Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Kowloon Walled City no longer exists in its original form and this tour does not visit the Kowloon Walled City Park.
While Hong Kong is known as a thriving international finance center, visitors are often only shown the bright side of the city, with popular attractions like The Peak, Victoria Harbour, and Big Buddha taking center stage. But what about the 1.5 million people living in poverty, making Hong Kong one of the most unequal places on earth?
Our tour delves into the heart of Hong Kong’s capitalist system, giving you a first-hand look at the grim reality many of its citizens face. You’ll visit a subdivided unit in one of the city’s poorest districts - Sham Shui Po, providing a stark contrast to the economic prosperity that seems so abundant.
Join us on a journey to see Hong Kong in a more realistic light and gain a deeper understanding of the true stories of its people. Sign up now for a thought-provoking and eye-opening tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
MTR Prince Edward Station
Discover why Hong Kong’s housing is among the world’s least affordable and consider the solvability of this issue amidst high prices and limited space.
Portland Street
Observe the architectural transformation from traditional four-story buildings to modern 30-story skyscrapers that encapsulate Hong Kong’s housing evolution.
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Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour
Reviews
308 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Summer was an excellent...
Jacob T,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Summer was an excellent guide. A enlightening experience in seeing how Hong Kong lives. Highly recommend if you want to see something thats more than the sites
The tour was eye-opening...
Arielle R,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was eye-opening and super interesting from beginning to end. I absolutely recommend it to anyone who wants to understand the city better.
This is a very unique...
Leong S,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a very unique tour to see the poor survival and housing. Something a tour agency usually does not show. The hidden part of Hong Kong which many people faces.
A different side of Hong...
Nathalie R,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00A different side of Hong Kong that we don't necessarily see. Our guide was knowledgeable and brought a different perspective. Time well spent
Wasted our precious vacation time.
Don N,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
1.009 of us from various countries waited at Exit D of the Prince Edward station in Mongkok, Hong Kong. The tour guide never showed up and after contacting Viator or the tour company via Viator chat, they informed me that the tour guide had an "incident" that morning and had to cancel. I suspect (along with the 8 other folks who booked via other apps and websites) that the tour guide did not want to come out due to weather forecasts predicting thunderstorms. Turns out, there was only light rain for about 10 minutes that morning from 11:30am to 11:40am when the tour was supposed to start from 11am to 2pm. It was a hassle getting refunded for the canceled tour, and losing out on previous time while vacationing in Hong Kong.
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Operated by Hong Kong Free Tours