VIP Private Macau Day-trip from Hong Kong w. Private Guide & Car
Description
See the best of Macau and go deep down to the food, culture, and history of the city in one day! If you'd like to visit a nearby city during your Hong Kong trip, Macau is one of the best options. The two cities share a certain similarities yet so different in development and fascinating with their own charms. In this one day trip, I will share with you the old and new sides of Macau. We will wander through old streets mixed of colonial architecture and old southern Chinese houses, to the new mesmerising casino buildings in Taipa where some people calls it a "Vagas 2. 0". In my years of food writing I was fascinated by the unique ways how Macau preserved and developed its food culture. In this trip, I will bring you to one of my favourite Macau Portuguese restaurants for lunch as well as stopping for local snacks and traditional desserts on the way.
Tour Options
Itinerary
[optional] Private transportation pickup from hotel to Hong Kong boarder. Then take a ride on the longest bridge in the world - through HZM Bridge from Hong Kong to Macau The transportation between the 2 cities is flexible for you. Please contact me prior to booking for your preferences.
Trace the footsteps of the IHS priests in the 17th and 18th centuries, when they circled around the globe from Europe to Macau, and all the way into the courts of China and Japan
Get a panoramic perspective of Macau from a vantage point - a 17th-century colonial military fort, chapel, and lighthouse complex, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Macau. Along the way, we shall sample some of the best “Macanese” snacks and drink hand-picked by your passionate food-writer guide
Wonder around colourful neighbourhood of Taipa, meet local artist and venders, and see the town from a “secret spot” where only locals know. We’ll walk into the beautiful Taipa Houses to have a glimpse of the “Macanese” life back in the old days, and what’s a more fun way to experience this culture than a tasty meal!
See the new casinos area where some may refer to as “Vagas 2.0”. Visit some of the representative ones such as the Venetian and Londoner, or any other ones to your preference
[optional] From Taipa, take a first class jet boat back to Hong Kong piers. Then another private or public transportation back to hotel The transportation between the 2 cities is flexible for you. Please contact me prior to booking for your preferences.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
this is a private tour, and your private guide will meet you at your designated hotel or port
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(2)
Ashley is the absolute best. We booked a 4 person 3 day tour with her in Hong Kong and she is by far the best tour guide I've ever encountered. Everything was meticulously planned out, but she helped us pivot and gave options when we wanted to see something different or change the plan. She let us linger or stay longer in temples and gardens when we wanted and adjusted to our needs. As a former journalist and food/culture expert, she knew so much history behind the city and the country. Can't recommend Ashley enough! I'd love to come back one day and explore Macau with her! Thanks for everything Ashley! - Cody/Emily/John/Judy
Ashley is just the best guide! We had three lovely days with her and hated to say goodbye at the end. Macau was not originally on our "to see" list as we thought it was only casinos but we're so glad we decided to go. We took the bus there (a very interesting experience) and the high-speed ferry back. The Portuguese history in Macau is fascinating and Ashley knew just where to take us for the best egg tarts and then a delightful courtyard tea shop for refreshments. After touring the old city, we had a delicious lunch in a beautiful restaurant and then a visit with the local pandas. Macau shows a very different side of Hong Kong as is well worth the visit (with Ashley of course)!
