Walking Experience of Hong Kong's Colonial History | La Vacanza Travel

Walking Experience of Hong Kong's Colonial History

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: China, China, Hong Kong SAR
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  • 3 hours
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Relive the Colonial era of Hong Kong, beginning in the 19th century.
Visits include

The Former Legislative Council Building & Former Supreme Court: A grand building built on reclaimed land, opening 15 January 1912.

The Cenotaph: A monument built in 1923 located between Statue Square and the City Hall. It commemorates those from the Hong Kong forces who died in WWI and WWII.

Former French Mission Building: It now houses the Court of Final Appeal. Built in 1917, the three-storey building was constructed in granite and red bricks in Neo-Classical style from the Edwardian period.

St. John’s Cathedral: The 2nd oldest building in Hong Kong and the oldest Anglican Church in the Far East. Its first Service was on 11 March 1849. During WWII, the Cathedral was converted into a club for the Japanese.

Flagstaff House: Another old British-style building remaining in Hong Kong. It was the home of the Commander of the British forces during colonial times. Today its the Museum of Tea Ware.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Legislative Council Complex, No.1 Legislative Council Rd, Central, Hong Kong China

The Former Legislative Council Building & Former Supreme Court: A building designed by the same architects who were responsible for the eastern façade of Buckingham Palace. Built on reclaimed land, it opened on 15 January 1912.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Statue Square and Cenotaph, Chater Road, Hong Kong China

A monument constructed in 1923 that is located between Statue Square and the City Hall. It commemorates those from the Hong Kong armed forces who fought alongside the British that died in the First and Second World Wars.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Former French Mission Building, 1 Battery Path, Hong Kong China

A building designed by the same architects who were responsible for the eastern façade of Buckingham Palace. Built on reclaimed land, it opened on 15 January 1912.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. John's Cathedral, No.4-8 Garden Road, Central District, Hong Kong China

The second oldest building in Hong Kong and the oldest Anglican Church in the Far East. The first service there was on Sunday, 11th March, 1849. The cathedral's architectural style is a plain, unadorned adaptation of 13th century English and Decorated Gothic. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong from 1941 to 1945, the Cathedral was converted into a club for the Japanese.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, 10 Cotton Tree Dr. at park entrance, Central, Hong Kong China

Another of the oldest British-style built buildings remaining in Hong Kong is located in Hong Kong Park. It had been the longtime residence of the Commander of the British forces in Hong Kong during colonial times. Today Flagstaff House houses the Museum of Tea Ware.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Private Walking Tour with Guide
  • English speaking guide (Supplement for other languages available)
  • Pickup & Drop off from/to your hotel in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island North
  • Entry/Admission - St. John's Cathedral

Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Any purchases of a personal nature (including souvenirs, etc.)
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Infants 1 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum 2 Adults for this tour to operate
  • There is a foreign language Supplement for tours in French, German, Spanish, etc. Enquiries can be made at time of booking.
  • Tour does not operate first two days of the Chinese NewYear
  • The guide will meet guests at their hotel and take them by public transport, usually the MTR (Mass Transit System), to tour's commencement point. The guide will return guests back to the hotel the same way.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from all Kowloon and Hong Kong Island North hotels

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Shing C

03 Feb, 2024

Great friendly courteous service rendered by hotel staff during our 12 days stay.Room is tidy clean with s great view of a river and park both in the day and nite time. Remiss of me if I do not mention one particular staff Thomas Leung who painstakingly went out of his way to assist this Senior Couple with some technical stuff relating to smartphone apps above and beyond the call of duty for which we are grateful. The dine in Hotel restaurants are also good although pricey. Therefore suggest management to improve discount privileges for hotel guests to include Fridays and weekends/ Thank you very much

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Great friendly and courteous staff esp one Mr.Thomas Leung who went out of his way to assist this SENIOR couple to tackle some h

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