TASTES & TRADITIONS OF HONG KONG: PRIVATE FOOD TOUR
Dive into the real Hong Kong—through its steaming bowls, crumbly pastries, and crowded tea houses.
At a Glance
- • Price: From HK$3,300 for 1–2 guests (total, not per person)
- • Duration: 4 hours (5 with hotel meet-up or sightseeing add-on)
- • Schedule: Available daily, flexible start time between 9am–2pm
- • Meeting Point: Sheung Wan (details provided after booking)
- • Hotel Meet-Up Option: Add HK$300/hour for hotel me-up or extra time
- • End Point: Wan Chai or your hotel (if pick-up is added)
- • Includes: All food, drinks & public transport during tour
- • Group Size: Private – just your group (up to 12 guests)
- • Transport: Walking tour making use of public transport
- • Language: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
About the Tour
This private food tour is your gateway to Hong Kong’s culinary soul—crafted for travellers who want more than just a meal. With flexible timing, seamless hotel pick-up, and exclusive access to a passionate local guide, it’s a deep dive into flavour, tradition, and the neighborhoods that make this city unforgettable.
We begin where it all starts: a 90-year-old tea house where dim sum still clatters out on trolleys and regulars argue over seating. From there, you’ll sample handmade wonton noodles in a Michelin-recommended shop, sip strong milk tea in a cha chaan teng straight from the 1960s, and ride the century-old Ding Ding tram to a no-frills roast meat house that once earned the praise of Anthony Bourdain.
Between bites, we pull back the curtain on old Hong Kong: preserved snack shops, family-run soy sauce brewers, traditional Chinese medicine apothecaries, and timeworn wet markets. This is the Hong Kong locals know—layered, loud, and endlessly delicious. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, this curated experience offers a taste of the city that’s impossible to find on your own.
Pricing
All prices listed are in HK$ and are the total price for the tour.
| 1-2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7 People | 8 People | 9 People | |
| 4 Hours | 3300 | 3800 | 4300 | 4800 | 5200 | 5600 | 6000 | 6400 |
There is a small surcharge of HK$200 for anyone aged between 7 and 11 years old. Aged 6 years and under join free. Extra hours for a hotel meet-up or additional sightseeing along the route are HK$300 for the entire group.
The price includes all of the food and specialty drinks consumed during the tour. Prices listed do not include the costs of transport to get to and from the start and end points of the tour but do include the costs of public transport used during the tour. On certain days some of the food stops might be closed. In these cases, we substitute in a very similar replacement. This private food tour of Hong Kong is just for you and your friends/family. No one else will join your tour. You can bring a maximum of 12 people on your tour. For numbers over 9 people please add HK$400 per person.
What We Eat
- • Dim Sum: Steamed baskets of Cantonese favourites in a 90-year-old tea house still serving from traditional trolleys.
- • Wonton Noodles: Delicate shrimp and pork dumplings in rich broth, prepared by a Michelin-recommended noodle master.
- • Hong Kong Milk Tea: Strong and smooth, this East-meets-West classic is a ritual in local tea culture.
- • Char Siu (BBQ Pork): Succulent, caramelised pork from a historic roast meat shop once praised by Anthony Bourdain.
- • Egg Tart: A flaky Cantonese take on the English custard tart—sweet, silky, and perfectly golden.
- • Optional Tastings: Depending on the day, you may also try herbal teas, soy sauce, dried fruits, or seasonal specialities.
Good to Know
This is a walking tour covering approx. 3km (1.5 miles), including stairs and a small hill. We can adjust the route slightly if needed, and taxis are an option at your expense.
All food and drink are included in the tour price. Public transport costs are also included. Private taxis (if used) are not.
We cannot accommodate gluten-free guests. This tour includes meat and seafood; if you’re unable to eat these, a customised non-food tour may be more suitable. Please click here to find out how well we can accommodate your specific dietary requirements.
There is a small surcharge for children aged 7–11, and additional charges apply for groups over 9 people. See pricing table.
Sunday tours are available, but two of our regular food stops will be substituted with alternatives.
All tours proceed rain or shine unless a Red/Black storm warning or Typhoon #8 or above is issued. See the Hong Kong Observatory for updates.
In the Press
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