A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Telok Ayer Street
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
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.
Options
Singapore Private Street Food
Short Description: In Singapore, eating is passion! Create unforgettable food memories and learn about the city's hawker centre food scene.
What‘s Included
Private Tour
This tour is carbon neutral
Local transport
5 tastings
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
111 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What a great way to learn...
MEgan H,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to learn about Singapore and eat like royalty at the same time. Marcus took care of our every need and we only wish we have done this tour immediately after arriving.
Excellent introduction to Singapore’s street food and culture
Alex K,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fabulous time with Ronnie. He was great at introducing us to a variety of Hawker stalls in Chinatown and had some incredible food. We never would have been able to find these great places ourselves and glad we had Ronnie there to show us. He also gave us a really good insight into the culture and history of Singapore. Highly recommend!
The Best Laska!
tamara s,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This food tour is one of the best tours I’ve experienced. Stefan is both knowledgeable about the variations of street food, the history of the city and attractions. We are so thankful for our experience. The Laska was chef’s kiss.
A shambles in Singapore
Q1887BDjohnm,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00What a shambles! We arrived at the designated meeting point 20 minutes early and told our guide by WhatsApp we were present. Some 20 minutes after the scheduled time, the guide sent a WhatsApp cancelling the tour. We then had a struggle to get a refund from Trip Advisor. Use with caution.
Great introduction to Hawker Centers and Chinatown History
Heidi H,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great introduction to Hawker Centers and Chinatown History The Hawker Centers can be overwhelming for a newcomer. We signed up for this tour to get an introduction. John was a fantastic Tour Guide! He showed us several large Hawker Centers and treated us to tastings from a few great ones. He explained how the Michelin food rating worked for Hawker Centers and pointed out some of the very best ones. He also helped us to learn about etiquette and gave us many tips for getting the best food. John also shared a lot of information about Chinatown. This included the immigration of various ethnic groups. He added i formation about his family history, which was great! He was professional, extremely knowledgeable, and made it a fabulous experience! Thank you. Jobn!
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Susan N,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fast-paced, well organized, comprehensive and fun experience. Ang was a spectacular guide.
Roy was an amazing guide!
jackiesebastian,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Roy was excellent! He was knowledgeable, interesting, friendly, and fun! We learned so much about Singapore and had a great time! Roy was also helpful in answering our questions and giving recommendations. Highly recommended!
Such a fun tour!
Trek13712219940,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible time on our tour with Stefan. It was our first night in Singapore so it was a great way to learn more about the city and experience some delicious food. Stefan was very accomodating, finding alternative options to suit our dietary requirements. Highly recommend a tour with him.
Not to be missed
Sheyma A,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chengmeng was attentive and informative responding to our dietary restrictions. The kids had a fabulous time if it werent for the heat. Worth every penny.
Great food tour.
SilviaGeorges,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent nearly three hours discovering new flavors on our food tour, and Ron, our guide, was not only very knowledgeable but also a pleasure to spend time with. I highly recommend it.
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