Private Food Tour: Hong Kong Island
Overview
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4 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Do not eat breakfast before the tour, bring your appetite!
Please bring a camera
This tour is not suitable for vegetarians, Gluten-free or people with seafood allergies
Please also inform us if you are travelling with children.
Upon booking you will be sent easy-to-follow directions on how to get to the meeting point in the Sheung Wan district
What To Expect
Sheung Wan
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.
Seafood Street
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.
Options
Private Food Tour - 4hrs
Private Food Tour - 5hrs Hotel
What‘s Included
Food on the tour include: variety of dim sum, milk tea, wonton noodle, BBQ meat and Egg tart
Professional guide
Tasting assorted candies and local snacks
Drink: Traditional milk tea
Gratuities
Please note that if you book a hotel pick-up, it is still a walking tour, not a car tour which means that you will be travelling around using the excellent public transport system.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (unless booked a 5 hour with pick up included)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience the Foods of Hong Kong
Natalie863,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fascinating tour exploring traditional dishes across Hong Kong Island. We sampled several dishes and while doing so, Mel, our tour guide provided history and stories about each dish. One of our most fascinating stops was a stop at a Chinese medicine pharmacy where we even able to try a throat lozenge. Mel also provided a good explanation of the dried foods that you see in shops around Hong Kong, as well as how and why they are used. On top of a great tour, afterwards, Mel provided a detailed summary via email of where we had been and what the foods were that we sampled. I would highly recommend taking this tour early on in your visit to Hong Kong.
Great experience!
Bob R,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Alex and he was extremely knowledgeable of the food scene and its history as well as the history of the city. He took us to several different restaurants so we could sample a variety of foods, from Dim Sum, wonton noodles, bbq pork and a few others. We’d walk and talk about the different areas of the city we visited on foot and the tram. Everything was included. All we needed to bring was an appetite. I’d highly recommend this tour and a big thanks to Alex.
Excellent choice
hyungmeeb,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! I had very good time with nice foods and informations. Our guide Alex was enthusiastic!
Exceptional tour and outstanding guide!
David A,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour with Andy was AMAZING! Andy was exceptionally pleasant, knowledgeable and funny. He designed an outstanding tour at a perfect pace. He is a Cal graduate and his English was excellent. All 4 of us (all over 65) had a great time. Can’t recommend Andy enough!
Great food tour with Mel!
Michelle T,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour for our family of four (all adults). Mel did an outstanding job introducing us to authentic local food and a general overview of Hong Kong. It was a wonderful way to spend a day at port from our cruise. They helped us arrange comfortable transportation to and from the tour.
Great food great tour guide
Monica D,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ivy our guide was exceptional. We would not have found these places on our own. We tried a variety of local dishes, I think sticky pork was my favourite. Ivy speaks perfect English and is friendly and knowledgeable.
Hong Kong Private Food Tour - Excellent!
michaelbB638YZ,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time with Mel on the Hong Kong Private Food Tour. The food was lovely and Mel was a great and knowledgable host.
A Memorable Evening.
Montargis,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While food was the theme the atmosphere was the star of this tour. The sites, sounds, smells and taste on this 4 hour adventure through Hong Kong markets was truly memorable. The streets and stalls were alive with people. While it might seem somewhat chaotic the energy in this gathering of humanity was extraordinary. Our guide Mel was fantastic both of terms of introducing us to savoury delights and providing historic perspective. His schedule was adaptable to our interests and needs. Plus he was excellent at replying to our numerous questions. It was an evening well spent.
Great time with Sinclair
19shanmugamr,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sinclair was a great guide and he went the extra mile to show us a great time ! We really enjoyed our trip . He was also very friendly.
Super Food tour with Sinclair
Odyssey113019,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience very well rhythmic interesting and especially delicious. Many thanks to Sinclair for his generosity!
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