Private Tours of Hong Kong - The best way to see the City
Private Tours of Hong Kong with a long time resident
Me Jamie, your host, I am English and I have lived in Hong Kong for 53 years - I know the place.
I have personally completed 2,340+ Private Tours and Experiences (over 6,500+ guests) since April 2011 and I am considered one of the finest Private Tour Guides in Asia.
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Jamie is NOT an AI Chatbot
I am a team of one, I created the website, I keep it updated, I write all the copy for the site and my blog posts and I am your Private Tour Guide. I use AI sparingly for research only
So when you contact me you are dealing with me Jamie, I am human and NOT an AI Chatbot
… and yes, it is true, I hate the terms “hidden gems” “secret spots” and “travel like a local” so beloved by AI chatbots and used by OTA’s (Online Travel Agency)
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“The pros and cons of each type of tour - Private Tour vs Group Tour
Private Tours
Pros
On a private tour there is only the group that you have booked for – your family and friends. So, you know (and hopefully like) everyone, allowing you all to be as weird and wonderful as you wish!
On a private tour you get the friendly local guide all to yourselves. You can ask all the questions (yes, even the dumb ones!) and don’t need to worry that you are taking up all the guide’s time, or that you are asking things that others are not interested in. You can connect with a local in a way that is not possible on a larger tour.
A private tour will be tailored to your interests, energy levels and time. A good operator will make contact after you book and find out more about what you are interested in (and what you are not interested in!), how you like to travel and whether anyone in your group has any mobility or dietary needs. They can then take all of this into account as they design your day.
A private tour can include unique interests or requests. At uTours we’ve taken our guests to see particular neighbourhoods from their family’s past, recreated childhood memories of enjoying New Zealand ice cream, designed surprise birthday tours, hunted for local Harley Davidson T-shirts, visited requested cultural and religious sites, and many more unique requests. A private tour makes your interests central to your tour.
You can make the most of your time. On a private tour it is just you or your family and friends, so getting in and out of the vehicle is quick and easy and the transitions between each activity or stop are seamless. No waiting around for that one person who does not seem to be able to follow instructions!
You can dictate the timing at each stop. If you want to stay longer and enjoy a stunning view, spend more time at a gallery or in a garden, you can. If you only want to have a quick 5-minute look and get moving again, that’s all good too.
Children and grandparents are catered for while everyone is having a good time. When you are on a tour with children it can be tricky to keep them entertained (and fed). It is also important to cater for those who have lower energy or mobility challenges. With a private tour your guide can include child-specific activities to burn off some energy and ensure your tour is memorable for everyone. (Check out our top things to do with kids in Wellington here.) A private tour can also be run at a slower pace to allow everyone to take part.
You can indulge your passions – for example stopping to take photos, collecting ocean glass or sampling as many ice cream flavours as possible in one day. On a private tour your guide is usually able to include these requests.
Cons
The only real con of a private tour is that they are a little more costly than a group tour and might feel like they are outside your budget. Keep in mind that the price you see on search engines can be the most expensive offering and based on a two-person group. If you have a larger group the per-person cost may be lower.
If you have found the tour on the site of an online travel agent (eg Viator, TripAdvisor, Get Your Guide or Klook) try to find the company’s own site. They may have lower priced options for direct bookings.
Top Tip – The company’s name is often under a ‘more information’ link or sometimes in the replies to reviews.
Group Tours
Pros
On a group tour you can share your experience with new friends. This is great if you are a solo traveller. Solo travel can be lonely and joining a group means you will have built-in mates to share the experience with. You may also meet people from all over the world.
The planning has been done for you. There will be a set itinerary so you can just turn up.
Group day trips are usually less expensive than private tours. Volume means that the per-person cost is reduced. On day tours there will not usually be a single supplement.
Cons
Group itineraries don’t usually have much wriggle room. If you’re interested in doing or seeing something not on the itinerary, you’ll either miss out or will have to arrange to do it on your own. You could also spend some of your precious time at a site or activity you have no interest in.
You may find yourself in a group with someone negative or who moves at quite a different pace than everyone else. While it is the guide’s job to manage this, it can be frustrating for others who are trying to make the most of their time in a destination.
If your tour is with a larger group (on a bus) you will spend a lot of your day waiting to get on and off the bus. (Remember our friend who can’t follow instructions? – they could be on the tour with you.)
It may be harder to accommodate the needs of any children or older people in your group.”
The blurb above is not written by me but by a Tour Company in New Zealand, who nail many of the points.
I also do not do large group tours of any sort I do private tours only, generally 1 - 6 persons but at a pinch I can do 8, I should also point out that I am not a young private tour guide, I have lived in Hong Kong for 53 years, what I offer is my lifetime experience of living here and raising a family, I know how to relate to anyone no matter what their age, I have 3 adult sons so dealing with young people is no problem at all, I am also pretty direct and blunt, you get the Hong Kong story, the good, the bad and the ugly, I am also very protective of Hong Kong, there is a lot of rubbish printed in the press around the world and it is my job to give you a balanced opinion and I do NOT shy away from difficult questions.
Please note :
I do NOT do car tours, I will put you in touch with my great friends who do offer car tours
I do NOT do tours for wheelchair bound guests, I will put you in touch with my great friends who do offer car tours
I do NOT do food tours, I will put you in touch with my great friends who do offer fabulous food tours
I do NOT do group tours involving unrelated people ie 10 - 99 people, I will put you in touch with my great friends who do offer fabulous group tours and they can also arrange buses and other forms of transport
I do NOT do tours other than in the English Language, I will put you in touch with my great friends who do offer tours in French, Spanish, Portuguese, German etc
I do NOT do VIP or Money No Object Tours, I will put you in touch with a great friend of mine, she does awesome VIP tours and can handle all the transport options which generally involve helicopter flights, sailing on yachts and fine dining at our most exclusive restaurants and such
I do NOT do tours that involve going to Macau or Shenzhen in China, I will put you in touch with my great friends who do offer fabulous tours outside of Hong Kong
Please note that I unlike many other tour companies I do not have a set itinerary and I do not send out sample itineraries, the closest tour I do to a set itinerary is the Lantau Island tour which involves 3 specific “attractions” so to speak and that is an 8 hour tour.
For our private tour we work out the itinerary when we meet, normally takes a few minutes of chat and if there is nothing you specifically want to do then please note I have done over 2,330 Private Tours of Hong Kong and I am pretty sure I can give you a memorable tour!
So we are clear, guests book me because I have done over 2,330+ private tours of Hong Kong and I have lived here for 53 years and counting and I am English, so I know a bit as they say. please bear this in mind and I am also very able to do multi day tours subject to my availability
… and yes, the 13 reasons to book a Private Tour of Hong Kong is all my own work!
13 reasons to book a Private Tour of Hong Kong
The size of the group is limited to 1 - 6 people
Itineraries customised to your personal specifications with unrivalled flexibility
Go at your own pace based on your personal dynamics and circumstances
You can choose the date and starting time and it can cost a lot less than you think!
Beat the crowds! you will absolutely maximise the time for actual sightseeing
You get a local resident | expert with an insiders knowledge of Hong Kong - the ultimate benefit
Flexibility on changing the itinerary during the tour if required
An opportunity to make amazing memories with family and friends
An in-depth learning and participation experience
You will get a great value for money experience and you will get the best guides
The undivided attention of your Private Tour Guide
Going from attractions A to B to C to D to E seamlessly and hassle free with an expert
You will absolutely have a lot more fun! (p.s. and someone to take your picture!)
Go to my Book Now Page for all details including a Booking Form, any questions? you can contact me for a prompt reply
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Please note that this is a calendar updated daily and is simply to show my availability, you cannot click on the calendar to make a booking, you have to use my booking form further down the page or you can simply send me a short message using my contact form or an email
Please note that bookings are subject to my availability and are on a first come first served basis;
I am also available even on days where I have an existing experience depending on your timing for the experience, no harm in asking as they say, I will do my best to fit you in.
My calendar clearly states my availability - a blank day will normally mean LIMITED or NO AVAILABILITY, every now and then I handle projects not related to giving an experience | tour or I have something else on, again, check with me
please be reminded that I will do my utmost to try and fit you in if my schedule is busy!
Reminder - my Experience | Tour calendar above is updated daily and is 100% accurate as of 8am daily Hong Kong time, as I am generally out during the day I cannot update my calendar to show any bookings received after 8am until after I get back
When checking my availability please note it is IMPOSSIBLE for me to answer the phone when I am with my guests or otherwise engaged, also note that I cannot answer emails or messages when I am with guests, my focus is on the project I am busy with on the day.
Please remember my availability can change very quickly
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Pricing below and is also on my PRICES | BOOK NOW Page with Notes | FAQ and my Availability Calendar
In addition please ensure you review my Tours FAQ Page (see menu link) for information relating to my tours
J3 Consultants Private Tour Pricing
Please note that there is NO difference in pricing between a Private, Standard, Popular, Themed or Custom Private Tour
Prices are in US$
| Tour Fee US$ | 1 Person | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hours Day | $300 | $370 | $440 | $510 |
| 4 Hours Day (half day tour) | $370 | $440 | $510 | $580 |
| 5 Hours Day | $440 | $510 | $580 | $650 |
| 6 Hours Day | $510 | $580 | $650 | $720 |
| 7 Hours Day | $580 | $650 | $720 | $790 |
| 8 Hours Day (full day tour) | $650 | $720 | $790 | $860 |
| 3 Hours Night | $300 | $370 | $440 | $510 |
The private tour | experience fee is the TOTAL fee in US$ - see my FAQ Page regarding transport costs, food and such.
For family tours - Kids 17 and under at the time of booking are FREE OF CHARGE and are always welcome on my experiences!
This is my Hong Kong | Private Tours with Jamie
Explore Hong Kong with an expert in your limited free time
Book a Private Tour in Awesome Hong Kong
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Just a few of the 6,000+ guests that I have had over the years, solo travellers and small groups
If you want all the details of what I do then simply read my website pages which pretty much cover everything you need to know about booking a Private Tour in Hong Kong.
If you have questions then contact me for a quick response.
So there you go and if you are interested in booking a Private Tour of Hong Kong then please contact me, it is straightforward to book a private tour with me and my Tours FAQ page pretty much covers everything!
Please note I pick you up an drop you off at your Hotel.
If you have any questions then please use my simple contact form on my contact J3 page or send me an email for a prompt response or simply fill in my booking form and press submit.
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Some of my favourite Hong Kong Images that I have taken over the years
Jamie, 53 years and counting living in Hong Kong
I am a Yorkshireman and English, we should have no communication problems!
My insider tip 1
Please note that in general if you book a tour on Viator or Tripadvisor you generally have NO control over what guide will lead your Private Tour of Hong Kong and this is the most important component of the tour. I urge you to check the actual company website and book via their website and do not forget to read Tripadvisor reviews as well.
My insider tip 2
My Private Tours are a combination of walking and using public transport and we go at a pace that suits you, I have never owned or driven a car in Hong Kong and I am somewhat of an expert on public transport, you want to know what makes Hong Kong tick well, travelling on the subway, buses, ferries, trams etc gives you that insight an insight you will not get sat in the back of a car and it enables us to cover a lot more ground on our tour.
Below, just a small selection of travellers and occupations who have done a Private Tour of Hong Kong with me over the years
Sample Hong Kong‛s sights, culture and experiences with Jamie
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Yes, I do take last minute bookings subject to my availability, it is always advisable to check my booking calendar on my J3 Book Now page, simply click on the menu link above or simply send me a message using my message form or an email for a prompt response.
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