Macau: Private Historic City Tour with Local Food Tasting Tour
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5h - 7h
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About this experience
Experience the heart of Macau on this private guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off, combining iconic landmarks, local flavors, and Portuguese heritage. Begin at the Ruins of St. Paul’s and Mount Fortress for panoramic views, then explore the Macau Museum to discover the city’s Chinese roots and colonial past. Taste silky tofu pudding and soy milk at Rong Kee, followed by a classic Portuguese egg tart. Stroll through Senado Square and historic streets, learning about Macau’s old trades and daily life. Upgrade with an optional Portuguese lunch or dinner featuring African chicken, bacalhau, clams, and serradura dessert. End with photo stops at the New Lisboa skyline before returning to your hotel. Ideal for travelers seeking culture beyond the casinos.
Available options
Macau: Local Food Tour
Local Food Tour: Explore Macau’s favorite street markets, taste local snacks loved by residents, and feel the city’s true flavors.
Economy Ferry Tickets + Tour
Macao sightseeing tour. Transfer to Venetian Macao & Free time at Venetian. At 21:00, take free bus to Ferry. Return ferry at 22:00 (Economy Ferry Ticket). At 23:00, take taxi to hotel by yourself.<br/>Pickup included
Supper Ferry Tickets + Tour
Supper class Ferry Tickets. Free Dim Sum breakfast in 1-hour voyage to Macau. The hotel pickup is too early to have breakfast<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Lunch
Take free hotel shuttle bus (offered by Venetian Macao) to ferry terminal @2100. Take ferry @2200.
Pickup from major centrally located hotels
Detailed itinerary
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Stop 1
A collection of over twenty locations that witness the unique assimilation and co-existence of Chinese and Portuguese cultures in Macau, a former Portuguese colony.
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Stop 2
In the heart of the old city stands the great carved stone facade of St. Paul's, which, with the grand staircase, are all that remain of the first church and Colleague of the Jesuits in China. Designed by an Italian Jesuit, the church was built in the early 17th century. In 1835 a fire destroyed all but the facade.
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The Section of the Old City Walls are the remains of a wall that surrounded the colonial city of Macau, in Portuguese Macau, in the 16th and 17th centuries. The wall's construction is unique because it was built of clay, sand, rice straw, rocks, and oyster shells.
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Stop 4
The Macao Museum is located on the hill of the Fortaleza do Monte in Santo António, Macau. Exhibits that illustrate the life of Macau and its people over the past four centuries.
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Stop 5
An elongated triangular shaped square and connects Largo do São Domingos at one end and Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro on the other. Vast majority of the buildings around the square are European styled, The most famous ones are Leal Senado Building (World Heritage), General Post Office Building, etc.
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Stop 6
The Monte Forte was Macau's principal military defense structure which was built in conjunction with the Jesuits form 1617 to 1626. The fortress covers an area of 10,000 square metres and is in the shape of a trapezoid. It has became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
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Stop 7
St. Dominic's Church is a late 16th-century Baroque-style church that serves within the Cathedral Parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Macau. It is located in the peninsular part of the city at the Largo de São Domingos
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The 1st western-style clinic in Macau
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Grand Lisboa is one of Macau’s most iconic landmarks, located in the heart of the city near Senado Square and the historic center. Its striking lotus-shaped tower dominates the skyline and represents the modern face of Macau alongside its rich colonial heritage.
The complex combines a luxury hotel, a world-class casino, and award-winning restaurants, including several Michelin-starred dining venues. From here, visitors can easily explore major attractions such as the Ruins of St. Paul’s, Senado Square, and the old city streets, making it a perfect stop to experience both Macau’s glamour and its cultural history.
What's not included
Macau Visa fee for customer who needs a Macau entry visa
Dinner
Transfer from Venetian Macau to Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (You will take free hotel shuttle bus offered by Venetian Macao)
Return coach transfer from ferry terminal to your hotel in Hong Kong
Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
SkyWalk and bungee jump on Macau Tower
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
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Important information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you book a tour, but do not offer a pickup place, you will receive cancellation notice and refund. If you stay in a local home or a hotel not in the pickup list, please inform of the address upon booking. You will be informed of the nearest pickup hotel and pickup time to meet your tour guide. Your reply of approval of this pickup arrangement and deadline of apply time is critical. The deadline is 3pm one day prior of your Macau tour day. This is the time when all ferry tickets will be bought for Macau tour next day. After the deadline, all bookings without a pickup plan will be cancelled automatically.
If you book an activity less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled activity start time, you are required to telephone the local tour supplier immediately right after your booking. Otherwise the tour bus will not come to your hotel.
You will receive a Final Confirmation Voucher with pickup time and meeting place from the local tour supplier in Hong Kong. The telephone number of the local tour supplier is displayed on your voucher. The office is open from 0700 to 2100 Hong Kong time. If no one answers the phone call after office hour, please telephone again at 0700 next day to add you in the pickup list.
Upon pickup, your tour guide will find you by eye contact, or read your name from the pickup list. MUST be on time since the reserved round-trip ferry tickets are not changeable. There is no refund for no show or being late.
Please inform your nationality on reservation. You are recommend to use keyword of "Corpo de Polícia de Segurança Pública" to search on Internet and check if you need a visa for Macau. Please bring along passport for immigration entry at Macau.
The immigration department of Hong Kong has announced that starting from 23 January 2017, Indian national must apply for and successfully complete pre-arrival registration online before they can visit Hong Kong visa-free. From 23 January for any Indian passport holder join the any outgoing tour to Macau must bring their passport and with copy of pre-arrival registration. When your tour guide pick up the Indian guest for outgoing tour to Macau, they will check with the guest to ensure they have the copy of pre-arrival registration.
Chinese passport holders need to have Macau Travel Permit and should apply it from Chinese Embassy before you arrive in Hong Kong. Chinese citizen from mainland China please do not book this tour because you might have problem for re-entry of Hong Kong in the same day. Due to different explanation of visiting times of your Hong Kong Travel Permit, you might be rejected to re-enter into Hong Kong,
Museum of Macau is not included for tours on Monday.
Ages below 21 or those wearing shorts or slippers are not allowed access to casino. No photos allowed inside museum and casino. If you do not enter into Sands Casino, you can walk around the nearby area and come back in time.
If you want to stay on Macau Tower to take SkyWalk or bungee jump at own cost, you will give up the rest program of Venetian Macao (no partial refund). Please tell your tour guide that you will leave the group, and ask for your return ferry ticket. Please notice no land transfer will be arranged after Macau Tower if you leave the group.
Important notes
Please call local tour operator for a confirmed pickup time 1 day prior.
The pickup time from these hotels are for reference.
PICKUP TIME FOR THE BELOW HOTELS ON HONG KONG ISLAND
1 Best Western Hotel Causeway Bay 0730
2 Best Western Plus Hong Kong 0750
3 Burlington Hotel 0740
4 Butterfly on Morrison 0730
5 City Garden 0720
6 Conrad Hong Kong 0745
7 Cosmo 0725
8 Courtyard By Marriott 0750
9 Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Causeway Bay 0725
10 Dorsett WanChai 0725
11 Empire Hotel, Causeway Bay 0725
12 Empire Hotel, Wanchai 0740
13 Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong 0745
14 Gloucester Luk Kwok Hotel 0735
15 Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 0740
16 Grand View Hotel 0725
17 Harbour Grand Hong Kong 0720
18 Harbour Plaza North Point 0725
19 Holiday Inn Express Causeway Bay HK 0725
20 Hotel Jen Hotel 0750
21 Hotel VIC On The Harbour 0725
22 Island Pacific 0750
23 Island Shangri-La 0745
24 JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong 0745
25 Kew Green Hotel WC (Ori Metropark,Wanchai) 0740
26 L'Hotel Causeway Bay Harbour View 0725
27 Metropark Hotel, Causeway Bay 0730
28 Novotel Century Hong Kong 0740
29 Regal Hong Kong 0735
30 Renaissance Harbour View 0740
31 Rosedale Hong Kong 0730
32 South China Hotel 0725
33 South Pacific Hotel 0730
34 The Charterhouse Causeway Bay 0730
35 The Emperor (373 Queen’s Road East) 0725
36 The Harbour View 0740
37 The Park Lane Hong Kong a Pullman 0735
38 The Wharney Guang Dong Hong Kong 0740
About Macau SAR
Macau is a vibrant and colorful city where Eastern and Western cultures blend seamlessly. Known for its historic sites, vibrant nightlife, and world-class casinos, it offers a unique blend of heritage and modernity. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to a rich mix of Portuguese and Chinese architecture, and a thriving culinary scene that's a food lover's paradise.
Top Attractions
Ruins of St. Paul's
The Ruins of St. Paul's are the most iconic landmark in Macau. This 17th-century Jesuit church is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of the city's rich history.
Historical
30-60 minutes
Free
The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao is one of the largest casinos in the world, offering a wide range of gaming options, luxury shopping, and entertainment.
Entertainment
2-4 hours
Free entry, costs vary for shows and dining
Macau Tower
The Macau Tower is a must-visit for adrenaline junkies. It offers breathtaking views of the city and the South China Sea, as well as thrilling activities like bungee jumping and sky walking.
Adventure
1-2 hours
MOP 100-500 depending on the activity
Must-Try Local Dishes
Africana Chicken
A spicy chicken dish with garlic, ginger, and chili, cooked in a clay pot.
Main Dish
Contains gluten and dairy
Pork Chop Bun
A fluffy, sweet bun filled with a crispy pork chop and tangy sauce.
Snack
Contains gluten and pork
Minchi
A hearty stir-fry of minced beef, potatoes, and onions, served with rice.
Main Dish
Contains beef and gluten
Popular Activities
Bungee jumping at Macau Tower
Skywalk X at Macau Tower
Water sports at Hengqin Island
Spa treatments at luxury resorts
Beach lounging at Hengqin Island
Strolling through Taipa Village
Visiting historic sites like the Ruins of St. Paul's
Exploring Macau museums
Best Time to Visit
October to December
This period offers pleasant weather with lower humidity and minimal rainfall, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.
20°C to 25°C
68°F to 77°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: Chinese, Portuguese
- Widely spoken: English, Cantonese
- English: Moderately spoken
Currency
Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Time Zone
GMT+8
Electricity
220VV, 50HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe
Macau is generally a safe destination for travelers, with low crime rates and a welcoming atmosphere. However, visitors should always exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings.
Important Precautions:
- • Be cautious of your belongings in crowded areas.
- • Use licensed taxis and agree on the fare before starting your journey.
- • Be wary of strangers offering tours or timeshares.
Getting there
By air
- Macau International Airport • 6 km from city center
By bus
Macau Ferry Terminal, Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
Getting around
Public transport
Buses are the most common and affordable way to get around Macau. They are clean, reliable, and air-conditioned.
Taxis
Available • Apps: MacauTaxi, Grab
Rentals
Car, Bike, Scooter
Neighborhoods
Macau Peninsula
Taipa
Cotai
Day trips
Hong Kong
60 km • Full day
Hong Kong is a vibrant city known for its skyscrapers, bustling streets, and stunning harbor views.
Zhuhai
15 km • Half day
Zhuhai is a coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, parks, and the famous Zhuhai Fisher Girl statue.
Hengqin Island
10 km • Half day
Hengqin Island is a beautiful island known for its beaches, parks, and the Hengqin New Area, a developing entertainment and tourism hub.
Festivals
Macau Grand Prix • November
Macau Arts Festival • October-November
Macau International Fireworks Display Contest • September
Pro tips
- Use the Octopus card for convenient and discounted public transportation.
- Visit historic sites early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid crowds.
- Try local Macanese cuisine at traditional restaurants and street food stalls.
- Explore the city on foot, as many attractions are within walking distance of each other.
- Be mindful of your budget, as Macau can be an expensive destination for accommodation and entertainment.
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