Singapore's Food and Wet Market Adventures

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Singapore's Food and Wet Market Adventures

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About this experience

Tekka Market, Singapore’s most famous market was once a slaughterhouse, but today is a bustling marketplace. Selling the freshest ingredients for the country’s most delicious dishes, it’s a favorite for the best cooks – why not join them for a colorful stroll through Singapore's spice and flavor?

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Food Tour

What's included

Local guide

Bottled water

Food and drink tastings

Snacks

What you'll see

Our food explorer will meet you and walk you through the market's stalls sharing exciting information about Singapore's unique local ingredients and cuisine. You will be introduced to the fisherman's catch of the day, all kind of vegetables, spices and mouth watering fruits.

Your tour will not end before you get to taste the local breakfast/lunch that the market has to offer - just beside the fresh produce stalls is the Tekka Hawker Center where you will try delicious local dishes such as the Indian Biryani, Dosa or the Malay Teh Halia.

The tour takes 2 hours and includes local breakfast bites and drinks.

What's not included

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

RU JA EN

Reviews breakdown

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Important information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Minimum age is 7 years

Meeting point

Departure Point: Tekka Centre
Address: 661 Buffalo Road, Tekka Market taxi stand (facing Race Course Road)

Important notes

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

About Singapore

Singapore is a vibrant, multicultural city-state known for its futuristic architecture, lush green spaces, and diverse culinary scene. It's a blend of modernity and tradition, offering everything from ultra-chic shopping districts to historic temples and serene nature reserves.

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Chinatown

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Must-Try Local Dishes

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken stock, often accompanied by chili sauce and ginger paste.

Lunch/Dinner Contains chicken, gluten, and soy

Chili Crab

A iconic Singapore dish featuring mud crabs stir-fried in a sweet and savory tomato-based chili sauce.

Dinner Contains shellfish, gluten, and soy

Laksa

A spicy noodle soup with a rich, coconut-based curry broth, topped with shrimp, fish cakes, and cockles.

Lunch/Dinner Contains seafood, gluten, and coconut

Satay

Grilled skewers of marinated meat, typically served with a peanut sauce and ketupat (rice cakes).

Snack/Appetizer Contains peanuts, gluten, and soy

Popular Activities

Kayaking Hiking Ziplining Beach lounging Spa treatments Garden strolls Temple visits Museum tours

Best Time to Visit

February to April, and July to September

These periods offer the best weather with less rainfall and plenty of sunshine. It's also when major events and festivals take place.

26-32°C 79-90°F

Practical Information

Language

Official: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Widely spoken: English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese
English: Widely spoken

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Time Zone

GMT+8

Electricity

230VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Very safe

Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world, with low crime rates and strict laws. However, petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.