Singapore

Singapore Street Food Tour: Hawker Centers & Local Favorites

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Description

Go beyond simply tasting street food—immerse yourself in Singapore’s rich hawker culture with a passionate local host who knows the city inside out. This experience isn’t just about visiting famous spots; it’s about uncovering hidden gems, learning the fascinating stories behind iconic dishes, and connecting with the dedicated people who make them. Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, we'll assign a like-minded host who will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and ensure your experience is flexible and tailored to your preferences.

Highlights

Street Food Tours
Excellent Quality
Short term availability
Half-day Tours
Culinary Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
Curated Catalog
Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
Private Sightseeing Tours

What makes this experience special

Language guide

MS, Inglese

What's included

Included

Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
6-8 tastings of carefully selected street food dishes
Private and personalized experience with a local food expert

Not included

Additional food, drinks, or attraction tickets (beyond those included in the experience)
Transportation costs (as this is a walking tour, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

1
Savor Singapore’s world-famous street food and uncover the flavors that define its rich cultural heritage. With a passionate local foodie as your guide, you’ll dive into hawker centers, bustling markets, and hidden food stalls that only locals know. This isn’t just a food tour—it’s an immersive culinary adventure tailored to your taste. Before your journey begins, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to craft an itinerary based on your favorite flavors, whether it’s indulging in Michelin-rated hawker dishes, discovering heritage recipes, or tasting the latest local food trends. Here are some highlights to whet your appetite:
Admission included
2
Step into Singapore's largest and most iconic hawker center, where sizzling woks, fragrant spices, and bustling food stalls bring the city's culinary heritage to life. Your passionate local host will guide you through the maze of vendors, sharing insider tips and introducing you to signature dishes like char kway teow (wok-fried flat noodles) and carrot cake (savory radish cake, not the dessert!).
Admission included
3
Try the world-famous soya sauce chicken rice, Singapore's first Michelin-starred hawker dish, while learning about the evolution of hawker culture and its role in Singapore's vibrant culinary landscape.
Admission included
4
One of Singapore’s oldest and largest hawker centers, famous for authentic Hokkien mee (prawn noodles) and rojak (sweet-savory fruit salad). Your host will introduce you to stalls that have been serving these delights for generations.
Admission included
5
Indulge in Hainanese Chicken Rice, Singapore’s national dish, at one of the city’s most renowned stalls. With guidance from your local host, discover how this simple yet flavorful dish became a global favorite.
Admission included
6
End your food adventure at a lively late-night hawker center, savoring satay skewers and ice-cold sugarcane juice under the stars. Feel the energy of Singapore’s vibrant night food scene as locals gather for their favorite supper bites.
Admission included

Meeting point

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Useful information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted