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Private Singapore Food Tour – Choose from 2 Unique Experiences
Come hungry on our signature food tour, Private Singapore Food Tour of Chinatown & Little India (3 hours) lets you experience the lighter side of history – through 9-10 tastings for sharing paired with engaging insights into local hawkers along with beloved street food favourites that shape Singapore’s UNESCO-inscribed street food heritage. A wonderful way to kickstart your stay in Singapore, or an ideal tour for corporate groups seeking a fun and meaningful cultural experience.
Private Singapore Food Tour (half day or full day) is thoughtfully tailored to your interests and dietary requirements. Led by knowledgeable local food guides, the tour features carefully selected, locally owned food purveyors – including Michelin-listed establishments – delivering a culturally enriching experience that engages both the mind and the palate.
Private Singapore Food Tour (Half day or full day)
Tour Overview
Eat like a local in Queenstown, one of Singapore’s oldest housing estates. The Private Singapore Food Tour brings you on a culinary journey through Kampong Glam, Chinatown, and Queenstown, offering an authentic introduction to Singapore’s local culture as you explore its historic urban quarters and one of Singapore's oldest housing estates.
Led by an expert local guide, you’ll gain insights into Singapore’s melting pot of cultures while sampling dishes from the Malay, Indian, Chinese, and Peranakan communities at hawker centres and neighbourhood eateries. Discover the culinary traditions and stories of the diverse communities that shape Singapore’s UNESCO-listed street food culture.
What to Expect
Our Private Singapore Food Tour is a walking tour with public transport included. We begin at Kampong Glam, a vibrant hub of Malay and Islamic culture where you will discover the history of the former port town and different communities that have come to shape the food culture. You'll taste murtabak, teh tarik and Malay kuehs kuehs (traditional pastries).
Our next food stop takes us to Chinatown via the MRT (train). Comprising of 4 sub-districts - Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Bukit Pasoh and Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown is a feast of sights and sounds. On this tour, we will explore Kreta Ayer in the the heart of Chinatown. Your expert guide will maneuver the group through the five-foot ways and conserved shophouses while sharing stories of early immigrants: their challenges, trades, and pastimes, all amidst the rich cultural backdrop of this vibrant neighborhood. Dig into a selection of local favourites - Hainanese chicken rice, oyster cake and popiah, and hear about our street hawker culture and discover why Singaporeans are passionate about eating.
After Chinatown, we'll take the MRT to the nation's oldest estate, Queenstown Singapore located on the city fringe. Known among locals as one of the best food neighbourhoods, you will also be treated to amazing views of the city from the sky garden atop one of Singapore's tallest public housing. Our final food stop of the Private Group Singapore Food Tour takes you to the famous Katong laksa, otah otah (spicy parcel of minced fish wrapped in banana leaves) and old-school snacks. The revered Katong laksa title has been claimed by many purveyors, you will find out what goes into making a hearty bowl of laksa and the story behind the laksa battle in Singapore.
What Makes Our Private Singapore Food Tour Different?
“The satay man, usually Malay, would bring his skewers and peanut sauce to Chinese communities, just as the Chinese noodle man would appear in Indian-dominant enclaves,”
- Lily Kong, author of Singapore Hawker Centres: People, Places, Food
Discover the Origins of Singapore Street Food
Street hawkers, many of whom were immigrants themselves, cooked dishes from their homelands using local ingredients adapted to suit the multicultural tastes of the community, resulting in the birth of Singaporean cuisine. Today, hawker centres and kopitiams (coffee houses) are vibrant hubs where local food continues to thrive.
The Private Singapore Food Tour dives into Singapore's culture where you get to taste authentic local foods at family-run hawker stalls nestled in vibrant neighbourhoods.
“When it comes to culture, especially food culture, we’re a community for whom sharing and absorbing ideas are not just in our DNA, it is our strength,”
- Khair Johari, Author, Food of Singapore Malays
Walk and Eat with a Local
Eating is a national obssession in Singapore and you'll learn why as we cover at least 2 hawker centres and family-run eateries in our food stops. Your local resident and expert guide will walk you through our social quirks while introducing you to locals' way of life. Get to interact with you local guide and enjoy a quality experience on your Private Singapore Food Tour.
Immerse in Singapore's History & Culture
Immerse in Singapore's history and culture. Apart from our culinary traditions and practices, you will hear about the history of our vibrant communities, local traditions, customs and social quirks of Singaporeans.