TASTES & TRADITIONS OF HONG KONG: PRIVATE FOOD TOUR
Highlights
Hong Kong
Private Tour
4 Hours
EASY
English, French, Chinese
Description
Step beyond the guidebooks and into Hong Kong’s kitchens on a private culinary journey through the city’s past and present.From the clatter of bamboo steamers in a 90-year-old tea house to the aroma of roast meats hanging in century-old shopfronts, every tasting tells a story.
Guided exclusively by one of our expert food hosts, you’ll move at your own pace through Sheung Wan, Central, and Wan Chai—sampling handmade wonton noodles, sipping silky milk tea, and pausing wherever curiosity leads.Along the way, your guide weaves together the city’s history of trade, migration, and innovation, revealing how British, Cantonese, and global influences shaped Hong Kong’s unique flavour identity.
This is a tour designed for conversation, flexibility, and discovery: linger at the places that intrigue you most, ask every question that comes to mind, and enjoy the freedom to savour Hong Kong’s tastes and traditions in your own way.
Itinerary
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Explore Historic Sheung Wan, Hong Kong’s Old Port Quarter
Begin your private journey in Sheung Wan as your guide introduces the district’s historic streets and its role in Hong Kong’s food culture.
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Enjoy Traditional Dim Sum at Luk On Kui Teahouse
Savour freshly steamed dim sum in a heritage teahouse as your private guide shares stories of Hong Kong’s yum cha tradition.
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Walk Wing Lok Street — Hong Kong’s Dried Seafood Market
Explore at your own pace with your guide explaining how dried seafood shapes local flavour and medicine traditions.
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Visit Tak Tai Ginseng Firm for Chinese Medicine Secrets
Try colourful dried fruits and teas as your guide curates flavours suited to your preferences.
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Taste Preserved Fruits at Kai Fat Tea Company
Try colourful dried fruits and teas as your guide curates flavours suited to your preferences.
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Discover Central, the Heart of Modern Hong Kong
Explore Central with your private guide for a personalised look at Hong Kong’s culinary evolution.
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Slurp Wonton Noodles at Mak An Kee
Savour perfectly crafted wonton noodles while your guide shares stories of the family behind this beloved eatery.
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Learn About Soy Sauce Making at Kowloon Soy Company
Join your guide inside this tiny shop selling artisanal soy sauces.
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See Heritage Tong Lau Buildings of Old Hong Kong
Stroll past historic Tong Lau with your guide offering insights into how these buildings shaped neighbourhood life.
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Explore Graham Street Wet Market
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the market as your guide points out unique ingredients and shares shopping tips like a local.
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Drink Hong Kong Milk Tea at Lan Fong Yuen
Sit down for a cup of rich milk tea as your guide shares the story behind Lan Fong Yuen’s famous blend.
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Ride the Central Mid-Levels Escalator
Glide along the Mid-Levels Escalator with your guide while hearing how this unique system reshaped city life and commutes.
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Ride Hong Kong’s Historic “Ding Ding” Tram
Enjoy a tram ride with your guide pointing out landmarks and sharing local stories from the upper deck.
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Experience Vibrant Wan Chai, a Neighbourhood of Contrasts
Conclude your private journey in Wan Chai with your guide highlighting its colourful history and local food scene.
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Eat Char Siu at Joy Hing Roasted Meat
Relax over freshly baked egg tarts as your guide reflects on how this fusion dessert became a city icon.
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Try Egg Tarts at Honolulu Coffee Shop
Relax over freshly baked egg tarts as your guide reflects on how this fusion dessert became a city icon.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.