Singapore Private Food and Culture Tour: Immerse in Multi-ethnic Experiences and Delights
4.8
287 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
(287 Ratings)
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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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573benitar
Mar 28, 2024
Night out with friends - Ping and Cherie were fantastic and worked well as a team. Ping very knowledgeable on Singapore history and we we learnt lots of interesting history. Food stops were great and definitely do not go hungry. Beautiful walking through the city at night. Highly recommend.
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Bradr973
Mar 28, 2024
Ping & Cherrie food & cultural tour - Ping & Cherie were our tour guides & balanced our food & cultural tour very well
Well informed tour
The history of Singapore is very interesting
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Tara
Mar 25, 2024
Ping was our guide and she was so knowledgeable. We loved hearing about the history and the food! Great tour! Thank you - Ping was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable and fun to experience Singapore with. Great food and history of the different cultures coming together was beautiful
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Y9398rmstephanieh
Mar 25, 2024
Elegant Classic Hotel where we will return - Six of us stayed 3 nights in 3 rooms. We all the loved the hotel! The Fullerton is located within easy walking distance of all the sights in the Marina Bay area as well as most museums and parks. Riverwalks are also very accessible and it's close to where the river boat cruises launch. The rooms and the hotel are elegant and very quiet. We'll be back!
Pro Tip: Two of us stayed in the executive king rooms and one couple had a room on the Club floor. Much to our surprise, when you added in the costs of breakfast, tea and dinner, the Club floor was a much better deal! Do the math as this may not always be true, but worth checking out.
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Happy221
Mar 25, 2024
A life changing experience in Singapore ! - We got to spend our time with Lai Fun and it was one of the top tours of our lives. It was extremely informative. We learned so much about Singapore and it’s blended cultures. We got to see several different areas of the city and the foods we ate we so delicious and like nothing we have had before. The tastings were spread out beautifully during our tour and the portions were very large. The best part of the day is that we have discovered a new friendship!
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Brooke
Mar 24, 2024
Food tour - Bryan and Dion were awesome!! Had so much fun during this tour and really enjoyed all the different foods I might not have tried on my own. Highly recommend.
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Cafebarba
Mar 23, 2024
Great multicultural experience - Our guide had profound experience and communicated a very complete idea of Singapore food and cultural diversity. Recommend for first day in Singapore!
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Marctgoldstein
Mar 26, 2024
If you love food and culture then consider this tour - This was a very good tour and I enjoyed my guide Swee Lin. It's great to experience culture through food. I really enjoyed each of the food selections and hearing about the history behind the Chinese, Indian and Arab communities.
I met Swee Lin at the train stop in Chinatown. We proceeded to walk through some streets and stopped in a food center for 2 items. Both delicious and I bought myself a cold beer to go with them. It was definitely a hot day.
We took the bus to Little India and it was very lively. I had a delicious item there and was also served coconut water in the coconut. We then hopped on the bus again to Arab street.
Arab street was also pretty festive and crowded as everyone was preparing to eat at sundown. We had to wait for a table but once we sat I was served a Malaysian noodle dish and traditional dessert. I also had an iced coffee.
Swee Line walked me to the bus stop and I saw myself back to my hotel. I probably missed the getting home description but I thought I would end where we started which was walkable for me.
All in all it was a fun tour and I can recommend Swee Lin and this tour. The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is the amount of tastings. The description says 9-10 and I got 5 food items and 2 drinks. All delicious though.
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