Private Tour
Private Food Tour with Local Hawker Centre
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Eat like a local on a food tour.
Culturally immersive experience.
An in-depth exploration of Singapore's history and culture through food. Sightseeing and food tastings in Kampong Glam, Little India, Katong and Old Airport Road Hawker Centre. Included are 10+ foodie tastings in 6 hours.
Throughout the tour, you will discover the histories and stories behind the foods that you eat, as well as the restaurants and neighbourhoods that you eat them in. This tour will give you a solid understanding of what it means to ‘eat like a local’ and how Singapore’s iconic dishes became embedded into Singapore’s culture.
Foodie tastings: Kaya Toast or Curry Puff and Kopi, Bak Chang, Kuehs and Laksa in Katong. One or two distinctly Singaporean dishes from a choice of Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah and Carrot Cake at Old Airport Road Hawker. Teh Tarrik, Beef Rendang or Murtabak in Kampong Glam. Dosa and Indian sweets and / or Masala Milk in Little India.
Hotel pickups are available.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, lots of sun protection and wear a hat or bring an umbrella for sun protection.
Please note that is does rain most days in Singapore for at least 30 minutes to an hour so please be prepared for rain and bring a rain coat or umbrella. Tours will continue in wet weather.
You need to bring at least 1 litre of water per person so ensure that you do not become dehydrated in the heat. This tour does not include water, only tea and coffee as specified in the tour description.
Should you wish to use any taxis during your tour instead of the bus or walking (excluding the one to the start point) they are payable by yourself and are not included in the tour.
You must be able to walk 2 miles / 3km at a reasonable walking speed in hot, humid weather
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation
This tour is not suitable for people with dietary restrictions, the food on the tour contain milk, meat, pork, prawns, fish, wheat / gluten and spice.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Lunch
Breakfast
Food, try more than 10 dishes: kaya toast, Bak Chang, Kuehs, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah etc
Transportation to (unless a hotel pick up is booked) /from the tour
Gratuities
Water
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Hello Singapore
If you book onto our small group food tour of Singapore you will join a mixed group of maximum 8 guests. Small group food tours run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and start at 9 am in the East Coast/Katong area of Singapore. Full details on the meeting point are provided upon booking. Tours last 5.5 hours and finish at 2:30 pm in Little India. Over the course of the 5.5 hours food tour, we will undertake an in-depth exploration of Singapore’s food culture, covering 4 core geographic areas and sample over 10 authentic dishes of all the main ethnics’ background. You will dive into the history of food in Modern Singapore, from it’s founding in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles through to the present day and re-emerge from it with full bellies!
Katong-Joo Chiat
Learn about the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore and the distinctive Peranakan culture where many traditional Singaporean dishes were born out of the culture
Options
6.5 hours - Hotel Pick-up
Pickup included
6 hours - meet in Katong
Reviews
93 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great food day with Pam
Guide57866474213,
Oct 16, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had a delightful experience with Pam, the food was delicious and her knowledge of the dishes and cultures made it come alive
Delicious and informative
Discover18138473895,
Oct 9, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Pam gave us a really excellent experience with an overview of Singaporean culture and history through people and food. It was a highly enjoyable and worthwhile experience, thank you!
Perfect way to experience Singapore
munveert,
Oct 6, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Pam was an awesome guide, best day of the whole trip! Highly recommend doing this to find out all the spots to visit in the various cultural areas throughout the city and try all the amazing food from each area.
Informative, great food, great fun. We loved it.
Kirk m,
Aug 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Gee Soo was our guide. He is a generous and caring man with a deep knowledge of Singapore, its history and the variety of foods. Across 6 hours we enjoyed every minute and gained a greater insight into Singapore and how it has evolved into the great city it is now. Thank you Gee Soo. A delightful day and experience.
5-star tour
Roam47130813299,
Aug 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the tour for my nephew and he is very happy with the arrangement. Gee soo is the tour guide and he is super nice and so passionate with the trip and sharing a lot stories of this city. If you want to explore the city, culture and the food, this is very recommended.
Fun filled, entertaining energetic tour of spectacular Singapore with the most knowledgeable, friendly guide Gee Soo
836berniek,
Aug 22, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to our tour guide Gee Soo we had an amazing experience. It was our first time in Singapore and we saw so much of this beautiful city and learned a lot too from someone who not only knows this city and its history but has a deep love and passion for it too. The visit to the National Gallery formerly Supreme Court was a highlight for me. The blend of the old and the new was sight to behold, just beautiful and the view from the rooftop was spectacular. The Singapore river cruise was beautiful and added a nice relaxing interlude to the walking tour. It was a very warm day but Gee ensured we were hydrated and cool. Another highlight was the visit to Pinnacle public housing initiative. Wow the rest of the world could learn a lot from how Singapore manages housing for the less fortunate, the facilities there were awesome as was the view from the sky bridge. Taking public transport gave us a real insight to the life of local people. We loved the delicious local food at the Maxwell market. Finally we ended a fabulous day with a traditional tea ceremony at Tea Chapter. We made some new friends and we will most definitely be back again. Bernie & Anto (Tony) Keane Perth WA (Dublin Ireland)
Absolutely Fantastic Singapore Tour Experience!
526akanshag,
Jun 17, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Yesterday, we had an unforgettable tour of Singapore with this incredible team! From start to finish, everything was exceptionally well-organised. What stood out was how our guide brought the city to life, sharing fascinating historical facts, captivating local stories, and showing us the real, authentic side of Singapore that you don’t usually get to see. The guide was knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and genuinely passionate about their work. They made the entire experience engaging and enjoyable for everyone in the group. I walked away with a deeper appreciation for Singapore's culture, history, and hidden gems. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city—it’s a perfect blend of education, storytelling, and fun! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
Highly Recommend!
E5646QGmg,
Jun 16, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best food tours I've had. It was the perfect combination of walking, history, seeing different neighborhoods and cultures, all through the eyes of food. Richard was a wonderful and thoughtful guide. I would recommend him anytime. I look forward to doing another tour the next time I'm in Singapore.
The best culture and food activity to do in Singapore
Keithanddev,
Apr 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We truly had a fantastic tour with Pamela around Singapore from 9am to 3pm, hitting all the major cultural hubs (Katong, Kampong Glam and Little India) all while learning a ton and of course, eating a huge variety of very good food. We tried around 11 dishes and 4 drinks! What a melting pot of culture and history. This is the food and culture tour you're looking for while in Singapore, likely the best thing to do in the city. Highly recommend it.
Great tour, awesome guide.
richardkA4542KX,
Feb 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Gee Soo, Boo was our guide on this “food tour “. This was so much more. A little history, a little culture , a lot of food, all from a man who loves his country. I can’t recommend this tour enough. And with any luck, you will have Gee as your guide.
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