About this experience
Step into the heart of Singapore’s UNESCO hawker culture. This guided walking tour is your passport to real flavors locals queue for and crave. Go beyond clichés into bustling hawker centers where culinary tradition comes alive.
What Makes This Tour Special:
1. Eat like a local – No watered-down tourist food here! You’ll be eating as the locals do
2. Award-winning heritage hawkers – Sample food from award-winning and Michelin Bib Gourmand listed stalls
3. UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list – Discover why Singapore’s hawker culture is globally celebrated
4. Try the weird & wonderful – From unexpected textures to bold flavors, this is food adventure at its finest
5. Highly customizable – Spice level, dietary preferences, must-try dishes? The tour adapts to you
Perfect For:
1. Food lovers and adventurous eaters
2. First-time visitors and returning travelers
3. Solo travelers, couples, families, and private groups
4. Anyone who wants to understand Singapore through its food
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 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
- Partly customizable itinerary
- Licensed Tourist Guide
- Food Sampling
- Insurance Coverage
Not included
- Private transportation
- Public transportation
Itinerary and highlights
A guided walking journey through iconic hawker centers and hidden food gems. Be immersed in the melting pot of Singapore’s culinary culture with dishes across Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan cuisines.
Learn about the stalls’ storied histories — family legacies, secret recipes, and food rivalries. Gain a deeper understanding of how food shapes Singapore’s identity, daily life, and culture.
Plenty of photo-worthy moments: Steaming woks, colorful dishes, and lively street scenes
Meeting and pickup information
- Exit 2 of Maxwell MRT Station. Meeting point may vary according to tour itinerary.
Languages and tickets
- cmn — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Grab Experiences
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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