Singapore Private Food and Culture Tour: Immerse in Multi-ethnic Experiences and Delights

Immerse yourself in Singapore’s multi-ethnic experiences and delights on a 4-hour private food and culture tour. Explore the city’s main ethnic quarters, taste delicious food, and discover the thriving arts scene and unique heritage.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kreta Ayer Square - Singapore’s identity is shaped by its racial diversity. Through architecture, heritage, and culture, explore how locals live, where they eat, and what they do, blending traditional trades with modern occupations.

The tour begins with an introduction to the formation and evolution of our Ethnic Quarters.

The first stop is Chinatown, where we delve into Chinese culture and the area’s history, sharing poignant stories of laborers and life’s vices.

  • Chinatown - Discover the square and its surroundings, including a visit to the Chinatown Complex with its famous hawker center and wet market.
  • Chinatown Street Market - Learn about its location and surroundings.
  • Sago Street (Street Of The Dead) - Uncover the history and tales of early immigrants on this street.
  • Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum - Photo opportunity.
  • Chinatown Heritage Centre - Explore the Heritage Centre and peek inside 100-year-old shophouses.
  • Little India - Immerse yourself in the Indian culture with the aroma of curries and the sight of garlands. Discover the differences between North and South Indian traditions and cuisine.
  • House of Tan Teng Niah - Photo opportunity.
  • Tekka Centre - Learn about its location and the must-try local foods in Singapore.
  • Little India Arcade - Photo opportunity.
  • Campbell Lane - Learn about its location and surroundings.
  • Kampong Glam - The final stop is Kampong Glam, showcasing Malay culture alongside the modern cosmopolitan vibe of ‘Hipster Lane’ with its artisan cafes and bespoke bars.
  • Malay Heritage Centre - Recommended for a visit after the tour.
  • Sultan Mosque - Photo opportunity and learn about its location.
  • Arab Street - Learn about its location and surroundings.
  • Bugis - The tour concludes at Bugis, where you can spend the rest of the day as you wish—shopping, enjoying a cocktail, capturing Insta-worthy shots, indulging in more food, or getting a quick massage. Bugis offers it all!
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • 9 to 10 local ethnic food dishes and drinks
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Hotel pick-up (when pick-up option is selected)
  • Public transport (MRT & Bus)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Optional food & drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Guide tipping
Additional Information

Dive into the cuisines and cultures of Singapore’s four primary ethnic communities on this 4-hour food and culture tour. Singapore is more than just a cultural convergence point; it presents a unique fusion of experiences and dishes diversified by its multicultural residents. We invite you on a journey to stimulate your senses, visiting Singapore’s primary ethnic districts and the authentic local neighbourhoods of Bugis & Orchard. Submerge yourself into local customs, savor mouth-watering culinary treats, marvel at the booming arts movement, and gain insights into our distinct heritage! This is a must-attend for any cultural enthusiast!

  • Child is 3 to 12 years old. Infant below 3 years old is free-of-charge.
  • Tour is not suitable for guests with dietary restrictions or require walking assistance.
  • Guests are advised to be punctual.
  • Tour operates rain or shine, please bring along poncho/umbrella and water to stay hydrated.
  • Hotel pick-up offered. No drop-off service available.
  • Dress code is casual with comfortable footwear.
  • Moderate amount of walking is required, including outdoors.
  • Please note that all food items are fixed and we do not customise for individual preferences or needs.
Location
205 New Bridge Rd
New Bridge Road
- The exact meeting point is Chinatown MRT Station, Exit A (Street Level) - Please look out for our tour guides in purple "Monster Day Tours" shirt
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Geo_pina_colada
Jul 28, 2024
What a great tour. A Must to do it in Singapore! - I did all the 3 Heritage walking tours: Kampong Glam & Chinatown with Leo and Little India with Ping. What a great tour!!! I absolutely love them. Leo and Ping were great and they shared lots of info and knowledge with us. I was so curious to know better all these 3 ethnic districts and I felt in love with Singapore. I absolutely recommended all these 3 tours because it was great to know the past of Singapore. Please, do them!
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Iainq2014
Jul 18, 2024
Family private tour - Fantastic tour with Ping who really knew the history on Singapore. We tried several food types all selected and explained by Ping. Whilst going through the quarters Ping also made best use of available air conditioning by selectively picking places to browse. I would recommend going light on breakfast as there is a lot of food to try. Must admit I will not be having the Durian fruit again…..we all gave it a try but definitely not for UK taste buds 🤣. The stop for a happy hour Singa beer was greatly appreciated and the photos taken and sent by Ping were fantastic and will really help us preserve our happy memories of Singapore and the tour.
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Venture16137330239
Jul 15, 2024
Singapore local food best way to explore - Excellent trip. Probably best way to see and taste the local food. Andrew at its best. Megan as Andrews associate is ready with all arrangment at next stop. We love it
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764dafnep
Jul 15, 2024
A little bit of everything - They gave us a little tour around China town and the most iconic food in this area, plus they explained one or more about Singapore life.
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Vacation39469829823
Jun 28, 2024
Great Experience - This was an insightful tour lead by William. He was accomodating and educational about the country and its culture. I felt that he catered to everyone. My grandmother did have some difficulty understanding what he was saying but she got the gist of most.
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Jeremybo47zg
Jun 19, 2024
Great tour with great people and great food selection - Linda was great, very instructive and the food selection was great. The assistants helped making everything smooth, we didn’t have to wait at any place
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661saschak
Jun 15, 2024
Awesome Food Tour with Linda - Awesome Food Tour with Linda. Highly recommended! 10/10 She was very knowledgable and it was fun walking singapore with her!
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Edward
Jun 12, 2024
Great food and great facts - Andrew Lin was amazing, learnt a lot of cool things and had some amazing food. Could turn my brain off and just enjoy! llll
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Vacation36836453764
Jun 9, 2024
Hawker Centers & History - The food was amazing. Our guide Walter was awesome and knowledgeable. Our tour was on a Sunday so some of his go to stalls were closed but he still found alternatives. I highly recommend requesting Walter for a guide.
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Navigator03612124892
Jul 27, 2024
Singapore Food tour in July - Tour was very good, tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the information delivered. On the night, there was a fireworks display which was very cool to include in the tour. Road closures caused a bit of confusion and delay, but otherwise good tour.
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