Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters, Culture & Food Tour

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From USD 148

4.98
586 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Your host is a friendly 4th generation Singapore Chinese Peranakan with a strong passion to share real life experiences about growing up in Singapore since the 70's.

His in-depth experience of the different ethnic neighbourhoods and hawker markets promises an adventure of discovery the vibrancy of the local streets and street food now run by 2nd or 3rd generation family members, the people and the diverse communities. You will be introduced to a wide variety of locally popular street food favourites and get to know better your host and the country through his eyes and life's experiences.

This fun and engaging Mixed Group adventure is for those who want to experience unique traditional street food in the UNESCO inscribed hawker centres located in the ethnic neighbourhoods of Chinatown & Little India. This unique culture has been deeply embedded in the Singapore way of life since the colonial days of early 19th century until today.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for travellers with gluten intolerance

Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions

Not recommended for travelers who are vegetarians as experience will be compromised

Not recommended for travelers with children in prams or strollers

Not recommended for travelers with Personal Mobility Aids / Devices

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Snacks

Dinner

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

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Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters, Culture & Food Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.98

586 reviews on TripAdvisor

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  • You must do this tour!!!!

    Nicole S,

    Mar 25, 2025

    5.00

    If you are travelling to Singapore for the first time, this tour is a must! You will visit the real heart of Singapore and experience the rich cultural diversity first hand with the amazing guide - Gerry. We met the locals and chatted with stall owners. We visited hawker food centres, shopping centres and a Buddhist temple. We ate delicious food and sampled juices and beers. We traveled by car, train and bus and experienced Singapore upfront and personally. We would highly recommend this tour for everyone! My husband is visually impaired and loved the tour. In fact, we are coming back next year to do it again with our friends. It was a fabulous experience. Thank you Gerry!

  • Must do small food tour!

    JUANITA N,

    Mar 25, 2025

    5.00

    Don’t eat before the tour! Lots of great local food! Interactions with two other couples plus Gerry was just the right size group.

  • Best Tour of our Trip

    Susanne B,

    Mar 25, 2025

    5.00

    Cultural and food tour today for us, because who doesn’t want to try all the things. We visited Chinatown, and the Indian and Malay areas with a local guide who knew all the secret spots. He bought us a crazy amount of local foods, some of which were Michelin rated, and some local beers to try in the name of research. Actually, I think it’s because he likes beer and loves his job. Haha He was like a celebrity at each place, and all the leftover food, which was a lot, was distributed to people who needed it. It was great fun to experience the markets and see what the locals do, especially the older generation, every day. Gerry, our guide, gave us history and cultural lessons along the way, but let's be real, we were there for the food. We got around by car, train, and bus. We felt like locals. And of course, gelato at the end was the perfect ending to a perfect day. Thank you Gerry

  • Amazing Food and Culture Tour

    Nadia I,

    Mar 22, 2025

    5.00

    Amazing experience. Got to experience authentic Chinese and Indian food all very delicious. Also got to learn a lot about the culture thanks to our amazing guide, Gerry! Learned so much about Singapore he really made the tour personal and fun!

  • Amazing Singapore food tour!!!

    Gretchen S,

    Mar 15, 2025

    5.00

    What an amazing day! Gerry has curated an amazing food tour that we highly recommend if you find yourself in Singapore. Do not eat breakfast as you will be provided with a ton of food & beverages on this tour! We were able to try a large variety of foods & beverages from all 3 stops (Chinatown, Little India, & Kampang Glam). As we were eating Gerry provided us with the history of the various hawker stands we were visiting, as well describing the foods we were eating. Between the food stops we did a walking tour (perfect for letting the belly settle before eating more food!) that included a beautiful temple, mosque, & lots of historical sites along the way. He even brought an iPad with him to show us old pictures of the locations we were visiting to show us what the areas looked like in years past & shared the history with us. The tour includes pick-up & drop-off, as well as transportation on the train & bus to get from location to location. Gerry was great about making sure we had plenty of water to stay hydrated & a number of stops along the way had air conditioning providing a respite from the heat. We had such a lovely group of 5 people (from 3 different locations) with lots of laughter & great conversations shared. Definitely the highlight of our trip to Singapore!