Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods

Name: Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods
Price: 200 SGD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.97 (425 reviews)

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Eat like a local on a food tour.

Culturally immersive experience.

Small group with a maximum of 8 people.

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.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

When we are very busy we run a second tour starting one hour later at 10.00am. If you are on a 10am tour you will be notified after booking via email. Please remember that your Viator booking confirmation will say 9am even if you are scheduled to a 10am tour

You must be able to walk 2 miles / 3km at a reasonable walking speed in hot, humid weather to take part in this group tour. If you have any walking difficulties or are travelling with children who may not be able to keep up, please book a private food tour instead so we can pace the tour according to your needs

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 to ensure that you do not become dehydrated in the heat.

A minimum of 3 people is required for the tour to run.

If you are travelling with a child under 6 please book a private Singapore food tour.

Cancellation Policy: 50% of the fee is payable if you cancel your tour 5 or more days before your tour. There are no refunds if you cancel your tour less than 5 days (119 hours) before the start of your tour. There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour.

This tour is not suitable for vegetarian and people with dietary restrictions and allergies, 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 To Expect

Hello Singapore

Step into the story of Singapore through its food. From sizzling hawker stalls and family-run eateries to colorful heritage neighborhoods, this tour explores the cultures, migrations, and traditions that shaped the city’s identity. As you travel across Singapore tasting dishes passed down through generations, you’ll discover how Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan communities each left their mark on the nation’s food culture — one bite at a time.

1 hour • Admission Included

Katong-Joo Chiat

Explore Singapore’s historic Peranakan district through dishes such as kaya toast, fresh kuehs, and laksa while uncovering the Chinese and Malay traditions that shaped the neighborhood.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional English-speaking guide

Food tastings include laksa, kaya toast, fresh kuehs, paper dosa, popiah & other classic dishes

13+ curated tastings across hawker centres and long-established local eateries

Drinks include traditional kopi, teh tarik & freshly pressed sugarcane juice

All taxes, fees, and GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Public bus transportation during the tour

Transportation to/from the meeting point

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