Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Center: Eat Like A Local Eat like a local on a food tour.
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Singapore
Embark on a small-group food tour in Singapore and eat like a local. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the city through delicious food tastings in Kampong Glam, Little India, Katong, and Old Airport Road Hawker Centre. Discover the stories behind iconic dishes and experience the true flavors of Singapore.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
6 days
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Highlights
- Hello Singapore - If you book onto our small group food tour of Singapore you will join a mixed group of maximum 8 guests. Small group food tours run on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and start at 9 am in the East Coast/Katong area of Singapore. Full details on the meeting point are provided upon booking. Tours last 5.5 hours and finish at 2:30 pm in Little India.
Over the course of the 5.5 hours food tour, we will undertake an in-depth exploration of Singapore’s food culture, covering 4 core geographic areas and sample over 10 authentic dishes of all the main ethnics’ background. You will dive into the history of food in Modern Singapore, from it’s founding in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles through to the present day and re-emerge from it with full bellies!
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Inclusive of all taxes and fees
- Complimentary snacks
- Delicious lunch included
- GST covered
- Breakfast provided
- Convenient public bus transportation
- Savor over 10 local dishes
- Tea and coffee included
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from the tour
- Water
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Eat like a local on a food tour.
Culturally immersive experience.
Small group with a maximum of 8 people.
An in-depth exploration of Singapore’s history and culture through food. Sightseeing and food tastings in Kampong Glam, Little India, Katong and Old Airport Road Hawker Centre. Included are 10+ foodie tastings in 6 hours.
Throughout the tour, you will discover the histories and stories behind the foods that you eat, as well as the restaurants and neighbourhoods that you eat them in. This tour will give you a solid understanding of what it means to
Foodie tastings: Kaya Toast or Curry Puff and Kopi, Bak Chang, Kuehs and Laksa in Katong. One or two distinctly Singaporean dishes from a choice of Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah and Carrot Cake at Old Airport Road Hawker. Teh Tarrik, Beef Rendang or Murtabak in Kampong Glam. Dosa and Indian sweets and / or Masala Milk in Little India.
- When we are very busy we run a second tour starting one hour later at 10.00am. If you are on a 10am tour you will be notified after booking via email. Please remember that your Viator booking confirmation will say 9am even if you are scheduled to a 10am tour
- You must be able to walk 2 miles / 3km at a reasonable walking speed in hot, humid weather to take part in this group tour. If you have any walking difficulties or are travelling with children who may not be able to keep up, please book a private food tour instead so we can pace the tour according to your needs
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes, lots of sun protection and wear a hat or bring an umbrella for sun protection
- Please note that is does rain most days in Singapore for at least 30 minutes to an hour so please be prepared for rain and bring a rain coat or umbrella. Tours will continue in wet weather
- You need to bring at least 1 litre of water per person to ensure that you do not become dehydrated in the heat.
- A minimum of 3 people is required for the tour to run.
- If you are travelling with a child under 6 please book a private Singapore food tour.
- Cancellation Policy: 50% of the fee is payable if you cancel your tour 5 or more days before your tour. There are no refunds if you cancel your tour less than 5 days (119 hours) before the start of your tour. There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour.
- This tour is not suitable for vegetarian and people with dietary restrictions and allergies, the food on the tour contain milk, meat, pork, prawns, fish, wheat / gluten and spice.
Location
7-Eleven
East Coast Road
Your tour starts from the 7-Eleven convenience store directly across the road from the Church of the Holy Family. Your guide will be waiting for you outside the store, under the covered walkway,
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(324 Ratings)
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Mobile48923209932
Apr 21, 2024
Amazing tours with a phenomenal tour guide - We were with our guide, Gee Soo, for three days in a row. He is fantastic! Very knowledgeable, kind, and attentive to our every need. We feel like we have gotten to know Singapore over our time together and had fun while doing it. The food we tasted was fantastic, and we loved the diverse culture of Singapore and all the sights we saw. This is a not-to-miss experience!
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Holly_c
Apr 8, 2024
The best experience in Singapore! - I have done food tours all over the world, but his food tour was amazing! I kept telling the tour guide Pam - that I was so impressed with this tour. Because we visited so many neighborhoods in this tour, I felt that I got to see Singapore in ways I would not on my own. This tour is a must do in Singapore and Pam was so knowledgable and very dynamic.
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Momelco
Apr 2, 2024
Foodie Favorite - This tour was one of my favorite tours and a highlight of my trip to Singapore - highly recommend the tour with Pam as your tour guide! It was a great way to see the different cultural influences in Singapore and try a wide variety of dishes while getting some exercise.
Communication:
- Clear instructions were provided on the meeting location along with an introduction to our guide.
- After the tour concluded, we received a follow up email from Pam with a recap of our tour, photos taken, the dishes we ate, locations visited, and a few of her favorite restaurants around the city.
Tour:
- Our group had a total of 7 people, which was the perfect size. At the beginning of the tour, Pam asked everyone to share a bit about themselves (name, where they're from, any allergies, and what dish they hope to try while in Singapore). I appreciated that approach as I look forward to meeting new people as a solo traveler and not all tours take the time to get to know everyone.
- The tour was primarily centered around the Katong and Kampong Glam areas. This included a stop to view the Peranakan houses, Sultan Mosque and Haji Lane.
Tips:
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Bring a poncho in case it rains
- Bring water or you can buy water while on the tour
- Tips for your guide are not included, but appreciated
- If the tour is fully booked, I recommend contacting the company to check on any last minute changes to availability. I emailed two companies and both were able to accommodate my last minute request.
I would definitely recommend this tour and will go on the same tour again next time I'm in Singapore.
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650_kenn
Mar 31, 2024
Good tour and a great guide! - Su Ling was a fabulous guide, very knowledgeable and articulate about each neighborhood. She was attentive and considerate — one member of our group had dietary restrictions, so she skillfully worked those into the menu as we went. She took photos at each stop and sent them to us at the end of the tour, which was very thoughtful.
The tour was well organized. There was variety in both the food and the types of eateries, with a good pacing for drinks and frequent air-conditioning. The tour included the charges for food and a bus ride between neighborhoods, making it faster and more convenient than doing it on our own.
Highly recommended!
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Pablobeiro
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent food tour with Pam! - Pamela was an excellent tour guide and really showed us a wonderful experience of Singapore as we traveled across four different neighborhoods and got a taste of the local cuisines of each area. Pam also shared a lot of historical and other facts that made the tour well worth it. Met a great group of folks that made this an awesome experience!
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Fabian
Mar 25, 2024
Food marathon around Singapore - Great food in lots of different places and lots of info about Singapore. Although 6h was a bit of a food marathon and the longest food tour I've ever had it was great.
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Serkan_u
Mar 23, 2024
Fantastic Food Tour - Pamela was an EXCELLENT tour guide - highly knowledgeable, but, importantly, super easy to talk to! 100% recommend!
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Micks371
Mar 17, 2024
Excellent tour - Gee Soo Boo was a fantastic guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. The food tour was the perfect combination of Singapore history and food tasting. It is a 6 hour tour snd we used public transportation to get to the different districts. We were kept well supplied with water and made the most of the available air conditioning throughout the day. If you want to see and taste all aspects of Singapore then I highly recommend this tour.
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Connector18056027172
Mar 13, 2024
A Must Do in Singapore - Amazing your, plenty to eat and see. Our guide SuLing went above and beyond, extremely helpful, made our day most enjoyable.
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Pvanderschoor
Mar 10, 2024
A wonderful exploration of Singaporean local food - If you enjoy eating local food and meeting fellow travelers, you must give this experience a go! The local food tour was really wonderful — all the different cuisines and locations were an adventure. Su was amazing — knowledgeable, kind, witty, considerate of all, and attentive. I highly recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed.
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