Kowloon Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Kowloon. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Half-Day or Full- Day Private Custom Walking Tour of Hong Kong

• Full-Day Private Customized Walking Tour of Hong Kong

• Private Hong Kong Car Tour - Half Day or Full Day

• Kowloon Night Street Food Tour with a Local: Private & Customized

• The Authentic Hong Kong - Private Walking Tour

As the section of Hong Kong SAR that’s on the Chinese mainland, Kowloon is free to visit. However, some travelers prefer the convenience of a tour that covers key sights and attractions—or Kowloon’s dynamic food scene. Food walking tours start at around US$100 per person, with private custom tours from around double that.

Yes, Kowloon is absolutely worth visiting: It's home to markets and street food, museums and culture, gritty tower blocks and fascinating arts centers. Head there for shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui or hiking out in the New Territories. If you're short on time, a guide can streamline your trip to this sprawling and complex region, helping you hit the highlights, find the best duck and dim sum, and get a handle on the Hong Kong scene.

Per one customer who booked the Kowloon Night Street Food Tour with a Local: Private & Customized, "A great mix of food, culture, history, and a real variety of experiences ranging from a wonderful museum to a flower market, sound and light harbor display,  bird market, various street food stalls, and finally a sit-down meal in a local restaurant which few tourists would ever know about. Alfred was extremely knowledgeable, energetic, and friendly. Highly recommended!!"

Yes and no: The walled garrison, Kowloon Walled City, which became infamous as one of the world's densest urban settlements, was demolished in 1994. However, Kowloon Walled City Park—a beautiful traditional Chinese garden—was erected in its place. You can visit this must-see Hong Kong attraction in Kowloon.

Many visitors to Hong Kong stay in Kowloon and all times of day are ideal. The dining and nightlife in Kowloon are lively and varied, and the views of Hong Kong Island are fantastic at any time of day, especially after dark. Kowloon also houses some good museums that are a reason to visit during the day.

Kowloon is a year-round destination. Summers (May through September) tend to be hot and humid, but winters are mild. Spring and fall are warm and considered the most pleasant times to visit. Major holidays such as the Lunar New Year (February) and Christmas (December) are fun but busy.

Yes, there are plenty of public restrooms in Kowloon, particularly at tourist sites and shopping malls. It’s a good idea to use the facilities in hotels, restaurants, and malls when you have the chance as these tend to be the most sanitary. Other public toilets vary widely in their level of cleanliness.

Kowloon is a large and densely packed area of Hong Kong, so you could spend many days exploring it. Reserve at least one day to visit if you’re not staying there. The Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and the Hong Kong Science Museum are all worth visiting, depending on your interests.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Kowloon. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Hong Kong SAR:

• Victoria Harbour

• Victoria Peak

• Upper Lascar Row

• Wan Chai

• Hong Kong Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Hong Kong SAR.