Baba House

A well preserved Peranakan home, giving an insight into the group's unique history, architecture and heritage.

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Thian Hock Keng Temple
The oldest and most important Fujian temple in Singapore, dedicated to Mazu, Taoist goddess of the Sea.
Singapore Cable Car
Experience spectacular views on this aerial route between Singapore and Sentosa island.
The Civic District
Founded by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1827, the Civic District is where Singapore as we know it began.
Singapore "Bumboat' River trip
The river was the mainstay of business and trading in days gone by, where the bumboats transported the goods to the warehouses lining the river bank. They are still used today to help Singaporeans and sight-seers get from A to B, in style.
The Yong Gallery
A celebration of traditional Chinese arts and crafts, including exceptional calligraphy, the Yong Gallery is well worth a visit.
Sri Mariamman Temple
The oldest Hindu Temple in the city, built in 1827 in the South Indian 'Dravidian' style. It's embellished with six tiers of Hindu deities, painted in bright colours and with fantastic detail.

Related Tours

Discover Singapore's Culinary Heritage
Discover the rich culinary heritage of Singapore with a comprehensive tour of the city’s heartlands and premier gastronomic destinations. 

  • Explore  Chinatown
  • Sample food at the Hawker Centre, which is lined with food stalls 
  • Immerse yourself in these culinary traditions 
  • Learn about migration to Singapore in securing economic stability 
  • Discover the Baba house 
  • Conclude at Thian Hock Keng Temple 
Gastronomic Singapore

Singapore has grown to become a truly multicultural city, embracing a diverse blend of culinary traditions. Indeed, this cultural diversity has resulted in a wide range of amazing foods available to enjoy on every street corner. You will find some of the city’s finest delicacies in Chinatown, the legendary heartland of Singapore. And as such is where you will be visiting, on this epic gastronomic tour of Singapore. 

Starting at your Hotel, or at prearranged meeting point your personal tour of gastronomic Singapore will take you around the local Hawker Centre (a vast open-air food market) where you will have the pleasure of sampling some fine local delicacies. Some of the delicious food on offer will include the world-famous Singaporean chicken rice and the incomparable spicy chilli soft-shelled crabs. 

Culinary Melting Pot

As you explore the vibrant markets, your expert local guide will be pleased to tell you all about the history of the importance of migration to Singapore in securing economic stability, as well as adding to the unique and varied culture that Singapore is famous for. 

You will learn all about Baba house, one of the best-preserved Peranakan heritage homes and the Chinatown Heritage Centre, which documents the lives of Chinese people in the city across the ages. To finish off this fabulous tour of Singapore, you will be delighted to visit the oldest Chinese temple in the city- Thian Hock Keng Temple. Dedicated to the enigmatic Mazu, the goddess of the Sea.

Travel Curious Tip: Go on this tour on an empty stomach! 

We built this tour because experiencing new cuisines can be daunting, therefore be at ease with the help of your guide! 
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