6-Hour Private Singapore Food Tour through Katong and Little India

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Savour the included food tastings
• 02 Enjoy a private tour for personalized service and to cater to your needs
• 03 Step far away from the tourist circuit and see where the locals eat
• 04 Learn about and taste Singapore's Malay, Indian, and Chinese food influences

Ask any Singaporean what their favourite pastime is, and they will say eating! Gain a solid understanding of what it means to 'eat like a local' and how Singapore's iconic dishes became embedded in the country's culture. Over the course of this food tour, explore Singapore's food heritage through the histories and stories behind the dishes and the places that serve them. From the founding of Modern Singapore in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles to the present day, discover how Chinese, Malay, and Indian influences have shaped this remarkable culinary melting pot.

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 Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Singapore

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Singapore Street Food Journey Through Katong, Kampong Glam, and Little India

• Start our 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. In this district, enjoy a selection of 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. The Old Airport Road Hawker Centre is a firm favourite among Singaporeans. Why? Because it is home to so many 'hawker legends'. Here, we try one or two distinctly Singaporean dishes from a choice of Hokkien Mee, Rojak, Popiah, and Carrot Cake.
• Our 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. Discuss the history of the district, the Sultan's role in the founding of Modern Singapore, and try some of the most popular local foods from the Malay, Arabic, and Indonesian communities. Teh Tarik, Beef Rendang, and Murtabak are options on our foodie menu.
• Our fourth and final stop on this food tour of Singapore is Little India. Discover why the Indian community chose to settle in this district of Singapore and learn how it developed over time. Try a popular savoury Indian dish called Dosa and end the tour with some Indian sweets and/or Masala Milk.

The route

Where you'll travel

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.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless an extra half an hour is added for hotel pick up).

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

• This tour is not suitable for vegans. Vegetarians can be accommodated.
• Private food tours can be booked any day of the week and start at any time between 9 am and 3 pm.
• Singapore food tours start in the East Coast/Katong area of Singapore.
• Full details on the meeting point are provided upon booking.
• Alternatively, book an 'extra half an hour for hotel pick up' and have your guide collect you from your hotel lobby.
• Tours last 5.5 hours, or 6 hours if you have added the extra half an hour for hotel pick up, and finish in Little India.
• Your guide will help you get back to your hotel or another point of interest.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Singapore

Tour start

Katong, Singapore

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.