Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

A 3.5-hour food tour indulging in the best of Michelin Guide Singapore food & other popular hawker food stalls right in the heart of Chinatown.

Singapore is a melting pot of flavours and on this food-focused walking tour, you can sample a variety of delicious dishes from the multi-cultural community of Singapore (Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan) and explore the ethnically diverse neighbourhoods of Chinatown.

Follow your tour guide through the streets and learn about the history, culture, and heritage of Singapore and discover where the locals like to eat. Get in-depth insights into each dish that you sample (from Michelin guide hawkers and popular food stalls) and hear stories about the local communities. Aimed to satiate discerning taste buds, this food tour is a definite for all adventurous foodies! An absolute delightful way to travel and eat like a local for the day!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Participant needs to be 7 years old & above.

Please be aware that all food items on this tour are fixed and not customizable for individual preferences or dietary needs. (E.g. allergies to peanuts, soy sauce, seafood, etc.). Some menu items may include pork and/or lard. We encourage you to inquire about our private tour options for a more personalized experience.Some menu items may include pork and/or lard.

Tour operates rain or shine.

Please bring along poncho/umbrella and water to stay hydrated.

Dress code is casual with comfortable footwear.

Moderate amount of walking is required, including outdoors, tour not suitable for those who require walking assistance.

Guests are advised to be punctual.

Please arrive 15 mins at the designated meeting point before tour starts.

Tour will not be extended in the event of late-comers. Strictly no refunds for late-comers or no shows.

Recommend to bring along extra cash for personal expenses during the tour

Email: [email protected] for customer support.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Chinatown

Yes, we are world-famous for our food – Asian, Western, traditional, contemporary fusion and more. In fact, our distinctive hawker culture is a microcosm reflecting Singapore’s multicultural society. We also proudly take claim for the World’s Cheapest Michelin 1-Star Restaurant! Aimed to satiate discerning taste buds, this tour is a definite must for all foodies! On this 3-hour guided tour, you'll explore the Telok Ayer and Chinatown neighbourhoods and sample local favourites served by humble hawker vendors, heritage brands and household names each backed with an amazing culinary story. Our guides will even take you to sample the world-famous Michelin star hawker - Soya Sauce Chicken Rice. without having to survive a queue! The entire tour will take about 3 hours, depending on group size, walking speed and weather conditions, covering approximately 3km.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Maxwell Food Centre

Discover the vibrant local food scene at Maxwell Market, where you can indulge in an array of mouthwatering street food delights and soak up the lively atmosphere.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

English-speaking Tour Guide

9 to 10 Local Hawker Food & Drinks

Guided Hawker Food & Cultural Tour

Transport

Optional food & drinks

Personal expenses

Guide tips and gratuities

Options

Small Group Tour

Small Group Food Tour: Meet your guide at designated meeting point. This is a small group tour (max 12 pax) - meet new friends and eat like a local!

Reviews

4.93

1,767 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1686

Great time in Singapore!
Deborah T,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide, Vincent was courteous, friendly and organized. He not only brought us to several hawker's markets, where we sampled Michelin local hawker food, but he did his best to accomodate my gluten intolerance. He had a helper who was also wonderful. An added perk was all of the historical and current info he shared as we walked around Chinatown.
Great way to discover new food
jenseriously,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour - we got to experience multiple hawker centers and a variety of food. William was informative and helpful and fun. Everything ran smoothly.
Food, fun, history, and culture. It doesn't get better!
jeremybH4354NW,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an absolutely amazing tour to the Hawker Stalls at Hong Lin Food Center, Maxwell, and Chinatown Complex. Kiren and YC were amazing guides and ensured that we had tables and a proper education about the history of hawker markets and the etiquette while eating there. Great tea, amazing Hainan Chicken Rice, and some of the best noodles ever. It's wonderful to have this type of tour from people that love food!
Local Hawker food tour in Singapore
Y9584IZsoniac,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolute must do if you love food and want to discover the places to eat without the lining up. YC and Kiren were very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour
Amazing tour
renzir2023,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
William our tour guide was amazing! We learned so much about Singaporean culture, history, and food. Would absolutely recommend to all friends & family!
Don’t hesitate to book! Well worth the price.
SeattleUSAFamily,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent way to explore the hawker stalls. We went on our own first and had so-so food. Fine but not outstanding. Our guide, Eric, took our group of 12 through three different markets and with help from a couple of runners, we got to taste the best of the best. He went well over the advertised time and threw in a few extra surprises. All in all, our family’s favorite experience in Singapore.
Linda G was great.
robertfO2658MJ,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Linda was great. Personable, funny, knowledgeable. Highly recommend. She provided context, history, and background for not only the food, but also Singapore history, policy and current events.
Very informative, great food, lovely hosts. Thank you.
B858MPmonicak,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Delicious food! Lovely walk! Thank you for the hospitality and information. Highly recommend the tour to others - great way to skip the queues of famous venues.
A great tour - small group - so much food!
Sue J,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
William was just the absolute best guide! He was so knowledgeable and had some fun facts and tips along the way. Kept the tour at a perfect pace.
Jeanette was a wonderful tour guide
Chad B,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jeanette Knowledgeable of the history of Singapore. Told interesting stories about the people and food of Singapore Worked hard to tailor the food on the tour to our family. Accommodated for allergies and tastes. Answered all of the questions that we asked her along the way.