Private Tour

Kampong Glam, Little India & Chinatown with Local Street Food Tastings

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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)

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.

35 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

35 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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

4.75

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Local food tour of Singapore
Eric L,
Apr 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Joseph was highly knowledgeable and gave us more than we asked for in terms of information and immersion. My wife and I are very appreciative that he took such care and attention to our questions and truly helped us to understand the rich and vast culture of Singapore. Joseph was a fantastic guide and deserves all the recognition for making our tour truly memorable.
Very pleasant easy walk...
glynnis s,
Apr 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very pleasant easy walk through little china and India. Lots of stops to learn interesting facts about the people Food tastings were great, from authentic food venders.
Food tour
PatriciaHosler,
Mar 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Grace was very knowledgeable and told us history behind the food we were tasting. Be brave and try them all.
Guide Nigel extremely...
James F,
Mar 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Guide Nigel extremely hospitable and very knowledgeable about all cultural and historical aspects of Singapore. Food tastings were very good and gave us a sampling of the diversity of this country. Highly recommend the experience
A lot of food ...
James M,
Mar 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A lot of food Delicious! Great tour guide, Grace A considerable walking A cultural experience especially on Sunday