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About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- 8 tastings featuring a balanced mix of sweet and savory local specialties
- Private and personalized walking experience with a passionate Licensed Guide
- Direct communication with your guide for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Excludes
- Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- This is a private walking tour, no private vehicle is included. Hotel pick-up on foot can be arranged for guests staying at centrally located hotels in Singapore. Alternatively, your guide can meet you at the central meeting point, Nanyang Old Coffee, which we recommend for the best experience.
Itinerary
Discover Singapore through its sizzling hawker stalls, neighborhood coffee shops, and traditional sweet treats on a private, three-hour walking experience. With a local guide tailoring the experience to your tastes, explore specialties such as fragrant Hainanese chicken rice, fresh popiah, and kaya toast while learning about the traditions behind them. Before you meet, you’ll receive a short Personalization Form to help us match you with the right local guide and shape the experience around your preferences and interests. You’ll enjoy 8 tastings featuring a balanced mix of sweet and savory local specialties. The suggested stops offer a glimpse of what you could explore. Your route and tastings may vary according to your preferences, chosen start time, venue opening hours, and availability.
The aroma of roasted coffee and the crisp bite of kaya toast capture the appeal of Singapore’s traditional coffee shops. Around South Bridge Road, toast layered with coconut-and-egg jam and butter offers a taste of this familiar daily ritual. Your local guide can explain the distinctive vocabulary used to order kopi and share how neighborhood coffee shops became gathering places for conversation, local news, and leisurely breakfasts.
Sweet, smoky, and lightly caramelized, bak kwa is one of the tempting snacks found among Pagoda Street’s colorful shophouses. These thin slices of barbecued meat are especially popular as gifts during Lunar New Year, connecting an everyday food favorite with Singapore’s festive customs. Amid the street’s lively shops, your local guide can share the traditions behind this much-loved snack and help you discover flavors that suit your tastes.
Chinatown’s sweet traditions reveal a range of textures along Temple Street, from warm, silky black sesame paste to delicate shaved ice. Depending on your tastes and what’s available, a dessert tasting here could offer comforting, nutty flavors or refreshing tropical sweetness. Your local guide’s insights bring these much-loved treats to life, revealing their place in the neighborhood’s everyday food culture.
Woks hiss and hawkers prepare their specialties at Chinatown Complex Food Centre, where the variety makes choosing part of the pleasure. Fresh popiah, wrapped around a savory vegetable filling, and smoky char kway teow are among the possibilities. Your local guide will help you navigate the stalls and understand the ingredients and cooking techniques, making this bustling food center a welcoming introduction to Singapore’s hawker traditions.
Tender chicken, fragrant rice, and punchy chili sauce reveal the depth of flavor in Hainanese chicken rice. At Maxwell Food Centre, this Singaporean favorite is one of the specialties your local guide may introduce, choosing from the available stalls to suit your tastes. Shared tables and the bustle of everyday diners offer a glimpse of the communal dining culture that makes hawker centers such an integral part of the city.
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Reviews
Enjoyable private tour for 4 with knowledgeable, accessible guide, but a bit disorganized and not worth the high cost.
Jon provided an insightful food tour to many places we would not have considered going too. Great fun and delicious food. Well worth the experience along with a few laughs. Well done.
We took the tour with Jimmy and it was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about both the hawker stalls and Singapore culture and history. The food was amazing. Highlight of our Singapore trip. Not to be missed!
Our guide, Colin showed us some very delicious and new foods at two Singapore hawker stall markets. He also gave us wonderful backgrounds of the food we were eating as well as a very informative discussion of the cultural and economic development of Singapore. The time flew by quickly and we really treasured the time spent on this tour. We will look for Colin again when we return
We had a wonderful food tour! Tan was very knowledgeable and able to make recommendations and changes to our itinerary as we went. Plus lots of great information we used for future meals on our trip.
Amazing tour full of delicious food! Tour guide was amazing I highly recommend Mark! The must do thing in Singapore.
It seemed more like a visit with a friend as I was already quite familiar with Singapore so she tailored the evening for my preferences. What an enjoyable evening!
Roy was awesome! He was very fun and knowledgeable and took us to some great places. He tailored the tour to our requests. All the food was delicious! Highly recommended this tour and Roy. We loved everything about it.
We had a fabulous afternoon with Joanne. We tasted authentic street food and got to see so many wonderful sites of the city along the way. Joanne was sweet, smart and prepared.
We have been to Singapore several times before but weren’t sure what to order at the Hawker markets. Mark was a great guide, really informative about Singapore overall as well as the cuisine. He arranged for us to taste lots of different foods which we would never had the opportunity to try if we were on our own. We had a really great trip and would highly recommend giving it a try.
We had a super experience - Stefan was a charming and knowledgeable host. The range of foods we sampled was varied and interesting as was the social history of Singapore.
We had a wonderful day sampling everything from Michelin starred hawker food to small treats that were in season for Chinese new year. Jon, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly and tailored every stop and every dish to our tastes. The pace was perfect and we left definitely full, but not totally bloated. I’d highly recommend this to anybody as it was a highlight of our trip to Singapore.
Colin chose flavorful dishes from multiple cultures that fit our dietary preferences. His historical knowledge of Singapore enhanced the overall experience.
Our guide Roy met us at our hotel and then took us on a very thoughtful and delicious food journey. He provided us a truly wonderful evening. The food was great and learning about the rich culture behind the food was really wonderful. It was a great way to see the city.
Our guide Colin was great. We tried some unique foods & we enjoyed part of the history that he told us about in between walking to different food hawkers. We recommend this private tour. It was really fun.
Our guide Roy was so informative and friendly. We loved every minute of our tour and tried some very delicious food. The communication we had with Roy prior to the tour was excellent and he went above and beyond to ensure that the tour suited us. Highly recommend this experience.
Fantastic dining experience, our tour guide Roy was very friendly and knowledgeable and provided us with delicious foods to try!!! We enjoyed this tour very much!!
We had a wonderful guide named Jon. He was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and thoughtful. He brought us to Michelin food hawkers stalls Every thing was delicious! Ask for Jon. He was the best!
A great time! Dr Stan is a wonderful guide, and he knows all the places to get the tasty food, with historical info along the way. We tried many items that were new to us, and enjoyed them all. We definitely recommend this.
Very interesting and entertaining food tour. Adam was very helpful and tailored the tour to our various dietary requirements
We had a wonderful food tour with Sharon, right off the plane and to our foodie tour lunch we went! Sharon was so sweet, knowledgeable and shared so much food and Singapore history with us. This tour was extremely flexible and we communicated with Sharon leading up to our tour to talk about our preferences, meeting point, etc. She shared tips for the day (weather prep, etc.) and even helped answer some of our general Singapore transportation questions for our meeting point. In terms of food, we consider ourselves foodies and we were able to sample Chinatown and Little India on our tour (our preferences) — both were amazing cultural experiences. We also really wanted to see street/wall murals and we sprinkled those in throughout our walk. Sharon was creative and selected cultural/Singapore must-try food, as well as her own favorites; she selected dishes and things we would have never tried otherwise. We also sampled some Singapore versions of our favorites — coffee, tea, etc. Thanks for a great tour! Highly recommend.
Jon is knowledgeable and treated us to such a variety of foods around Chinatown. We enjoyed hearing his stories and learning so much about Singapore.
This was a great way of learning about Singapore and its food culture. My guide, JonXu, was knowledgeable and very kind. I would recommend this tour as a fabulous way of starting off a visit to Singapore. I highly recommend this tour and guide.
I was solo traveling for the first time in Singapore and decided to do a this food tour. I had the best time with tour guide Adam. He taught me sooooo much about the food, culture and honestly simple stuff like how to get around on public transportation which was super helpful and gave me the confidence to do it the rest of my trip like a pro! If I get to come back to Singapore again I’d gladly do another tour with him because I found it so helpful.
Great food and you learned about each of the areas you visited. You don't get samples so come hungry if you are a solo traveler.
This tour was amazing! We loved all the food, culture, history, and flexibility of our tour guide Jack. He knows so much about Singapore and it’s amazing food. We very much enjoyed the tour.
This was one of the highlights to our first visit to Singapore. Roy is the absolute best! He introduced my Mom and I to all different types of local cuisine, taught us some of the history of Singapore and walked us through some historical parts of Chinatown. Roy tailored the tour to us, and went above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable, and it’s an experience we will never forget. We ate the absolute best foods on this tour! Thank you so much Roy for taking care of us and making us feel welcome in your beautiful country.
A great introduction to Singapore. We have been to S’ore many times but never really appreciated its culture diversity and history. Kevin our guide tied it all together as we visited each neighborhood and sampled so much food It was a great tour and whether you are a first timer or a many time visitor, this is a must tour
Did a solo tour- my guide was Jack. He was very friendly and approachable. He sent me an initial itinerary, and once we met in person we decided to slightly modify it to fit my schedule a bit better as i wanted to be back at my hotel by a certain time. My main goal was to try Singapore's most popular dishes, and Jack had many good suggestions. He was also able to give me a good overview of singapore and each of it's major areas he thought i would enjoy. I would highly recommend booking the tour- having a food guide definitely made it easier and less overwhelming to try as much food as possible.
I took this tour with Paul Liu…he’s a 5 ⭐️ foodie guide! He took me to the best SG HAWKER & I sampled all the foods I wanted to try…& recommended others as well! He also gave me an education on the rich history of the area & future outlook. Very interesting! 10/10 recommend!
I booked a private street food tour for a guest visiting from the US. I provided very specific instructions as our guest is a keen foodie with adventurous tastes. We were matched with Dr. Stan as our guide. He went above and beyond from the moment I booked. He was highly communicative and receptive to my specific requests. It was evident he listened closely and curated a 100% custom tour itinerary. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra mile to ensure his tour is *exactly* what you want. I couldn't be more pleased as my guest was delighted. This is worth the investment if food is an important part of your travel experience. Highly recommend this tour and Dr. Stan specifically!
I want to thank Joanne for an awesome day, she is wonderful and kind, we highly recommend Joanne! She went above and beyond by acknowledging my friend's birthday with some lovely special buns filled with jam. The tour was awesome too we saw all the great spots! Thank you again and Aloha! Deborah and Maria
Wonderful fun tour! The guide, Jane did a great job explaining the dishes and picking to our tastes.
Roy was an amazing guide. He is high energy, very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English. He expertly planned our tour to ensure we tasted a wide variety of typical dishes from Singapore. We loved our evening with Roy!
Stan was a fantastic guide, showing me the life of Chinatown in Singapore. He did a wonderful job explaining the different foods offered at the market and chose delicious options of food for me to try. We also walked through the temples and took the train to see the mosque and other food options nearby. I highly recommend this tour, and Stan is a perfect guide!
A great day, informative and pleasant attentive guide, tasty food and highly recommended. Tour tailored to our personal wishes.
I loved this tour! Wahida was my guide and she was lovely. She was on time, professional, knowledgeable and very kind with me for our afternoon. She took me to hawker centers, the Buddha tooth relic temple, she taught me how to order Kopi, and introduced me to so many great foods and local spots. I really enjoyed my time with Wahida and I highly recommend this tour!
A great introduction to Singapore and its Hawker Market traditions. Aldric was extremely knowledgeable and we got to try a great variety of dishes. Highly recommended. 👍
Jimmy our guide was excellent. He gave us short history of the china district and then off to taste at several places. Amazing food along the way giving us a little privacy while we ate but also staying close and very attentive. He also tailored his selection of foods giving us choices without overwhelming us. Gave us many ideas on how else to spend time while In Singapore. Highly recommend.
Really lovely tour with a knowledgeable local guide, we learned a lot about the history and culture of Singapore as we explored the food markets.
Joanne was super knowledgeable and helpful in guiding us through the food markets. We left having learnt a lot about the history and culture of Singapore!
I cannot overstate how wonderful and helpful Aldric has been. My 12-year-old daughter and I were traveling in Singapore for a week. She has a peanut allergy and he went above and beyond to ensure that she was safe. He also sent recommendations for the rest of our trip. We enjoyed it so much that we booked a second tour with him. Now that’s saying something!
We had the pleasure of doing an afternoon food tour with Adam and from the beginning he made the experience unforgettable. Adam is incredibly friendly, genuinely funny and extremely knowledgeable - not just about Singapore’s diverse food scene but also it’s rich history and culture.. He guided us through various Hawker centres and local spots that we likely would’ve never have discovered on our own. He’s passion for the city and it’s cuisine really came through. We sampled a wide variety of local delights including a delicious egg tart a unique type of pandan juice cake and some intriguing pickled eggs. Every stop had a story and every bite was memorable. What stood at the most was Adam‘s attentiveness and thoughtfulness throughout the tour. He made sure we were always comfortable and engaged and we shared many laughs along the way. We wholeheartedly recommend Adam for any tour you’re planning in Singapore whether you’re a foodie history buff or just curious about local life. You’re guaranteed to have a fantastic time.
Great experience with diverse food and areas of Singapore. Was really interesting seeing how everyone comes together through food
Amazing experience with Mark L. Prior to my trip, he took the time to learn about my likes and dislikes and put together the right itinerary and food stops. I truly enjoyed the food and our conversation, not to mention the quick history lessons and sightseeing along the way. I recommend you do this tour to truly enjoy what Singapore has to offer.
We did the tour with Sharon. Her knowledge and expertise were brilliant. We had a great time despite being very tired from jet lag. The right mix of food and history. My only suggestion would be to have individual small tasting serves of the food rather than sharing big serves (we had too much) - appreciate that that mat be hard to organise with the vendors. Tour is highly recommended.
Such a great time and so much food! It was great to see a variety of Singapore’s local food and was able to discover so many new types of food.
our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about Singapore. He spent alot of time teaching us in addition to introducing us to the amazing food from the food tour.
Kavin was incredible. He made the experience entirely customisable. He gave us plenty of options and let us take the tour at our place. He was extremely friendly and patient, took amazing photos, and was a joy to be around. It was above and beyond our expectations. He was well prepared with handheld fans, hand wipes, sun blocking umbrellas, and cooling mist to ensure we were comfortable. When we began to get hot, Kavin found us air-conditioned restaurants. We feel incredibly lucky to have been paired with such an amazing tour guide. He really made this experience for us. We left the tour with very full bellies and plenty of food to take home. Kavin helped us hail a taxi to ensure we were safely on our way. Extremely glad we booked this tour.
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