Things to do in Hongkong

Things to do in Hongkong

Top 10 Things to do in Hong Kong

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    City Discovery: Lantau Island Day Trip

    493 reviews
    6 hours | day trips | Hong Kong

    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.

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    Aberdeen Fishermen Cultural Tour with Delicious Dim Sums Lunch

    116 reviews
    5 hours | city highlight tours | Hong Kong

    At Hong Kong's harbor, especially in the Aberdeen district, the city's past is still alive. Take a trip back in time and discover the fishermen culture, Hong Kong's history and enjoy a delicious lunch in the local restaurant. This is the real side of Hong Kong, the Aberdeen district!

    €73.53per person
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    HK Traditions: Bird Fortune Telling & Temple Street

    190 reviews
    2 hours | city highlight tours | Hong Kong

    Curious about your future? Be part of a local tradition and let a bird pick up an answer for you. That's not all! Experience Hong Kong through the eyes of a local. Stroll through the 80's paradise of the city and taste a traditional herbal tea. Top off your tour with and yummy local dessert.

    €52per person
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    Full Coverage Hong Kong City Tour

    202 reviews
    6 hours | city highlight tours | Hong Kong

    Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Hong Kong, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Hong Kong.

    €76.08per person
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Hong Kong

    232 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Hong Kong

    Want to see the best of Hong Kong? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Hong Kong!

    €37.10per person
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    The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong: Street Food

    323 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Hong Kong

    Ready to taste the best food in Hong Kong? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Hong Kong.

    €90.10per person
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    Off the Beaten Track in Hong Kong: Kowloon Tour

    128 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Hong Kong

    Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Hong Kong. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Kowloon where you’ll experience a different Hong Kong, like a local with a local by your side!

    €37.86per person
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    A Magical Evening in Hong Kong: City Tour

    821 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Hong Kong

    As the sun sets, Hong Kong lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Hong Kong.

    €51.11per person
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    Hong Kong at Night: Private Photo Workshop Tour

    141 reviews
    2.5 hours | photo tours | Hong Kong

    Capture Hong Kong's nighttime atmosphere with your camera on a private photography workshop tour. Experience various techniques of taking pictures in the dark and the endless possibility of expressing your art.

    €51.47per person
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    A Taste of Hong Kong: Night Markets & Street Food Tour

    924 reviews
    2.5 hours | food tours | Hong Kong

    Want to get a real local taste of the Hong Kong? Give it a taste and find out on this Night Markets & Street Food private tour in Hong Kong! Join a local host expert in food and culture on a tour that will satisfy your cultural cravings for Night Markets & Street Food with tastings, history, and highlights.

    €67.01per person
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Experiences for every interest

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    Home Dinners • Local Delicacies • Food Markets...

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    Treasure Hunts • Arts & Crafts • Cooking...

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    Cultural Heritage • Castles • Myths & Legends...

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    Local Culture • Off-the-beaten-track • Markets...

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Michael
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2 March 2025
Great Tour

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

A Magical Evening in Hong Kong: City Tour
David
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17 February 2025
First class tour guide.

First class in all respects. Highly recommended.

Full Coverage Hong Kong City Tour
David
About local
15 February 2025
Excellent tour guide

Matteo was full of information and knowledge about Hong Kong. A really great guide who we would highly recommend.

A Taste of Hong Kong: Night Markets & Street Food Tour
Bree
About local
9 February 2025
Great photo class! 500th!!

Great class! Even though I didn’t have a fancy camera Matteo let me use his own Nikon to learn how to change the settings and apply them to night photography. He had some great spot for the monster building and around the area. Thank you again! Happy 500th tour!!

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Things to do in Hong Kong

Classic touristy things to do in Hong Kong are cool, but are there any hidden gems that you are missing out? Here are our top 10 things to do in Hong Kong that you must try once if you want to travel like a local!

  • Enjoy a Traditional Hong Kong Style Meal At Cha Chaan Teng

    Cha Chaan Teng, literally translated as tea restaurants, are locals' favorite place to go for a fast, affordable and western-infused Hong Kong style meal. Whether it is French toast or Pineapple bun, milk tea or iced lemon tea, everything you order at Cha Chaan Teng will amaze you with its refreshing and unique taste that you can only experience in Hong Kong.

     Your private guide will suggest you locals’ favorite and must-eat items, which are so delicious you will remember for the rest of your life. Most importantly, you can get the first-hand experience of the fast customer service in Hong Kong. Friendly tip: order and eat fast!

  • Visit Cheung Chau for a day trip

    Cheung Chau is a great place for locals to escape from the buzz and hustle of the city. Here, you can get a taste of the fresh seafood served by the beaches and after you are done, take a walk alongside the shore for some relaxing views. Also, make sure you do not miss out the hiding place of 19th century pirates, Cheung Po Tsai Cave!

     If you are lucky enough to be there by the time of Cheung Chau Bun Festival, you will enjoy the greatest Chinese traditional festive experience ever. Going with a local guide will ensure you don’t miss out on any of the fun things to do; your host will also explain to you every fun facts about the festival!

  • Visiting Tai O’s fishing village with a local

    One of the best things to do in Hong Kong as a local is to visit the beloved fishing village of Tai O, an awesome place if you want to get some fresh air and see the unique scenery of old Hong Kong. It is mostly populated with Tanka people, they live in stilted houses, which were once common in the community, but are now the last remaining ones in Hong Kong.

     Prepare to immerse yourself into Tai O’s local cultures and lifestyle, either it is the architecture or the local market, you can’t find it anywhere else. Your private guide will make sure you don’t miss out the chance to take the boat ride around the village, and try and spot the endangered pink dolphins!

  • Try Yum Cha at Lin Heung Kui

    As one of the oldest Hong Kong style restaurants in this city, Lin Heung Kui keeps the authentic traditional serving style with waitress rolling with their dim sum trolleys and people crowding over there just to get the food they want. Remember: Rush to the cart when you spot one coming with a new batch! (Don’t leave without trying har gow or siu mai, they are basically on everyone’s table!)

     Make sure to get there with a local guide, to not just help you with Cantonese as it mostly serves local people only, but to also give you the best suggestions on food choices, and show you what the table manners of Yum Cha are, so that you can truly eat like a local!guide knows which trail to take for the most spectacular views of the stunning gorges!

  • See the scenic and historic beauty in Tai Po

    Tai Po District is an area in the New Territories of Hong Kong, where you can have a glimpse of the 70s Hong Kong style life. Your local guide will introduce you to the best things to do in Hong Kong & Tai Po .

     Check out one of Hong Kong’s most famous village especially during Chinese New Year, where the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees and Tin Hu Temple are placed. Don’t forget to try out the wishing tree tradition if you want to make your wish come true! If you are more of a nature lover, pay a visit at the famous waterfalls at Bride’s Pool and relax yourself with the sound of nature.

  • Take a cooking class with a local

    Ready to fall in love with Hong Kong’s food? After this you’ll be eagered to taste it anywhere! Here’s how to do it, learn how to make your own Cantonese meal with a local host. Your host will love to share their passion and love of Cantonese cuisine to you, join them!

     First, your local host will take you to the market to buy fresh Ingredients, sauces, condiments and to show you around. Whether it is rice or noodles, desserts or bakery, if you have any local meal in mind, feel free to ask you host to teach you how to do it. Complete the cooking class so you get to take the recipe home and show off your cooking skills!

  • Eat Dai Pai Dong at Temple Street Night Market

    Looking for things to do in Hong Kong at night? Then you must not miss the Temple Street Night Market. Besides of shopping a variety of interesting things in the market stalls, you will also have the chance to try out Hong Kong’s traditional street-food restaurants, known as Dai Pai Dongs.

     Whether it is spicy seafood, clay pot rice or steam fish, you can try out any local dishes you want! Go on a Hong Kong food tour with a local guide, who will lead you to all the fun things to do in Hong Kong’s night market, and will make sure you get the best insider tips!

  • Explore Hong Kong’s coastline in Hong Kong Geopark

    If you are looking for natural wonders, then you must not miss Hong Kong Global Geopark. The Unesco-listed park is filled with the city’s naturals spaces, whether it is volcanic rocks, cliffs or sea caves, you will be surprised by the terrific natural views of Hong Kong.

     Hong Kong’s government has been improving Geopark’s facilities to make it more accessible to visitors. There are trails for all ages and capabilities, so don’t worry if this is just your first time! A local host can also take through a boat tour so you can enjoy the magnificent beauty of nature comfortably while they help you discover Hong Kong in a different perspective.

  • Enjoy a Cantonese homemade meal

    We all know that restaurants can give you a great experience with a lively atmosphere, but after all nothing is better than a meal that you can enjoy cozily at home. Friendly locals can help you with that and prepare the best homemade meal for you. Meet some new friends and get the best travel tips from them!

     You may taste some of the unique dishes like Coca-cola wings, which is unexpectedly delicious in Chinese style, with the sweet and spicy sauce coated on the chicken wings. If you are into soups, you must not miss out trying a Chinese one! Chinese soups are famous for nutrition and energy boosting, prepare to feel refreshed after just a bowl of Chinese soup. Let your local host what are you craving!

  • Get A Fortune Reading in Wong Tai Sin Temple

    The Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of Hong Kong’s most interesting and well-known temples. The temple is very colorful overall and decorated with typical Chinese style guarding lions, 12 zodiac statues, lanterns and pillars.

     One of the coolest things to do in Hong Kong, is to try Chinese fortune sticks by shaking a bamboo cylinder containing fortune sticks until one falls out, and exchange for a piece of paper with it. Believe it or not, it is a great local experience! Your local guide will lead you in the process, and do the translation for you to make sure you don’t miss out anything!

Fun things to do in Hong Kong

The best way is the local way! From scenic nature hikes up Hong Kong Peak to the fragrant night markets in Kowloon, your local host will show you all the amazing things to do in Hong Kong on your private tour. Hong Kong is a cultural haven, with plenty of unique activities to do. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track, you’ll love exploring Hollywood Road, Cat street and the beautiful Man Mo Temple. Foodies can stop for pineapple buns, then hit the vibrant markets in Kowloon for delicious street food and rows and rows of high-end shops! With your local host by your side, you’ll know just where to go discover all the best things to see in Hong Kong! With so many unique activities in Hong Kong, you’ll be wishing you could stay a while longer. Whether you prefer to shop till you drop, take a cable car up the Peak for spectacular city views or hike the Dragon’s Back, you’ll discover so much more with your local host. Simply tell them where your interests lie, and they will personalize your day. Exploring with a local who knows the city like the back of their hand means you’ll always find the best things to see and do in Hong Kong, and will always know just where to go! If you’re planning your activities in Hong Kong, look no further than a WithLocals 100% private and fully customizable tour. With your local host by your side, you’ll discover where to go, what to do and the very best things to see in Hong Kong! Let them know which activities you most enjoy, and they will sort it all out locally for you!

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