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The 15 Best Hong Kong Tours & Day Trips

140 tours  ·  from $3

The harbour is free and the ferry costs almost nothing, so the money goes on getting out to the islands. These 15 cover Lantau and the Big Buddha, the peak, the outlying villages and the food streets, priced and timed.

Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour - Starting with trains, buses, and clear directions
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Hong Kong: Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

1.Dolphin Cruise, Big Buddha & Lantau Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,512 reviews · 7 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend seven hours exploring Lantau Island with a licensed English speaking guide such as Grace, Lok Lok, Eva, or Becky. Cruise for pink dolphins, visit Tai O’s stilt houses and floating market, climb to the Big Buddha, and choose the cable car for wide island views.

“Grace was amazing! The tour was fun, well-paced and we learned a lot from Grace. The tour of the fishing village was fun and the Big Buddha was amazing! Definitely worth the 268 stair climb.”

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Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos - Choosing between Standard, Crystal, and Crystal+
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Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos

2.Ngong Ping 360: Cable Car Return Tickets & Combos

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,431 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Take a 25-minute, 5.7 km return cable-car ride from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping Village. Choose a standard, glass-floor Crystal, or Crystal+ cabin, then visit Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, and Wisdom Path. Add Motion 360, the Cable Car Discovery Centre, or the Three Kingdoms exhibition.

“Great to buy the tickets here because we didn’t have to make the queue to buy them (which was very long)”

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Lantau Island Day Trip - Big Buddha & Tai O - Meeting at Hong Kong Station at 9:45 am
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Lantau Island Day Trip – Big Buddha & Tai O

3.Lantau Island Day Trip – Big Buddha & Tai O

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,328 reviews · from $48

Join an English-speaking guide, often Grace or another Memory Tours guide, for a seven-hour Lantau Island outing. Visit Tian Tan Buddha, Tai O fishing village, and a dolphin-watching area, with local snacks and a vegetarian meal. Check whether your booking includes the cable car and boat ride.

“Trip was paid for tram experience but last minute tour guide notified us tram was on scheduled maintenance and not operating. If was scheduled Viator should not be selling tour priced for tram experience. Reached out to Viator for $ adjuRead more”

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Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour - Green Route: Stanley, Repulse Bay, and the south side
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Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

4.Big Bus Hong Kong Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,077 reviews · from $53

See Hong Kong from an open-top double-decker bus on three routes covering Central, Stanley, Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Kowloon, and West Kowloon. Use a 24 or 48-hour pass, listen to commentary in nine languages, and add the Star Ferry plus selected attractions with the longer ticket.

“Well worth the cost. Really enjoyed all three routes but esp the green route. I would reccomend this experience while visiting Hong Kong.”

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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights - Western Market and the meaning of dim sum
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Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

5.Hong Kong Day Tour: City Landmarks & Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 798 reviews · from $48

Start in Central at 10:30 am and spend about seven hours walking through Hong Kong’s historic districts, with tram and Star Ferry rides, snack tastings, and optional dim sum. Guides such as Gary, Joe, Monica, and Helen bring local history to life. The route ends near the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower.

“Joe was an outstanding tour guide who shared a wealth of fascinating information throughout the day. He answered all our questions with ease and clearly has deep knowledge of Hong Kong’s history. The tour itself is fantastic — it includes Read more”

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Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge Access - Finding the right lounge without a long walk
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Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge Access

6.Hong Kong International Airport Plaza Premium Lounge Access

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 787 reviews · from $73

Prebook 3 to 12 hours at a Plaza Premium Lounge in Hong Kong International Airport. Choose an arrivals or departures location and use showers, hot and cold food, Wi-Fi, drinks, seating, flight information, and reading material. Departure lounges require a valid onward boarding pass.

“We were isappointed considering the amount of money it cost, no sofas or comfortable seats to sleep on, food was very average and only beer (my husband commented not the best) no wine offered”

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Hong Kong Disneyland Park Tickets - Getting to the gate on Lantau Island
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Hong Kong Disneyland Park Tickets

7.Hong Kong Disneyland Park Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 522 reviews · 1 day · from $85

Spend one day at Hong Kong Disneyland on Lantau Island, with entry to popular rides including Frozen Ever After, Hyperspace Mountain, and Big Grizzly Mountain. Plan around seasonal entertainment, the Friendtastic! parade, Momentous, and 20th Anniversary shows when available. Mobile QR entry keeps arrival simple.

“Lives up to the Disney quality! I’ve heard comments it’s a small park, easily be done in a day, etc… I felt it was a lot bigger than I was expecting, queues were 5-20 minutes all day and my group didn’t get everything done still! A great day had by all”

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Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket on Lantau Island - Arriving early is the best practical advice
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Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket on Lantau Island

8.Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ticket on Lantau Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 519 reviews · from $28

Take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car from Tung Chung across North Lantau Country Park to Ngong Ping Village. Choose a one-way or return ride, upgrade to a glass-bottom Crystal Cabin, then explore Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery at your own pace.

“We selected the crystal cabin option which although a little more expensive heightens the experience but in our case ( a midweek 11:30 slot) the queue was much shorter. A spectacular and fairly lengthy ride , a bit misty on our visit. You can eRead more”

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Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised - Tai Kwun links colonial buildings with new culture
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Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

9.Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · from $90Top rated

Choose two to eight hours with a private Hong Kong host such as Alfred, Regene, Karen, or Robert. After a short questionnaire, your guide plans a personal route through Central, SoHo, Kowloon, markets, temples, food stops, and major sights, with help using the MTR and trams.

“Regene was an amazing tour guide, customizing our experience and providing so much wonderful information about Hong Kong. She was knowledgeable and a fantastic navigator, helping us to make the most of our flight layover. Thank you!”

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Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour - Ki Lung Street and the causes behind the crisis
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Dark Side of Hong Kong – Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour

10.Dark Side of Hong Kong – Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 418 reviews · from $32

Walk from Prince Edward into Sham Shui Po with a local guide such as Alice, Isaac, or Grace. Visit markets, a staged 100-square-foot subdivided flat, a caged-home display, and a rooftop viewpoint while learning how land scarcity and wealth gaps shape Hong Kong life.

“Very insightful to a different side of Hong Kong. Really opened our eyes on some issues that are happening in the country. Our guide was very nice and informative.”

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Hong Kong's Tin Hau Hidden Eats Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings - The first tastings: brisket noodles and roast goose
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Hong Kong’s Tin Hau Hidden Eats Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings

11.Hong Kong’s Tin Hau Hidden Eats Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $107

Meet your local guide in Tin Hau for about three hours of Cantonese food and neighborhood history. Try brisket noodles, roast goose, dim sum, fruit, sweets, tea, and a secret dish while walking past temples, Victoria Park, Queen’s College, the Central Library, and a wet market. Groups are capped at 12.

“Had a wonderful food experience with Sandy. She provided lots of information about the food and history of the Tin Lau area. Each of the food stops were unique and interesting. Come with an empty stomach as there is plenty of food to try!”

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Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour - Sheung Wan’s dried seafood and old trades
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Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour

12.Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $115

Start in Sheung Wan with trolley-served dim sum, then follow an English-speaking guide to wonton noodles, milk tea, roast meat, and egg tarts. Walk through old markets and shops, ride the Ding Ding tram, and finish in Wan Chai. Groups are limited to nine people.

“I'm so glad I booked this tour! Mel was incredibly knowledgeable and provided fascinating insights into the history of the food, taking us to some truly excellent spots. It was definitely a highlight of my trip to Hong Kong and I can't recommend this tour enough!”

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Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts - Graham Street Market and the Everyday Food Supply
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Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts

13.Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $107

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Ed, Yammy, or Lilian through Central and Sheung Wan for six tastings, including wonton noodles, roast meat, dim sum, preserved fruit, sugar cane drinks, and egg tarts. The 3.5-hour walk also visits Graham Street Market, Hollywood Road, and a historic temple.

“Great tour, would recommend to anyone interested in Cantonese cuisine. Our guide Ed was very pleasant and knowledgeable. There was a good balance between walking, eating and talking.”

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Hong Kong: Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Tai O & Big Buddha Tour - Ngong Ping Village, a useful pause before the sights
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Hong Kong: Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Tai O & Big Buddha Tour

14.Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Tai O & Big Buddha Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 5 hours · from $67

Start at Tung Chung with priority cable car boarding, then tour Ngong Ping, Tai O and the Big Buddha with guides such as Moon, Ivan, Luna or Ricky. Expect a glass-bottom cabin option, a stilt-house visit, boat ride, local snacks and air-conditioned coach transfers.

“Moon was our guide and she was amazing! I had the best time! I would 100% recommend! Also being able to skip the line for the cable car was perfect!”

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Between Capitalism & Communism: Hong Kong History Tip Based Tour - Starting at the Court of Final Appeal
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Between Capitalism & Communism: Hong Kong History Tip Based Tour

15.Between Capitalism & Communism: Hong Kong History Tip Based Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 234 reviews · from $2Best value

Walk from Central MTR to Man Mo Temple with a local guide such as Alice, Andy, Armie, or Wingman. Hear personal stories about Hong Kong, see the Court of Final Appeal, HSBC, St. John’s Cathedral, and ride the Mid-Levels Escalator. Street food tasting is included.

“Outstanding tour, great guide. An immersion into some of the specificities of HK with lots of engaging stories.”

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