Chinatown Food Tour
Taste your way through Chinatown & Telok Ayer on a guided walking food tour—temples, clan houses, hawkers, and iconic bites that bring Singapore’s history to life.
About this activity
Duration:
3 hours
Neighbourhoods:
Chinatown, Telok Ayer
Group Size:
upto 4 pax
Price:
S$400
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Free cancellation
Cancellation allowed up to 3 days in advance, for full refund
Live tour guide
Licensed English-speaking Guide
Group
Small Group (maximum 4 pax)
Highlights
- • 8–10 delicious food and drink tastings of local delicacies
- • Stories of migration, culture, and community
- • Temples, traditional apothecaries and street art with epic photo spots
- • UNESCO hawker culture discovery with insider tips
Full description
Experience Singapore through its food, history, and traditions on this walking food tour through the vibrant streets of Chinatown and Telok Ayer. Explore ornate temples, traditional apothecaries, historic clan associations, and bustling hawker centres while savouring multiple tastings of iconic local dishes and drinks. Along the way, discover the fascinating stories, traditions, and secrets that make Singapore's Chinatown truly one-of-a-kind.
Includes
- Licensed English-speaking tour guide
- 3-hour guided walking tour
- 8-10 food and beverage tastings
- Public transport fares (if required)
- Additional food and beverages beyond included tastings
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
- 1
Meet at Telok Ayer MRT
- 2
Samples Delicious Local Foods
- 3
Visit Famous Temples In the Area
Not suitable for
- Individuals with severe food allergies or strict dietary needs (specific dietary needs cannot be guaranteed, though we can do our best to accommodate your preferences)
Important information
- What to bring: Bottle of water, umbrella (for sun/rain), comfortable walking shoes
- What to wear: Comfortable clothing with covered shoulders and knees (required for temple visits)
- Weather: Tours operate rain or shine
- Walking distance: Approximately 3km on easy, flat terrain
- Dietary notes: Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance, we will do our best (though accommodations cannot be guaranteed).
Know before you go
- Come with an empty stomach! This tour involves sampling various local foods. Be prepared for crowded areas.
- This is a walking tour, across mostly flat terrain but possibility of a few mild inclines & short fights of stairs exist. Singapore can be warm most times of year, so please know this is a semi-outdoor activity.
- For any expenses not covered in tour price, please carry your preferred form of payment on you. Most places in Singapore accept digital payments. But having some cash is always a good idea!