Halloween is taking to the streets this October as Citybus and Viva Blue House bring back their open-top bus experience. Running from 16 October to 1 November, the H1W service follows a loop through Wan Chai, Tai Hang, North Point and Fortress Hill.
Rather than a conventional sightseeing commentary, passengers hear tales linked to the neighbourhoods they pass. Each journey lasts around 50 minutes, making the tour an evening activity for residents and visitors interested in the island’s local history.
What To Expect On The Halloween Open-Top Night Bus Tour
The tour pairs an upper-deck view of Hong Kong after dark with stories drawn from neighbourhood folklore. A live guide introduces places associated with ghost tales, urban myths and chapters of local life as the bus moves through the east of the island.
Citybus has teamed up with Viva Blue House, whose work centres on Wan Chai’s community heritage, for this Halloween edition. Passengers can follow the stories from their seats, without having to join a walking tour between sites.
Halloween Open-Top Night Bus Tour Schedule
The Halloween tour is mainly conducted in Cantonese. Here’s the full schedule:
- October 16 (Friday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 17 (Saturday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 18 (Sunday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 19 (Monday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 23 (Friday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 24 (Saturday): 7pm (Mandarin) and 8pm (English)
- October 25 (Sunday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 28 (Wednesday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 29 (Thursday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 30 (Friday): 7pm and 8pm
- October 31 (Saturday): 7pm and 8pm
- November 1 (Sunday): 7pm and 8pm
The bus sets off from Wan Chai, heads towards Tai Hang, North Point and Fortress Hill, then returns to Wan Chai. Allow around 50 minutes for the full ride. The published route is indicative, so streets may vary.
How To Join The Halloween Open-Top Night Bus Tour
Tickets at HK$228 per person are available online through the official Citybus e-ticketing website. Choose a date and departure before booking, and check the ticket price and availability at checkout.
On the evening, go to the bus stop outside 7-Eleven at Harbour Centre on Harbour Road, Wan Chai, shared with route 88R. Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure, as the bus leaves on time.
Costumes are welcome, and passengers on the H1W tour receive a small gift.
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