Private Historical Walking Tour of Hong Kong

The story of Hong Kong’s history is one best told in its streets. That’s because what was once a British outpost and later became part of the People’s Republic of China has a past that’s as rich and unique as its culture and people. Your small-group walking tour showcases all of the highlights. 

You’ll pay a visit to Possession Point, where the British captured Hong Kong in 1841 before continuing along the shore to the Sheung Wan district. Your expert guide will recount the famous history of this area, as well as the Sun-Yat Sen trail as you learn about the founding father of China. 

After digging into the past you’ll make your way to the present with a stop at the Central Business District. Ripe with towering skyscrapers and modern buildings this is the administrative hub of Hong Kong. As you wander the streets you’ll see Hong Kong’s first prison, the Victorian Prison Compound, as well as the Central police station and other key buildings.

Learn about the emerging artists who call Hong Kong home with a visit to the Fring Club—known for displaying contemporary and innovative work from young people. You’ll also see some of the neighborhood’s most popular landmarks like the Legislative Council building, the oldest Anglican church in Asia and the Court of Final Appeal Building.

See the European influence at Flagstaff House, where British architecture reigns supreme and get a taste of local politics at the Government’s Headquarters Complex overlooking Victoria Harbour.

Finally you and your fellow travelers will follow your guide to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center on the Wan Chai waterfront, where your tour ends. Learn about the famed handover ceremony that took place on this sight in 1997 and see the well-known Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture before retuning to the center of the city.