11 Food Tours in Hong Kong That Earn the Early Start

1.Hong Kong’s Tin Hau Hidden Eats Food Tour with 7+ Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 352 reviews · from $107Our pick

Spend about three hours eating through Tin Hau with a local guide such as Sandy, Sonya, Katie, or Bessy. Try brisket noodle soup, roast goose, dim sum, fruit, sweets, tea, and a secret dish while walking past temples, markets, and Hong Kong landmarks. The group is capped at 12.

“Sandy was a great guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. Took us to an excellent range of food choices, and every one was a hit! Great value for money!!”

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2.Small-Group Hong Kong Island Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $115

Start in Sheung Wan at 9:30 am for dim sum, wonton noodles, milk tea, roast meat, egg tarts, and Chinese sweets. Your English-speaking guide leads a group of no more than nine through local eateries, markets, tea shops, and old neighborhoods before ending in Wan Chai. Guides may include Ivy, Andy, Mel, Alex, or Sinclair.

“Ivy is a great tour guide. She took us to places we would not have found on our own. All the food was local and really good as were the restaurants, which were quite old and authentic. It was a most enjoyable taste of Hong Kong. Would definitely recommend.”

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3.Hong Kong Food Tour: Central and Sheung Wan Districts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · from $107

Spend 3.5 hours eating six Cantonese specialties with a local English-speaking guide such as Ed, Yammy, or Lilian. Walk from Central through Graham Street Market, Hollywood Road, a historic temple, and Sheung Wan, stopping at family-run shops for wonton noodles, roast meats, dim sum, preserved fruit, sugar cane juice, and egg tarts. Groups are capped at 12.

“Great tour, would recommend to anyone interested in Cantonese cuisine. Our guide Ed was very pleasant and knowledgeable. There was a good balance between walking, eating and talking.”

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4.Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals – Dim Sum, Wonton & more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $52

Spend about three hours walking through Central and Sheung Wan with a local guide such as Summer, Michael, Alice, Stephen or Wind. Taste dim sum, barbecue pork, egg tarts, herbal tea, wonton noodles and egg waffles while learning how Hong Kong grew from a port town into a financial center. Arrive hungry, wear comfortable shoes and note that vegetarian and halal options are not provided.

“Our guide, Stephen Lau, was easy to locate at the metro, and was an entertaining and knowledgeable guide. This was a walking tour, but the pace was easy with many stops and a relaxed pace. The shops, restaurants and street vendors all had excellent food and drinks, and Stephen shared a ton of information about the area with us as well. I highly recommend this tour, and suggest you arrive hungry, because there is a lot of really tasty food included.”

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5.Small Group Kowloon Michelin Rated Street Food and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · from $115

Meet your English-speaking guide at Sham Shui Po MTR at 3:30 pm for seven to nine tastings, one drink, and a four-hour walk through Kowloon. Try Bib Gourmand dishes, wonton noodles, egg tarts, and local sweets while exploring markets, the Goldfish Market, the 1913 fruit market, and Tin Hau Temple. Groups are capped at eight.

“Sinclair was excellent, great guide, knowledgeable and personal. We not only tasted some of the local food but Sinclair also showed us how many people lived. Would highly recommend him.”

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6.Hong Kong Food Tour: Sham Shui Po District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · from $107

Meet your English-speaking guide at Sham Shui Po MTR Station for a 3.5-hour walk through local eateries, markets, and specialty shops. Sample six sweet and savory stops, watch dim sum being made, and explore Apliu Street Market with a group of no more than eight people. Guides may include Carrie, Jamie, Yammy, or Fiona.

“Well guided by Carrie who imparted her knowledge in a relaxed and fun way. The places we visited were great; small vendors who made food onsite. Delicious! I loved getting a peak into local life. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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7.The 10 Tastings of Hong Kong With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $195

Taste shrimp wontons, beef noodles, pineapple bun, milk tea, sugarcane juice, and other Hong Kong favorites with a private local guide. The three-hour route links Sheung Wan, Central, Graham Street, Wan Chai, and the Mid-Levels Escalator, with vegetarian alternatives available.

“We had an amazing day with Caleb, not only did we do 10 tastings. He was knowledgeable of the culture & Hong Kong cuisine. He was very passionate & so friendly. Plus riding the old trams was a bonus. I would highly recommend this tour with Caleb.”

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8.Kowloon Street Market & Food Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $32Best value

Start at Prince Edward Station at 3:00 pm and walk through Kowloon with a local guide such as Stephen, Alice, Summer, Michael, or Isaac. Taste bakery treats, preserved foods, fruit, and other local specialties while visiting markets, shops, and cultural landmarks. Groups are capped at six people.

“We loved the tasting tour! Alice was very friendly and enthusiastic about her city. Really feels like we understand Hong Kong more :)”

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9.Private Food Tour: Hong Kong Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · from $236

Spend about four hours walking Hong Kong Island with a private guide such as Andy or Mel, stopping for dim sum, wonton noodles, milk tea, roast meats, sweets, and an egg tart. You will also ride the Ding Ding tram, see old markets and shops, and use public transport between food stops.

“Our 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!”

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10.Kowloon Night Street Food Tour with a Local: Private & Customized

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · from $201

Meet your private host at Prince Edward MTR for a four-hour evening walk through Kowloon. Your questionnaire helps shape the route, which may include dim sum, egg waffles, barbecue skewers, markets, Flower Market, Ladies’ Market, and waterfront views. Hosts such as Dennis, Benny, Malin, and Pinky have led especially personal outings.

“The food excursion that Dennis provided us with was an experience we shall not soon forget! His knowledge of the local cuisine and hidden gems is outstanding! By the end of the tour my heart and stomach were beyond filled with delicious food and fantastic time with a stellar guide!!”

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11.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

At MingCha Tea House in Chai Wan, host Vivian guides you through four Chinese teas, traditional gongfu brewing, and pairings with dried nuts, chocolate, and flower honey toast. You will use sight, smell, taste, and touch to compare teas, including a striking Jasmine Blossoms presentation. Choose a family-friendly session and one of two start times.

“I loved this experience. We tried four different teas and learned about how to brew and serve a proper cup of tea. Oue tea master was knowledgeable, engaging and most of all, kind. She helped us get a taxi back to our hotel and waited with us until it arrived.”

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