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Description
When the sun sets and the humidity starts to ebb, Hong Kong really comes alive! Join us on a night tour of Kowloon, affectionately known as the ‘Dark Side' of Hong Kong, and see the city at its grittiest and most captivating. Over the course of the night tour, undertake an in-depth exploration of Kowloon, discovering Michelin rated street food, immersing ourselves in the local culture and learning about Kowloon’s history. Cover everything from the past to the present, explaining Kowloon’s transformation through to the modern day.
Highlights
- Discover the best food of Hong Kong on a walking tour of Sham Shui Po
- Sample local foods like dumplings, tofu pudding, pastries, and more
- Gain insight into the real Hong Kong and discuss the housing crisis
- A private guide ensures a more personalized experience
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Sham Shui Po Street Food Tour expand_more
- The night tour starts with a food tour of Sham Shui Po’s best street food.
- Start with a serving of pork and leek dumplings thought to bring prosperity to the eater. Freshly made on-site every day, you will not find a better Potsticker!
- Taste a portion of silky smooth tofu pudding topped with a spoon full of cane sugar. This tofu is so good that even people that ‘do not like tofu’ love it! In business since 1893, these guys are genuine masters of their craft.
- Around the corner is a local bakery that found its way into the Michelin Guide. Indulge in bowl puddings, steamed sugar cakes, fried sesame seed balls and more. Heck, why not try them all!
- End the foodie exploration with a portion of Cheong fun or rice noodle roll. Doused in sweet sauce, sesame sauce and soy sauce, this local comfort food will delight. Recommended by the Michelin Guide, this is another local eatery that you’ll be writing home about.
- As we make our way around Sham Shui Po, get an insight into the real Hong Kong and what life is like for the vast majority of the population, living outside of the glitzy districts of Central and Tsim Sha Tsui.
- Learn about Hong Kong’s housing crisis and the costs/standards of living.
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Mong Kok District Tour expand_more
- Our night tour adventure continues in Mong Kok, a district famous for its shopping, markets and glimmering neon lights. It is also a center of Triad (criminal gang) activity in Hong Kong. Learn more about organized crime in Hong Kong.
- Explore the bustling streets of Mong Kok, taking in the famous Goldfish Market, electronics streets and Ladies Market. The tour guide will explain what goes on inside the masses of high rise buildings surrounding the markets; prostitution, illegal gambling, and subdivided living is all rife in the Mong Kok district.
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Tsim Sha Tsui District Tour expand_more
- From the gritty and frantic streets of Mong Kok, make way to the more glamorous district of Tsim Sha Tsui on the peninsula of Kowloon.
- Visit Chungking Mansions, a dilapidated 17 story building built in the 1960’s full of cheap guesthouses and cut-rate businesses in the middle of some of the most expensive real estate in Hong Kong. A social scientist wrote a book about the building after conducting a 3-year study on it and the thousands of people that pass through it every day. Discuss the building and its fascinating story.
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Peninsula Hotel & Hullett House Tour expand_more
- From the cheapest place to sleep in Hong Kong, we cross the road and visit one of the most expensive places to sleep - The Peninsula hotel. This beautiful art deco building holds its own dark story, which will discuss.
- Head towards the Hullett House, another historic building, constructed in 1884 and previously occupied by the Marine Police.
- End the tour at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront; we relax with a cold beer and discuss the Hong Kong skyline's history and development from the early 1800s to the present day.
- Four-hour tours starting at 4 pm will finish just in time for the 8 pm light show!
What's Included
- Snacks and drinks
- Professional Hong Kong tour guide
- Public transportation used during your walking tour
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (unless booked a 5-hour with hotel pick-up)
- Pick-up from airport or airport hotel
- Note: This is still a walking tour even if you booked a hotel pick-up
What to bring
- Please bring a bottle of water with you and drink plenty of water before your tour. It is very easy to become dehydrated in Hong Kong, and we need you with good energy levels as there is a lot of walking.
- Bring an umbrella, which is good for keeping both the sun and rain off.
- Don’t forget your camera; there will be lots to take pictures of!
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- 5 miles (8km) of walking required
- Not suited for people with mobility restrictions
- Not suitable for children: minimum age is 12 years.
- Small group night tours run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays and start at 4 pm at Sham Shui Po MTR (subway) station.
Meeting Point
MTR Cheung Sha Wan Station, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Cancellation Policy
No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 2 | HKD 3100 Per Group |
| 1 To 3 | HKD 3600 Per Group |
| 1 To 4 | HKD 4100 Per Group |
| 1 To 5 | HKD 4600 Per Group |
| 1 To 6 | HKD 5100 Per Group |
| 1 To 7 | HKD 5450 Per Group |
| 1 To 8 | HKD 5800 Per Group |
This is a private tour | |
Starting From
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USD 410 / group