Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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
Uncover why Hong Kong is ranked the world's #1 least affordable city and see how a typical 500 sq ft apartment is subdivided into five 100 sq ft units.
Explore how post-war population growth, a low-tax capitalistic economic model, and scarce land supply created a perfect storm for Hong Kong's housing crisis.
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Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour
Reviews
383 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Greg M,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Insightful tour highlighting the cost of living and housing pressures in the city. Informative, factual and well presented. Recommended.
Great experience with a lot of knowledge about the housing experience and some of the guides experiences
Trek32015194533,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really worth the money, and would suggest everyone to try it out when in Hongkong to see a other side of how it is to live here
good
OnAir43578601402,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00the tour guide is so nice and willing to share his own experiences and views to us. this is a unforgettable and inspiring experience .
Amazing tour
Trail22853723548,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour guide is nice and caring. He saw us trying to work on our project helped us a bit and then found out we are from the same university. A very detailed tour, happy with the experience.
Wonderfully educational and worthwhile tour
A.C.M. L,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sobering but greatly educational tour of the factors contributing to the disparities that still exist in present day Hong Kong. Stephen was a fantastic tour guide who presented clearly and patiently answered our many questions. Definitely recommend this tour to balance the glitzy side of Hong Kong.
10/10 tour in Kowloon
341burcub,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen is a very knowledgeable guide. It was super interesting to experience a completely different side of Hong Kong. Anyone who visits the city must do this tour.
I would recommend it to everyone
969mirjad,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Tour was really good. I am so glad i booked this tour. Our guide explaned everithing really good and after the tour you can understand the people there so much better. The tour was made really respectful towards the people who live there. I recommmend it to everyone it is a absolut must have for hongkong.
Interested and informative tour
Niels H,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour telling and showing the housing problems in Hong Kong. The tour guide is very good, speaks perfect English and knows the answers to many questions. Good to know, the actual cage homes are not being visited. This tour is a must see when in Hong Kong!
Great!
mariebnd,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting visit, to know the reality of life in Hong Kong. Touching and realistic. Very good guide! Thank you for visiting.
Very insightful to a...
Kim G,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very insightful to a different side of Hong Kong. Really opened our eyes on some issues that are happening in the country. Our guide was very nice and informative.
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