Discover Singapore's Culinary Heritage, Singapore

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Things to know

Duration:

4 hrs

Categories:

City Highlights, Family Friendly, First Time Visitor, Food and Drink, Food and Drink, History, History, Local Experience, Local Experience, Markets

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

What's included:

A range of food and drink from local vendors along your way., A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group., Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.

What's not included:

Alcohol purchased on the tour., Cost of hotel pick up/drop off. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport.

Meeting points: By the People Park Complex bus stop, in the heart of Chinatown.

What makes this tour special

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!

What you'll see

Thian Hock Keng Temple

Baba House

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FAQ

QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?

AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.

QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?

AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QWhat is your cancellation policy?

AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.

For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.

To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QWho do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?

AAt Travel Curious, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.

Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

QAm I able to book more than one tour?

AAbsolutely, you can book as many tours as you like! You can add them to your cart by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button or you can get in touch and we can put together an itinerary for you. To get in touch, you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).

Discover Singapore's Culinary HeritagePrivate Tour