Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Center: Eat Like A Local
Overview
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6 hours
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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‘s Included
Professional guide
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Snacks
Lunch
Transportation on public bus during the tour
Food, try more than 10 dishes: kaya toast, Bak Chang, Kuehs, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah etc
Tea and coffee as specified
Transportation to the meeting place and from the end point
Water
Gratuities
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!
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Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Center: Eat Like A Local
Reviews
413 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Outstanding guide with engaging attitude!
213leem,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sue was an outstanding guide, not only providing background on the food, but also the historical, political and societal background of Singapore and neighborhood within.
The most amazing food tour!
W5386DZnicolag,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time on this food tour. Our guide Su Ling was super generous with her cultural and culinary knowledge. I particularly liked how we were able to sample foods from each of the special cuisines here in Singapore - Chinese, Malay, Arabic and Indian. Su Ling also showed us really authentic local restaurants (not tourist traps!) that we would not have been able to find ourselves. Would highly recommend this tour if you have a few days in Singapore and want an excellent taste of all the culinary delights this country has to offer!
Food gallore
Malcolm F,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Pam was an excellent guide who knows the areas well. A great range of foods. She was very helpful in directing me to a place to catch a grab taxi
Culture and food
917bruces,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our food tour with Su was the highlight of our visit to Singapore. She provided a historical perspective which provided a context for the many different foods we tried. All her food selections were excellent and portioned so we could try many different dishes. We went to many places we would never have found by ourselves. We also liked that Su answered all the group’s questions and was generous with other suggestions for eating, shopping and sightseeing. Time well spent!
Can't recommend this tour enough!
Alicia voyageuse,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic tour!! Such a great way to see, get to know and of course, taste a variety of Singapore's neighbourhoods. Really informative and delicious. So good that I'd do it all again. Thanks Gee Soo!
This was absolutely...
Mike A,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolutely fantastic food tour that not only included amazing foods from various cultures, but also a wealth of information about life in Singapore! Gee was the best host!!
Great experience
leighcT529OX,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Proved to be a very informative and interesting tour of the many different eateries and cultures that Singapore is noted for. Certainly took us off the beaten track to areas we would never of visited otherwise. Su proved a very well informed and professional guide.
Wow! A glorious experience!
heathert879,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a glorious time! Pam was a great guide who ensured we experienced the diverse range of foods Singapore had to offer. Combined with her explanation of each of the various neighborhoods and the ease with which she maneuvered us through the bus system to get to to our next location, by the end of the day I felt like a true local. I especially enjoyed the walk to our final stop in Little India. Thank you Pam!
Come hungry!
GlobeTrotting600287,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I have done many food tours around the world, and the one we did with Pam is one of the best ever! Her bubbly personality and her vast knowledge of the food and various areas we visited made it so much fun. It was obvious great care was given to choosing the specific foods and drinks we would try as they were not only delicious, we also felt they were very representative of the various cultures of Singapore. Our only problem was we couldn't eat everything because we were stuffed. Thank you, Pam for a fun day in Singapore! I would highly recommend this tour!!!!
Must do tour
JackieE266,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing food tour that took us through four neighborhoods and included a visit to a Hawker center. Our guide, Pam was the best. She was informative, funny and kept all our interest.
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