Flavours of Hong Kong and Kowloon by Foot

Flavours of Hong Kong
and Kowloon by Foot

Get a taste of old and new Hong Kong on a cultural and culinary journey through Hong Kong Island
and Kowloon. Travel on foot and by the iconic Star Ferry. Sample best-loved bites and
sip tea with the locals. All you need to bring is a good appetite!

WHY THIS TOUR?

The inhabitants of Hong Kong are obsessed with food! Whether at steaming street food stalls, in family-run eateries or in Michelin starred restaurants, you’ll always find the locals eating – and with good reason, as the food here is delicious and abundant.

On this full day tour of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon you will get to savour some of Hong Kong’s favourite foods while soaking up the local vibes. Between tastings, you can discover traditional shops and explore lively markets selling jade, flowers and clothes. You will also get to reduce your carbon footprint by meandering the streets on foot and taking public transport including the historic Star Ferry.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Flavours of Hong Kong and Kowloon by Foot

09:00 - 17:00

What better way to start your foodie tour than on the iconic Star Ferry? Since 1888 the green and white ferries have been transporting the locals back and forth across the water. Board at Tsim Sha Tsui and travel over to Victoria Harbour in the Central District, taking in the views of Hong Kong Island’s towering skyscrapers and glitzy malls along the way.

Along with your guide, take a stroll along Hollywood Road passing by art galleries and antique shops. Meander through the historic Sheung Wan District, home to abundant markets and hip restaurants. Ponder over the exotic ingredients in traditional medicine shops and breathe in the pungent aromas from the dried seafood stalls.

All that walking builds up an appetite, so stop in some rustic restaurants for lunch. You get the chance to sample authentic cuisine such as wonton noodles, rocky buns and egg tarts. Observe daily life as you sip tea with the locals in a small tea house, known as Cha Chaan Teng in Chinese.

Fully sated, head out to Kowloon. In the jade market browse stalls laden with jewellery, trinkets, talismans and souvenirs made from jade in all shades of blue, green, turquoise and purple. In the colourful flower market photograph the exotic blossoms and inhale the sweet perfume of the fresh blooms.

The next stop is at the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, an oasis in the city where a unique part of the local culture can be observed. The locals flock here to meet each other and gossip – and also to take their favourite songbirds for a walk! The final market on your tour is Ladies Market, a great place to pick up bargains, especially clothes and souvenirs.

It’s then time to return to the hotel, or you can choose to stay longer at the market and make your way back to the hotel in your own time.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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INCLUSIONS

  • A full-day tour with a professional English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request and may be subject to supplementary charges
  • Public transportation fees in Hong Kong.
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges
  • Snacks, tea and /or food tasting sessions during the tour
  • Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only)

EXCLUSIONS

  • Private transfer by vehicle or by taxi, when applicable
  • Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
  • Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
  • Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
  • Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
  • Single supplement charges for single travelers, where applicable
  • Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
  • Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations
  • Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
  • Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)

GOOD TO KNOW

  • This tour is operated on full private basis with English-speaking guide. Other languages are on request / subject to availability and supplementary charges may apply
  • This tour is operated by using public transportation only. Clients may be expecting to walk between public transportation stops and visited sites for short distances. Where needed, transportation by taxi may be included, depending on the operation of this tour
  • Hotel pick-up for this excursion apply only / are inclusive for customers staying in and inside Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Transfers outside these areas, including any accommodation outside the Central Business District (i.e. New Territories, Tai O), Macau, any border crossing with mainland China and Hong Kong’s International Airport are excluded. Supplements apply for customers who want to join this excursion outside one of these regions.
  • Customers are advised that during the Lunar Festival celebrations (celebration of Chinese New Year), this tour is not operational.
  • We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant.
  • This food-themed tour along local restaurants and food stalls may not be suitable for customers who are vegetarians or have specific food allergies.
  • Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself.
  • We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.
  • Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this.
  • Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful.
  • We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests.
  • The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles.
  • It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.
  • We recommend wearing light, comfortable cotton clothing and comfortable shoes.

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