Singapore Street Food: Chinatown Culinary Tour

Embark on a 3-hour private tour of Singapore’s street food scene in Chinatown. Sample succulent grilled meat, tantalizing side dishes, scrumptious chicken with rice, and decadent desserts.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pagoda Street - Your first stop is a store specializing in bakkwa, jerky-like meat, slow grilled over charcoal with the same secret recipe handed down from generations ago. Savor the honey sweet, appetizing bakkwa or get a pack as a take-away souvenir. Stroll around a little more past the various
    small stalls that sell a plethora of tropical fruit,…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Private group - solely for your personal experience with your host
  • 5 Dishes Tasting Menu
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • No guest pick up & drop-off
  • Chili Crab dish isn’t included in this tour
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary exploration of Singapore’s street food in the vibrant district of Chinatown, where traditional and contemporary styles seamlessly merge.
Begin your gastronomic adventure at 5 pm with a delectable meat snack, expertly grilled over charcoal using a secret family recipe handed down through generations. Next, savor a savory “carrot cake”…

Location
Bee Cheng Hiang 美珍香 (69 Pagoda Street)
Pagoda Street
Our tour guide will be waiting for you at Bee Cheng Hiang Shop, address: 69 Pagoda Street Singapore 059228. Please look for your guide wearing Discova Black T-Shirt.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dale_b
Jan 17, 2026
Foodie Tour - It is just not about the food it is the experience and the culture. Our guide Alfred was awesome with providing us with not Only food knowledge but history and culture. This tour with Alfred was well worth it. We really enjoyed it!
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Kelly_l
Jan 16, 2026
Wonderful night local food tour - I booked this tour for my parents and myself to learn the local food and see more of the local area and I’m so glad we did! Carol was a fantastic tour guide and we learned so much from this tour, I would recommend it to anyone! ☺️
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J756uwjenniferf
Jan 5, 2026
Much more than we bargained for—amazing tour! - We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Singapore foodie experience with 5 tastings—though in reality, we tasted much more than advertised. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen and gave us a deeper understanding of Singapore’s food culture, history, and everyday life. The pacing was great, the variety was excellent, and nothing felt rushed or touristy. Each tasting felt intentional and generous, and we left full, happy, and genuinely impressed. This was one of the highlights of our time in Singapore and such a wonderful way to experience the city through food. Highly recommend.
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Marcus_d
Dec 30, 2025
My guide was very... - My guide was very thorough in her explanations of the drinks and food we ate. She was an excellent guide
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Redwhitemike817
Dec 21, 2025
A Delicious Start in Singapore - A fantastic guided food tour through Chinatown. Sam was excellent and lead us through much of the history of Singapore, Chinatown, and the foods of the area. Everything we ate was superb and plentiful. We learned many local bites that we wouldn't have known to order without Sam's guidance. He also took many photos for us including a cool montage video. This was a great intro to Singapore and I'd recommend everyone start with this tour.
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Eilishurley
Dec 21, 2025
Chinatown food tour - Well worth it - exploring the food and history of Chinatown. Even learnt about the intricacies of ordering the local kopi (coffee). Lin was a great guide.
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Adam
Dec 19, 2025
Awesome Tour! - The guide was awesome. She was very knowledgeable. We tasted all sorts of food and learned a lot about the area. I would highly recommend this tour... I'd even take it again myself!
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Jane
Dec 13, 2025
Great foodie tour - Excellent foodie tour , guide knowledgable and interesting and several food stops, very easy way of experiencing Chinatown area
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Anneclare2023
Jan 12, 2026
Excellent way to navigate the Hawker Centre and Chinatown! - We really enjoyed our food tour of Chinatown. We had already been to the Hawker centre and had been overwhelmed with the choice of dishes and vendors, so It was great to have a guide to recommend what to try, after considering our preferences. We are fussy eaters, but really enjoyed all of the dishes that were recommended, especially the shaved ice dessert!
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R1117bfphilipr
Jan 6, 2026
A fun, delicious, and fascinating way to experience Singapore - This food tour was an absolute highlight of our time in Singapore. The amount of food alone was impressive — we visited multiple venues and sampled a wide variety of dishes, with more than enough to cover both dinner and dessert. Come hungry… you won’t leave that way! Beyond the food, the Chinatown walking tour was truly fascinating. It offered a wonderful up-close look at daily life, history, and culture in this part of the city, adding so much depth to the experience. It felt authentic, not touristy — just the right balance of storytelling, local insight, and delicious stops along the way. If you’re looking for a genuine street-food experience that lets you try different stalls, flavors, and neighborhoods all in one evening, this tour absolutely fits the bill. Great food, great fun, and a fantastic introduction to Singapore’s incredible food scene. 🍜✨
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).