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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 5 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!

Gwynn🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Angel)

4 June 2025

We spent time with Angel on a tour of HK and really enjoyed the experience. Angel was well organised and had a deep knowledge of HK which she was able to share with us. We really enjoyed her personal perspective on things and she was able to easily answer the many questions we had. We would highly recommend a tour with Angel.Our HK tour with Angel

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sherman)

28 May 2025

What a great food tour with Sherman! Not only did I get to try a lot of delicious food, but also got to learn about Hong Kong's culture and history. I would definitely recommend with Sherman!Can't Miss Food Tour!

Filip

(About local Sherman)

27 May 2025

Sherman is friendly and speak fluently englisch. She introduced us to many cultural aspects of the Hong Kong people and showed us many intresting places. Sche gave us also a lot of good tips to visit other sites afterwoods. It was a great experiance.Great Gide

Penny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angel)

27 May 2025

What an enjoyable experience! Angel combined 2 tours together for us since we only had a week in Hong Kong. We did her instagram tour combined with her food tour and it was fabulous. Angel herself is a delight to spend time with, she’s personable and knowledgeable. If you’re trying to choose the best local, don’t pass up Angel!The perfect tour guide!

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Angel)

27 May 2025

I had a great time during the tour. Angel was very knowledgeable on Hong Kong and its culture and was available to answer any questions I had. Would definitely recommend booking with her!Excellent Tour of Hong Kong

Kamalu

(About local Angel)

20 May 2025

To begin, Angel is such a sweet person. They carry themselves with so much genuitiy that you feel as if you've known them for your entire life even though you just met. I have not always been a fan of informative food tours (sometimes I just want to eat) but Angel made it so interactive and fascinating, every story she told was one you couldn't find in history books, it was lived experience. The food itself was amazing, it was just the right balance of sweet and salty and the right amount of food. I do recommend eating a little before you come as the portions are not big (but it was exactly what I needed and was expecting from street food). If shes available and you have the choice, pick Angel. They will make your trip so much better.Tasty (and Informative) Tour!

Anita🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sum Pui)

18 May 2025

Our guide ‘Ronnie’ was very good but the description of the tour was misleading. Description said beer and wine and 9 different tastings, but most were in one Dim Sum restaurant. We imagined a number of different stops in close proximity with different tastings not just mainly dumplings. Beer was the only option until we requested wine and were taken to a wine bar. Soup stop was very good. Being in Hong Kong we would have expected a Peking Duck pancake too.Anita

rob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cosmo)

13 May 2025

Spent a great 3 hrs with Cosmo. Fun guide & very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend him. Cosmo is great!

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sum Pui)

7 May 2025

This private walking tour was a good introduction to Hong Kong. We saw the sights mentioned in the description along with a lot more. We had a great time. However, we did not have a good experience at one of the recommended restaurants (Luk Yu Tea House) after the tour.Good start in Hong Kong

Helen

(About local Sherman)

6 May 2025

My husband and I spent an excellent day touring Hong Kong with Sherman. It was our first trip to HK. We asked her to customize our tour to help us understand how people live, eat and get around HK and to take us to places that only a local would know about. We were already booked to see the standard tourist destinations via our Viking cruise excursions so we wanted a counterpoint to that. Sherman designed a day for us that exceeded our expectations! We started with an incredible dim sum lunch at a place we never would have found on our own and might have been too timid to try. It was crazy busy and frenetic and we had a wonderful time trying lots of their specialties. We rode trams, the subways and walked a lot. Visited markets where residents actually shop (not the touristy markets), visited a public housing estate and got a better understanding of how people live in this crowded and expensive city and joined some school kids enjoying after school mango ice treats. It was a fascinating day! Sherman went out of her way to tailor the experience to our interests, including reviewing the details of other excursions that we had already planned thru Viking. She met us at a convenient place, gave us lots background on the city and personal insights insights about living there. She let us borrow her Octopus card to use public transit while we were together and even made recommendations for places we might visit and eat after our tour with her. All in all, it was an incredible experience. If you have a chance to book a tour with Sherman, you will not be disappointed! Great off the beaten path tour

Adam🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cosmo)

4 May 2025

We booked Cosmo for our first day in Hong Kong to show us around and get our bearings and he didn’t disappoint. He met us in our hotel in the morning and took us straight to the bus station so we knew how that worked from the start, tick. On the tour he gave us lots of information about the history of where we were and also what is happening in those places while we are in Hong Kong. Also took us to the metro and showed us how that worked, even helped us with buying the octopus card which set us up for the week. Gave us lots of information about hikes and places to see in Hong Kong on the days after we had been with him. But most importantly we asked him to show us some good places to go out for a drink and he didn’t disappoint. He went above and beyond to show us around and we had a great time with him. Thoroughly recommend a tour with this lovely guy!Book Cosmo!

Marieke 🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sum Pui)

30 April 2025

We - and our kids - really enjoyed the walk! Would def recommend :-)Kids proof!

Kelley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sum Pui)

30 April 2025

Rohit🇮🇳 India

(About local Isabella)

30 April 2025

It was a relaxed evening with Isabella as we walked through the flower and night markets and grabbed dinner (some tasty noodle soup). I had visited the Temple Street night market already, so that gave us more time to explore Mong Kok - and for me to leverage Isabella's local knowledge to bargain with the shopkeepers as I stocked up on gifts for families/friends :D The 2.5 hours just whizzed by, so dont hesitate to book this tour.

m

(About local Sum Pui)

27 April 2025

What a great way to spend a day in Hong Kong. Amazing dim sum, neighborhoods, customization. We highly recommend this guide Awesome experience in Hong Kong

Unknown

(About local Sum Pui)

26 April 2025

We enjoyed our walk very much. Learned a lot and experienced many new things. He and Cari (sp) were helpful with shopping and restaurant ideas and open to questions.Interesting and informative

Julie

(About local Angel)

24 April 2025

I spent a great 2.5 hrs with Angel on a street food and night markets tour. The food tastings were really good and Angel gave me lots of interesting facts and information during the tour. I would highly recommend booking with her Wonderful tour with Angel

aledwilliams9🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Angel)

23 April 2025

Superb food tour of Hong Kobg

Daniel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Simon)

22 April 2025

Had a great time exploring with Simon. Great conversation and insights into Hong Kong. Would highly recommend. Great experience. Solo TravellerGreat Evening with Simon

Iliana🇧🇬 Bulgaria

(About local Sum Pui)

20 April 2025

My husband and I had a wonderful time with Ronnie (Sum Pui). He was engaging, fun to talk to, and very knowledgeable about both the current and historical aspects of Hong Kong. Throughout the tour, he also shared personal stories about growing up in the city, which gave us a deeper and more intimate understanding of Hong Kong’s culture and everyday life. He guided us around the city and took us to places we likely wouldn’t have discovered on our own. At the end of the tour, he even recommended a fantastic dim sum restaurant and helped us navigate the menu, showing us what and how to order since it was our first time. If you get the chance to book a tour with Ronnie, we highly recommend it!Fun day exploring Hong Kong

Kathy🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sum Pui)

18 April 2025

I had 24 hours in Hong Kong and I'm glad I had Sum and Casi to show me parts of the city in the short time I had. I would not have discovered the areas and foods without them. Overall I had a great time soaking in the sights. Sum gave me some tips of places to check out the next morning before my flight - the dim sum place he suggested was life changing. A quick taste of Hong Kong

Tom🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sum Pui)

18 April 2025

Very good guide, knowledgeable, friendly, informative storiesSim Pui - great experience

Philippe🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Angel)

17 April 2025

Exploring Hong Kong with Angel was such a great experience. She took us to hidden spots we never would’ve found ourselves and shared some really cool local tips along the way. Big thanks to Angel for her fun energy and awesome guidance!Thank you Angel!

Kirsten🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Angel)

17 April 2025

Angel was an amazing guide. We did the 3 hours Hong Kong central tour seeing the must sees and the hidden gems with 2 small children. Angel ensured the perfect pace, making sure the kids could follow and we re engaged! She was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the city’s history, customs and eating culture. We very much enjoyed this tour and can definitely recommend Angel as your go to tour guide in Hong Kong!

Bill

(About local Sum Pui)

15 April 2025

Very informative and friendly, thoroughly recommend Sum Pui, he speaks great English and knows his stuff. We really enjoyed his tour and learnt a lot about Hong KongExcellent guide

Marven

(About local Angel)

13 April 2025

Had a unique opportunity to set up a personalized tour with Angel. I had an 8 hour layover in Hong Kong and Angel was able to bring me to all the instagramable (well most commonly seen on instagram spots) and give me a local's overview of Hong Kong. I've been here a few times, but never on a solo trip, and it was a good stop over before my larger trip. Having a local tell me about everything in Hong Kong lately is always a good way to approaching and seeing things outside of a tourist's point of view. Local Views and a View All over Hong Kong

Guilherme🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Angel)

8 April 2025

Angel was a fantastic guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great tips not only for the tour itself but also for the rest of our stay. She made the experience engaging and memorable, sharing historical context with just the right amount of detail and helping us discover places we wouldn’t have found on our own. Her recommendations for restaurants and activities afterwards were spot on. Highly recommend!Excellent Guide with Great Local Insight

Chris🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sherman)

2 April 2025

I cannot overstate how amazing our full coverage tour with Sherman was!! First and foremost, Sherman’s communication was excellent before we had even met her - asking if we had any preferences and advising us to arrive hungry! The tour began in Hong Kong Island and Sherman took us to a traditional Dim Sum restaurant that you would never find if you weren’t a local. It was seriously the best Dim Sum ever! Throughout the tour, Sherman took the time to find out where we had already been and tailored the tour accordingly. Her knowledge of Hong Kong history was incredible and she drew on stories of her upbringing to really bring the place to life. She had prepared pre-loaded Octopus cards for us to make transport so much easier and we got to travel around the city by various means included the Ding Ding and Star Ferry! The tour concluded in the night markets of Kowloon, with Sherman helping us order dinner before we parted ways. Even after the tour, Sherman continued to communicate with us to make recommendations on hikes and restaurants. Outstanding!! We would award Sherman 11 stars if we could! Best tour ever with Sherman

Carl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sherman)

30 March 2025

We loved our time with Sherman in Hong Kong. She has a lot of historical knowledge and relates it to her own family's history. We saw a lot in 3 days! Landau Island was very special. Kowloon and Hong Kong island. Terminating with watching the symphony of lights from the the Dukling Junket (wow). Sherman taught us the MRT subway system, to tge point we felt comfortable getting around on our own . THANK-YOU so much Sherman. You are very special to us.Book with Sherman!

Aatikah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sherman)

29 March 2025

We had an amazing street food tour with Sherman! She’s so friendly and knowledgeable, we learnt about the food, customs and even the history of Hong Kong. I would recommend this to everyone and Sherman is a great host and goes above and beyond by giving us other food and travel recommendations during our trip! I hope to come back and do another outing with Sherman soon! Street food tour with Sherman

Zeyad🇰🇼 Kuwait

(About local Sherman)

25 March 2025

We had a wonderful time with Sherman. She was knowledgeable and very kind. I would definitely recommend her as a guide.Thanks Sherman!

Stephan

(About local Cosmo)

24 March 2025

Wir hatten eine sehr persönliche Tour mit Cosmo, der uns viel von seiner faszinierenden Heimatstadt gezeigt hat. Vielen Dank! Sehr persönlich

George🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sum Pui)

23 March 2025

We were only in Hong Kong for a short 21 hour layover. Ronnie arranged a six hour tour for us to see all the highlights of Hong Kong. We did dim sum, ding ding tram, harbor, ferry cruise, long escalator, visited a local temple, municipal jail, and much much more. We were able to accomplish a lot in a short period of time, which is exactly what we wanted. Ronnie even picked us up directly from our hotel and came with us back to hotel to make sure sure we got an uber transport to the airport. He was a fantastic guide and would highly recommend. Fantastic tour with fantastic guide

Unknown

(About local Sum Pui)

22 March 2025

Lovely time with a wonderful guide

michael

(About local Isabella)

22 March 2025

This was a street food tour. Food was not 5 star as described . Isabella was very pleasant and we had a wonderful time . There were a lot of choices .

Shelley🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Sum Pui)

20 March 2025

Sum Pui was a fantastic, professional tour guide. Prompt, and very accessible via chat feature when we were having a long day, and unsure about exactly where to meet. He was knowledgeable about the city, and took us places we’d only heard mentioned in passing on the Hop On, Hop Off bus. He filled us in on the city’s colourful history, and was great about taking care of us when we needed to take the ferry from Hong Kong back to Kowloon. Magical Evening Indeed!

Marilyn

(About local Sum Pui)

15 March 2025

We were a group of six ‘seniors’ on a private two day tour and Sum Pui was mindful of us climbing stairs. He explained that he tried to find ways that we may not encounter too many stairs. Sum Pui was very personable and knowledgable. He explained the history of the places that he took us to. He incorporated the places that we wanted to see and also showed us things that we should not miss while in Hong Kong. Both days he took us to restaurants to experience authentic dishes. It was fun seeing the city by many modes of transportation. In summary: I highly recommend Sum Pui to everyone wanting to explore and get to know more about Hong Kong. Sum Pui never rushed you and was always on time.Fabulous tour of Hong Kong with Sum Pui!

Nicole🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Cosmo)

14 March 2025

On a recent trip to Hong Kong, we were looking for a tour to get acclimated with the city. After having good With Locals experiences on previous tours, I opted to purchase the Full Coverage Hong Kong City Tour. Having read his positive reviews, we chose to book with Cosmo. Prior to the tour, there was minimal, but effective communication. We were extremely appreciative of the offer for the meeting point at our hotel. Prior to the tour, I made an inquiry about where to find great seafood in Hong Kong, and it appears that Cosmo interpreted it as a request to take a form of the Aberdeen Fishermen Cultural Tour with Delicious Dim Sums Lunch tour, instead of the Full Coverage Hong Kong City Tour. He met us promptly at 10:00am, with absolutely no energy. The hope was that as the day went on, he would get more energy, but he never did. He made attempts at small talk, but seemed uncomfortable and unsure of how to properly engage with our small group of three people (two were seniors). At no point did he advise that we would veer off from the suggested Full Coverage Hong Kong City Tour itinerary on the website nor did he ask us what we were interested in seeing during the 6-hour tour. The service went from a tour to a transfer service from one place to the next. There was very little history shared and even less interaction. Cosmo often seemed distant and appeared uninterested in proactively providing any historical and/or interesting facts. Although we went to Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen for lunch (not a tour around the harbor), there were no hidden gems or special treat (as stated on the tour’s website). The transfer service really turned bad during lunch (the food was great, the guide was not). We were advised that one of his classmates sold seafood at the market. We went to the stall, chose and purchased items. When asked about the cost to cook the food, Cosmo advised that he did not know and it was based on whoever was available to cook. When we went upstairs, he spoke to one of the cooks and after going back and forth about how the food should be prepared, he advised that each plate would cost $80 HKD each to cook. We had four plates, but may have gotten more or less had we known the amount for preparation. There was no offer to have any side items to complement the seafood and at one point, raised his voice and asked for me to sit down because he was hungry. He sat at the table with us and when the food came, proceeded to begin eating without making a single contribution to the meal. Normally, we would have welcomed the guide to dine, chat and learn about one another, but I was appalled that he would dine with us after being so disconnected. He advised that he was born and raised in Aberdeen and eats at the fish market at least once a month. When I asked him why he seemed unsure about the food preparation costs, he just starred at me without saying a word. Cosmo then stated that he was getting a headache from having to translate, and excused himself to the restroom. Upon Cosmo’s return, one of the elderly men in the group got up to request an extra plate, but Cosmo told him to sit down. I was flabbergasted and made the decision to end the tour after lunch. I do not know what Cosmo had planned for the last hour of the tour, perhaps it was a special treat, perhaps it was going to a see hidden gem, but due to his unprofessional, lackluster behavior, we will never know. This was an instance of either the reviews may have been misleading or Cosmo was just having a bad day. Either way, I am disappointed in this purchase. If you are looking for someone to simply assist with transportation between various sites during your visit to Hong Kong, then Cosmo is an excellent choice. However, if you are looking to learn about the city, culture and/or explore various landmarks, then consider selecting another guide and confirm the tour’s itinerary with the tour guide in advance. Good luck!Guided Tour or Guided Transfer Service?

Jane

(About local Angel)

10 March 2025

We spent an amazing 5 hours with Angel. She took us to all the places we had said we wanted to see and more besides. She took some great photos for us. We ate items from a local bakery and had lunch in a locals cafe. She gave us a good introduction to life in Hong Kong. At the end of the tour she dropped us off at The Peak Tramway and managed to get us to the front of a very long queue! Angel is a fantastic guide.Highlights & Hidden Gems of HK with Apple

Danny

(About local Sum Pui)

10 March 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Sum Pui. The 'Go with Locals' was real, not just a marketing slogan. We were really indulged in the local habits, visited a lot of places where the locals spend their time, got a massive amount of information and good insight about how people live, work, raise their children etc. If you visit Hong Kong, we highly recommend Sum Pui as a guide. Really with Locals