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Off-the-Beaten Track tour across 2 interesting local neighbourhood

About this experience

Singaporeans originated from different countries and cultures, and this is what gives us our unique identity today. With this tour, we aim to take visitors beyond the city, on a cultural tour of the island.

We begin in the local neighborhood of Ang Mo Kio, with a little known hobby that transcended the kampong era: Bird Singing. Brighten your morning with melodious chirps, followed by a visit to the local ‘Hawker Centre’ for coffee like a true local. The local exploration continues with a visit to a wet market and a hawker centre. After visiting the first neighborhood, we will proceed to another neighborhood, "Toa Payoh". Here, we will see the hustle and bustle of a local town centre. We will see an interesting "Tree Shrine" and we will also get to visit a HDB showflat. HDB Flats are public housings where 80% of the local population stays in.

At the end of the tour, we can guarantee that all our guests will know everything about Singapore and the lifestyle of the locals.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr–4 hr

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Authentic Local Neighborhood Tour - Journey across 2 interesting local towns

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr–4 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr–4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Public Transport
  • Licensed Local Tour Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Hotel Pick-Up

Itinerary and highlights

Visit an authentic local neighborhood in Singapore. See what Singaporeans do in their daily life. See and learn about an interesting hobby in Singapore - Bird Singing. Visit a local hawker Centre and a local market. See places where Singaporeans eat, live and play. We will also try Local Coffee in the Hawker Centre.

Visit a second local neighborhood town centre and see the hustle and buzzle of a town centre. See an interesting "tree shrine" and visit a HDB show flat. HDB flats are public housing in Singapore and 80% of Singaporeans live in a HDB apartment flat.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Exit 3, Ground level of Mayflower MRT Station. Exit 3 Ground Level.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Oriental Travel and Tours Pte Ltd

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr–4 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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