Private Cultural and Historical Singapore Food Tour with Local Hawker Centre
Overview
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 ‘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.
Hotel pickups are available.
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 ‘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.
Hotel pickups are available.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food, try more than 10 dishes: kaya toast, Bak Chang, Kuehs, Laksa, Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah etc
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Hello Singapore
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hello Singapore, Singapore 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!
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Katong District, East Coast Road, Singapore Singapore
Learn about the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore and the distinctive Peranakan culture where many traditional Singaporean dishes were born out of the culture
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mountbatten, Mountbatten, Singapore
A visit to the Old Airport Road Hawker Centre, it is home to so many ‘hawker legends’ and try one or two distinctly Singaporean dishes from a choice of Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah and Carrot Cake.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kampong Glam, Singapore Singapore
Kampong Glam is the centre of the Malay community in Singapore and is where the stunning Sultan’s Mosque is located. Try the most popular local foods from the Malay, Arabic and Indonesian communities. Teh Tarik, Beef Rendang and Murtabak are options on our foodie menu.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Sultan Mosque, 3 Muscat Street Masjid Sultan, Singapore 198833 Singapore
Sultans Mosque is named after Sultan Hussain Shah and it is now a national monument
Pass By: 21A Haji Lane, Singapore 189214 Singapore
Explore the famous Haji Lane during your tour
Stop At: Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore Singapore
Discover why the Indian community chooses to settle in this district of Singapore and learn about how it developed over time. We will be trying a popular savory Indian dish called Dosa and then finishing with some Indian sweets and/or Masala Milk.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Little India Arcade, 48 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 217959 Singapore
Check out the indoor market at Little India
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hello Singapore, Singapore 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!
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Katong District, East Coast Road, Singapore Singapore
Learn about the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore and the distinctive Peranakan culture where many traditional Singaporean dishes were born out of the culture
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mountbatten, Mountbatten, Singapore
A visit to the Old Airport Road Hawker Centre, it is home to so many ‘hawker legends’ and try one or two distinctly Singaporean dishes from a choice of Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah and Carrot Cake.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kampong Glam, Singapore Singapore
Kampong Glam is the centre of the Malay community in Singapore and is where the stunning Sultan’s Mosque is located. Try the most popular local foods from the Malay, Arabic and Indonesian communities. Teh Tarik, Beef Rendang and Murtabak are options on our foodie menu.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Sultan Mosque, 3 Muscat Street Masjid Sultan, Singapore 198833 Singapore
Sultans Mosque is named after Sultan Hussain Shah and it is now a national monument
Pass By: 21A Haji Lane, Singapore 189214 Singapore
Explore the famous Haji Lane during your tour
Stop At: Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore Singapore
Discover why the Indian community chooses to settle in this district of Singapore and learn about how it developed over time. We will be trying a popular savory Indian dish called Dosa and then finishing with some Indian sweets and/or Masala Milk.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Little India Arcade, 48 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 217959 Singapore
Check out the indoor market at Little India
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- You need to bring at least 1 litre of water per person so ensure that you do not become dehydrated in the heat. This tour does not include water, only tea and coffee as specified in the tour description.
- Should you wish to use any taxis during your tour instead of the bus or walking (excluding the one to the start point) they are payable by yourself and are not included in the tour.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- You must be able to walk 2 miles / 3km at a reasonable walking speed in hot, humid weather
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation
- This tour is not suitable for people with dietary restrictions, the food on the tour contain milk, meat, pork, prawns, fish, wheat / gluten and spice.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
FoggyEthan
December 2019
Gee Soo gave me a wonderful tour around Singapore, to and from the airport hotel. We tasted lots of wonderful foods and saw all the big sites. A great way to see Singapore if you only have one day.
Gee Soo gave me a wonderful tour around Singapore, to and from the airport hotel. We tasted lots of wonderful foods and saw all the big sites. A great way to see Singapore if you only have one day.globaltravel555
December 2019
Janice was the perfect guide for us. She picked us up at the hotel and was on time. She is very knowledgeable and was willing to answer our questions about the every day life in Singapore and also the past history. She kept a good pace allowing the perfect amount of time in the different areas ...
Janice was the perfect guide for us. She picked us up at the hotel and was on time. She is very knowledgeable and was willing to answer our questions about the every day life in Singapore and also the past history. She kept a good pace allowing the perfect amount of time in the different areas She checked with us about our likes and dislikes in food. Once she knew that we were willing to try most anythig she made it possible for us to try many foods we would never eat if we were on our own. She also told us a lot about the history and architecture in the different areas. I would recommend her when visiting Singapore. She gave us 110% and was much more than a 5 star guide.accidentaltourist1
July 2019
My wife and I booked this tour with our two girls (12 and 15). Gee Soo Boo was our guide for this exciting and enriching day in Singapore. He was a wonderful guide and also most gracious, always checking in to see how were were feeling. I'm not going to repeat all the comments from the 5 star rev...
My wife and I booked this tour with our two girls (12 and 15). Gee Soo Boo was our guide for this exciting and enriching day in Singapore. He was a wonderful guide and also most gracious, always checking in to see how were were feeling. I'm not going to repeat all the comments from the 5 star reviews, but if you read them, you will get a sense that this is not your normal "eat and look at stuff" food tour and that you will be greatly rewarded with a satisfying experience that has a lot of depth. The kudos from the other reviews are spot on in their praise. Pace yourself with the bites as there are a lot of different stops and tastes. This tour takes you away from the skyscrapers and typical sightseeing tours and brings you in for a cultural introduction via food, senses, and history. You'll leave with an greater understanding of Singapore and its rich diversity. Two thumbs up!rachelpK4574YF
May 2019
This food tour was nothing short of amazing! We thought we saw it all in Singapore as this was the last day of our trip, but we were wrong! This tour took us through so many different neighborhoods, parts of the city unknown, and had us try foods we may have been nervous to try previously. And t...
This food tour was nothing short of amazing! We thought we saw it all in Singapore as this was the last day of our trip, but we were wrong! This tour took us through so many different neighborhoods, parts of the city unknown, and had us try foods we may have been nervous to try previously. And to top it off, Daryl was a of to answer any and all questions we threw at him with a smile on his face. He couldn’t be more entertaining and knowledgeable as a guide and made the tour that much more perfect! We will be sure to send any friends or family to Hello Singapore!mike_88124
April 2019
Daryl took us on a journey through the three distinct areas of Singaporean cuisine. We got to try a variety of foods and beverages such as Bak Chang, Katong Laksa, Kopi, Murtabak, Kaya toast and eggs and many more. I Definitely recommend not to eat before this tour as you pretty much have acces...
Daryl took us on a journey through the three distinct areas of Singaporean cuisine. We got to try a variety of foods and beverages such as Bak Chang, Katong Laksa, Kopi, Murtabak, Kaya toast and eggs and many more. I Definitely recommend not to eat before this tour as you pretty much have access to an unlimited amount of food. I think this tour is perfect for people who are first timers to Singapore and I recommend you do this sooner rather than later in your stay so you can identify areas you might want to visit again later. The Hello Singapore team was great to deal with prior to the booking, would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Singapore.PhillyBoyz
March 2019
We had a wonderful, full day, private historical and food tour this week. Our guide, Su Ling, we a wealth of information about Singapore, its history, its people and - of course - its food. She managed to keep our attention all day long with her background information and quizzes. And she too...
We had a wonderful, full day, private historical and food tour this week. Our guide, Su Ling, we a wealth of information about Singapore, its history, its people and - of course - its food. She managed to keep our attention all day long with her background information and quizzes. And she took us to nearly every culture's center to try the various food types. By the end of the day we were stuffed - with both food and information. Thanks, Su Ling, for a wonderful day!