Private Tour
Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Ready to experience a side of Singapore like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Hougang!
If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Singapore? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Kampong Lorong Buangkok, Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple, and more that let the true form of the city shine!
Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private guide
No guest pick up nor drop off
Food & drinks
What To Expect
This temple has been in existence at the present site for more than a century and its lack of pillars allows its devotees a full view of rituals.
Kampong Buangkok
Established in 1956, Kampong Lorong Buangkok is the last surviving kampong on mainland Singapore.
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Hidden Treasures Private Tour
Short Description: Expect the unexpected and discover a whole other side of Singapore on this private experience starting at 9:00 am.
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour of Suburban Life In Singapore!
Shannon S,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great tour for nature-lovers and those who want to see the suburbs of Singapore. Richard taught me so much about urban life and the superb quality of life in Singapore.
A great way to see the...
Brenda W,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great way to see the “real” Singapore. Our guide (Joyce) was fantastic! We learned so much about the local culture.
Monica is amazing
Rebecca F,
Jun 5, 2024
- Viator
5.00Monica was a fantastic guide and we learned so much walking around with her. Make sure to bring lots of water and wear cool clothes, we thought we did but we got quite over-heated. Monica took good care of us and we had a great time!
Meeting the locals
PHILLIP S,
Jul 30, 2023
- Viator
5.00Spent a wonderful morning in Serangoon with my excellent guide Monica she gave me a wealth of information on the living conditions of the people.She also looked after my wrlfare in the heat.Serangoon metro is about 20 mins or less from the city centre. Please ask the station info desk for exit E.. I believe he sent me to D then I turned left outside and bus stop E is there with the taxi rank a few yards on.i met Monica and we caught a local bus to a housing complex we walked around the estate visiting various shops visiting the community temple and saying hello to the very friendly locals. They even explained the different types of Birds nest varieties. Stopped at the main cafe for kaya toast many food options available. Continued our walk trough the shops including the many pet shops.We then took a bus to the last of the old time villages in Singapore and had a pleasant stroll around..We then caught a bus back to Serangoon metro where I said goodbye to Monica. Setangoon has a very modern shopping mall above with many food shops so you can cool down before getting back on the metro Thanks so much Monica. .
This tour delivered...
Gail S,
Jun 16, 2023
- Viator
5.00This tour delivered everything I was hoping for and more. Richard our tour guide was a great source of information. We were not rushed and showed the past and present living conditions. We had our lunch at one of the public housing complex. I think this is a must.
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