Hong Kong Tour: Peak Tram, Dim Sum and Cultural Sites

Overview

Explore the contrasts of Hong Kong on a 6-hour guided tour. This excursion combines iconic landmarks, cultural insights, and a gastronomic experience, including city centre pick-up and drop-off. The journey begins with an ascent on the Peak Tram with priority boarding to skip the queues, followed by a visit to the Lion's Point View pavilion. You will then explore Old Town Central on foot, visiting Man Mo Temple, Hollywood Road, Tai Kwun, and the world's longest outdoor escalator. Depending on the chosen option, you can enjoy a tasting of 10 signature dim sum dishes at Tim Ho Wan, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Afternoon departures also include a 45-minute cruise on Victoria Harbour to admire the sunset and the Avenue of Stars. The activity concludes at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, located close to K11 Artmall and public transport.

Itinerary

1. Peak Tram

   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!

   · 20 min· Admission included

2. Victoria Peak (The Peak)

   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”

   · 50 min

3. Peak Tram

   Take the Peak tram to return to Central Lower Terminus

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. Upper Lascar Row Antique Street Market

   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.

   · 20 min

5. Mid-levels Escalator

   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.

   · 10 min

6. Tai Kwun

   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.

   · 1 h

7. Hollywood Road

   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.

   · 20 min

8. Pottinger Street

   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.

   · 5 min

9. Man Mo Temple

   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.

   · 20 min

10. Tsim Sha Tsui

    Visit to Oriental Heritage – Hong Kong’s First “Chinese Culture × Five Elements Lifestyle” Immersive Experience

    · 30 min

11. Victoria Harbour

    For PI/PIF option only Starting April 1st, PM departure tour includes a 45 mins sunset Victoria Harbour Cruise

    · 45 min· Admission included

12. Enjoy a delicious dim sum tasting menu (10 kinds) at Michelin Awarded Tim Ho Wan (2010-2021)

    · 1 h· Admission included

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transport available nearby.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• The activity can accommodate up to 30 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• The activity may be cancelled in case of bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers wanting to see Hong Kong's highlights in one day.
• Chinese cuisine enthusiasts (depending on the chosen option).
• People looking for an organised tour with an English-speaking guide.

What makes it different

• Priority boarding for the Peak Tram to avoid waiting.
• Dim sum tasting at a Michelin-starred restaurant (depending on option).
• Sunset cruise included for afternoon departures.

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Activity offered by GL Tours of Hong Kong Limited via Viator.