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)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

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

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.

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

Reviews

4.77

65 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

An enjoyable first day in Singapore
Terry B,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thank 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
5.00
Our 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
5.00
So much fun. Very personable and knowledgeable and a great way to see the city and taste a sampling of the food.
Great guide
Christina F,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very Nice guide. Could tell alot. A great way to start A holiday in Singapore. Lovely places and foods
Amazing City and Food tour
Mya K,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I had such a wonderful experience on this tour! Everything was well-organized from start to finish, and Grayson was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience engaging. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting and would happily book again in the future.
Highlight of our trip!
EllieAraiza,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great experience on this tour. We saw so much and everything we had was delicious. We felt very taken care of and we learned a lot. Highly recommended!
Singapore gorgeous China Town.... no
2ricat,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Singapore beautiful, spotless, tidy, but the Chinese Quarter not.... It's fake dirt and you only sell things in bad taste
Great food tour with...
Clay S,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great food tour with Joseph! Fun to try different foods from the three main ethnic groups in Singapore. He had so much knowledge to share and we just soaked it up. Highly recommend.
Authentic Taste of Singapore’s Food Culture
simonesN5668ZI,
Jun 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour to explore Singapore’s heritage through traditional street food. The tastings were varied and meaningful, with local spots that felt truly authentic. We enjoyed learning about the cultural roots of each dish, and the tea tasting was a nice touch. A well-organized and enriching experience — highly recommended for food lovers!
Great intro to the city
staceymK9288MJ,
May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent tour with Grace. She was prompt, had great energy and did a nice job of showing us parts of the city we would never have seen on our own while giving us a brief history of the country along the way. Highly recommended if you want a more authentic Singapore experience.

From SGD 220.00