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Singapore Private Food and Culture Tour: Immerse in Multi-ethnic Experiences and Delights
4.8
308 Ratings
Singapore
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
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Highlights
- Kreta Ayer Square - 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.
- Chinatown Complex - Learn about the square and its surrounding, including visiting Chinatown Complex with its popular hawker centre and wet market.
- Chinatown Street Market - Learn about its location and vicinity
- Sago Street (Street Of The Dead) - Learn about the history of the street and its past stories of early immigrants.
- Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum - Photo-taking opportunity
- Chinatown Heritage Centre - Learn about Heritage Centre and peek insider 100 year old shophouses
- Little India - 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.
- House of Tan Teng Niah - Photo-taking opportunity
- Tekka Centre - Learn about its location and the different kinds of “must-try” local food in Singapore
- Little India Arcade - Photo-taking opportunity
- Campbell Lane - Learn about its location and vicinity
- Kampong Glam - 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.
- Malay Heritage Centre - Venue is pointed out to visit after the tour
- Sultan Mosque - Photo-taking opportunity and learn about its location
- Arab Street - Learn about its location and vicinity
- Bugis - 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!
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Hotel transfers with pick up option
- Taste 9 to 10 local ethnic food dishes and drinks
- Guidance from an English-speaking local guide
- Public transport tickets (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
4.8
(308 Ratings)
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Juneyingv
May 17, 2024
Enjoyed the Little India Walking Tour - The free walking tour through Little India was great! Our tour guide Angel did a very good job. She was very enthusiastic and funny and made her story come to life. Since the sun was shining, most of the tour was in the shade.
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Miguelmo5144ug
May 12, 2024
Tasty Way to Feel Singapore ! - You’ll be fed well and you’ll be trying some delicious Singaporean foods! My favorite was the peanut bread!! This tour takes you to a remarkable heritage food court to try some delicious foods and also takes you to see the lights show over the bay! A great experience !
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Anita
May 6, 2024
Singapore at its best taste - Wonderful tour with a very nice guide. Linda did a great job in taking us to the different parts of Singapore. She told us about the city’s history and chose very nice food so that we got a taste of every culture in this vibrant city.
We tried different ethnic specialities including Indian, Chinese, and Malay food.
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Karolinn2024
Apr 24, 2024
Nice mix of sights and food - The tour was well organised and er enjoyed some good local food. The mix of walking, sightseeing and eating was perfect. We would recommend this tour definitely.
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Explorer44275780565
Apr 22, 2024
Awesome day exploring Singapore's sights and tastes - Awesome experience walking and transiting through the traditional districts of Singapore. Our guide, Rayney, was friendly, patient, and informative. We had some great conversations along the way and he shared much of the unique history of Singapore. Food was very tasty and portions were about right. Worth the money and time investment.
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Global02313127444
Apr 9, 2024
Recommended! - Wonderfully guided tour from Ash. Very informative and entertaining. She was very knowledgeable, my team mates learned alot.
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458mariapiai
Mar 31, 2024
A must do! - This was a fantastic tour! A great way to get to know Singapore, its culture, people and food. Our guide Swee Lin was amazing, very knowledgeable and helpful, she shared so many great insights and stories. Highly recommended!
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Mgg1988
Mar 30, 2024
Food tour - On our first day in Singapore we took a food tour with Nancy. She was very knowledgeable and nice. We walked around and she got us delicious food. Would 100% recommend.
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Bob937
Mar 29, 2024
A great private food & culture tour of Singapore - Simon, our guide was prompt, friendly, informative and a joy to accompany around this amazing City State. He led us into the many different cultural quarters and chose some delicious local foods to savour. He also took us into some amazing buildings which we would not have found on our own.
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Efstraveller
May 5, 2024
Great intro to neighborhoods of Singapore - This was a great way to get familiar with a few neighborhoods in Singapore and help navigating the hawker centers, which can be a little overwhelming to the uninitiated. Swee was lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. For a food tour, there wasn't that much food. I was hoping to be able to sample a wider variety of foods. This might have been because I was solo, but I paid a lot for the tour. I had two small dishes in Chinatown, some really great food and a fresh coconut in Little India (best food by far), and then a few snacks at a cafe on Arab Street. I was hoping to sample a wider variety or even have the chance to request trying a few other foods. It was also really hot and it would be have better to have a chance to get water. Swee's knowledge of the history of Singapore and the neighborhoods was the best part of the tour. i loved riding the bus between locations- great way to see the city.
I thought the tour would be three hours, but it was closer to five. It was nice to not be rushed, but I ended up being a little pinched for time at the end.
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