Ask any Singaporean about their favorite pastime, and they’ll likely say it’s eating. Just mention food, and you’ll see eyes light up, leading to animated discussions about which restaurant truly serves the best dish. Experience dining like a local on a food tour and uncover why Singaporeans are so passionate about their cuisine!

This 5.5-hour food tour includes over 10 tastings and explores the districts of Katong, Old Airport Road, Kampong Glam, and Little India. Opt for a tour with hotel pickup, and it extends to 6 hours, with your guide meeting you in the hotel lobby and accompanying you by taxi to the first culinary stop.

The journey begins in Singapore’s East Coast Area, known as Katong, where you’ll learn about the early Chinese immigrants. While the focus is on food, you’ll also hear about their occupations, lifestyles, and marriages. The unique Peranakan culture emerged from the unions between Chinese immigrants and Malay women.

The tour kicks off with a taste of Singapore’s beloved foods with Chinese and Peranakan roots, including Kaya Toast and Kopi, Bak Chang (rice dumplings), and Laksa.

From the East Coast, you’ll take a public bus to the Old Airport Road Hawker Centre, a favorite among Singaporeans for its many ‘hawker legends.’ Here, you’ll sample two of three quintessential Singaporean dishes: Hokkien Mee, Rojak, and Carrot Cake.

Next, a short 10-minute bus ride brings you to Kampong Glam, the heart of Singapore’s Malay community and home to the magnificent Sultan’s Mosque. You’ll delve into the district’s history, the Sultan’s role in modern Singapore’s founding, and savor popular local foods from Malay, Arabic, and Indonesian communities.

The final stop is Little India, where you’ll discover why the Indian community settled in this area and how it evolved over time. You’ll enjoy popular savory Indian dishes, concluding with Indian sweets and Masala Milk.

Throughout the tour, you’ll uncover the stories and histories behind the foods and the eateries where you enjoy them. This tour offers a comprehensive understanding of what it means to ‘eat like a local’ and how Singapore’s iconic dishes became integral to its culture.

The tour concludes in Little India, where your guide will arrange a taxi back to your hotel, or you can continue exploring on your own.

Points of Interest

• Hello Singapore

• Joo Chiat/Katong

• Old Airport Road Food Centre

• Kampong Glam

• Little India

• Private experience with your own dedicated local guide
• 13+ curated food and drink tastings across hawker centres and long-established local eateries
• Food tastings may include laksa, kaya toast, fresh kuehs, paper dosa, popiah & other classic dishes
• Drinks include traditional kopi, teh tarik & freshly pressed sugarcane juice
• Public transportation during the tour
• Optional hotel pickup and taxi transfer available on selected tour options
• All taxes, fees, and GST (Goods and Services Tax)

• Transportation to the meeting point (unless hotel pickup option selected)
• Gratuities

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

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.

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for Singapore’s hot and humid climate
• Guests should be comfortable walking approximately 3km over the course of the experience, although taxis can easily be used during the tour if preferred
• This tour includes a wide variety of local foods containing ingredients such as pork, seafood, dairy, wheat/gluten, and spice, so it may not be suitable for some dietary restrictions or severe allergies
• Children of all ages are welcome on this private experience
• A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
• Tours operate rain or shine

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