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Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods
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About
Eat like a local on a food tour.
Culturally immersive experience.
Small group with a maximum of 8 people.
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 ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Food tastings include laksa, kaya toast, fresh kuehs, paper dosa, popiah & other classic dishes
13+ curated tastings across hawker centres and long-established local eateries
Drinks include traditional kopi, teh tarik & freshly pressed sugarcane juice
All taxes, fees, and GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Public bus transportation during the tour
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
BibiNogs@Tides
Your tour starts from outside BibiNogs@Tides Preschool, Your guide will be waiting for you outside the School.
Return
Little India
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for Singapore’s hot and humid climate
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Guests should be comfortable walking approximately 3km over the course of the tour
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This experience is not suitable for strict dietary restrictions or severe food allergies
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Many tastings contain pork, seafood, dairy, wheat/gluten, nuts, and spice
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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Step into the story of Singapore through its food. From sizzling hawker stalls and fragrant spice shops to traditional coffee houses and colorful local neighborhoods, this small-group food tour explores the cultures, histories, and communities that shaped modern Singapore — one bite at a time.
Over the course of the experience, you’ll travel through Singapore’s Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan communities while tasting dishes passed down through generations. With a maximum of 8 guests, the tour is designed to feel personal, relaxed, and immersive rather than rushed or scripted.
1 hour
2
Joo Chiat/Katong
Explore Singapore’s historic Peranakan district through dishes such as kaya toast, fresh kuehs, and laksa while uncovering the Chinese and Malay influences that shaped the neighborhood.
1 hour
3
Old Airport Road Food Centre
Visit one of Singapore’s most legendary hawker centres and sample beloved local favorites such as Hokkien mee and popiah surrounded by the energy of Singapore’s hawker culture.
1 hour
4
Kampong Glam
Discover the heart of Singapore’s Malay and Muslim communities through dishes such as beef rendang and freshly pulled teh tarik beneath the golden domes of Sultan Mosque.
1 hour
5
Little India
Finish in the vibrant streets of Little India with crispy paper dosa, Indian sweets, and other traditional specialties rich in spice and history.
1 hour
Singapore Food Tour: Hawker Culture & Local Neighborhoods
(425) Reviews
About
Eat like a local on a food tour.
Culturally immersive experience.
Small group with a maximum of 8 people.
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 ...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
Food tastings include laksa, kaya toast, fresh kuehs, paper dosa, popiah & other classic dishes
13+ curated tastings across hawker centres and long-established local eateries
Drinks include traditional kopi, teh tarik & freshly pressed sugarcane juice
All taxes, fees, and GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Public bus transportation during the tour
Transportation to/from the meeting point
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
BibiNogs@Tides
Your tour starts from outside BibiNogs@Tides Preschool, Your guide will be waiting for you outside the School.