Singapore · Street Food

6-Hour Singapore Food Tour with Katong, Kampong Glam and Little India

6 Hours Round trip from E Coast Park Service Rd Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Singapore's food culture through its Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Peranakan roots
02 Taste local favourites in Katong, including Kaya Toast or Curry Puff, Kopi, Kuehs, Laksa, and more
03 Visit Old Airport Road Hawker Centre, home to many of Singapore's 'hawker legends'
04 Discover Kampong Glam and Little India through their history, communities, and signature dishes

Ask any Singaporean what their favourite pastime is, and they will say eating! Undertake an in-depth exploration of Singapore's food culture as you learn about the history of food in Modern Singapore, from its founding in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles through to the present day. With a permanent resident population of 2.9 million Chinese, 500,000 Malays, and 350,000 Indians, Singapore is a melting pot of cultures, and it is that melting pot that we will dive into and re-emerge from with full bellies. Discover the histories and stories behind the foods that we eat, as well as the restaurants where you eat them, and gain a solid understanding of what it means to 'eat like a local' and how Singapore's iconic dishes became embedded into the country's culture. Join a small-group food tour in Singapore with a maximum of 8 guests.

Ask any Singaporean what their favourite pastime is, and they will say eating!

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Singapore

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Singapore Food Tour Through Katong, Kampong Glam, and Little India

Start the food tour in the East Coast area of Singapore, a district also known as Katong. Learn about the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore. The focus will be on food, but we will also talk about the types of jobs they had, how they lived, and who they married. It was through the marriage of Chinese immigrants to Malay ladies that the distinctive Peranakan culture was born.
Enjoy selecting Singapore's favourite foods with Chinese and Peranakan heritage, including Kaya Toast or Curry Puff and Kopi, Bak Chang, Kuehs, and Laksa.
Travel by public bus to the Old Airport Road Hawker Centre, a firm favourite among Singaporeans because it is home to so many 'hawker legends'. It is here that you will try one or two distinctly Singaporean dishes from a choice of Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah, and Carrot Cake.
The next stop is the district of Kampong Glam, a short 10-minute bus ride away. Kampong Glam is the centre of the Malay community in Singapore and is where the stunning Sultan's Mosque is located. The Singapore tour guide will discuss the history of the district and the Sultan's role in the founding of Modern Singapore. Try the most popular local foods from the Malay, Arabic, and Indonesian communities. Teh Tarrik, Beef Rendang, and Murtabak are options on our foodie menu.
The fourth and final stop on our food tour of Singapore is Little India. Discover why the Indian community chose to settle in this district and learn how it developed over time. Try a popular savoury Indian dish called Dosa and finish the tour with some Indian sweets and/or Masala Milk.

Where this trip takes you

Katong, Old Airport Road Hawker Centre, Kampong Glam, Little India

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from E Coast Park Service Rd 1 city · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Professional Singapore tour guide.
All foodie tastings as described.
Bus transportation during the tour.

What's Not Included

Gratuities.

What to bring

Bring your appetite! This is a food tour, and over the course of the tour, we will eat quite a lot of food. Please do not eat breakfast before you come.
Don't forget your camera. We will be walking through some of the most interesting parts of Singapore, and there will be lots to photograph.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Know before you go

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
This tour is not suitable for vegans. Vegetarians can be accommodated.
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.

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