HONG KONG AUDIO TOUR

Victoria Peak Unveiled: A Secret Summit Away From The Crowds

Teaming up with our partners at VoiceMap, we’ve created an immersive audio walking tour where your phone will guide you through the streets of Hong Kong. It’s like listening to a podcast that moves with you! Go at your own pace and start your self-guided walking tour today.

Hi, I’m Kate and I’m ready to take you to see the most amazing city view in the world!

Every year over 7 million people visit Victoria Peak. For most, the journey ends atop the Peak Tower at Sky Terrace 428, the city’s highest viewing platform, where hordes of travellers vie for a glimpse of the city below. This walking tour will take you on a scenic stroll along a nature trail, to Hong Kong locals’ favoured viewing point.

EASY TO USE

All you need is your smartphone and earphones. Just download the free app, purchase the Victoria Peak self-guided tour, and begin!

GPS TRIGGERED AUTOPLAY

With GPS autoplay, simply pop in your earphones and let the app guide you and uncover the hidden stories of your surroundings.

WORKS OFFLINE

After you purchase and download your tour, your audio will be available offline along with an offline map.

GO AT YOUR OWN PACE

No more worries about keeping pace with a group or inflexible schedules. You’re free to go on your own whenever you want. Once you start the tour, you can pause it anytime you want to take a break or explore on your own!

Escape the Crowds: Your journey begins at the Peak Galleria next to the iconic Peak Tram. You'll quickly bid adieu to the selfie-taking masses as you embark on a peaceful nature walk to a  quiet viewing point, offering unparalleled views that surpass the famous Sky Terrace.

Delve into History: As you stroll, uncover the fascinating history of Hong Kong during its colonial period. 

The Skyline Unveiled: Immerse yourself in a captivating 20-minute dialogue describing the boundless skyline view. We’ll cover the New Territories, Kowloon, and Hong Kong Island, unravelling the tales behind noteworthy structures, the bustling world of shipping, the dynamic financial district, property prices, the intriguing realm of Feng Shui, and a wealth of other fascinating insights!

On this Victoria Peak tour, you‘ll also:

• Get to grips with Hong Kong‘s mind-boggling geography and population statistics

• Find out where the city’s original airport was located in Victoria Harbour!

• Hear how Hong Kong‘s container port lost its status as the world‘s busiest

• See where Hong Kong‘s wealthiest people and the Chief Executive live

• Discover why there are no bridges spanning Victoria Harbour

• Learn how long it takes to make a US$1.4 billion investment

This tour has been designed for those who seek more than just stunning views from The Peak, it is for those who want a deeper understanding of the city and how it has developed over time. It‘s sure to delight those with an interest in geography, history, and architecture. 

While this tour can be done in an hour, give yourself two to three hours to soak up the captivating views, take photos and grab a coffee or light bite in one of the restaurants near the start or end points. 

All payments are subject to a 4.8% credit card processing fee by STRIPE.

How to Use

1. Purchase your Hong Kong audio tour below. You will receive a tour code from us over email.

2. Download the VoiceMap app. Click the App Store buttons above for download (available on iOS and Android)

3. Create an Account (or sign in if you have an account).

4. In your VoiceMap smartphone app, go to “Tour Codes” and then enter the unique tour code that you will have received in the “Enter Code” tab.

5. Download the audio files and follow the directions on how to get there.

6. Enjoy!

Directions to the starting point

• The tour begins next to the large circle of fake grass in front of The Peak Galleria building, 118 Peak Rd, The Peak, Hong Kong. Click this google map link. 

• The easiest and fastest way to get there is by taxi.

By Taxi: Simply ask to go to 'the Peak Galleria at The Peak'. If you are travelling from Hong Kong Island it will cost approximately HK$80 to HK$130 depending on your starting location. You will be dropped off at the Peak Galleria taxi rank. Exit to the road at your front left and continue walking forward to the front of the building.

By Peak Tram: We do not recommend traveling up by Peak Tram in the mornings, the queues are too long. Instead, we recommend going up by taxi as early as possible and then going back down by The Peak Tram. If you go down before 10.30 am there will be no queue.

By Bus: From Central, take bus 15 or X15 from Exchange Square (MTR Central Station Exit A / MTR Hong Kong Station Exit B1) to the terminus at Peak Galleria, or minibus 1 from Two IFC (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit F) to Peak Galleria.

Best time to take the tour

• Avoid cloudy days as you will not be able to see the skyline view. As a general rule of thumb if you are at ground level and you can not see The Peak then you will not be able to see the view of the city from The Peak.

• The best time to arrive is before 9 a.m. Avoid trying to come back down from The Peak between the hours of 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. (it is mayhem).

• The view is spectacular at night time but you will not be able to see many of the areas described in the 20-minute dialogue. Therefore we recommend that you do this tour in the daytime and return at night for the night view. Plan to leave after 11 p.m. when the crowds have dispersed.

Precautions

• There is no shade at the viewing point where we have the 20-minute dialogue of the cityscape. Wear sunblock and bring a hat or umbrella and plenty of water.