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Hong Kong Getaway: free self-guided audio tour of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Getaway is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Hong Kong, Hong Kong: 3 stops in about 1 h. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

Stops3
Durationabout 1 h, including time at each stop
DifficultyEasy
Distanceabout 4.9 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot)
StartVictoria Peak
FinishTsim Sha Tsui Promenade
PriceFree (some sights charge their own entry ticket)
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese

Victoria Peak, Star Ferry and Kowloon

The stops, in order

  1. Victoria PeakWelcome to the top of Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's most famous viewpoint. At 552 meters above sea level, 'The Peak' offers a legendary panorama over the skyscrapers, Victoria Harbour, the Kowloon peninsula and the green hills of the island. You can reach it aboard the Peak Tram, a historic funicular opened in 1888 that climbs through the world's priciest residential districts.
  2. Star Ferry↳ 3.1 km from the previous stop (straight line)You are boarding the Star Ferry, one of Hong Kong's most endearing symbols. Since 1888, this fleet of small green-and-white boats has connected Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon side to Central and Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island. For just a few dollars, you enjoy one of the world's most beautiful urban sea crossings.
  3. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade↳ 1.8 km from the previous stop (straight line)Welcome to the Avenue of Stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade, famous for offering one of the most photogenic views in the world. Inspired by Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the avenue pays tribute to the great figures of Hong Kong cinema, with handprints, statues and plaques dedicated to Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Leslie Cheung and Wong Kar-wai. The promenade runs along Victoria Harbour and offers a direct view of the island's legendary skyline.

How to take this tour

  1. Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
  2. Open Guided tours, choose Hong Kong, then Hong Kong Getaway.
  3. Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Victoria Peak and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Hong Kong Getaway tour in Hong Kong free?
Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Hong Kong in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
How long does the Hong Kong Getaway tour take?
About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Hong Kong Getaway tour start and finish?
It starts at Victoria Peak and finishes at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade.
Which languages is the narration in?
English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.