Top-Rated Hong Kong Tour: Peak Tram, Dim Sum & Cultural Sights
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Skip the Lines, Savor the Flavors - Our Exclusive City Tour! Ride the Peak Tram (priority boarding), explore Old Town Central, longest outdoor escalator, Man Mo Temple, Sunset cruise, dim sum tasting Begin your adventure on the Peak Tram. Take a guided walking tour to learn about the history of the peak and visit the Lion's Point View Pavilion. Continue to Old Town Central and enjoy the guided walking tour to explore the Central Escalator, Tai Kwun, Hollywood Road and Man Mo Temple. PM departure only - Enjoy a 45 mins sunset Victoria Harbour Cruise Capture Iconic Moments of Victoria Harbour and Avenue of Stars on cruise! End your tour on a high note by enjoying a dim sum tasting at the Michelin-awarded Tim Ho Wan. (If meal option selected) Visit to Oriental Heritage – Hong Kong’s First “Chinese Culture × Five Elements Lifestyle” Immersive Experience Tour ends at Holiday Inn Golden Mile in TST Kowloon, next to K11 Artmall, MTR station and taxi stops
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Ride the Peak Tram to the iconic Peak (Round trip tickets included) Top 10 must do experience voted by visitors! The first Peak Tram commenced service on 30 May 1888 (first cable funicular of Asia) and has undergone various phases of modernization from coal-fired steam boilers in its earliest days to today’s super-efficient electronic control system. The 6th generation Peak Tram has been painted in a bespoke “Peak Tram Green”, in a nod to its heritage and earlier 3rd and 4th generation tramcars, which were in service from 1948-1959 and 1959-1989 respectively. Getting to the Peak by the Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience. One of the world's oldest and most famous funicular railways, the tram rises to 396 meters (about 1,300 feet) above sea level. It is so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning a gradient of between 4 and 25.7 degrees!
Take a guided walking tour to learn about the history of the peak and visit the Lion's Point View Pavilion. Victoria Peak, known simply as The Peak, is a must-see Hong Kong destination — both day and night — offering iconic views of skyscraper-flanked Victoria Harbor, Kowloon peninsula and craggy mountain peaks. Lion’s Point view Pavilion - A Chinese-style pavilion near the Peak Tram terminus on Victoria Peak offers a panoramic view of Victoria Harbor. A Chinese-style pavilion near the Peak Tram terminus on Victoria Peak offers a panoramic view of Victoria Harbor. The pavilion was built by a local Hong Kong Lions Club in 1976, another icon of “East Meets West”
Take the Peak tram to return to Central Lower Terminus
The highlight of Upper Lascar Row is the seemingly endless row of antique stores, offering an eclectic collection of Chinese calligraphy, arts and vintage furniture.
Ride the longest outdoor covered Central Mid-Level Escalator Central Mid-level Escalator - the world’s longest outdoor covered escalator system, opened in 1993. It runs for over 800m and rises over 135m in elevation, from Queen’s Road Central up to Conduit Road. It was built to ease traffic congestion in the residential Mid-levels district, and comprises 20 escalators and three inclined moving walkways. It is not only residents who utilize it – it has become a popular tourist attraction as it takes visitors through a historical district and up to the Soho dining and nightlife hub. The escalator background is also being used in many Hong Kong movies and promotional clips throughout the years.
Tai Kwun meaning ‘big station’ in Cantonese, was a nickname for the former Central Police Station Compound, which boasts a history of more than 170 years. The site is a unique cluster of relatively low-rise buildings sitting in a prime location in the heart of Central, Hong Kong. Its significance was officially recognized in 1995 when the former Central Police Station, the Central Magistracy and the Victoria Prison were listed as Declared Monuments. The site comprises 16 heritage buildings – all magnificent works of architecture.
Hollywood Road is a street in Central and Sheung Wan, on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It was the second road to be built in Hong Kong and was the first to be completed. Hollywood Road is filled with trinket and antique shops of all sorts: from Chinese furniture to porcelain ware, from Buddha sculptures to Tibetan rugs, from Japanese netsukes to Coromandel screens, from Ming dynasty ceramic horsemen and kitsch Maoist memorabilia. Along the way, the tour will pass by Kung Lee Sugarcane juice store. Founded in the 1940s, the store remains much of its old-school features, including its wooden fixtures, ceramic tiles and ceiling fans.
Running down from Hollywood Road is the photo-worthy Pottinger Street, whose cobbled stone steps drop sharply to Queen’s Road Central, where the waterfront used to be. Dating from the 1850s, this is one of the district’s oldest streets and is named after Hong Kong’s first governor, Sir Henry Eldred Curwen Pottinger. A walk along the street now will take you through the area’s famed fancy dress market, where you can pick up any type of outfit imaginable.
There is no clear record of when did the Man Mo Temple at Hollywood Road was built. The only evidence they can find is the inscription on a brass bell in the temple. It was dated “the 27th Year of Emperor Tao-kuang, Ching dynasty” which is 1847 A.D. Man Mo Temple is a stunning complex estimated to have been built more than 150 years ago, including an assembly hall for resolving community disputes. It comprises three blocks, each serving different purposes. The namesake structure, Man Mo Temple, pays tribute to the God of Literature and the God of War.
Visit to Oriental Heritage – Hong Kong’s First “Chinese Culture × Five Elements Lifestyle” Immersive Experience
For PI/PIF option only Starting April 1st, PM departure tour includes a 45 mins sunset Victoria Harbour Cruise
Enjoy a delicious dim sum tasting menu (10 kinds) at Michelin Awarded Tim Ho Wan (2010-2021)
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(186)
All but one person was picked up at a central hotel. We travelled to another pick up point to pick up this one person who was not there. We must have waited at least 12 mins for the lady to turn up - I think this is unacceptable as it wasted valuable time. After 5 mins we should have moved on without her. The time allowed at the top of Victoria peak was too long, but may be reliant on the return tram Times? The walking parts of the tour were very fast paced with no time to stop, look or take photos. We do not recall visiting the Upper Lascar Row Antique St Market. If we did we certainly did not stop there. We were shown around the central police station, again at a very fast pace, tho we had about 40mins there to look around ourselves after the quick show around. I was particularly looking forward to seeing Pottinger St, and taking photos of the artwork, but somehow missed it! My partner advised it was pointed out as we were walking past the 100 yr old trees on Hollywood Rd. No stopping anywhere!! The Tsim Sha Tsui culture experience turned out to be a hard sell for duvet blankets! Very misleading itinerary information. The boat trip around the harbour was relaxing. The dinner at Tim Ho Wans was exceptional. The highlight of the tour. The tour guide did her best to cover everything in the itinerary but we were expecting to actually have time to ‘see’ everything, not a quick look as we hurriedly passed by. Perhaps the tour itinerary needs to be reduced to ensure a quality experience.
Ricky had a great plan. He showed us several great sites and answered our questions. The view from the peak was marvelous. The walk through the oldest section of town was pleasant and informative. The harbor cruise was nice and the dinner was delicious!
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The tour guide was very knowledgeable about Hong Kong. The tour was very personable as it was a very small group. Dim sum was delicious.
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Pros: air-conditioned bus allowed us to visit more parts of the city than if walking. Cons: Our guide was pretty grumpy, and she didn't provide much context for what we were seeing. For the price, they did not provide any water, and we even had to pay for water at dinner. And dinner was definitely not a Michelin restaurant: it was mediocre dim sum in a mall.
Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear the tour didn't meet your 5 stars expectations. We haev shared your comment to the tour guide for future imporvement, and look forward to serving you on your next visit.
This was essentially our first trip to Hong Kong in July 2026. Traveled with my wife. Meeting point for the tour at the Admiralty shopping center in HK. The guide Ricky Yu was right on time. There was another couple signed up for the tour. The bus was air conditioned and large for the four of us. Departed right on time. No paperwork. The Tram to Victoria Point was exciting. Spectacular view. Our guide spoke perfect English and has been at this profession for over a decade. He was born and raised in Hong Kong. Ricky knew perfectly how to lead a tour making use of time in the bus to educate us each of the stops. When to slow down or speed up. We were on time for the schedule sites such as the Tram ascent and descent. We visit a former police station and prison. Traveled on the longest escalator. Ricky treated us to a delicious lunch at a Dim Sum restaurant in Kowloon. Ricky escorted us to places we wanted to visit not on the tour, Ricky concluded the tour in Kowloon shopping district approximately 5.5 hours.. Would recommend Ricky Yu and this tour with GL tour company.
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The tour guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and really got to know the people of the group. There was more walking than expected. The sunset cruise was not sunset and lacked enough seating (upper deck was not open to us) and nothing more than a circle around the harbor. The tram ride was and visit to the peak was incredible.
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Good tour to see HK sights, was a really Hot and humid afternoon but still recommend it. The dim sum dinner was a delight, great way to finish.
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If you want to see prison, prisoners’s cells and their toilets you must take this tour. It does not give access to 428 area. Specified tour time is wrong because it takes to a shopping mall and a restaurant.
Thank you for your review. We are sorry the tour didn't meet your expectations. The visit to Tai Kwun is the latest attraction in Hong Kong, as it is The former Central Police Station of Hong Kong. It has been redeveloped into a cultural and shopping destination generally called Tai Kwun. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.
It was well organized, and we got to see the highlights of Hong Kong easily and smoothly. Our guide was fantastic and shared information along the way. And the dim sum lunch was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour.
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It was good , our pick up was good from hotel was taken care of everything I was to say food option was horrible, those who does not eat pork , there should be other option like , sea food, chicken , Muslim food etc
Thank you for your positive review. As we have arranged a traditional dim sum for our clients, the restaurant can only offer vegetarian as an alternative. We thank you for your understanding.
