Overview
Food and culture go hand in hand in Singapore, and there's a food tradition in particular that makes the city even more flavorful. Ready to try it?
Get a taste of the food scene that characterizes Singapore and it's known around the world. Try wonton noodles, sugar cane juice, and more in its original recipe - forget about adaptations, this is the real deal!
Your local guide is a food and culture expert and will show you spots in the city to enhance the cultural vibes. Go to Telok Ayer market, and Chinatown, and get to know more about where this food tradition comes from and how it relates to Singapore.
Withlocals Food & Culture Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private Tour
This tour is carbon neutral
Local transport
5 tastings
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Chinatown MRT station, Exit A on street level
What to expect
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Telok Ayer Street
1 hour 30 min
This truly blends history, Victorian architecture and scrumptious
local food. Eat the freshly made Wonton noodles, made from a combination of sauces, deliciously savoury and fragrant. You will also quench your thirst with an exotic local juice! Telok Ayer Market (Lau Pa Sat) is one of Singapore's most famous hawker centres. -
Chinatown
1 hour
Kickstart your food journey with a traditional and savoury spring rolls. You get to watch the friendly staff prepare everything from scratch. You will then try the flavourful Dim Sum's. This will be followed by a yummy cup of coffee and surprise. Historic Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new, filled with traditional shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes.
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Maxwell Food Centre
1 hour
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Singapore
40 min
Get to visit the Singaporean scene and the local cuisine with a private local guide by seeing the most famous neighbourhoods or the best known streets while tasting the true taste of the city.
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Gardens by the Bay
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Singapore Botanic Gardens
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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National Orchid Garden
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Cloud Forest
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Marina Bay
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route or at least you can see it from afar. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Sands Skypark Observation Deck
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Singapore Flyer
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Supertree Grove
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Singapore Discovery Centre
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Orchard Road
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Merlion Park
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Battlebox
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Flower Dome
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Waterfront Promenade
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route or at least see it from afar. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Singapore Cable Car
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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National Museum of Singapore
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Asian Civilisations Museum
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Clarke Quay
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Changi Chapel and Museum
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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Maxwell Food Centre
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
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East Coast Park
40 min
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Singapore).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour
Can I cancel A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Chinatown MRT station, Exit A on street level
What's included?
- Private Tour
- This tour is carbon neutral
- Local transport
- 5 tastings
Which places does it visit?
It visits Telok Ayer Street, Chinatown, Maxwell Food Centre, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Orchid Garden, Cloud Forest, Marina Bay.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Arabic, Chinese, Malay, English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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