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Off the Menu: Singapore Authentic Food Tour with Local Student

About this experience

If you’ve ever googled the “Must-eats” of Singapore, you would already be familiar with the typical fare - chicken rice, carrot cake, roti prata, satay etc. Most tours bring you to try these touristy dishes, dishes you already knew about and could probably find yourself. What I am offering is something different from the usual tourist fare, something “Off the Menu”. If you are looking for a truly authentic culinary experience, you have come to the right place.

No one knows Singapore’s food better than a local himself. My tours are intimate, personal, and designed to make you feel like you're eating with a local friend, far beyond the typical tourist trail. You will learn about interesting dishes you have never heard of and taste at least 10 of the city’s best hidden gems. We will also make a few stops at interesting attractions such as Singapore’s own army market which will give you an insight into our local culture and history.

At a glance

  • Duration: 4 hr
  • Private experience

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Food Exploration Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Lunch/Dinner & Snacks
Walking & Public Transport

Plan your experience

Time on the tour4 hr
Guide languagescmn (live guide), English (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 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

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Vegetarian alternatives
  • At least 8 tastings of unique & non-touristy food
  • Private Tour (Only you and your tour guide)
  • Snacks
  • Primarily a walking tour with 1-2 public bus ride

Not included

  • Additional food and drinks from those provided in the tour
  • Transportation fees on public bus (About $1-$2)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

I will first pick you up at the train station. You will then embark on a gastronomic tour with me where we will eat like a local and taste many different variety of food that are not well-known to tourists. In between our tastings, I will bring you to unique attractions that give you a glimpse of the Singaporean culture and history.

A visit to a food centre with many hidden local delights. We will then visit a unique “Army Market” before heading to a traditional bakery known only by locals.

We will stop at 3 eateries in this area.

Taste unique Indian street snacks that even locals do not know about. We will then visit a Hindu Temple to learn more about its culture as well as for photo-taking. Finally, we will end the tour with some Indian sweets and desserts.

Meeting and pickup information

  • The exact meeting point is at Exit A of Nicoll Highway MRT Station Upon request, guide can provide directions on how to get to the meeting point from the guest’s hotel.

Languages and tickets

  • cmn — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Chi Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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 4 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
cmn (live guide), English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–7; Youth tickets: age 8–11; Adult tickets: age 12+; Senior tickets: age 71+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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