Private Tour
Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Singapore’s vibrant flavours and cultural stories on this Private Food, Culture & Heritage Tour. The 4-hour tour gives you the essentials: two heritage districts, delicious food tastings, and a relaxed exploration of the city centre, all paced comfortably for a rich, memorable introduction to the city.
Your journey begins in Chinatown before continuing into either Little India or Kampong Glam, each offering its own personality through spices, street art and local snacks like savoury Thosai or traditional pastries. The experience ends with the Singapore City Highlights, where Marina Bay, the riverfront and historic bridges reveal how Singapore evolved into the modern metropolis you see today.
Upgrade to the 6-hour experience for extended exploration and a scenic 40-minute river cruise. Designed for travellers who value authenticity and comfort, this private tour features 9–10 local tastings, personalised storytelling and the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child is 3 to 12 years old. Infant below 3 years old is free-of-charge.
Tour is not suitable for guests with dietary restrictions or require walking assistance.
Guests are advised to be punctual.
Tour operates rain or shine, please bring along poncho/umbrella and water to stay hydrated.
Hotel pick-up offered. No drop-off service available.
Dress code is casual with comfortable footwear.
Moderate amount of walking is required, including outdoors.
Please note that all food items are fixed and we do not customise for individual preferences or needs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kreta Ayer Square
There is no one face that fits all Singaporeans. Racial diversity is the essence of being a Singaporean. Discover, through architecture, heritage and culture, how the local lives, where local eats, what locals do; with the assimilation of olden days trades and modern times occupations. The Tour starts off by an Introduction of why and how our Ethnic Quarters were formed, and what were the changes over the years. The first stop would be at Chinatown we showcase the Chinese culture, a brief introduction to the history of the area. Expect heart wrenching stories of labourers and vices of life.
Chinatown
Learn about the square and its surrounding, including visiting Chinatown Complex with its popular hawker centre and wet market.
What‘s Included
Admission ticket to River Cruise(6hr Only)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
9 to 10 local ethnic food dishes and drinks
English-speaking local guide
Hotel pick-up (when pick-up option is selected)
Public transport (MRT & Bus)
Hotel drop-off
Optional food & drinks
Personal expenses
Guide tipping
Pickup points
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Marina Bay, 7 Raffles Avenue, Marina Bay Singapore Singapore
Changi Airport
Airport Boulevard Singapore Singapore
Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
2 Stamford Road, Raffles City Singapore Singapore
Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore Singapore
Options
6hr Private Tour(with Pick-up)
With Pick-up: Meet your guide at your preferred pick-up location 30 minutes before start time. Only your party will be on this tour.
6hr Private Tour(w/o Pick-up)
w/o Pick-up: Meet your guide at Chinatown MRT Exit A (Street Level). Only your party will be on this tour.
4hr Private Tour(with Pick-up)
with pickup: Meet your guide at your preferred pick-up location 30 minutes before start time. Only your party will be on this tour.
Pickup included
4hr Private Tour(w/o Pick-up)
w/o Pick-up: Meet your guide at Chinatown MRT Exit A (Street Level). Only your party will be on this tour.
Reviews
394 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience of Singapore's 3 cultures
gwendolynw324,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Great eye opener to the real Singapore. Richard gave us a memorable experience of good reasonable food and wonderful shopping thats outside the more known shopping spots in Singapore
A DIFFERENT SIDE OF SINGAPORE
Stay39972172806,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. The food was a great way to cap each district visit. Richard was very knowledaagble and his excitement while sharing the history of the place was infectious.
A great evening with Liz,
G5950IWjackied,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful tour. Liz really knows her stuff and made it fun. I loved china town.
Shirley is AMAZING! Book this tour!
Karen K,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment of arrival, Shirley—our amazing guide— made us feel like old friends. She was SO knowledgeable, friendly, kind, efficient, and accommodating. She went above and beyond in all aspects of our tour.
Must have if you are visitng first time.
thullurik,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a good experience. I have book a china town tour. Guide was so polite and explained the culture
Flavorful tour of Singapore
Climber173246,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of Chinatown. The food was excellent with several Michelin rated restaurants on the route Eric our guide was wonderful and so knowledgeable
Great tour to learn about the heritage of Singapore
CatandRich2014,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pam was a great host, very informative and interesting. Made the 2.5hrs fly by. Would 100% recommend to anyone who wants to learn about the history of Singapore.
Fabulous tour
Lesley R,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous heritage tour. Ping our guide was outstanding. So interesting with all her stories about Singapore past and present. . Can recommend this tour.
Potentially a good tour but delivery was slow
Mobile44769924803,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Tours content was potentially good and what we were looking for. However the delivery was a bit slow and found it a little bit difficult to connect to the tour guide
Wonderful experience with great food and cultural visits. Great way to get to know the city and enjoy hawker culture.
Amanda M,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Ronald and Megan were wonderful. Great food and wonderful way to see the city. I loved that we saw temples as well as good food and drink!
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