Explore Hong Kong: Aberdeen + Public Housing Estate Group Tour
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9. Join us on this delightful group tour, exploring Aberdeen, the cultural birthplace of Hong Kong. During the 3-hour tour, we will be on foot and take a traditional wooden sampan fishing boat, and dive into the harbour’s history.
Enjoy a bowl of boat noodles, traditionally prepared by local fisherman, whilst enjoying the beautiful view of the Aberdeen Harbour on a sampan. You would be able to take photos in front of the iconic Hong Kong Floating Restaurant.
We will then visit one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong to learn about the history of public housing development and understand more about how one-third of Hong Kong population live their lives in this second most expensive city in the world. A small hike around the area allows us to see the hundred-year-old waterfall and the seashore shrine which houses thousands of statues of Gods and Goddess, guarding people in the area for decades.
Let’s explore Hong Kong like a local!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
During the 3-hour tour, we will be on foot and take a traditional wooden sampan fishing boat, and dive into the harbour’s history.
Home to the God of the Sea and very important to this fishing community. Feel the vibrant atmosphere as you seek blessings of good luck and fortune for the Year of the Dragon.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Snacks
Public transportation - an Octopus transit card is recommended
Options
Chinese New Year Tour
Duration: 4 hours: Covering Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Central
Dim Sum: Stop at an old tea house for traditional Cantonese dim sum e.g. shrimp dumpling, BBQ pork buns, siu mai and many more
Markets: Visit one of the busiest Market on Hong Kong Island for Lunar New Year Decorations and Snacks
Dried Seafood Market: Introduction to some of the MOST expensive ingredients in Chinese reunion dinner and their auspicious meaning
Sampan + Public Housing Tour
Aberdeen Sampan Ride: Enjoy a gentle ride through the Aberdeen typhoon shelter, take photos of the Floating Restaurant and working harbour
Duration: 3 hours: A 3-3.5 hour walking group tour in Aberdeen, Ap Lei Chau and Wah Fu, located on the Southside of Hong Kong Island
Boat Noodles + Cafe stop: Cooked freshly on the boat, with your choice of toppings. Finish with local drinks + snacks at authentic HK-style cafe.
Ap Lei Chau, Aberdeen, Wah Fu: A 3-3.5 hour walking group tour in Aberdeen, Ap Lei Chau and Wah Fu, located on the Southside of Hong Kong Island
Mini hike to Waterfall Bay: Included is a short hike to Waterfall Bay to see the natural landmark, plus a visit to the Skyfull of Buddhas shrine.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Discovering the jewels of Hong Kong with Explore Hong Kong
344adryr,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The lunar new year tour was amazing!! I love that Angel's tours aren't simple tourist tours. I always learn about hidden places in HK and about the history and traditions that you can access just with HK friends and with Angel! Walking the streets, smelling and tasting HK is something unique we could experience in this tour. I highly recommend this experience.
Great tour even for “locals”
237hesterg,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour this was. Even as a “local” I enjoy Angel’s tours. There is still so much to learn about Hong Kong. Thank you for this lovely day.
Great experience
344adryr,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with very unique explanations and places. I highly recommend it. This is my third time with Angel and Explore Hong Kong, and I look forward to the 2026 tours!
Aberdeen tour with Angel, explore Hong Kong
silviapM924FF,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice , cosy tour .small group. It's my third tour with Angel and I keep coming back because I like that fact that the group is small and she gives insights into life in HK
One of the best local tour guides
Quest62220830543,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and well-organized tour! The tour organizer (Angel) was also accommodating and has a really pleasant personality. I admire her passion to share HongKong culture! She also speak very good English 🤌🏻
Sampan tour
Sunshine56268083589,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thankyou very much, I really enjoyed the sampan and ap lei Chau visit very much. Hope to see the hungry ghost festival next year 👍
Fabulous
LoveTravel794119,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience—Angel truly lives up to her name! Always positive, smiling, and patient, even with the most unexpected questions. She is incredibly knowledgeable and full of fascinating insights and hidden gems. Touring with Angel is absolutely worth every penny!!!
So much infomation and food!
264nylap,,Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00i took the Mid Autumn festival tour with Angel and it was so lovely. Many foods included from traditional Hong Kong stores like Moon Cake, dim sums, jerky, piggy biscuit, wife cakes, and Angel had a fascinating story for each one. The group I joined was so nice and we got to know each other because only 6 of us.Also went to the famous lantern street
Temples, local culture, and hidden gems!
256miam,,Feb 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was fantastically well-planned; we saw a lot of exiting things that we would never have experienced on our own, even though we have lived in Hong Kong for a while, and we learned a lot about Hong Kong’s culture. Angels was a fantastic host.
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