Layover Exploration • 8 hours 5.0 (9)

Escape the airport; explore Hong Kong

Transform your layover into a Hong Kong adventure with a custom private tour, complete with airport pick-up, guided by a local insider.

Consider getting an Octopus card which can be used on all public transit, at convenience stores, and even at some coffee shops.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Don't waste your layover in Hong Kong waiting at the airport - get out and explore the city
  • With a local insider to help you make the most of your time, experience a whirlwind tour of Hong Kong
  • Swap airport food for the real deal, like Yangzhou fried rice or fish balls in a market
  • Explore a district which suits your interests and the time you have available
  • Your local host will get you back to the airport in time for your connecting flight!

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized itinerary
8 hours with a host (including travel time) - this can be customised - just get in touch
Pick-up from Hong Kong International Airport & transfers into the city by Airport Express train
Drop off at the Airport Express train platform that takes you back to the airport
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than airport transfers
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your host will meet you at the airport

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Whether it’s regional food, natural beauty or flourishing consumerism you’re after, our local insiders know exactly where to take you in a hurry. Gawk in wonder at glittering skyscrapers in the heart of the city, or feel like you’re on top of the world from new perspectives on Victoria Peak. Treat your tastebuds to oriental fusion with local picks like fish balls, egg tarts and pineapple buns, all the while uncovering hidden secrets along the network of streets in Sham Shui Po, a working-class area where locals hustle daily, and in Mong Kok, the touristy suburb where you can shop till you drop. If you run out of steam, put an end to your frenzied foray with some downtime on Lantau Island, southwest of the city, where a colossal buddha oversees epic natural beauty and quaint fishing villages steeped in centuries of history.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience

Andrea, Dec 2024

Benny was excellent about communication from the onset. He asked for our preferences, got our flight info, and was waiting for us when we exited customs in Hong Kong. We used the metro, buses and walked everywhere with him, and he provided a wealth of information without being too effusive. He even rode back on the airport express with us to make sure we got back through security to make our connection. We couldn’t asked for a better guide. We’re already working on our next trip yo Hong Kong, and we’ll definitely use him, again. We highly recommend him!

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Debbie, Oct 2024

We had a lovely time. Our tour guide was amazing. The restaurant she suggested was so authentic, reasonably priced and delicious. All the markets we visited were interesting. We would highly recommend this tour and Angel our tour guide they met our expectations.

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Debbie, Oct 2024

Evangaline our guide was a star. We had a day layover to spend in Hong Kong. She customized our tour to suit our requirements. She took us to lovely local restaurants and suggested meals which we really enjoyed. We saw and did way more than if we had navigated the city on our own. Would definitely recommend this company and guide.

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Angeline, May 2024

Saw a lotta places, learned it's history and had loads of fun.

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Marcia, Jul 2023

She constantly checked in with me to see if my interests were being met and she even accompanied me to the airport counter to ensure my check-in was smooth after we received a concerning notice from the airline. She was also hyper-vigilant about communicating with the restauranteur regarding my tree nut allergy and veganism.

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Meghan, Jun 2019

The Hong Kong Layover, that became a cultural experience for the whole family! Deciding last minute to extend our layover from Bali to Toronto, we wanted to see and learn more. Not knowing the language, the city, or it's people we knew we needed a guide. Also traveling with our son who is 7 sometimes calls for sensitive planning and on the fly decision making. Lucky for us, Our travel advisor at Vision Travel booked us in with Victor. And it was seamless from start to finish! To our delight, he communicated with us prior to our stay regarding our personal wants and needs. In a place, we didn't know we needed to get to know, Victor knew just where to go, and what to do. He has such a strong understanding of Hong Kong's history and culture, that my husband was entranced, and there wasn't a topic that Victor could not speak to. He truly knows where to stop, and uses technology to visually show the development of the surrounding city and its infrastructure, while weaving in applicable stories, and interesting facts. My son was also drawn in by his friendly and fun character and may have learned more then he thinks. This walking tour was so much more then we had expected, and has become some of our fondest 'culturally enriched' family memories. Victor will surely bring a heightened perspective to your visit, we would definitely go back to spend the day laughing and learning. I would highly recommend booking, Victor is a Gem!

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