About this experience
Experience the life of a local for a few hours by immersing yourself in their daily activities. Take a stroll around the flamboyant shophouses and townhouses to appreciate the architecture that characterized early Singapore. Coffee is the most commonly consumed beverage among locals and with over ten different types of coffee to choose from, learn how to order your coffee like a local. A traditional local breakfast consists of bread and coffee, which is heavily influenced by Western culture. No visit to Singapore would be complete without visiting the hawker centre and wet market, where locals buy fresh meat and produce. Join them and savor the local cuisine at the hawker centre.
• 3-hour walking tour in a local district with rich history
• a glimpse into the Singapore way of life
• perfect for guests who want a non-touristy local experience
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
- Passionate English-speaking local guide
- Nanyang coffee tasting
- Traditional bread with 'secret' jam tasting
Not included
- Food/ drinks/ snacks
Itinerary and highlights
Stop by beautiful shophouses and townhouses that were the prevailing form of housing in Singapore's town centre in the early years. Uncover the ideas that go behind the architecture design of these buildings and how they provided a living for people then.
Proceed to visit a traditional coffee roaster. Coffee is a daily beverage for most local. Trace the story behind Singapore's coffee culture and how Singapore coffee differs from western coffee.
Continue on to a traditional bakery and discover how the bread, together with coffee created a traditional breakfast combination that owe much to Western influence, but with a twist.
End at the hawker centre and wet market where locals go to have meals and buy fresh produce/ meat. Over here, one will be able to immerse in the sight, sound and smell at the wet market and be amazed by the variety of affordable local cooked food at the hawker centre. We will try some food or snacks here.
Meeting and pickup information
- we will meet at the Passenger Service Counter of Toa Payoh MRT Station.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Locals Singapore
Accessibility and practical details
- 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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