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Cultural & Food Experience of Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters

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Singapore hawker centre street food tour with intro to public transport MRT Bus

5 hours 30 minutes
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

This tour will introduce visitors to a variety of local street food and the vibrant culture and history of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam in Singapore. The host of this tour is a fourth-generation Singapore-Chinese-Peranakan who is dedicated to sharing authentic experiences of Singapore. A fun adventure for those who want to experience traditional street food while learning of the history and culture of Singapore.

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included
The local food will be sourced in UNESCO inscribed hawker centres
Be enthralled by the grand Sultan Mosque while in Kampong Glam
Experience a culture that has been embedded in Singapore since the colonial days of the early 19th century

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Dinner
Snacks
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Soda/Pop
Bottled water

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Chinatown, Singapore
We will advise further on the location to meet upon booking confirmation.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We will advise you further on the location to meet either at your Hotel lobby or MRT Station, so as to enhance convenience to all our guests. If you require hotel pickup, kindly indicate your hotel location. Please take note that it is available for centralised locations in the city only.

What To Expect

Chinatown

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little India

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kampong Glam

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Not recommended for travellers with gluten intolerance
Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions
Not recommended for travelers who are vegetarians as experience will be compromised
Not recommended for travelers with children in prams or strollers
Not recommended for travelers with Personal Mobility Aids / Devices
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Michelle_M

Great food and history lesson. Gerry was a fantastic guide and person. Would highly recommend this tour.

Reviews

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Best food cultural experience

Kathleen_S, May 2024

Our guide Gerry was superb. He knew exactly where to go and chose places that made the best quality of food. The thing that struck me the most, as how he was so beloved in the local community. He made us realize the people preparing our delicious food didn’t have much money and appreciated the business he brought to them. I highly recommend this cultural food experience. Very eye opening.

Love the whole...

Vy_N, May 2024

Love the whole experience! Gerry does an excellent job of showing the culture and traditions. So much food and food choices are excellent.

Magnificent Introduction to Singapore

Jacqueline_M, May 2024

This was THE BEST tour ever!!! Gerry is exceptional. He made Significant accessible on a level I didn't expect as a first time visitor. He really takes time to provide historical, cultural, and social context for contemporary Singaporean society. Restaurant selections were superb, places where locals eat well daily. Overall, a magnificent introduction to a beautiful country.

Excellent tour for the cost

Ken_M, May 2024

Gerry Tan was an amazing guide. Excellent communication before and after. He was attentive and kind. He was upbeat and engaged even though he has led this tour so many times over the years. Visiting the same spots could get boring for him, but he remained engaged and interested. He bought for us more food and drinks than any in our group could possibly take. He bought a variety of spicy and plain food so everyone enjoyed themselves. Most of the tour focused on food (about 65%). The other portion focused on history, culture, and shopping in side-streets. Be sure to tell Gerry what is most important to you, and he will focus the tour on that aspect -- food vs culture/education and Chinese vs Malay vs Indian. There is lots of walking, so wear good shoes. The weather gets hot quick, so take caution: fans, sunglasses, hats, sun umbrella, etc. Bring some cash for shopping because not all the street vendors accept mobile pay. If you want to experience a good variety of food and drink and real-life Singapore lifestyle and culture all in a 6-hour span (9:00am - 3:00pm), this tour would be a great choice.

Fantastic and informative tour and guide

Annie_R, May 2024

The whole experience was a real eye opener. The different foods and very informative tour to different sections of Singapore was 1st class. We would like to congratulate Richard for being easy to listen to and giving us a very informative tour. Top guided tour.

Best food tour ever!

Judy_S, Apr 2024

Gerry was phenomenal! He was the perfect host and guide. Knowledgeable of the areas, the food, the people. It wasn't just a terrific food tour, one of the best we've been on, it was a great tour of Singapore.

A complete tour for someone curious and ready to try something different

Robert_M, Apr 2024

This was the highlight of our stay in Singapore, Gerry is an excellent guide, we learned a lot that day and not only about food, very very interesting, I truely recommend !

A fun, authentic must do experience

Donna_G, Apr 2024

This is a fantastic tour with Gerry who owns the business and is completely invested in ensuring everyone has an authentic experience. We learnt a lot, ate a lot and laughed a lot. If you are looking for an easy going tour with a local this is definitely for you.

Highly recommend

Sian_B, Apr 2024

This trip is just fantastic. You get to see the best parts of Singapore away from the tourist attractions. Go very hungry as the food is amazing and plentiful. We had choice of fresh juice, selection of the best Chinese dishes, alcohol, another banquet of Indian cuisine in little India, topped off with gelato in the Malay quarter. Gerry was knowledgeable, relaxed and organised. Do not hesitate to book this tour. Small groups of 8-10 like minded and interesting travellers.

Great tour

Michelle_M, Apr 2024

Great food and history lesson. Gerry was a fantastic guide and person. Would highly recommend this tour.

Amazing

Jillian_K, Apr 2024

A wonderful tour. GERRY showed us old singapore.He wad so knowledgeable and passionate about Singapore. We had 6 on the tour and all got on really well. The stops and food outstanding. We got choices of drinks and more food than we could eat. Picked up at hotel and taxi back..all included in price. Best food tour

Wonderful way to spend the day

Ron_K, Apr 2024

Gerry was outstanding. Very informative and knowledgeable. We had a great time and enjoyed the different foods and discussions.

Food tour not to miss

Caroline_C, Apr 2024

Gerry was fabulous. Wonderful information and insights delicious food. We had a great group. As a native, Gerry brings a lot of rich ess

Perfect way to start my trip in Singapore

arthurfelizzola, Apr 2024

Amazing experience! Gerry is not only a great guide but a stand-up genuine guy. He really made us feel comfortable and presented us with interesting facts about history, in an entertaining and friendly way. The selection of food was plenty, absolutely delicious and abundant while being flexible as well. I really feel this was one of the best tours I’ve ever had. Cheers to Gerry for running this business for so long and still with such good energy! I 100% recommend to anyone looking to have a relaxing, interesting and yummy time.

Much more than a delicious food tour

Jeswant_B, Apr 2024

We have done a number of food tours around the world and this one, we would have to say, was one of the best. Gerry’s passion to ensure the history and culture of the three quarters we visited, were shared through stories and photos made the experience very special. The food was plentiful and delicious and Gerry made sure we were well hydrated in the heat. We loved meeting and hearing stories of the long standing family vendors and the locals who are an integral part of the markets. This tour is not just a food tour it’s an opportunity to have a deeper understanding of how Singapore has developed and the people who are still providing traditional foods as part of Singapore’s living cultural history. Thank you Gerry for providing us with such an invaluable experience.

Great sample of Singapore

Nancy_W, Mar 2024

Wonderful tour hosted by Gerry. Go hungry to enjoy the many samples of Chinese and Indian cuisine. Also a great bit of information on the Singapore history. Very interesting.

Simply the best!

Megan_L, Mar 2024

This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Singapore. Gerry is a fantastic host and will share so much about Singapore culture and traditions, plus he’s happy to answer all your questions. We loved that this was a small group tour with only seven people, meaning you get an authentic and intimate experience. The food was incredible and we got to try things that we would’ve never known about if it weren’t for Gerry. Make sure you go with an empty stomach because you will be eating lots! But it’s not just about the food, you’ll learn how to use public transport and do lots of walking where you’ll get to see different areas of Singapore and all the beautiful sights. Can’t recommend this enough! I’ve already shared with family and friends. Thank you, Gerry!

Delicious Food and Interesting History in one Wonderful Evening!

CharlesF_M, Mar 2024

Great tour in Singapore to understand the various foods and cultural influences in this city! Gerry did a great job taking us and one other couple around the city as we visited Chinatown, Little India, and the Malay Quarters. Walking around the streets in the evening and admiring the various art and architecture was wonderful, but the spread of food we were provided was out of this world; thanks again Gerry for all the fantastic selections! Go hungry and enjoy it all!!

Gerry was wonderful!...

Allyson_L, Mar 2024

Gerry was wonderful! Could not recommend any more! My husband and I enjoyed learning more about Singapore and eating local favorites.

Favorite tour I’ve ever done!

Morgan_O, Mar 2024

I loved this tour! I’m traveling alone and this was a great introduction to the city. Gerry was great- he taught us a lot about Singapore and also made the tour so much fun! The food was also delicious and we got to try a lot of different things. Highly recommend this tour!!

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