Hong Kong
Kickstart your trip to Hong Kong
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
5.0
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Kickstart your trip to Hong Kong
Kickstart your Hong Kong visit with a 3-hour private tour, getting personalized tips and insights from a local host to enhance your stay.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Learn how to navigate this immense region using MTR trains and taxis.
- Experience the authentic tastes of Hong Kong, and learn where the best meals are found.
- Get introduced to famous hotspots and hidden Hong Kong gems alike.
- Benefit from your local host’s wealth of knowledge, and ask any and all questions you may have.
- Get plenty of suggestions of things to do for the rest of your stay.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
If you’re looking for a crash course in Hong Kong life, this is it. Local knowledge will kick-start your adventure, ensuring you know how to get around, and how to stay safe in the chaos of this monumental melting pot. Walk the streets of touristy areas like Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island or Mong Kok in Kowloon, and let your guide show you the side of the city hidden from guide books and Instagram feeds alike, where a little lesson in Cantonese can go a very long way. In just a few hours, you could fall in love with street food favorites like pineapple buns and fish balls, and it won’t be long until you’ve got a firm grip on wholesome Hong Kong and all its transport options. We’ve got you covered - you’ll be a city slicker in no time!
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
Paul
Mar 2025
Roger
Mar 2025
Visited parts of Hong Kong (Kowloon) we would have never discovered ourselves.
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McKenzie
Mar 2025
Fantastic! He went above and beyond. Excellent tour guide.
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Michelle
Mar 2025
Our tour guide Benny was excellent. He tailored our afternoon to match our interests and preferred manner of sight seeing. He shared interesting information and kept us engaged. Prior to our meeting, he provided prompt communication and was very flexible. The tour provider City Unscripted was also very responsive and quick with communication as was Viator and Trip Advisor. It made for a great excursion. Thanks Benny and City Unscripted! ( Mar 14/25)
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Steve
Mar 2025
Dennis is a born and bred local so he intimately knows Hong Kong and the surrounding areas. I had been to Hong Kong a few times before, so I only did a two-hour tour to get reacquainted with Central, but I would recommend taking much more time. Take a full day, relax, and enjoy the hidden treasures Dennis will reveal. I guarantee you will retrace your steps to repeat your experiences.
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Solomon
Mar 2025
Absolutely wonderful. I could not have asked for more. After a brief questionnaire about my travel style and interests I was paired with Dennis who offered insight and catered the tour to my interests. I did not have a list of what I wanted to see or do... but Dennis provided me with a custom itinerary! I saw things I would never have been able to figure out on my own in such a short time. We packed in so much without it feeling overwhelming! And, Dennis also happened to be an amazing photographer which, as a solo traveler tired of selfies, was very welcome. It felt like hanging out! Highly recommend.
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