View on ViatorPrivate Food Tour: Hong Kong Island
This private food tour of Hong Kong with a private guide includes five foodie stops where you'll sample authentic Cantonese cuisine. Taste dim sum, wonton noodle soup, traditionally roasted meat, milk tea, and an egg tart, all eaten at local restaurants. Learn about the city's mix of British and Chinese heritage, from Guangzhou influences to Western favorites.
Duration
4 hours
+ 2h airport buffer
Layover fit
Good for 4–6 hour layovers
Needs 6h total
Admission
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What you'll see
Attraction stop (50 mins)
Come and experience the elegant, exotic and hip, the old neighbourhood of Sheung Wan, it is an eclectic blend of shopping experiences dominated by traditional Chinese beliefs and businesses. Sheung Wan will be the first stop of the food tour, which will take you to an authentic decades-old dim sum teahouse, a recipient of Michelin Guide for many years until 2020. Don't let its modest interior fool you, the place is always packed with locals. Find yourself transported back to a bygone era as you sample authentic and tasty dumplings that are served out of the traditional dim sum trolley. You will not leave unsatisfied.
Attraction stop (20 mins)
Dried seafood is a common ingredient in Chinese cooking and traditional tonics, and in Hong Kong, this trade is clustered around a section of Des Voeux Road West in Sheung Wan, commonly known as Dried Seafood Street. Come explore and learn about the medicinal properties of the dried seafood used in soups and visit a Chinese medicine shop originating from 1940s.
Attraction stop (15 mins)
Tucked away in a narrow road in Sheung Wan area, Kai Fat Tea shop selling tea, assorted candies and other mouth-watering Chinese sweets made from fruits and other natural ingredients, has been around for more than 30 years. Kai Fat Tea means Tea Inspired House, might be small but it has now become one of the tea and other of its products' suppliers to many restaurants and shops in Hong Kong and overseas. Have a taste of delicious candies and sweets offered by the shop on this tour.
Attraction stop (1h)
One of the oldest yet most dynamic districts in the city, Central and Western District—defined by its sloped streets and narrow alleys—captures Hong Kong’s rich and diverse spirit. Here, century-old temples sit alongside fashion-forward concept stores, while traditional tea houses coexist with modern art galleries. This colourful neighbourhood feels both old and new, proudly local yet unmistakably global. Highly walkable and filled with attractions, this area is best explored on foot. From heritage buildings and art spaces to local eats and unique souvenirs, there is plenty to discover. Whatever your interests, your guide will lead you to some of the best experiences Central has to offer. Along the way, enjoy one of Hong Kong’s best wonton noodles at a Michelin-recommended, family-run restaurant that has been operating for three generations since World War II. Its founder once served this iconic dish to Chiang Kai-shek, former president of the Republic of China.
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