Angel)

21 February 2025

Angel was amazing. A fantastic tour & she was very informative. We would highly recommend her. Awesome

Teri

(About local Sum Pui)

17 February 2025

Ronnie was fabulous. He is very knowledgeable and showed us parts of the city we would have never seen. He was punctual and took the time to share the history as well as show us the sights. I highly recommend him! Fabulous tour of Hong Kong.

Daniel

(About local Sum Pui)

16 February 2025

Excellent experience, showing us local places we would never have checked out otherwise along with a rich cultural exposition!Hong kong local food tour

Emily🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Angel)

14 February 2025

We did a customized tour with Angel. From the moment we started discussing the tour until saying goodbye, Angel surpassed our expectations. She went above and beyond to make my in-laws, who can be nervous travelers, feel comfortable and accommodated. She was incredibly knowledgeable about her native HK, and we appreciated hearing personal stories about her family and their traditions. She was very thoughtful in planning a tour for people in our small group who are 70+, including ensuring being cognizant of the amount of walking. Angel is an ultimate professional - I highly recommend Angel for any HK tour - as it’s clear she is one of the best!An Absolutely Amazing Guide!

Adam

(About local Sherman)

10 February 2025

Sherman provided a holistic overview of Hong Kong in a relaxed and informative manner. She is friendly and knowledgable. A safe bet for a good tour.Great intro to Hong Kong

John

(About local Angel)

9 February 2025

Angel was a warm and generous guide. Lots of local knowledge and tips to get the best out of HK. You will not be disappointed. See HK with a Native!

Bree🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sum Pui)

3 February 2025

Sum, aka Ronnie, was a great tour guide! As a journalist for his other job he was able to give me a great explanation of the history of Hong Kong. We tried an authentic dim sum restaurant/ tea house that has one of the six remaining dim sum carts in Hong Kong. It was truly a place for locals and he explained every dish and the experience of yum cha. We walked the streets around Hong Kong island and he explained the dried food shops. He pointed out many things while we walked around and was very informative. He jokes a lot so make sure you have a sense of humor! We stumbled upon a tattoo shop as I was explaining how much I missed my dog and that I wanted a tattoo of him. I decided on the spot to get a tattoo there and luckily they had a time slot after the tour. He even stayed with me to keep me company during my tattoo! Thank you for such a great day and an experience I will never forget!! Gong hei fat choy! Fantastic Hong Kong tour!!

William

(About local Sum Pui)

2 February 2025

Sum Pui’s tour secrets of Kowloon promised to show us the othe, less glitzy side of Hong Kong, where ordinary people lived. Sun Pui is knowledgeable, energetic an devote to educating his guests on the complex social background of his hometown, of which he is justly proud. He met guided us from the Marriott lobby to the MTR to a Kowloon’s San Wai estate housing in Shek Kip Mei Estate Hong Kong built in 1953 after a fire destroyed the neighborhood of migrants from the mainland. It’s been completely redeveloped and looks almost new. These housing estates built by the Brits in the 50s and 60s, and now in the process of renovation for select low income HK residents and merchants . Nearby, another older complex is being renovated and sits empty behind bar wire, surrounded construction sheds, a few scraps of forgotten or discarded laundry clinging to its balconies. We then visited tht Tai Hang Estate, a w rise complex. Its markets are vibrant and stocked with delicious vegetables and even some live chickens, frogs and fish. There are play yards, sports courts interspersed with the residences, which are midrise apartment blocks whose balconies are draped with drying laundry. The apartments and public spaces are inviting and well maintained, and in the shops and restaurants everything is half the price in subsidized Kowloon than in the Admiralty. This subsidized enclave contrasts with its overcrowded, neighbor, where market rents are double for inferior flats, and the markets are more desperate: commerce trades in second hand shoes, obsolescent electronics, used power drills, it seems impossible, but the impoverished neighborhood seems safer than LA, or even Bangkok, and boasts dynamite noodle shops with Michelin street food accolades. The Catholic church is surprisingly prominent in Hong Kong despite its British Protestant influences and mainland Chinese influences. He pointed us to the Man Kei Card noodle shop where we enjoyed delicious noodles recommended by Michelin

christos🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sum Pui)

30 January 2025

Thanks for taking me, despite Chinese New Year, to the " other" side of Hongkong. In this tour do not expect the "beautiful" nor the "rich" side of the city you will see the everday live of migrant wokers and other lower income people who have a significant role to play in the city. Thanks for this important insight. The unknown Hongkong

christos🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sum Pui)

30 January 2025

Sum Pui is a great guide very talkative, fun and well informed. I loved the trip though Kowloon, the ride with the tram. He took extra time, he adjusted the programme to show me the Tai Kwun. He took me to the pier to make sure I get the boat correctly. Thanks for everything.Go for it!

christos🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Cosmo)

30 January 2025

Thanks for taking me to the most authentic Dim Sum restaurant ever and I love the local market and taking the bus. The temples were also interesting. Wish you all the Best in your future plans.Review of Aberdeen Trip

constanza 🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Cosmo)

30 January 2025

Great experience with Cosmo around Kowloon and the night markets. He was super kind, attentive and experienced. Speaking english and spanish! Loved trying different food that wouldn’t have done on my own! Thank you Cosmo! Can’t wait to come back to Hong Kong! Discovering Kowloon

Dhanjit

(About local Sum Pui)

29 January 2025

Would highly recommend this tour. Ronnie (Sum Pui) is an incredible guide. Not only is he knowledgeable about the street food scene in Hong Kong but he is also a great source of information regarding Hong Kong. We learnt a lot on this tour, we walked through various markets and above all we ate a lot of good food!An incredible guide to a beautiful city

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sum Pui)

28 January 2025

Ronnie and Carrie were very prompt and professional, took us to three Kowloon street food establishments…none of the food was to our liking. We told Ronnie and he tried to explain that street food is not like traditional Chinese food. He kept asking what we would like and we really had a hard time explaining it so we ended the tour early. I think they really tried to give us an authentic street food experience and we just did not enjoy the food itself. Ronnie helped us get on the metro and we thanked him for his efforts. If you are very adventurous and would like new experiences with very unexpected flavors, this tour might be for you.Hong Kong St., Food tour review

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cosmo)

27 January 2025

Chris🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angel)

25 January 2025

Angel is just that — an angel. Funny, sweet, outgoing, personable and extremely knowledgeable about her native Hong Kong, the sights and of course the lovingly curated food, she will show you everything from the hip to the historic and all in between. We had so much fun walking the streets and side streets, shops and restaurants, always at a thoughtful pace. Angel can even talk intelligently about great Hong Kong movies — ask her about them! Overall a pleasant delight, a wonderful, educational three hours! Thank you, Angel. You rock.Fun, informative, personal and delicious!

Frances🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sum Pui)

24 January 2025

Ronnie and Kerry were on time, very thoughtful and showed us so much of HK. Gave us tips and lots of information.Great full day

Cora🇺🇸 United States

(About local Simon)

23 January 2025

We had a great tour with Simon. He showed us a lot of places, shared a lot of history and recommended many things to do and places to see for the rest of our trip. Great tour with Simon

Paul🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Angel)

22 January 2025

My daughter and l did a food and culture tour with Angel. It was a wonderful experience - informative, relaxed and terrific fun. I would recommend doing this in your first day in Hong Kong. Angel taught us eating norms - like washing the cutlery and even a chopstick lesson for my daughter. She also gave us recommendations on things to do and places to eat which were all amazing. Lovely afternoon

David

(About local Sum Pui)

22 January 2025

Best tour guide! The enthusiasm and passion for Hong Kong was contagious. Was able to try everything food and sightseeing I hoped to while in Hong Kong. Sum Pui's expertise was indispensable in our first experience visiting. He has a strong depth and understanding of the local culture and food scene. Absolutely excellent!Best tour guide!

Garth

(About local Sherman)

22 January 2025

Sherman took a genuine interest in what we wanted to see and experience. Her colour commentary on historic and contemporary Hong Kong was exceptional.Contemporary Hong Kong

Lisa🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sum Pui)

20 January 2025

We had the pleasure of spending an entire day in Hong Kong with Sum Pui, and it was truly an outstanding experience! Our group of three enjoyed a customized program tailored perfectly to our interests and preferences. From start to finish, everything was impeccably organized, and Sum Pui ensured that all of our wishes were taken into account. The day was both incredibly informative and enjoyable, with Sum Pui sharing fascinating insights and stories about Hong Kong that brought the city to life. Their friendly and approachable manner made the experience even more special. If you’re looking for a top-notch guide who is professional, personable, and highly knowledgeable, we highly recommend Sum Pui!Perfect day in Hongkong

Jeffrey

(About local Angel)

16 January 2025

What a great tour! Angel was able to provide some great food alternatives to accommodate my allergy, and showed me around some great markets. She shared a lot of funny stories and things about her experiences growing up in Hong Kong. I can't recommend her enough, I didn't want the tour to end! The best part of my trip!

Angel

(About local Cosmo)

15 January 2025

Cosmo was able to provide history of Hongkong and brought us to localised views. Good for those who want a holistic view of hongkongExcellent local tour

Susan

(About local Sherman)

13 January 2025

Had a lovely time on the food tour. We visited restaurants that we would never of found on our own experiencing local culture. Sherman was a great guide explaining all the local food .We visited a couple of markets and tasted some different fruit. We received all the information from Sherman that we needed for a smooth day. Highly recommend this tour when in Hong Kong. It was the best day of our Hong Kong stay. Thank you.Perfect Day

Dave

(About local Sum Pui)

12 January 2025

Ronnie was fantastic and very comfortable. The day was very enjoyable and informative of the city. My wife and I enjoyed the tour and experience very much!Great HK Experience

Julia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Angel)

7 January 2025

Angel was really our Angel! We had a great time and interesting conversations. Angel was very attentive, knowledgeable and easy going. She was acting competent and very helpful! Made us taste great local food! We fall in love with Hongkong through her eyes and through our stomachs! During the trip my boyfriend lost his phone in taxi, she offered adequate help and assistance! She helped us with additional reservations in the evening. Very great and professional guide!I am highly recommending Angel to be guide

Aoife (Eefa)

(About local Sum Pui)

5 January 2025

Great authentic food exhorting with lots of history and interesting facts. Best dom sum place ever. Thanks Ronnie (Sum Pui)Wonderful and authentic food/history tour

jenn_gold🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cosmo)

3 January 2025

Family of four with two teens. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and our time with cosmo. Excellent tour

Lynn🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Angel)

31 December 2024

I had a fantastic day exploring the sights of HK with Angel who was an amazing tour guide. It was very easy to chat with her which made me feel that I was exploring the city with a friend instead of being on a guided tour. I really appreciated hearing about her experiences growing up and living in HK, and would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a different experience from the usual, run-of-the-mill tours. Thanks Angel, for the memorable day tour. It was a great way to end off 2024! Great tour of HK with Angel!

robert🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Simon)

30 December 2024

Simon’s a knowledgeable guide who took us around HK on a tailored tour for us. From commercial centre to street food we covered lots of ground and content in 3 hrsGreat local insights

Dirk🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sum Pui)

26 December 2024

We got to try different street foods and visited different night markets. The Tour was personalized and adjustable to personal preferences. Would definetly recommend doing the tour with Sum if you want to spend an interesting, funny night and learn a lot about the City and history.Great Tour with Sum Pui