Private Tour
Kampong Glam, Little India & Chinatown with Local Street Food Tastings
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
In this 3-hour private walking tour, you will not only discover the stories behind the various historical ethnic quarters but also sample 9 different local tastings.
Explore the ethnic quarters of Kampong Glam, Little India and Chinatown, where early immigrants to Singapore had created communities. Within each quarter, experience the sights, sounds and flavours of each ethnic groups and discover interesting nuggets of facts and hidden sights that you would have missed. What's more, taste authentic local food and drink while your guide reveals the historical and cultural stories behind each tasting.
Each tasting stop is always in an authentic local eatery or hawker centre for you to experience first-hand where the locals love to eat. As bonus, you would get an opportunity to take a ride on the MRT, just like how the locals get around.
This tour is truly a multi-sensory experience that you'll never forget!
**Two options available:
1) With hotel transfers
2) Without hotel transfers
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues as this is mainly a walking tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kampong Gelam
Visit the Malay & Muslim ethnic quarter and see the magnificent Sultan Mosque while your guide explains about the origin of this quarter and other highlights. Take a walk through the hip area of Kampong Glam with small and interesting boutiques lining a narrow street with Instagram-worthy photo spots. For your tasting, stop by a small eatery and tea shop where the locals frequent.
Little India
Walk around the busy streets and sidewalks of Little India and experience the sights, sounds and scents of this colourful place. Walk past fruits and vegetables shops, flower garland shops, goldsmiths and pawnshops. Your guide will show you to a wet market where the locals shop for fresh produce and Indian spices. For your tastings, stop by a hawker centre where the locals eat, for a sampling of authentic south Indian food.
What‘s Included
9 tastings of local food & drinks inclusive of 7 or 8 food/snacks (sharing portion) and 2 or 1 local drinks (individual portion)
Private licensed guide
If "With Hotel Transfers" option is chosen, pick-up & drop-off are included.
MRT tickets
Additional food and drink
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
With Hotel Transfers
Includes pick-up from your hotel and drop-off after the tour. The guide will meet you at your hotel.
Pickup included
Without Hotel Transfers
Your guide will meet you at the meeting point stated in the tour details and you may depart on your own at the last stop.
Reviews
72 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Memorable Blend of Learning and Flavor.
Gail S,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Although the Malay section was closed after the holiday, our guide Ian more than made up for it. He gave us fascinating insights into the city’s growth, housing policies, and the preservation of culture and heritage. The food tastings were a highlight—unique dishes in Little India, generous portions in Chinatown, and extra tastings thoughtfully provided to replace the missed Malay experience. Overall, the tour was engaging, educational, and delicious, with Ian’s knowledge making it truly memorable.
A great local experience
Emma F,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was a great local guide providing us with interesting info about the areas we visited and the food we were eating. Would highly recommend.
Local food walking tour
Robert L,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ray was fabulous tour quite, walked us around, saw some local food/drink being made and tastings, stopped for photos best spots, showed us about a jazz club to visit later, interesting facts about Singapore, tour was expensive but worth it.
Loved this tour!
LauraMcErlean,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour! We had Grayson as our guide. Great experience. Highly recommend this tour for in depth tasting and cultural experience.
I loved this area
kateontravel,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Kampong Glam is vibrant and culturally rich area, famous for Arab Street, colorful murals, boutique shops, and halal eateries. It’s a great spot to explore heritage, enjoy local and international food and shop for unique souvenirs in a lively, walkable area.
A fabulous day!
bobbilevine228,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent & knowledgeable tour guide! So caring & compassionate to our friend who was using a cane, because of leg issues! Spoke clearly & took us where we enjoyed each activity!
Don’t book this !
Manish J,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Not worth the money, the guide took us to one place in each of the areas. Very underwhelming experience, very unhappy with the experience and the tour operator refused to give a refund.
An enjoyable first day in Singapore
Terry B,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you Grayson for a great tour and sharing your knowledge of both the culture and food of Singapore, no hesitation in recommending to other people looking for an introduction to food culture in Singapore
Great food tour.
Michael G,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was Ian and he provided a great deal of information about the history, food and culture of Singapore. We tried multiple types of food from various cuisines and had a great tour. All our stops were in small, local food stalls or stands in the hawker markets. Ian was a fabulous tour guide and I highly recommend this tour.
Fun!
phizz,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun. Very personable and knowledgeable and a great way to see the city and taste a sampling of the food.
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