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Authentic Hong Kong Private Tour: Dive Deep into Local Life and Culture
5.0
21 Ratings
Hong Kong
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and local life of Hong Kong with an authentic private tour. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious food, and create lasting memories with a knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sheung Wan - Visit some of the vibrant local markets, the oldest temple in Hong Kon, and taste authentic local delicacies…
- Central - Hear fun and engaging stories behind the colonial architecture and modern skyline. Have a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s history, culture, food, and mindset.
- Victoria Harbour - Breath in the city skyline on both sides of the famous Victoria Harbour
- Kowloon - See beautiful Chinese wood-locking architecture and Zen garden in a tranquil Buddhist nunnery. Visit various neighbourhood and experience local’s everyday life.
- New Territories - Options of visiting some of the local neighbourhoods in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Taste the best local meals handpicked by your passionate foodie guide.
What's Included
- Fun and knowledgeable guiding service in fluent English
- Pre-arrival useful information
- Detailed tour summary post-visit
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Shopping or souvenir (if applicable)
- Transportation
Additional Information
This is an excellent opportunity to delve into fascinating districts and gain insight into the daily lives of individuals living in Hong Kong. It’s an authentic Hong Kong encounter where you’ll uncover the region’s cuisine, culture, history, topography, and even unique shopping spots! The city has a plethora of marvels to unveil! I take pleasure in making it enjoyable and straightforward for you to blend into a genuine Hong Kong atmosphere, particularly in areas visited primarily by locals, and delighting in delectable meals and treats from incredible local food places. We may also blend in some must-visit attractions along with lesser-known locales.
There’s no set itinerary; you dictate the tour’s pace. With a background as a food journalist for six years and currently a professional tour guide, I’ve acquired a comprehensive knowledge of most parts of the city. Tweaks to the plan are welcome even mid-tour. I hope that when we say our goodbyes, you’ll have gained a new friend in Hong Kong — a person who genuinely cares, offers generous advice about the city, and shares laughter with you!
- Smart Casual Attire
- Photos are allowed without flashlights
Location
Sheung Wan
west of Central,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Denee60
May 13, 2024
Awesome day with Ashley in HKG - The 4 of us were amazed by how much we saw and learned by being with Ashley for the day. She was so knowledgeable, spoke perfect English and was simply a delight to be around. After the tour, she sent us a recap of our day including detailed information of all sights visited as well as recommendations for bars, restaurants, massage and other places of interest. The tour was awesome but most important was that she saved us from a disastrous couple of days ahead. We had planned to visit Macau and booked the St Regis in Zhuhai thinking it was part of Macau (not knowing it was actually in China). We did not have Chinese visas! Thank God she asked us all the right questions about our future plans and helped us untangle our mistake!
I highly recommend spending your first full day in HKG with Ashley. You will see more than you ever imagined and she will customize your tour if you have specific requests. I wish I could give her more than 5 Stars!
Thanks again Ashley!!
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Lovetotravel1494
Apr 16, 2024
Wonderful Private Tour of Hong Kong - We had only one full day in Hong Kong. Our walking tour with Ashley was a wonderful and informative overview of Hong Kong- its history, culture and people. Her helpful guidance before, during and after our tour exceeded expectations!
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Excursion261633
Apr 15, 2024
In the words of Tina Turner Ashley is" Simply the Best-better than all the rest" - Ashley prepared and planned a walk for my 3 friends and I around HK Island and Kowloon and gave us an insight into the culture ,history, society and food of Hong Kong.
I am sure that several guides would have shown us the same sites etc but what they would have lacked is Ashleys personality, vitality, organisation and sense of humour.
I have had personal tours all round the world and she wins hands down.
She is simply the best and the biggest mistake would be to not have her as your guide!
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Janfc3464mn
Mar 25, 2024
BEST tour ever!! Loved Hong Kong and Ashley!! - Ashley was incredible!!! We had an amazing experience with Ashley as our private tour guide visiting Hong Kong for the first time! She customized our tour to our personal preferences, highlighting food and culture, and did an outstanding job picking out the perfect places to visit along with all the transportation. Her communication with me, ever since I inquired about a tour months prior, has been excellent! She goes above and beyond to answer any questions, and shared her love for her country and culture! We had a fantastic tour, because she was very caring and kind to our needs. The BEST tour guide ever! Thank you Ashley, our forever friend!
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872neilm872
Mar 20, 2024
An excellent day in HongKong with Ash. - We enjoyed a full day tour in Hong Kong with Ashley as our guide. From Tai Po wet market and restaurant to the Chi Lin Nunnery via the Ding Ding, ferries and cars we had an excellent day, well informed and really good fun. Cracking job Ash good luck for future tours.
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Deenabennett
Mar 19, 2024
Sign up today for the best tour ever - Please take this tour! Sign up with Ashley immediately. I have traveled the world and taken many tours. This goes to the top of a very short list of must do. In part, this had to do with visiting an exciting city like Hong Kong but Ashley had everything to do with the tour being outstanding. Ashley knew exactly what we wanted to do — Markets and Food. We went to a Michelin star food cafe and two other Michelin star recommended shops. Unbelievable food. We then visited local markets — like a zillion of them (flower, fish, food, birds, etc.) We were there for only a short time or I would have hired Ashley for a village tour the next day. The highlight of the end of the day: My son casually mentioned this world famous tailor. Ashley not only took us there to meet the owner, she knew them personally! My son was able to get fitted for a suit jacket from the owner himself! We ended our evening at a night market and Ashley sent us a list of all the places we visited and wanted to come back to. First class service. Don’t wait, sign up with Ashley.
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V9401tmlorrainer
Mar 12, 2024
Amazing! - Wow, what an amazing guide. Ashley made our time in Hong Kong memorable. I would certainty recommend her to anyone who wants a truly authentic guide in Hong Kong!
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Kathys914
Jan 26, 2024
Excellent Tour of Hong Kong - This was an excellent all-day tour of Hong Kong. Ashley did great job of showing us the highlights and including some wonderful food along the way. She gave us plenty of breaks and pit stops. Her knowledge of the area is impressive, and we learned so much - even though we had been to Hong Kong several times before. I highly recommend this private tour with Ashley if you are visiting Hong Kong.
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Rob
Nov 21, 2023
5* Immersive experience with history and culture - Ashley is amazing. English is excellent! Knowledge of history is superb. Born in HK and university educated, with culinary background as a food writer for a major newspaper... What more could you ask for? We had a fantastic AUTHENTIC HONG KONG experience with history and culture, exactly as requested. Thank you Ashley!
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Nataliey572
Oct 30, 2023
Absolutely the best tour guide! - We had an amazing experience with Ashley as our private tour guide! She customized our tour to our personal preterences, highlighting
tood and culture, and did an outstanding job picking out the pertect places to visit. Her communication with me, ever since I inquired
about a tour months ago, has been excellent! She goes above and beyond to answer any questions, and assists us with anything we have
asked tor, trom recommendations for eating, shopping , and arranging transportation. The BEST ever!
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