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Singapore Private Food Tour with Local Hawker Centre Tastings
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Singapore Private Food Tour with Local Hawker Centre Tastings

by The Hello Tourism Company Singapore Pte

6 hours
Singapore
S$336.60S$374 on ViatorSave 10%/person
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Overview

The tour highlights over ten tastings of local dishes in Singapore’s most notable neighborhoods during about six hours. It starts with an introduction to Singapore’s food culture, explaining how Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan influences shaped local cuisine. The guide leads guests through food stalls, coffee shops, and spice markets, sharing stories behind the dishes and communities. The route includes stops in Katong and Joo Chiat, where guests try kaya toast, kuehs, and laksa while learning about the area's Peranakan heritage. Next is a visit to one of Singapore’s busiest hawker centres, sampling favorites like Hokkien mee, popiah, oyster cake, and rojak amid the lively atmosphere. The tour continues in Kampong Glam, focusing on Malay and Muslim specialties such as beef rendang, murtabak, and teh tarik near Sultan Mosque’s golden domes. It ends in Little India with dishes including crispy dosa, Indian sweets, and masala milk. The private tour includes breakfast, snacks, lunch, and a professional guide. Hotel pickup is available if selected.

Highlights

More than 10 tastings across four key neighborhoods
Private tour with a professional guide
Includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Stops in Katong-Joo Chiat, Kampong Glam, and Little India
Visit a busy local hawker centre for iconic dishes
Stories behind dishes and local food culture shared

What's included

Private tour service
Professional guide throughout the tour
All taxes, fees, and handling charges
Snacks provided during the tour
Lunch included
Breakfast included
Food tastings of more than 10 dishes including kaya toast, Bak Chang, Kuehs, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Rojak, and Popiah

What's not included

Transportation to and from the tour unless hotel pickup is booked
Gratuities for the guide or driver
Bottled water

Itinerary

1

Hello Singapore

This first stop introduces why Singapore is considered a major food city. The guide explains how different communities—Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan—have influenced local cuisine. Guests visit hawker stalls, traditional coffee shops, spice markets, and family-run eateries at a relaxed pace. There are 13 or more curated food and drink tastings while the guide shares stories about the dishes, migration histories, and local traditions.

60 min

2

Katong-Joo Chiat

Guests walk through the historic Peranakan district, tasting kaya toast, fresh kuehs, and laksa. The guide discusses the Chinese and Malay influences that shaped this neighborhood's food culture.

60 min

3

Local Hawker Centre

Visitors enter one of Singapore’s busiest and most famous hawker centres, sampling local favorites such as Hokkien mee, popiah, oyster cake, and rojak. The stop captures the energy and atmosphere of Singapore’s hawker culture.

60 min

4

Kampong Glam

This stop highlights the Malay and Muslim community’s cuisine near Sultan Mosque, with tastings of beef rendang, murtabak, and freshly pulled teh tarik beneath the mosque’s golden domes.

60 min

5

Little India

The tour concludes in Little India, where guests try crispy paper dosa, various Indian sweets, masala milk, and other traditional dishes known for their spices and cultural significance.

60 min

Meeting point

The tour starts from outside BibiNogs@Tides, 217 E Coast Rd, Katong

Languages

Chinese (guide)Malay (guide)Cantonese (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 12 travelers
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Infant seats are available
Suitable for all fitness levels
Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for Singapore’s hot and humid weather
Participants will walk about 3 kilometers during the tour, though taxis can be used if preferred
The food includes ingredients like pork, seafood, dairy, wheat/gluten, and spices, which may not suit all dietary restrictions or allergies
Children of all ages are allowed on this private tour
A moderate physical fitness level is advised
Tours operate regardless of weather conditions
Total
S$673.20Save 10% vs Viator