With centuries of colonial influence having stamped its mark on the East Asian city, Hong Kong’s culinary scene continues to reap the benefits.
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Located to the east of the Pearl River estuary on the south coast of China, a great way to learn about Hong Kong’s enduring gastronomic traditions is by taking an organised food tour. Hosted by experienced and knowledgeable guides, tours take you and your group around some of the city’s most renowned foodie hot spots, with plenty of opportunities for tasters along the way. Check out our selection below of six of the best Hong Kong food tours currently available.
Hong Kong Street Food Feasting
Meet your fellow foodies and guide to explore Hong Kong’s delicious markets, local eateries and street food stalls, eating your way through new foods and ingredients. Your local guide can personalise this experience to your tastes, so you discover the origins and flavours of foods that suit you! You’ll learn about the neighbourhoods via their food culture, selecting six to eight street dishes to sample during this four-hour tour. From $201 per person.
Kowloon: Private Night Markets & Street Food Experience
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This four-hour night tour takes place in mainland Kowloon, a region famous for its night markets with incredible views of Hong Kong’s dazzling skyline. Your guide will blend well-known streets and markets with some of the lesser-known places and insights as you navigate side streets and the famous night markets in Mong Kok. After exploring a little, you’ll sample six to eight dishes at night markets, street food stalls, and late-night cafes, discovering the unique tastes and specialities of the region. From $249 per person.
Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts
Foodies will be introduced to Hong Kong’s Central and Sheung Wan neighbourhoods on this four-hour tour that guides participants through the history, dishes and flavours of Asia. Surrounded by colonial architecture, this tour will unearth Hong Kong’s past while sampling a mix of dishes, such as traditional dim sum, noodles and sweet desserts. Groups are kept to a maximum of 12 people to help ensure a personalised experience, something that is essential when learning about food. From $108 per person.
Hong Kong: Peak Tram ride, Dim Sum Tasting & City Highlights
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It’s hard to imagine, when you look around now, that Hong Kong was once a tiny, inconspicuous fishing village. This immersive six-hour tour invites you to discover its unlikely past in the company of like-minded travellers and an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly guide. You’ll get to ride on the historic Peak Tram, take a stroll through bustling Old Town Central, and try the delectable delicacy known as dim sum at a renowned local eatery boasting a Michelin star. The tour is partly by bus and partly by foot. From $49 per person.
Secret Food Tour With the Locals in Tin Hau Hong Kong
This food trail takes guests off the tourist trail to Tin Hau, where you’ll get your teeth into the city’s street food and authentic dishes, including the likes of beef brisket, Shanghai-style soup dumplings, roast goose and egg tarts. Along the way, stop at temples and traditional shops to learn about Hong Kong’s gastronomy, culture and history. This tour includes eight dishes, as well as accompaniments such as Chinese tea and water to wash them down with. Limited to just ten people per group, your local guide will give a personalised experience, alongside local tips and insights on how to make the most of your trip to Hong Kong. From $111 per person.
Small Group Food & Cultural Tour of Aberdeen Fishing Village
Offering a window on the past, the Aberdeen Fishing Village recalls Hong Kong’s long fishing heritage that endures to this day. The still-operational floating village still hums with daily activity and this tour allows you to take in the sights, sounds, tastes and smells over the course of three enjoyable hours. Highlights include the chance to ride on a traditional wooden sampan fishing boat, visit one of Hong Kong’s original public housing estates and take a manageable hike to a hundred-year-old waterfall and seashore shrine. Throughout the tour, there’ll be foodie stop-offs, including tucking into a bowl of authentic boat noodles and local snacks at a long-standing Hong Kong café. From $76 per person.