There are two main operators running English-language tours in Hong Kong: the Hong Kong Tourist Board and Gray Line Tours. Both offer half-or full-day coach tours of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon (including sites such as Man Mo Temple, the Peak, Temple Street Night Market, Aberdeen harbour and Stanley Market) for $220-400; a half-day run around Lantau’s main sights ($520); a quick peek at the downtown area for transit passengers ($200); heritage tours taking in temples, walled villages and traditional homes ($295); and ever-popular horseracing tours, which get you into the swanky members’ enclosure for a buffet dinner and some racing tips (race days only, dress and minimum age rules apply; $550). Sunset harbour cruises with a seafood meal are $495, and they also offer a full-day tour to Macau ($690, or $720 at weekends).

The HKTB also offers several free short classes in tai chi, Chinese tea tasting and Cantonese opera appreciation - book with them at least a day in advance.