3 Ethnic Neighborhoods & UNESCO Street Food / Cultural Experience
Overview
This exciting tour brings you to the ethnic neighbourhoods of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Gelam. You will learn about the history, people, culture & heritage, which are what make Singapore uniquely diverse.
You will experience the everyday lives of the locals not only through sight and sound, but also through your taste buds. We will visit 2 UNESCO inscribed hawker centres (at Chinatown & Little India) and sample authentic local cuisines and drink, some of which have been passed down from generations and are fast diminishing due to the lack of family successors continuing with the trade.
To experience the local experience even further, we will also be taking public transportation between the different ethnic quarters, which are efficient, convenient and comfortable.
This tour will help you understand how the locals live their lives, which reflects Singapore's unique multi-racial and cultural lifestyle, and at the same time fill your stomachs with really amazing food and drink.
You will experience the everyday lives of the locals not only through sight and sound, but also through your taste buds. We will visit 2 UNESCO inscribed hawker centres (at Chinatown & Little India) and sample authentic local cuisines and drink, some of which have been passed down from generations and are fast diminishing due to the lack of family successors continuing with the trade.
To experience the local experience even further, we will also be taking public transportation between the different ethnic quarters, which are efficient, convenient and comfortable.
This tour will help you understand how the locals live their lives, which reflects Singapore's unique multi-racial and cultural lifestyle, and at the same time fill your stomachs with really amazing food and drink.
Inclusions
- Food tasting
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Optional / Subjected to Location)
- Alcoholic Beverages - Beer only
- MRT (Subway) and/or public buses with guidance on how to use it
- Professional & accredited host with stories to share
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Soda/Pop
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chinatown, Crot Trengganu, Singapore 048942 Singapore
Your tour is a fun and educational discovery of 3 ethnic neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. You will learn more about its history and experience local living, through walking in the area as well as sampling local street food at UNESCO inscribed hawker centres at Chinatown and Little India, and dessert in the Malay Quarter of Kampong Glam.
In Chinatown, you will learn more about the lives of early Chinese immigrants who flocked here in large numbers due to the vibrant community and work opportunities. Businessmen, traders, craftsmen, hawkers and peddlers sought to make a living here. While some found success, many others found themselves succumbed to vices like opium, gambling and prostitution. Remnants of these memories can still be found along the streets of Chinatown and you will get the opportunity to relive the lives of the past in the present day.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Kampong Glam, Singapore Singapore
Your tour is a fun and educational discovery of 3 ethnic neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam with a street food experience at UNESCO inscribed hawker centres at Chinatown and Little India.
In Kampong Glam, you will learn more about how this place came about and that Malay royalty used to govern Singapore, whose palace used to stand in the grounds. Be enthralled by the grand Sultan Mosque that still continues to attract Muslims from all over the island. It is an important focal point for religious, cultural and social activities. During the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, this area transforms into a popular night market with numerous food stalls as Muslims gather to await the prayer call to break their fast at sunset.
You will get to sample locally known desserts by an independently run store in the area while soaking in the old and colourful wall murals that adorn all along the walls of shophouses.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore Singapore
Your tour is a fun and educational discovery of 3 ethnic neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. You will learn more about its history and experience local living, through walking in the area as well as sampling local street food at UNESCO inscribed hawker centres at Chinatown and Little India, and dessert in the Malay Quarter of Kampong Glam.
In Little India, you will be absorbed in the vibrancy of colour, sight and sound of flower markets, traditional clothing stores, fruit stalls, incense shops and Hindu temples that still continue to revolve around the lives of the Indian community today. You will feel like you have been transported to another place as your guide shares with you more about the history of the coloured streets, the trades and opportunities that inspired the early Indian community to move here from the original Little India located elsewhere.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Chinatown, Crot Trengganu, Singapore 048942 Singapore
Your tour is a fun and educational discovery of 3 ethnic neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. You will learn more about its history and experience local living, through walking in the area as well as sampling local street food at UNESCO inscribed hawker centres at Chinatown and Little India, and dessert in the Malay Quarter of Kampong Glam.
In Chinatown, you will learn more about the lives of early Chinese immigrants who flocked here in large numbers due to the vibrant community and work opportunities. Businessmen, traders, craftsmen, hawkers and peddlers sought to make a living here. While some found success, many others found themselves succumbed to vices like opium, gambling and prostitution. Remnants of these memories can still be found along the streets of Chinatown and you will get the opportunity to relive the lives of the past in the present day.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Kampong Glam, Singapore Singapore
Your tour is a fun and educational discovery of 3 ethnic neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam with a street food experience at UNESCO inscribed hawker centres at Chinatown and Little India.
In Kampong Glam, you will learn more about how this place came about and that Malay royalty used to govern Singapore, whose palace used to stand in the grounds. Be enthralled by the grand Sultan Mosque that still continues to attract Muslims from all over the island. It is an important focal point for religious, cultural and social activities. During the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, this area transforms into a popular night market with numerous food stalls as Muslims gather to await the prayer call to break their fast at sunset.
You will get to sample locally known desserts by an independently run store in the area while soaking in the old and colourful wall murals that adorn all along the walls of shophouses.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Little India, Serangoon Road, Singapore Singapore
Your tour is a fun and educational discovery of 3 ethnic neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. You will learn more about its history and experience local living, through walking in the area as well as sampling local street food at UNESCO inscribed hawker centres at Chinatown and Little India, and dessert in the Malay Quarter of Kampong Glam.
In Little India, you will be absorbed in the vibrancy of colour, sight and sound of flower markets, traditional clothing stores, fruit stalls, incense shops and Hindu temples that still continue to revolve around the lives of the Indian community today. You will feel like you have been transported to another place as your guide shares with you more about the history of the coloured streets, the trades and opportunities that inspired the early Indian community to move here from the original Little India located elsewhere.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions
- Not recommended for travelers who are vegetarians as experience will be compromised
- Not recommended for travelers with children in prams
- Not recommended for travelers with Personal Mobility Aids / Devices
- Not recommended for travellers with food allergies
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Dan M
February 2023
Ethnic food tour was awesome and Gerry was great. Lots of history to go along with the food and drink. Would do again. Thanks Gerry!
Ethnic food tour was awesome and Gerry was great. Lots of history to go along with the food and drink. Would do again. Thanks Gerry!susie_r
May 2023
We were only in Singapore for 2 days so decided to book this foodie tour. Our guide, Gerry was wonderful!! He grew up in Singapore so he was able to tell us some very interesting things about the culture and the 3 ethnic neighborhoods we visited. We sampled the local street foods in each neighbor...
We were only in Singapore for 2 days so decided to book this foodie tour. Our guide, Gerry was wonderful!! He grew up in Singapore so he was able to tell us some very interesting things about the culture and the 3 ethnic neighborhoods we visited. We sampled the local street foods in each neighborhood and enjoyed a variety of local beers. It was a delicious feast!! We also had the opportunity to use the subway and bus which was helpful to learn how to navigate. Gerry is very friendly and a most Interesting guide, this was a great introduction to the culture and Singaporean life!!dominiquelX112DO
May 2023
One of the most fun food tours I’ve ever done! The food was incredible and it was really interesting to learn about the different cultures that make up Singapore through the types of food. Our guide Gerry was awesome and so funny. Cannot recommend this tour enough! Come hungry because you eat a l...
One of the most fun food tours I’ve ever done! The food was incredible and it was really interesting to learn about the different cultures that make up Singapore through the types of food. Our guide Gerry was awesome and so funny. Cannot recommend this tour enough! Come hungry because you eat a lot but also learn a lot!Diwakar_R
May 2023
Had an awesome time with Gerry on this tour. The vibe was laidback and with hotel pickup/drop very very convenient. Gerry took us through 3 main areas representing the main cultures of Singapore and provided anecdotes and history for an enjoyable time. If you have never been out for street food a...
Had an awesome time with Gerry on this tour. The vibe was laidback and with hotel pickup/drop very very convenient. Gerry took us through 3 main areas representing the main cultures of Singapore and provided anecdotes and history for an enjoyable time. If you have never been out for street food and hawker centers overwhelm you, start your trip with this tour! Who knows, with all the info from Gerry you will be visiting some others on your own!Ppoossttyy
April 2023
Had a great night. Gerry was a fantastic and knowledgeable host. There was so much food! And we saw a lot of the city. Definitely recommend this tour.
Had a great night. Gerry was a fantastic and knowledgeable host. There was so much food! And we saw a lot of the city. Definitely recommend this tour.Karthicka_S
April 2023
Wonderful tour! Our guide, Gerrymandering, was wonderful. There was a great combination of foods, as well as information and history about the neighborhoods. It's a great experience when you first get to Singapore as well because you will get great tips for the rest of your trip.
Wonderful tour! Our guide, Gerrymandering, was wonderful. There was a great combination of foods, as well as information and history about the neighborhoods. It's a great experience when you first get to Singapore as well because you will get great tips for the rest of your trip.