Not a fan of casinos? Check out these other attractions in Macau!
Sure, Macau is known for its premiere casinos, but there’s so much more to this former Portuguese colony than just high-stakes gambling. Rich in history and full of life, Macau is filled to the brim with a variety of attractions to suit your discriminating taste. Check out this list and see if anything strikes your fancy!
1. Check out the view from the Macau Tower
Climb up the Macau tower in a high-speed glass elevator for an unobstructed 360-degree view of Macau. It’s so high that you can see all the way to Hongkong! For those who crave that adrenaline rush, daring activities like the Bungee Jump, Sky Jump, Skywalk X, and Tower Climb are available. But for those who would rather be on the safe side, you can still enjoy the vista while enjoying a meal.
Macau Tower
Address: Largo da Torre de Macau, Macao
Opening Hours: 10:00am-7:00 pm (Monday-Friday), 11:00am-8:00pm (Saturday-Sunday)
Contact Details: +853 2893 3339
Social: Facebook
2. Go on a walking tour of Macau’s landmarks
Macau is rich in history. East meets West in this cultural activity. Know more about Macau’s roots and its people on a private walking tour that brings you around over 20 landmarks that include St. Paul Ruins, Light House, Mount Fortress, and Rua Dos Ervanarios, among others. Cap off your tour with a traditional egg tart — a must-try when you visit Macau!
Macau Private Walking Tour
Address: Grand Lisboa Hotal, 2-4, Av. de Lisboa, Macao (meet up)
Opening Hours: 11:00am-10:00pm
3. Go on a leisurely bike ride around town
Get in some cardio while touring the sites in style. Feel like a pro as you navigate the side streets of Macau with a local guide. Learn more about Macau’s rich history, while cycling past Pak Tai Temple, City of Dreams, Venetian Macao, and other signature spots.
Macau Taipa Bike Tour
Address: Pak kai Temple, 2 Lung On St, Wan Chai (meet up)
Opening Hours: 9:00am-12:00nn, 3:30pm-6:30pm (Mondays to Sundays, except Wednesdays)
4. Immerse yourself in an out-of-this-world art exhibition
Care for an art break? This exhibit combines art, technology, design, and the natural world to make one awesome display. It actually started in Tokyo and made its way to Macau. Be ready to be amazed by bigger-then-life displays, 3D set-ups, and more installations that will play with your eyes and reality as you know it. A walk down one of its areas will surely make you question.Download the guided app, too, for a more informed tour.
Source: TeamLab Facebook
Source: TeamLab Facebook
TeamLab SuperNature Macao
Address: Cotai Expo, The Venetian Macao, Estrada da Baía de N. Senhora da Esperança, s/n, Taipa, Macao SAR
Opening Hours: 11:00am-1:00pm (Monday-Sunday)
Contact Details: enquiries@cotaiticketing.com
5. Get a taste of traditional Macanese dishes
Did you know that Macau was one of the earliest European colonies in Asia? They were only released by the Portuguese in 1999, so they still have a lot of the culture alive. Go over to La Famiglia restaurant in Taipa Village for legitimate Portuguese food. Try their traditional Macanese Set and have a taste of the local cuisine. Must-tries include the Portuguese Suckling Pig, the Macau Chicken, and the sauteed Minced Beef/ Pork!
Source: La Famiglia Facebook
La Famiglia
Address: Rua dos Clerigos No. 76, Taipa, Macau
Opening Hours: 12:00nn-3:00pm, 6:00pm-10:30pm (Monday-Sunday)
Contact Details: +853 2857 6131
Social: Facebook
6. Be serenaded as you drift along on a Venetian gondola
Experience Venice in Macau! Hop on a gondola and get transported to Italy — at least for the next twenty minutes. Relax as the gondolier navigates your way through the watery canals of The Venetian Macau. Enjoy the sights of San Luca and Marco Polo while listening to the soothing songs of your gondolier’s serenade.
Source:Venetian Macao Facebook
Source:Venetian Macao Facebook
Gondola Ride at The Venetian Macau
Address: Estrada da Baia de Nossa Senhora da Esperanca, Macao
Opening Hours: -
Contact Details: +853 2882 8888
Social: Facebook
7. Relive your childhood — with a twist
For the kids and kids at heart, head over to the Legend Heroes Park for some next-level virtual reality games. Through augmented reality, motion tracking, projection mapping, 4D+, and more advanced technologies, you get to immerse yourself in otherworldly scenarios and take part in both real and imagined worlds.
Source: The Legend Heroes Park Facebook
Legend Heroes Park
Address: Studio City, Estr. Do Istmo Macau
Opening Hours: 12:00nn-9:00pm (Tuesdays-Sundays)
Contact Details: +853 2857 3381
Social: Facebook
8. Party the night away in style
Live the boss life with a posh ride exclusive to your and up to 8 of your friends! Ride a fancy van or stretch limo as you go hopping from one club to the other. You’ll have drinks at every club, and your very own host to keep you entertained. It’s a full six hours of drinking, dancing, and non-stop partying!
Boss Nightlife Party in Macau
Address: pick up at hotel
Opening Hours: 9:00pm - 3:00am (Fridays-Saturdays)
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be a responsible traveler! All information on this post are accurate from the time of writing. Rules, regulations and guidelines are updated frequently and may change without Klook’s prior notice. For your safety, check with the respective LGU’s and establishments directly before your travels.
