About this experience
Eat like a local on a food tour.
Culturally immersive experience.
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.
Hotel pickups are available.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for Singapore’s hot and humid climate
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
What is included
- Food tastings may include laksa, kaya toast, fresh kuehs, paper dosa, popiah & other classic dishes
- Public transportation during the tour
- Private experience with your own dedicated local guide
- Optional hotel pickup and taxi transfer available on selected tour options
- Drinks include traditional kopi, teh tarik & freshly pressed sugarcane juice
- All taxes, fees, and GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- 13+ curated food and drink tastings across hawker centres and long-established local eateries
Not included
- Transportation to the meeting point (unless hotel pickup option selected)
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Discover why Singapore is considered one of the world’s great food cities on this private culinary journey through the neighborhoods, flavors, and traditions locals grow up with. From sizzling hawker stalls and traditional coffee shops to vibrant spice districts and family-run eateries, this experience explores how Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan communities shaped Singapore’s unique food culture. Traveling at a relaxed pace with your own dedicated guide, you’ll enjoy 13+ curated food and drink tastings while uncovering the stories, migration histories, and local traditions behind the dishes.
Wander through 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.
Step into one of Singapore’s most legendary hawker centres and sample beloved local favorites such as Hokkien mee, popiah, oyster cake, and rojak surrounded by the energy of Singapore’s famous hawker culture.
Discover the heart of Singapore’s Malay and Muslim communities through dishes such as beef rendang, murtabak, and freshly pulled teh tarik beneath the golden domes of Sultan Mosque.
Finish in the vibrant streets of Little India with crispy paper dosa, Indian sweets, masala milk, and other traditional specialties rich in spice and history.
Meeting and pickup information
- The tour starts from outside BibiNogs@Tides, 217 E Coast Rd, Katong
Languages and tickets
- cmn — Guide
- ms — Guide
- yue — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- The Hello Tourism Company Singapore Pte Ltd
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 experience, although taxis can easily be used during the tour if preferred
- This tour includes a wide variety of local foods containing ingredients such as pork, seafood, dairy, wheat/gluten, and spice, so it may not be suitable for some dietary restrictions or severe allergies
- Children of all ages are welcome on this private experience
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
- Tours operate rain or shine
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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