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Host: Alva

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

USD
$69-$79 per person

Insider-Led Hong Kong Market Tour with Tastings

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Alva

Alva is a Hong Kong native, born and raised in the city, who offers an authentic Hong Kong market tour rooted in local culture and culinary traditions. After moving to the United States for university, she returned home with a global perspective and a deep appreciation for Hong Kong’s vibrant food scene. Over the years, Alva has guided many international friends through Hong Kong, becoming their go-to source for local market tips, street food, and hidden culinary gems. She is now excited to introduce travelers to the energy, flavors, and dynamics of traditional wet markets and local neighborhoods in Hong Kong.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Market visit: (1-4 guests) Experience Hong Kong like a local with Alva, exploring bustling street markets and authentic foods that most tourists never discover. On this 2-hour Hong Kong walking market tour, you’ll visit a traditional wet market selling fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruit, followed by a meal at a popular two-item combination eatery - one of the trendiest local dining styles in Hong Kong today.

Gain first-hand insight into how locals shop for fresh ingredients at wet markets, learn how to bargain, and witness everyday Hong Kong life in action. You’ll also experience the fast-paced dynamics of ordering food among local crowds, guided by someone who speaks the language and understands the culture. This is an authentic Hong Kong food experience that’s only possible with a true local insider. The two-item combination eateries offer rotating daily menus, so dishes change regularly. For example, you might find options such as steamed fish, broccoli with beef, curry chicken with potatoes, and of course, rice or noodle dishes.

This Hong Kong market tour is ideal for travelers seeking a genuine, insider-led culinary experience that goes beyond guidebooks and typical tourist attractions, offering a deeper connection to Hong Kong’s food culture and daily life.

Notes:
1. Alva can accommodate a vegetarian diet if notified in advance at the time of booking.
2. Please wear comfortable shoes, even though the route is entirely on flat ground in the city area.
3. The meeting location is also an iconic spot (a pawn shop turned bar/restaurant) perfect for photos - feel free to spend some time there after the tour.

Languages spoken: English, Chinese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • 2-3 food or drink tastings at the market
  • Light lunch/dinner at a local two-item combination eatery

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Hong Kong Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Alva

$69-$79 USD

per person
100% VETTED
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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour
$79 $69 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour
$79 $69 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Market Tour
9:00am-11:00am 5:00pm-7:00pm

Meet Alva

Alva is a Hong Kong native, born and raised in the city, who offers an authentic Hong Kong market tour rooted in local culture and culinary traditions. After moving to the United States for university, she returned home with a global perspective and a deep appreciation for Hong Kong’s vibrant food scene. Over the years, Alva has guided many international friends through Hong Kong, becoming their go-to source for local market tips, street food, and hidden culinary gems. She is now excited to introduce travelers to the energy, flavors, and dynamics of traditional wet markets and local neighborhoods in Hong Kong.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Market visit: (1-4 guests) Experience Hong Kong like a local with Alva, exploring bustling street markets and authentic foods that most tourists never discover. On this 2-hour Hong Kong walking market tour, you’ll visit a traditional wet market selling fresh meat, seafood, vegetables, and fruit, followed by a meal at a popular two-item combination eatery - one of the trendiest local dining styles in Hong Kong today.

Gain first-hand insight into how locals shop for fresh ingredients at wet markets, learn how to bargain, and witness everyday Hong Kong life in action. You’ll also experience the fast-paced dynamics of ordering food among local crowds, guided by someone who speaks the language and understands the culture. This is an authentic Hong Kong food experience that’s only possible with a true local insider. The two-item combination eateries offer rotating daily menus, so dishes change regularly. For example, you might find options such as steamed fish, broccoli with beef, curry chicken with potatoes, and of course, rice or noodle dishes.

This Hong Kong market tour is ideal for travelers seeking a genuine, insider-led culinary experience that goes beyond guidebooks and typical tourist attractions, offering a deeper connection to Hong Kong’s food culture and daily life.

Notes:
1. Alva can accommodate a vegetarian diet if notified in advance at the time of booking.
2. Please wear comfortable shoes, even though the route is entirely on flat ground in the city area.
3. The meeting location is also an iconic spot (a pawn shop turned bar/restaurant) perfect for photos - feel free to spend some time there after the tour.

Languages spoken: English, Chinese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • 2-3 food or drink tastings at the market
  • Light lunch/dinner at a local two-item combination eatery

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Hong Kong Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour
$79 $69 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Market Tour
$79 $69 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Market Tour
9:00am-11:00am 5:00pm-7:00pm
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