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Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters, Culture & Food Tour

Singapore, Singapore
5 hours 30 minutes
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Date
Thursday
May 15, 2025
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Time
9:00 am
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Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters, Culture & Food Tour
Pickup included
Child
Ages: 6-14 years old
0
Youth
Ages: 15-24 years old
0
Adult
Ages: 25-64 years old
2
Senior
Ages: 65-99 years old
0
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What You Will Do

Your host is a friendly 4th generation Singapore Chinese Peranakan with a strong passion to share real life experiences about growing up in Singapore since the 70's. His in-depth experience of the different ethnic neighbourhoods and hawker markets promises an adventure of discovery the vibrancy of the local streets and street food now run by 2nd or 3rd generation family members, the people and the diverse communities. You will be introduced to a wide variety of locally popular street food favourites and get to know better your host and the country through his eyes and life's experiences. This fun and engaging Mixed Group adventure is for those who want to experience unique traditional street food in the UNESCO inscribed hawker centres located in the ethnic neighbourhoods of Chinatown & Little India. This unique culture has been deeply embedded in the Singapore way of life since the colonial days of early 19th century until today.

What's Included?

  • Carbonated beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Dinner
  • Tea and coffee

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Chinatown

1 hour 15 minutes

The experience starts off with an exploration of Chinatown where you will get to soak in the sights of the Chinatown neighbourhood. Stories will be shared of it's history capturing the struggles of early Chinese immigrants, their trials and tribulations of making ends meet in a rough neighbourhood filled with vices like opium, gambling, prostitution, and death. These buildings still stand today. Old images will be shown where you will see the quick transformation of Singapore's development from the past to the present day. We will also be visiting a hawker centre and get to sample locally popular Singapore Chinese street food cuisines, and at the same time experience the local way of life that has been around for the past decades.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Livin' Da Local
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travellers with gluten intolerance
  • Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions
  • Not recommended for travelers who are vegetarians as experience will be compromised
  • Not recommended for travelers with children in prams or strollers
  • Not recommended for travelers with Personal Mobility Aids / Devices

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

Customer Reviews

Experience the culture, food and history of Singapore in 5.5 hours.
(tripadvisor)
2025-05-07
Our guide Gerry is Singapore s greatest ambassador!! He loved sharing local history and culture and food - oh my goodness- the food!! 5.5 hours of leisurely strolls and stops and food. Suitable for anyone with even less than average fitness. Gerry interspersed the day with stops with air con to help us manage the heat.
I did the tour on my first full day in Singapore and it was a great way to get my bearings. If you think the cost may be too high - think again!! You won’t spend another cent all day! Gerry takes care of everything- not just food and drinks but transport. Something I greatly appreciated was he taught us how to use the trains and buses (so easy when you know how).
One of the best introductory walking / food tours you can do!
(tripadvisor)
2025-05-06
This tour of the different cultural precincts of Singapore including generous culinary samplings and escorted walking (including little stints by bus and mrt) is one of the best you can do in Singapore! It is the second time that I have done it with Gerry who is a great communicator, who personally greets you on pick-up and ensures you arrive back safely, who is a mine of local and historical knowledge and who has a special life philosophy. A lovely person. You will enjoy this tour because it provides a wonderful slice of all the dimensions that Singapore is … and some special facets that could also vanish in the future… You will also appreciate how green, clean, dynamic, safe, sustainable and tolerant Singapore is! In addition, there are wonderful photo opportunities as you walk (and eat)! Thank you yet again Gerry!
Wonderful tour and guide!
(tripadvisor)
2025-05-04
There is a reason why this tour is so highly rated. Gerry is an outstanding guide. A native of Singapore, he knows the neighborhoods, the cultures, and especially the food! Walking through the markets, I think everyone knew him and thought highly of him as well. You will not regret taking his tour. Well worth the investment.
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