Singapore Private Food and Culture Tour
Overview
A 4-hour food & cultural tour that allows you to immerse yourself into the 4 major ethnic groups in Singapore through food, culture, arts and heritage.
More than just a melting pot of cultures, Singapore offers a unique blend of experiences and food that are shaped by its multi-cultural community. Let us bring you on a sense-awakening journey into Singapore's main ethnic quarters as well as the authentic local neighbourhoods of Bugis & Orchard. Immerse in the local culture, taste delicious food delights, be wowed by the thriving arts scene and learn more about our unique heritage! A not to be missed for cultural aficionados!
More than just a melting pot of cultures, Singapore offers a unique blend of experiences and food that are shaped by its multi-cultural community. Let us bring you on a sense-awakening journey into Singapore's main ethnic quarters as well as the authentic local neighbourhoods of Bugis & Orchard. Immerse in the local culture, taste delicious food delights, be wowed by the thriving arts scene and learn more about our unique heritage! A not to be missed for cultural aficionados!
Inclusions
- English-speaking local guide
- 9 to 10 local ethnic food dishes and drinks
- Public transport (MRT & Bus)
- Hotel transfers (when pick up option is selected)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kreta Ayer Square, Trengganu Street, Singapore Singapore
There is no one face that fits all Singaporeans. Racial diversity is the essence of being a Singaporean. Discover, through architecture, heritage and culture, how the local lives, where local eats, what locals do; with the assimilation of olden days trades and modern times occupations.
The Tour starts off by an Introduction of why and how our Ethnic Quarters were formed, and what were the changes over the years.
The first stop would be at Chinatown we showcase the Chinese culture, a brief introduction to the history of the area. Expect heart wrenching stories of labourers and vices of life.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith St, S 050335
Learn about the square and its surrounding, including visiting Chinatown Complex with its popular hawker centre and wet market.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown Street Market, Chinatown, Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street, Smith Street, Singapore 050005 Singapore
Learn about its location and vicinity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sago Street (Street Of The Dead), Chinatown, Singapore Singapore
Learn about the history of the street and its past stories of early immigrants.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, 288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown Heritage Centre, 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207 Singapore
Learn about Heritage Centre and peek insider 100 year old shophouses
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Little India, Little India, Singapore
Little India welcomes you to the scent of curries and sight of garlands as we appreciate the Indian culture. You will be introduced to the difference in North and South Indian traditions and cuisine.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: House of Tan Teng Niah, 37 Kerbau Road Gholia's Village Gholia’s Village, Singapore 219168 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tekka Centre, 665 Buffalo Road Zhujiao Centre (Tekka Market) 210665 Singapore, Singapore 210665 Singapore
Learn about its location and the different kinds of "must-try" local food in Singapore
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Little India Arcade, 48 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 217959 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Campbell Lane, Singapore Singapore
Learn about its location and vicinity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kampong Glam, Kampong Glam, Singapore
The last stop of the tour would be at Kampong Glam. This Ethnic Quarter comprises not only the Malay culture, but also the modern cosmopolitan culture of our "Hispter Lane" and the row of exciting artisan cafe and bespoke bars.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Malay Heritage Centre, 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501 Singapore
Venue is pointed out to visit after the tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sultan Mosque, 3 Muscat Street Masjid Sultan, Singapore 198833 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity and learn about its location
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Arab Street, Arab Street, Singapore
Learn about its location and vicinity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bugis, Bugis, Singapore
We will end the tour at Bugis where you are free to fill the rest of the day with your prefered activities; be it Shopping, sipping on a Cocktail, hunting down those Insta-Worthy shots, wolving down more Food, or a quick Massage, Bugis has it all!
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kreta Ayer Square, Trengganu Street, Singapore Singapore
There is no one face that fits all Singaporeans. Racial diversity is the essence of being a Singaporean. Discover, through architecture, heritage and culture, how the local lives, where local eats, what locals do; with the assimilation of olden days trades and modern times occupations.
The Tour starts off by an Introduction of why and how our Ethnic Quarters were formed, and what were the changes over the years.
The first stop would be at Chinatown we showcase the Chinese culture, a brief introduction to the history of the area. Expect heart wrenching stories of labourers and vices of life.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown Complex, 335 Smith St, S 050335
Learn about the square and its surrounding, including visiting Chinatown Complex with its popular hawker centre and wet market.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown Street Market, Chinatown, Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street, Smith Street, Singapore 050005 Singapore
Learn about its location and vicinity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sago Street (Street Of The Dead), Chinatown, Singapore Singapore
Learn about the history of the street and its past stories of early immigrants.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, 288 South Bridge Road, Singapore 058840 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown Heritage Centre, 48 Pagoda Street, Singapore 059207 Singapore
Learn about Heritage Centre and peek insider 100 year old shophouses
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Little India, Little India, Singapore
Little India welcomes you to the scent of curries and sight of garlands as we appreciate the Indian culture. You will be introduced to the difference in North and South Indian traditions and cuisine.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: House of Tan Teng Niah, 37 Kerbau Road Gholia's Village Gholia’s Village, Singapore 219168 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tekka Centre, 665 Buffalo Road Zhujiao Centre (Tekka Market) 210665 Singapore, Singapore 210665 Singapore
Learn about its location and the different kinds of "must-try" local food in Singapore
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Little India Arcade, 48 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 217959 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Campbell Lane, Singapore Singapore
Learn about its location and vicinity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kampong Glam, Kampong Glam, Singapore
The last stop of the tour would be at Kampong Glam. This Ethnic Quarter comprises not only the Malay culture, but also the modern cosmopolitan culture of our "Hispter Lane" and the row of exciting artisan cafe and bespoke bars.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Malay Heritage Centre, 85 Sultan Gate, Singapore 198501 Singapore
Venue is pointed out to visit after the tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sultan Mosque, 3 Muscat Street Masjid Sultan, Singapore 198833 Singapore
Photo-taking opportunity and learn about its location
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Arab Street, Arab Street, Singapore
Learn about its location and vicinity
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bugis, Bugis, Singapore
We will end the tour at Bugis where you are free to fill the rest of the day with your prefered activities; be it Shopping, sipping on a Cocktail, hunting down those Insta-Worthy shots, wolving down more Food, or a quick Massage, Bugis has it all!
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Tour operates rain or shine.
- Please bring along poncho/umbrella and water to stay hydrated.
- Dress code is casual with comfortable footwear.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Our tour guides also have the right to reject guests from joining the tour should they be assessed to be unwell.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ryan G
June 2023
Swee Lin Khong was a great guide! All the new local foods she recommended were delicious. A good amount as well, we were very full by the end of the tour. We enjoyed learning so much about the history and culture of Singapore on our tour. Our guide helped us effortlessly find a table and get food...
Swee Lin Khong was a great guide! All the new local foods she recommended were delicious. A good amount as well, we were very full by the end of the tour. We enjoyed learning so much about the history and culture of Singapore on our tour. Our guide helped us effortlessly find a table and get food for us in the hawker centers, taking the public transportation was a breeze, and all the sights were pleasing and interesting.Adventure216829
May 2023
My husband and I were messaged by our tour guide Linda via WhatsApp before we even landed in Singapore the day prior. She picked us up at our hotel far from the city core. From the moment we got in the Grab, Linda was a wealth of knowledge, and we knew we were in for a treat. She customized ou...
My husband and I were messaged by our tour guide Linda via WhatsApp before we even landed in Singapore the day prior. She picked us up at our hotel far from the city core. From the moment we got in the Grab, Linda was a wealth of knowledge, and we knew we were in for a treat. She customized our tour in Chinatown by making sure we got to the Chinese Temple before it closed. Then we were off to try Anthony Bourdain’s pick for best Hainan Chicken Rice and some Michelin-rated popia and rojak. We were led through the underground, Little India, and Kampong Glam with ease and provided with engaging historical context and narratives that made our 24 hours in Singapore the best they could be. She even spent extra time with us showing us some amazing architecture at night and ensuring we had an original Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel Long Bar. My husband and I both highly recommend taking this tour with Linda. You will not be disappointed!F2282OQpeterm
February 2023
A big thank you to Marcus for a great walking tour, and an excellent introduction to the city. We were introduced to the different areas, interspersed with history and carefully selected dishes from differing cultural backgrounds. 👍
A big thank you to Marcus for a great walking tour, and an excellent introduction to the city. We were introduced to the different areas, interspersed with history and carefully selected dishes from differing cultural backgrounds. 👍Mary_S
February 2023
We had a very enjoyable afternoon with Justin. He was very personable and knowledgeable. We saw exactly what we wanted and had great hacker food. Justin suggested restaurants to try at night and even followed up with where my daughter could find something she wanted to purchase with directions to...
We had a very enjoyable afternoon with Justin. He was very personable and knowledgeable. We saw exactly what we wanted and had great hacker food. Justin suggested restaurants to try at night and even followed up with where my daughter could find something she wanted to purchase with directions to get there. A very nice experience to just enjoy and let someone else take the lead. Thanks! 😀Lara C
February 2023
We only had a couple of days in Singapore so this tour was perfect to get a sense of the culture. We did an afternoon tour with Andrew. It was great that he customized it to get us foods we hadn’t tried yet or wanted to try (like fresh coconut water for my daughter). We learned a lot from him and...
We only had a couple of days in Singapore so this tour was perfect to get a sense of the culture. We did an afternoon tour with Andrew. It was great that he customized it to get us foods we hadn’t tried yet or wanted to try (like fresh coconut water for my daughter). We learned a lot from him and he was very helpful getting us a taxi to get back to the hotel after the tour. Thank you, Andrew!Suzi T
February 2023
Alan our your guide met us at our hotel after flying in on a red eye … after an all day & all night a 17 hour plane ride for the four of us . He had so much energy and planned everything thing, a car ride, bus ride, subway rides to get to all of our 3 cultural neighborhoods we literally saw & lea...
Alan our your guide met us at our hotel after flying in on a red eye … after an all day & all night a 17 hour plane ride for the four of us . He had so much energy and planned everything thing, a car ride, bus ride, subway rides to get to all of our 3 cultural neighborhoods we literally saw & learned so much in 4 hours and had time to rest and take in the sights. We highly recommend Monster Tours!