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Hidden Gems, Local Food Private Customized Tour with Local Guide
Singapore
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Uncover the real Singapore that most tourists never see! Led by a local food and culture insider, skip overpriced tourist traps and dive straight into the heart of the city’s vibrant heritage and intriguing hidden enclaves. This personalized adventure is curated for your group’s pace, schedule and passions. Capture striking Instagram shots in secret hidden alleys to tasting authentic culinary masterpieces that only locals know about, every moment is designed to delight. Let artists paint a piece of ancient art on you, breathe in the lush, world-class beauty of the UNESCO Botanic Gardens, all while your expert guide unravels fascinating engaging storytelling and deep cultural insights that ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meet at your hotel in downtown or at the Singapore Cruise Centre or Marina Bay Cruise Centre
Free special local treat (for booked tour of at least 4 hrs)
Passionate Local Expert Licensed English Speaking Guide
All food and drinks
This is a walking tour that uses public transport (e.g. MRT/Subway) at your expense and avoid traffic congestion. Places are near public transport.
Gratuities/tips (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Little India
Wait at street level outside Little India MRT Exit "C".
Return
Hidden Gems, Local Food Private Customized Tour with Local Guide
Singapore
About
Uncover the real Singapore that most tourists never see! Led by a local food and culture insider, skip overpriced tourist traps and dive straight into the heart of the city’s vibrant heritage and intriguing hidden enclaves. This personalized adventure is curated for your group’s pace, schedule and passions. Capture striking Instagram shots in secret hidden alleys to tasting authentic culinary masterpieces that only locals know about, every moment is designed to delight. Let artists paint a piece of ancient art on you, breathe in the lush, world-class beauty of the UNESCO Botanic Gardens, all while your expert guide unravels fascinating engaging storytelling and deep cultural insights that ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 14 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meet at your hotel in downtown or at the Singapore Cruise Centre or Marina Bay Cruise Centre
Free special local treat (for booked tour of at least 4 hrs)
Passionate Local Expert Licensed English Speaking Guide
All food and drinks
This is a walking tour that uses public transport (e.g. MRT/Subway) at your expense and avoid traffic congestion. Places are near public transport.
Gratuities/tips (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Little India
Wait at street level outside Little India MRT Exit "C".
Return
Itinerary
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Merlion Park
Tour itinerary: Your guide will contact you to propose itinerary based on your interest and pace. This and other places listed here are examples. You may include other places.
At the Merlion Park, snap iconic photos with Singapore's legendary Merlion statue. Stroll along the breezy waterfront pier, soak in panoramic views of the spectacular Marina Bay Sands skyline and catch the dazzling Spectra light and water show across the bay at night.
20 minutes
2
Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall
Admire a beautiful neoclassical architectural masterpiece of world-class performance halls featuring exterior striking white Corinthian columns, elegant arches and an iconic 54m high clock tower that you get to hear the nostalgic chimes of the Big Ben.
10 minutes
3
Singapore River
Hear how the river was once the bustling lifeline of Singapore and helped build a nation. Visualize early immigrants toiling long hours at Boat Quay along the river banks and shophouses that were formerly warehouses. Photograph colorful conserved shophouses and the historic Landing Site of Raffles who founded Singapore. Cross Singapore's oldest suspension bridge to a piece of colonial history.
30 minutes
4
Thian Hock Keng Temple
Marvel at a masterpiece of traditional Southern Chinese architecture, constructed entirely without nails. Early Chinese immigrants came to pray for and give thanks to the main deity Mazu for safe voyages in the treacherous seas. Inside the serene, incense-filled courtyards, see elaborate shrines dedicated to Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian deities, including an imperial plaque gifted by a Qing Dynasty emperor.
40 minutes
5
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Marvel at a magnificent, five-story Tang Dynasty-style temple. Inside, view the sacred relic itself—believed to be a tooth of Buddha—housed inside a massive stupa forged from over 400 kg of solid gold.
15 minutes
6
Chinatown
Hear and discover the culture & heritage of the early immigrants from South China who came here seeking a better life only to find themselves ended up as laborers and struggling with multiple challenges. Uncover hidden alleys with picturesque famous heritage murals and local delicacies.
2 hours
7
Little India
Experience a dazzling explosion of sights, sounds and aromas inside one of Singapore's most vibrant cultural enclaves. Wander down bustling streets lined with rainbow colored shophouses and street vendors. Admire stunning statues above the entrance to the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and watch the traditional rites inside. Take instagram shots of the gorgeous former house of Tan Teng Niah.
1 hour and 45 minutes
8
Kampong Glam
Step into a Malay-Arab quarter with 200 years of history. Admire the majestic golden domes of the Sultan Mosque, wander down Bussorah and Arab Street to shop for traditional specialties and stroll down vibrant Haji Lane to photograph colorful street art and browse quirky boutiques.
1 hour
9
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Take a refreshing stroll and explore a lush UNESCO World Heritage tropical paradise. Hear about the rich heritage and intriguing tales that heritage trees have to tell. Pose for photos and instagrams at the inspiring art installations.
1 hour and 45 minutes
10
Gardens by the Bay
(Guided tour in fee free areas) Stroll the lush gardens and lakes. Marvel at and snap photos of massive, plant-covered Super trees and watch them come alive during "Garden Rhapsody", a spectacular, free nightly light and sound show. Ticketed Option to walk across the elevated OCBC Skyway for unforgettable panoramic views of the Singapore skyline.
1 hour and 30 minutes
11
Fort Canning Park
Uncover over 700 years of intriguing history, royalty and dramatic stories and conspiracy behind the mystic "Forbidden Hill". Stroll the beautiful 14th-century Javanese royal palace garden, heritage trees and hunt for the mystic ancient calming spring that princesses bath. Get up a 19th-century fortress gate to defend the hill.
1 hour and 45 minutes
12
Maxwell Food Centre
Immerse yourselves in Singapore's legendary UNESCO Hawker Culture and taste world-class street food at a hawker centre. Watch hawkers masterfully prepare iconic and signature local dishes before your eyes.
1 hour
13
Tekka Centre
Immerse in rich culinary traditions and local culture. Feast on authentic local street food. Wander through the bustling wet market to view exotic spices, fresh seafood, and tropical fruits or browse colorful traditional Indian sarees and souvenirs. Food and drinks expense on your own.
1 hour
14
St Andrew's Cathedral
Marvel at the history, majestic architecture, and faith of the oldest and biggest Anglican church here.