Authentic Singapore Cuisine: Discover Michelin Hawker and Local Foods in Chinatown

Indulge in the best of Michelin Guide Singapore food and popular local hawker stalls on a 3.5-hour food tour in Chinatown. Discover the multi-cultural flavors and explore the rich history and heritage of Singapore. A must for adventurous foodies!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chinatown - Yes, we are world-famous for our food – Asian, Western, traditional, contemporary fusion and more. In fact, our distinctive hawker culture is a microcosm reflecting Singapore’s multicultural society. We also proudly take claim for the World’s Cheapest Michelin 1-Star Restaurant! Aimed to satiate discerning taste buds, this tour is a definite must for all foodies!

On this 3-hour guided tour, you’ll explore the Telok Ayer and Chinatown neighbourhoods and sample local favourites served by humble hawker vendors, heritage brands and household names each backed with an amazing culinary story. Our guides will even take you to sample the world-famous Michelin star hawker - Soya Sauce Chicken Rice. without having to survive a queue!

The entire tour will take about 3 hours, depending on group size, walking speed and weather conditions, covering approximately 3km.

What's Included
  • English-speaking Tour Guide
  • 9 to 10 Local Hawker Food & Drinks
  • Guided Hawker Food & Cultural Tour
What's Not Included
  • Transport
  • Optional food & drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Guide tips and gratuities
Additional Information

Enjoy a 3.5-hour culinary journey through the finest Michelin Guide Singapore eateries and other favoured hawker stalls situated in the core of Chinatown.

Singapore is a vibrant mix of varied tastes and during this gastronomically-driven walking tour, you can try a selection of mouthwatering dishes from Singapore’s diverse community (comprising Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan) and navigate through the culturally rich district of Chinatown.

Let your tour guide lead the way through the bustling streets while educating you about Singapore’s history, traditions, and legacy. Discover the locals’ favourite food joints. Gain profound understanding into each dish you sample (from Michelin guide hawkers and beloved food stalls) and listen to fascinating narratives about the local communities. Explicitly designed to satisfy discerning palates, this food tour is a must-do for any gourmet adventurer! A thoroughly pleasant way to experience the city and dine like a native for a day!

  • Participant needs to be 13 years old & above.
  • Tour is not suitable for guests with dietary restrictions or require walking assistance.
  • Tour operates rain or shine.
  • Please bring along poncho/umbrella and water to stay hydrated.
  • Dress code is casual with comfortable footwear.
  • Moderate amount of walking is required, including outdoors.
  • Guests are advised to be punctual.
  • Please arrive 15 mins at the designated meeting point before tour starts.
  • Tour will not be extended in the event of late-comers. Strictly no refunds for late-comers or no shows.
  • Recommend to bring along extra cash for personal expenses during the tour
  • Email: [email protected] for customer support.
Location
133 New Bridge Rd
New Bridge Road
- The exact meeting point is Chinatown MRT Station, Exit E (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.

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Stay43739530678
Aug 3, 2024
Highly recommend - We had a great tour with Linda, super knowledgeable and took us to all the best spots to try the local favourites. The team was super well organised and we didn’t have to wait anywhere. Wonderful experience would highly recommend. Met lovely people on the tour as well. Thanks Linda!
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Tricia196
Aug 3, 2024
A must do. - Amazing! Linda was a fantastic guide giving us informative explanations of the dishes and popular hawkers as well as a history of the food and people of Singapore. Linda is clearly proud of her country and Monster Tours. The food was delicious and well paced. I highly recommend this tour. Ask for Linda.
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Joshk658
Aug 2, 2024
Brilliant way to see hawker centres - This was an absolutely brilliant tour. Swee Lin added some amazing history too! Recommend for anyone who is looking to try the best hawker food
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Hasanmb1623tm
Aug 1, 2024
Great experience - Great tour with Caleb and Marcus. Had a great time with the historical good tour and seeing the sights of Singapore all in one trip.
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Dnjlsb0
Aug 1, 2024
Yum! - Awesome tour, great mix of food and history. Marcus and Caleb were fantastic hosts. We especially liked the Hanainese chicken in the Maxwell Food Centre. Highly recommend.
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185euanm
Jul 31, 2024
Outstanding! Food and local knowledge is brilliant! - We had the most amazing tour with Swee Lin! Her knowledge of Singapore’s culture and history is incredible - you’re lucky if you have her as your tour guide. The food on the tour was incredible and it was brilliant to be immersed in local culture. We would highly recommend this tour! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Tourist80922
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide - Swee Lin was an excellent guide and knew everything about Singapore - the food, the history, the various cultures. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Markussperl
Jul 30, 2024
Highly recommended - Excellent tour of three different hawker markets, trying food stalls we certainly wouldn’t have managed to find on our own. Swee our guide was great and also told us a lot about the history and culture of Singapore.
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Eileen543
Jul 30, 2024
Hawker sampler - Nice variety of hawker centers, food items, and Singapore history. Knowledgeable and gracious guide. Favorite was the mangosteen fruit reveal.
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Relax03821943004
Jul 29, 2024
Culturally interesting - informative, re. culture and lifestyle, visited Buddhist temple so interesting to learn about the faith too.. bonus!
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