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  • Why Armie?
    Good question! You don't just need a knowledgeable guide. You want someone who has a heart and will share with you everything about his life and his city. You want a memorable journey where you unlock Hong Kong with a cool friend. If that's what you want. Then I'm here to fulfill your wish. I pour my heart into creating a memorable experience full of joy and hearty moments for you. I never hold back when it comes to what I know and how we feel as modern day Hong Kongers. From favorite secret place to eat to the dark side of the city. I keep it 100. With me, you don't visit Hong Kong. You live here. You will meet people and get to know them. It's not rare for my guests and I to extend our day with spontanious adventures like breaking into a local liquor store and buying some snake penis wine. Or getting a heavenly thai massage in a decaying building. Or dancing the night out at gangster veteran club. I think this is the tour guide you want. If you feel my passion and energy, we are going to have a very good time.
  • How long have you been doing tours?
    Since 2017. It has been beyond GREAT. In the past two years, I have done more than 700 tours. Crazy, right? Quite often, I have two tours in a day. Sometimes three. Do I get tired? Never!
  • Who book your tour?
    Mostly couples, families and friends. Sometimes corporate, professional groups for team building or just a fun day out. Apart from that, students, media, tourism officers/ practitioners, government officials, business leaders, national musicians and althletes. Just people of all kinds.
  • Should elderly and kids join in?
    I welcome guests of all ages. I have often mature and senior guests. ( I just did a tour with a 78 year old lady who loved food so much and insisted to check out the wet market! ) My tour is slow-paced and flexible. If you can walk without pain or other difficulties, you should be able to enjoy our walk. Just note that there are steep streets on Hong Kong Island because of the hilly landscape. Please consider this before booking a tour. If you are not sure, let me know your concerns so I can customize it for you. For kids - I love kids! You will see how well we get along. Just make sure that you can carry your baby along the tour.
  • How to get the meeting point? And leave after finish?
    My tours usually start and end at easily accessible places. You can take the subway to the meeting point. After finish, you can take the subway or other public transport to your next destination. I will help you out. *Do get yourself an Octopus card for a smooth trip.
  • I live in Hong Kong. Should I still join your tour?
    Definitely. My tours are well designed that even the locals love my tours! Whether you are a first time visitor or have visited many times before, you will like it as much as Dr. Bekier did. "I’d lived in HK for 3 years a decade ago and thought I knew it well, but we got to have a super authentic and fun experience that showed us a HK none of us had seen before."
  • What is the best group size for a tour? And the maximum size?
    The best group size for a private tour is 2-8 adults. Keep it intimate, smooth and pleasant. Having said that, I do have big groups of 12- 25 sometimes (30 max) mostly for students or colleagues on business trip or training. I may have to use a loudspeaker, but it is nevertheless fun. Please email me if you want to book a private tour or commission a customized one for a big group.
  • What language is the tour conducted in?
    In English. I can switch amongst English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
  • Anything I should bring along with me?
    Just wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the walk. Cash, in case you need anyting. Water and some snack if you want. An umbrella when the weather gets rainy.
  • Do I have to walk the entire tour?
    Yes, but only at a pleasant pace. There will be spots where we can sit down, especially on a food tour. We can always take a break anytime you want or change the plan when necessary.
  • Are we taking transport during a tour?
    Usually no. There are tours where we are going to take the subway or minibus like a local. Public transport here is very well-designed, clean, cheap and reliable. If you want to include ferry/ tram ride experience on your tour, just let me know.
  • Do you have car tours though?
    No, given walking tour is best way to explore and blend in the city, while public transport is amazing here in Hong Kong.
  • Do you offer pickup/ drop-off service?
    Yes, I offer pickup/ drop-off service for private tour. There will be an additional cost for it. Please let me know if you need it as you book a tour. I will give you a quote.
  • Do I have to pay for transportation and food during the tour?
    For transportation - yes. For food - only for what is not included on a food tour. All food cost is included in the price of a food tour, meaning you don’t have to pay for it during a tour.
  • Should I get an Octopus card? Where to get one?
    You should get an Octopus card because it makes your trip smooth. You can use it to pay for public transport, small amount transactions at retail shops, self-service kiosks and many fast food restaurants. You can get it at the customer service desk of any MTR station. You can charge your card at a self service machine or service desk at any MTR station/ convenience store. Once you finish your trip in Hong Kong, you can return the card and withdraw money (i.e, the remaining value and deposit) from it at a customer service desk of any MTR station. Tt takes just a minute to get/ return one. *Note that red mini bus and taxi do not take Octopus Card, while public transportation does not take credit card. That’s why you will need an Octopus Card!
  • How much food will I have on a food tour?
    After several small-portion food tastings, you should be quite satisfied by the end of a food tour. But don't come starving though. It's always good to have a light breakfast or tea set before we start. See a tour's page for more details.
  • I'm vegetarian/ vegan. Do you cater to dietary restrictions?
    Sure! Let me know your dietary restrictions as you book a tour so I can best accommodate to your need. Bear in mind that Chinese food is very often a rich mix of different ingredients. Sometimes we might have to go with a completely different kind of food as for alternative.
  • There are so many foods I want to try! So what do we do?
    Just share with me your wishlist then I will tailor make a plan for you. If you don't have a specific list of food to try, you can also let me know your preference so that I can make a plan that brings you joy and surprises!
  • Can I add food to a non-food tour?
    Good that you ask! It's hard for me to not recommend good food on our way. So, absolutely! I can customize a tour for you. Or, we can just grab it food on our way. Let me know your food preference.
  • How do I book a tour and pay?
    Pick the tour you want, provide the details of your group. Choose your date and time for the tour, and pay via PayPal. Then you will receive an confirmation email from me within 48 hours. If your booking is rejected or not confirmed within 48 hours by me, you will be fully refunded.
  • Do you accept last-minute booking?
    As last-minute as couple hours prior to the tour is still possible, technically. But it really depends on my schedule. To speed things up, email me at armeezy4416@gmail.com together with an SMS/Whatsapp message at +852 91334889. I'll get back to you to confirm asap.
  • Can I reschedule my booking?
    Yes, of course. Let me know by email, SMS or Whatsapp when you want to reschedule the tour to. I will change it for you if I am available at the suggested time. I will send you an email and SMS/Whatsapp to confirm whether rescheduling is successful or not. If we cannot work out another date and time for our tour, you might have to consider canceling the booking. Please see the cancellation policy for details.
  • What happens if there is bad weather?
    My tours go rain or shine. Just bring an umbrella or wear a raincoat if it rains. However, the tour will be automatically cancelled and you will get a full refund if the Red/ Black Rainstorm warning or Typhoon no. 8 signal or above is hoisted 3 hours before the walk. I’ll send you an SMS/ Whatsapp message and an email as to confirm with you whether the tour is cancelled or rescheduled.
  • What if I can't make it to my tour? Can I cancel it and get a refund?
    I wouldn’t wish it to anybody, but if you find yourself in a situation of canceling a tour, I’ve got you covered. Here is the cancellation policy. If the booking is cancelled by me, you will receive 100% refund. I will send you a notice and refund immediately. No later than 1 day prior to the tour. All cancellations made by you as the guest: 14 days prior to the time of the tour, you will receive a full refund. 7 days days prior to the time of your tour, you will receive a 50% refund. 48 hours prior to the time of your tour, sorry, you will receive no refund. Should you find yourself unable to go on tour, please send me an email AND an SMS/ Whatsapp message (or simply give me a ring). If I am not able to check or respond to your message/ call instantly, the time your message is delivered will be referred to for making a fair decision of refund. I will send you an email to confirm your refund.
  • What happens if my tour is cancelled by you?
    I would never cancel a tour unless there is unexpected urgency that forces me to. If your tour is cancelled by me (the guide), I will inform you via email and give you 100% money-back immediately. No later than one day prior to the tour.
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