Private Walking Tour: Hidden Gems of Old Hong Kong Island

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Chun Yeung Street wet market — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Petty person beating — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

** Tour recommended by Hong Kong Tourism Board **

Do you know that Hong Kong also has various hidden gems which are not commonly published or included in the tourist guidebooks but definitely some spots should not be missed. Get yourself with a pair of comfortable walking shoes and your camera ready, and join this 3-hour walking tour so that you can immerses yourself in an authentic local neighborhood, travel as a real “local” on your own feet. Experience one of the impressive public transportation systems - “ding ding” (tram) and public bus. During this walking tour, your friendly tour guide will point out the interesting sights and share fun facts with you.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Breakaway Travel International Ltd.

Ages: Adults (6–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 1 bowl of wonton noodles and 1 kind of beverage at the family-run noodles shop (Subject to change and availability)
Included: No mandatory shopping stops
Included: Bottled water (one per person)
Included: Private professional English speaking guide
Included: Tram (ding ding) and double decker bus fare during the tour
Included: Hotel meeting service (tour option)
Included: Insurance
Included: 1 time petty person beating for the group

Not included

Not included: Cost of any other transportation fee or food and drinks not belong to the tour
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Quarry Bay

45 min

Your tour guide will meet you either at your hotel lobby or at Quarry Bay MTR Station (Exit A), depending on the tour you choose.

MONSTER BUILDING - After the meeting, we will take public transportation to visit Montane Mansion, also known by many as the “Monster Building.” It is an architectural complex made up of five old mansions, designed to resemble a walled city. It has recently become a popular filming location, including for productions such as “Transformer IV.”
Chun Yeung Street

45 min

Hop aboard our iconic Ding Ding tram and ride to the vibrant area of North Point.

Along the way, we’ll visit CHUN YEUNG STREET WET MARKET —a classic local favorite where you can still feel everyday Hong Kong life, just as it’s always been.

And here’s the fun part: you can’t believe it until you see it—this wet market sits on a narrow street where the tram actually runs right through!
North Point

15 min

Drop by a FAMILY-RUN CHINESE EMBROIDERY SLIPPERS STORE - the last few "hand-made Chinese embroidery slippers" store in Hong Kong which was started their business in 1960. They persist in offering "Made in Hong Kong" products.
Causeway Bay

30 min Admission included

PETTY WOMEN BEATING - Further down to another area for a taste of living culture - an ancient tradition of "petty person beating" (da siu yan in Cantonese) - a Chinese folk ritual to dispel evil, particularly the kind brought by enemies. This folk custom is not only included in the intangible cultural heritage but also published in the international book "Time Magazine" and is widely known around the world.
Causeway Bay

45 min Admission included

FAMOUS WANTON NODDLE RESTAURANT - After all the walking, it's time to treat your taste buds and give your feet a well-deserved break. Prepare to be enchanted by the irresistible aroma and flavors of the renowned wonton noodles and broth. Bite into these delectable bite-sized dumplings, lovingly filled with succulent shrimp and pork. Nestled alongside a bed of perfectly cooked noodles and bathed in a fragrant chicken broth, each spoonful is a symphony of textures and tastes that will transport you to a gastronomic paradise.
Causeway Bay

10 min

TRADITIONAL HERBAL TEA SHOP (Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage) - For the last stop, herbal tea has a long history and carries unique folk wisdom and traditional culture. Herbal tea shops can be found everywhere in Hong Kong, and herbal tea has become a staple drink in people’s daily lives.
Causeway Bay

10 min

TRADITIONAL CHINESE CONFECTIONERY SHOP (Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage) - Hong Kong has a long history of making preserved fruits and these are one of the typical traditional delicacies of Hong Kong. This ancient industry has deep roots within the city, reflecting its enduring history. Our knowledgeable tour guide will explain two traditional Chinese preserved fruit preparation methods and an opportunity to delve into the rich cultural legacy of Hong Kong's preserved fruits.

After your tour is finished, our tour guide will keep you accompanied and return to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

11:00 am at Quarry Bay MTR Station (Exit A, inside the station concourse area)

End point

Our guide will accompany you back to your staying hotel or end at Causeway Bay MTR station.

Pickup points

Reliance Inn Guest House
Ocean WiFi Hotel
Hotel 1936
B&B Mongkok Hotel
Hong Kong Grand City Hotel
United Co-operate Guest House
O' Hotel
Happy Guest House
International Plaza Hotel Tsim Sha Tsui
Lantian Hotel
Metro Metro Serviced Apartments
The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong

and 564 more pickup points

If you select the hotel pickup service, our tour guide will meet you at 10:30 am in the hotel lobby, near the reception area. After the tour, the guide will accompany you back to the hotel.
If you select a meeting at the MTR station, the tour guide will meet you at 11:00 am at Quarry Bay MTR station (Exit A, inside the station concourse area).
Also, we can only provide hotel pick-up service for guests staying in downtown. Guests arriving from remote areas or the airport should meet their guide at the MTR station.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes and clothing are recommended
If the weather forecast is a rainy day: please bring an umbrella or rain gear with you
If the weather forecast is a sunny day : please put on appropriate sun block
Not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour recommended by Hong Kong Tourism Board
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
All tours take place as scheduled except under Red/Black storm warning or Typhoon #8 or above.
We can only offer a pick-up service for all guests who stay in a downtown hotel.
Our tours are "walking tours" and we make use of public transport to travel around. This means that we will be using the MTR (train), buses, ferries, and the trams