Macau Heritage And Culture Walking Tour

Macau Heritage And
Culture Walking Tour

Delve into Macau’s rich culture, history and heritage on this informative
full-day walking tour. Visit UNESCO-listed monuments and
legendary landmarks, and try your luck in the casino.

WHY THIS TOUR?

This full-day tour scratches beneath the surface of the ‘Las Vegas of Asia’. While Macao is famous for its glitzy casinos and opulent resorts, look a little deeper and you will uncover a historic city with a culture that is a unique fusion of East-meets-West.

Macau was one of the earliest European colonies in Asia and was also the last to be relinquished. It was governed by Portugal until 1999, and as a result has a rich colonial history and two official languages: Chinese and Portuguese. Walking through the old city reveals Sino-Portuguese heritage, ancient temples, Catholic churches and colonial-era architecture. For one day, trade in the bright lights of Hong Kong for the heritage of Macau.

TRAIL ITINERARY

Macau Heritage And Culture Walking Tour

09:00 - 18:00

In the morning, you will meet your guide and make your way to the pier to board a high-speed ferry to Macau. Upon arrival, clear immigration and transfer to the old city to start your discovery of some of Macau’s landmark UNESCO-listed monuments. Visit the Leal Senado building which served as the seat of the Portuguese rulers of Macau. Then move to Senado Square, surrounded by pastel-coloured neo-classical buildings that evoke a Mediterranean atmosphere.

At Lou Kau Mansion you can wander through the rich, intricate interiors and admire the combination of Portuguese and Chinese architecture. Built in 1889, this beautiful Cantonese-style mansion is named after its owner, a prominent Chinese merchant.

Photograph the 16th century Baroque-style Church of Saint Dominic and then head to the 17th century Ruins of St Paul, a Catholic church that was built in 1602 and burned down in 1835. Miraculously, fine carvings and statues can be seen on the surviving façade.

In contrast to the Catholic places of worship, visit the ornate Na Tcha Temple, dedicated to the deity Na Tcha, a legendary figure of China who looks like a child yet has magic powers.

Your final destination is Monte Fort which served as the historical military centre of Macau. If time permits, there is the opportunity to visit a casino ahead of returning to Hong Kong Island by the high-speed ferry.

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
  • Transportation by public transportation from and to the Hong Kong ferry terminal
  • Return hydrofoil ferry tickets Hong Kong - Macau
  • All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
  • All applicable taxes and service charges

EXCLUSIONS

  • Lunch during this full-day tour (own arrangement)
  • 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.
  • Return transfers 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.
  • 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.
  • We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.
  • Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off.
  • 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 48 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 48 hours may be on request.
  • In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 48 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions.

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