The Best Private Tour Guides in Hong Kong
Private Tour Guides Hong Kong
Me Jamie, English and 52 years living in Hong Kong and I know the know the place - I personally completed 2,324 Private Tours (6,000+ guests) from 2011 - 2020 and was considered one of the finest Private Tour Guides in Asia.
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The Very Best Tour Guides in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Tourism - what I absolutely hate
Flag toting bored & mediocre tour guides with microphones, headsets, receivers, binders of charts | photo’s and huge tour groups (15 | 20 | 30 people) what a terrible experience
Jamie’s personal recommendations for the very best Private Tour Companies and Tour Guides that Hong Kong has to offer.
There is in Hong Kong an informal affiliation of Private Tour Guides, we call it :
The Hong Kong Private Guides Society
All of us are at the top of our game with the Tripadvisor reviews to back us up, quite a few of us have been around for 10 years or more doing Private Tours of Hong Kong but one thing is clear, we are all totally passionate about Hong Kong and we really know our stuff.
We formed the Group in early 2014 with the aim of improving existing high standards and sharing information, ideas and market intelligence, we want Guests who visit this fabulous city, Hong Kong to have the very best experience.
Entry to our group is by invitation only.
I always recommend you contact my friends directly through their websites and not through companies like Viator, Get Your Guide, Klook and such.
i know the Tour Industry in Hong Kong, I was a pioneer of Private Tours in Hong Kong, launching my business in 2010 and doing my first tour on April 4th 2011.
I completed 2,324 private tours in Hong Kong serving 6,000+ guests until Covid 19 closed down Hong Kong in January 2020 for 3 full years, I have since retired from doing tours and spend my time doing Hong Kong research, working as a consultant, offering unique Hong Kong experiences and doing my photography.
I also spend a significant portion of my day doing research in the fields of tours, travel and tourism and share this on a daily basis with my friends.
I was considered one of the very best private tour guides in Asia and was totally committed to offering my guests the best possible experience when they visited Hong Kong and worked (and continue to work) very closely with a select group of like minded tour companies with a similar mindset.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly
J3 Private Tours Hong Kong
These are the Tripadvisor Awards I attained as J3 Private Tours Hong Kong, my friends also have amazing reviews!
Hong Kong PrivateTour Guides
The Best Tour Guides in Hong Kong
Why you need to choose from my personal list of the very best private Tour companies and Guides in Hong Kong | These are my friends and I have known them all for a long time
Hong Kong Tourism | The very best Private Tour Companies and Guides in Hong Kong
Tours, Private Tours, Private Walking Tours, Food Tours and Hong Kong Experiences
The list is in no particular order
As I have retired from doing Private Walking Tours, I am now dedicating my time and expertise to supporting my very tight-knit group of friends as they continue to develop their tour business. I wholeheartedly recommend booking a tour of Hong Kong with any of them; each member of the “team” is incredibly talented, has charisma in abundance and are passionate about showcasing the beauty and culture of Hong Kong - Pearl of the Orient.
All of my friends love to do family tours, as did I !
When I started researching private tours in Hong Kong in 2010 there was only one actual company offering a private tour (sort of) and one chap who also offered them with one problem, he was an ex Lonely Planet Editor and lived in Japan not Hong Kong - essentially he traded on the Lonely Planet name and the Hong Kong Tours were conducted by a “Local” guide
The market was dominated by what we call the Coach Tour Companies, some of them had been running tours for over 50 years without changing the tour itinerary (which included the dreaded jewellery factory stop) and they all had one thing in common, it was a lousy experience.
Self explanatory, an all too common experience for those that take coach tours and for me what is worse is that this experience has not changed in decades, with some tweaking and an overhaul it could be a much, much better experience and to think that the Hong Kong Government believes that this is the only type of tour that visitors take when they come to Hong Kong, in a nutshell this is what happens when you have no competition and Government Protection.
…. so, sensing a big opportunity for private tours I jumped in with eyes wide open and both feet and shortly thereafter others followed.
I was always a bit of an information | ideas junkie and a big believer in healthy competition and started contacting “the competition” to see how we could work together.
Collaboratively, we established a flourishing community of very diverse individuals who share similar values, fostering a culture of healthy competition and continuous growth. Our commitment, forged through mutual respect and a shared vision, enabled us to willingly share and exchange innovative ideas, create, plan and organize tours and experiences, pass on tours we could not handle and worked together towards providing unparalleled and immersive experiences in Hong Kong, consistently aiming for excellence.
We all dislike mediocrity intensely, especially when it comes to the all-too-common experience of researching and booking a tour in Hong Kong. It's frustrating to encounter uninspired offerings and subpar services when you're eager to have the best possible experience in Hong Kong.
Why should I book a private tour of Hong Kong?
In a nutshell, when you choose a private tour, you get freedom and flexibility with the itinerary. You can take your time, going at your own pace, knowing that you are experiencing something exclusive. The company you choose from my list is dedicated to providing special care, assistance and personal attention that goes without saying, ensuring that you have everything you need for an exceptional tour. Additionally, you benefit from superior local knowledge and expertise, enhancing every aspect of your private tour experience in Hong Kong.
Please feel free to check out all the Tripadvisor reviews for all of my friends, they are amazing, links to their reviews are on their websites.
Each of us carved out our own niche, encompassing private tours, walking tours, group tours, food tours, car tours, boat and helicopter charters, and even free tours.
Below is a sampling of guests on one of my Private Tours of Hong Kong
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Tours are available primarily in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, French, German, Spanish etc. and generally the company owners are heavily involved in leading tours and all are totally committed to giving a premium quality experience.
Hong Kong has many tour companies, regrettably, a significant number of them fall far short of delivering exceptional service. Many average tour companies and guides opt for listing on Online Travel Agency websites ( OTA’s) like Viator, Tripadvisor, Tours by Locals, With Locals, Get your Guide, Klook and such, seeking quick business at discounted rates. Whilst there's nothing inherently wrong with this approach, my friends, who are very experienced expert guides, would much prefer direct contact through their websites.
I absolutely recommend you contact them directly, you will immediately realise that they offer a superior product and they are dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable, high-quality experience when you visit Hong Kong.
Should you require further details, do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Looking at the image - from left to right - Mandy, Amandine, Virginia, Nadia, Lorena and Amy at one of our Private Tour Group Christmas shindigs which we take very seriously! naturally I am behind the camera and for better optics we decided on ladies only for this shot!
Most of our group with a few notable absences from 2017, I am the guy with the grey hair and black shirt
My recommended list of the very best private Tour Companies and Guides in Hong Kong - they are all vastly experienced and I should also stress that they are all food experts!
The Best Private Tour Companies in Hong Kong
If you want to have memories to last a lifetime then book a private tour or private food tour of Hong Kong with my great friends whose websites you can go to on the links below
The Very Best Tour Guides in Hong Kong
Simply click on the link to go directly to their website | The list is in no particular order
The Best Private Tour Companies in Hong Kong
There are seemingly hundreds of mediocre | generic tour companies in Hong Kong - my group is the best of the best and of PREMIUM QUALITY - book a tour with my friends for memories that will last a lifetime
The truly amazing view from Lugard at Victoria Peak (The Peak) and almost NO visitors | tourists know about this place.
Victoria Peak (The Peak) Hong Kong - The greatest city view in the world | The glorious night time view
The truly amazing view from Barker Road at Victoria Peak (The Peak) and almost NO visitors | tourists know about this location.
All the images taken by me Jamie, I am a bit of a photographer!
J3 Group Hong Kong
J3 Consultants Hong Kong | J3 Private Tours Hong Kong
J3 Consultants Private Hong Kong Experience is tailored for individuals who prefer to explore Hong Kong independently, without joining any guided tours.
This unique experience offers an authentic insight into the real Hong Kong, providing a deeper understanding of the city's culture, history, and local way of life.
Led by Jamie, a dedicated Hong Kong specialist and resident for 52 years, the experience covers many aspects of Hong Kong's identity, spanning its time under both British and Chinese rule.
Cultural Tourism at it’s very best
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Jamie, your friend in Hong Kong
52 years living in Hong Kong, our family arrived on January 2nd 1972
I have lived here for 25 years under British Rule, 27 years under Chinese Rule
I have 45 years of Business Consultancy experience in Hong Kong
My wife is a local & has lived her entire life in Hong Kong, her first language is Cantonese
We have 3 Adult sons all born and educated in Hong Kong, 2 still live in Hong Kong
I pioneered the Private Tour Industry in Hong Kong in 2010
2,324 completed award winning Private Tours of Hong Kong from 2011 - 2020
……and yes, I am a bit of an expert on the Hong Kong car culture!
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