Explore Hong Kong: Aberdeen + Public Housing Estate Group Tour

Overview

Available languages

Cantonese

English

Mobile ticket

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

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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. 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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Snacks

Public transportation - an Octopus transit card is recommended

Options

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.

Shatin Chinese New Year

DOs and DON’Ts for Lai See!: Your ultimate guide in giving out Lai See! (red packets) Learn 5 Chinese New Year Greetings to guarantee good fortune
Duration: 4 hours: Covering Sai Ying Pun, Sheung Wan, Central and Wan Chai
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
Wan Chai Market: 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

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience
344adryr,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 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
5.00
Nice , 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
5.00
Informative 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
5.00
Thankyou 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
5.00
A 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
5.00
i 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
5.00
The 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.