Hong Kong Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Hong Kong tours, Victoria Peak tram rides, city highlights and harbour cruises, dim sum food tours, the Big Buddha and Lantau cable car, and a day trip to Macau. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Hong Kong itinerary.
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Explore Hong Kong by interest
Whatever brings you to Hong Kong — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Victoria Peak
The skyline’s most famous view.
ExploreCity highlights
Temples, markets and skyscrapers.
ExploreHarbour cruises
Victoria Harbour and junk boats.
ExploreFood & dim sum
Dim sum, noodles and street food.
ExploreBig Buddha & Lantau
The cable car and Tai O village.
ExploreMacau
Portuguese heritage and casinos.
ExploreDisneyland
A magical family day out.
ExploreDay trips
Macau, islands and theme parks.
ExploreTop attractions in Hong Kong
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Victoria Peak
The skyline’s most famous view.
Victoria Harbour
Cruises and the Symphony of Lights.
Big Buddha
The giant Buddha on Lantau.
City highlights
Temples, markets and skyscrapers.
Dim sum & food
Dim sum, noodles and street food.
Night markets
Temple Street and neon nights.
Macau
Portuguese heritage and casinos.
Disneyland
A magical family day out.
Hong Kong in 1 day
- 1Victoria Peak
- 2Star Ferry & Kowloon
- 3Dim sum lunch
- 4Harbour night cruise
Hong Kong in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Peak & harbour
- 2Markets & dim sum
- 3Day 2: Big Buddha & Lantau
- 4Tai O village
Hong Kong in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Peak & harbour
- 2Day 2: Big Buddha & Lantau
- 3Day 3: Macau
- 4Night markets
Hong Kong with kids
- 1Peak Tram ride
- 2Ngong Ping cable car
- 3Disneyland or Ocean Park
- 4Harbour cruise
Hong Kong Peak & Harbour
- 1Victoria Peak by Peak Tram
- 2Star Ferry across the harbour
- 3Symphony of Lights evening cruise
- 4Skyline sunset from the promenade
Hong Kong Islands & Nature
- 1Ngong Ping 360 cable car to the Big Buddha
- 2Big Buddha & Po Lin Monastery
- 3Tai O stilt fishing village
- 4Dragon's Back or Sai Kung Geopark
1 hr awayBig Buddha & Lantau
Cable car, monastery and Tai O village.
1 hr awayMacau
Portuguese old town and casinos.
40 min awayDisneyland
A magical family theme park.
30 min awayOcean Park
Rides, pandas and a marine park.
40 min awayStanley & Aberdeen
A market town and fishing harbour.
1 hr awayOutlying islands
Beaches and old fishing villages.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Hong Kong visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Autumn (October–December) brings the most pleasant, dry and clear weather — the best time to visit.
Spring (Mar–Apr)
Mild but humid and often misty, with cherry-blossom touches and comfortable sightseeing.
Summer (May–Sep)
Hot, very humid and rainy, with a typhoon risk; harbour views can be hazy, so plan indoor breaks.
Autumn (Oct–Dec)
Warm, dry, sunny and clear — the most comfortable season and ideal for the Peak and outdoors.
Winter (Jan–Feb)
Cool, dry and pleasant, though sometimes grey; lively around Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year
The spectacular Chinese New Year (late Jan–Feb) brings parades and fireworks, but some shops close and it’s very busy.
One day
Enough for Victoria Peak, the harbour and dim sum.
Two days
Add the Big Buddha and Lantau Island.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, Lantau, and a Macau day trip.
Four to five days
Add Disneyland or Ocean Park, the markets and the outlying islands.
A week or more
Use Hong Kong as a base for Macau and the Pearl River Delta.
Travelling with kids
Mix the cable car, a theme park and a harbour cruise at a gentle pace.
The MTR
Hong Kong’s clean, fast, cheap MTR metro covers the city and reaches Disneyland and the airport; an Octopus card makes travel seamless.
The Star Ferry
The historic Star Ferry crosses Victoria Harbour between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon — cheap, scenic and iconic.
Trams & buses
The double-decker “ding ding” trams on Hong Kong Island and extensive buses reach everywhere, including the Peak.
Octopus card
The tap-and-go Octopus card pays for the MTR, ferries, trams, buses and even shops — a must for easy travel.
Day-trip transport
Ferries and the great sea bridge reach Macau; the MTR and cable car reach Lantau and the Big Buddha.
From the airport
The Airport Express links to the centre in about 24 minutes — fast and efficient.
Book the cable car & Peak ahead
The Ngong Ping cable car, Peak Tram and harbour cruises get long queues — booking ahead saves significant time.
Get an Octopus card
The Octopus card pays for almost all transport and many shops with a tap — buy one on arrival for hassle-free travel.
Currency
Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar; cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for markets and street food.
Eat local
Try dim sum, wonton noodles, roast meats and egg tarts at local spots and dai pai dong — delicious and great value.
Passport for Macau
Macau has its own border, so bring your passport for the day trip, even though both are part of China.
Mind the weather
Summer is hot, humid and stormy; autumn is clearest for the Peak views — plan outdoor sights for clear days.
Ngong Ping cable car
The Lantau cable car to the Big Buddha has long queues — book ahead.
Peak Tram
Pre-book the Peak Tram and Sky Terrace to skip long lines.
Harbour cruises
Popular evening Symphony of Lights cruises fill up — reserve ahead.
Macau day trips
Ferry and bridge day trips fill up at weekends — book early.
Disneyland
Pre-book dated tickets, especially at weekends and holidays.
Chinese New Year
The festive season is very busy — plan and book well ahead.
Victoria Peak
Around €10–20 for the Peak Tram and Sky Terrace, more with a tour.
Harbour cruises
Roughly €25–55 for an evening or junk-boat harbour cruise.
Big Buddha & Lantau
About €40–70 for a Lantau tour with the cable car and Big Buddha.
Food & dim sum tours
Around €50–90 for a guided food tour with several tastings.
Macau day trips
About €70–110 for a guided Macau day trip with transport.
How to save
Use the Octopus card and MTR, ride the cheap Star Ferry and trams, and eat at local dai pai dong stalls.
Hong Kong through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild days, though humid and sometimes misty.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Harbour views can be hazy; pack light layers.
- Best for
- Hot, lively days with festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot, humid and stormy; plan indoor breaks.
- Best for
- Warm, dry, clear days — the best season.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal for the Peak and outdoor sights.
- Best for
- Cool, pleasant days and Chinese New Year.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Bring a light jacket; expect festive crowds.