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Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods

Location Singapore, Singapore
$153.49
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Eat like a local on a food tour.

Culturally immersive experience.

Small group with a maximum of 8 people.

An in-depth exploration of Singapore's history and culture through food. Sightseeing and food tastings in Kampong Glam, Little India, Katong and Old Airport Road Hawker Centre. Included are 10+ foodie tastings in 6 hours.

Throughout the tour, you will discover the histories and stories behind the foods that you eat, as well as the restaurants and neighbourhoods that you eat them in. This tour will give you a solid understanding of what it means to ‘eat like a local’ and how Singapore’s iconic dishes became embedded into Singapore’s culture.

Foodie tastings: Kaya Toast or Curry Puff and Kopi, Bak Chang, Kuehs and Laksa in Katong. One or two distinctly Singaporean dishes from a choice of Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah and Carrot Cake at Old Airport Road Hawker. Teh Tarrik, Beef Rendang or Murtabak in Kampong Glam. Dosa and Indian sweets and / or Masala Milk in Little India.
Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • Public bus transportation during the tour
  • All taxes, fees, and GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Drinks include traditional kopi, teh tarik & freshly pressed sugarcane juice
  • 13+ curated tastings across hawker centres and long-established local eateries
  • Food tastings include laksa, kaya toast, fresh kuehs, paper dosa, popiah & other classic dishes
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from the meeting point

Meeting point
Your tour starts from outside BibiNogs@Tides Preschool, Your guide will be waiting for you outside the School.

  • Hello Singapore
    Step into the story of Singapore through its food. From sizzling hawker stalls and fragrant spice shops to traditional coffee houses and colorful local neighborhoods, this small-group food tour explores the cultures, histories, and communities that shaped modern Singapore — one bite at a time. Over the course of the experience, you’ll travel through Singapore’s Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan communities while tasting dishes passed down through generations. With a maximum of 8 guests, the tour is designed to feel personal, relaxed, and immersive rather than rushed or scripted.
  • Katong-Joo Chiat
    Explore Singapore’s historic Peranakan district through dishes such as kaya toast, fresh kuehs, and laksa while uncovering the Chinese and Malay influences that shaped the neighborhood.
  • Visit one of Singapore’s most legendary hawker centres and sample beloved local favorites such as Hokkien mee and popiah surrounded by the energy of Singapore’s hawker culture.
  • Kampong Gelam
    Discover the heart of Singapore’s Malay and Muslim communities through dishes such as beef rendang and freshly pulled teh tarik beneath the golden domes of Sultan Mosque.
  • Little India
    Finish in the vibrant streets of Little India with crispy paper dosa, Indian sweets, and other traditional specialties rich in spice and history.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for Singapore’s hot and humid climate
  • Guests should be comfortable walking approximately 3km over the course of the tour
  • This experience is not suitable for strict dietary restrictions or severe food allergies
  • Many tastings contain pork, seafood, dairy, wheat/gluten, nuts, and spice
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
  • Tours operate rain or shine
  • Families traveling with children under 6 years old may prefer our private food tour experience
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods

    Location Singapore, Singapore
    $153.49
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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