Singapore's Chinatown "Off The Beaten Track" Foodie Tour

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Singapore's Chinatown "Off The Beaten Track" Foodie Tour

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About this experience

Join this ‘off the beaten track’ morning food tour that will take you to explore a wet market and hawker centre. Inclusive of desserts celebrations and local breakfast + lunch dishes.

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Chinatown "Off The Beaten Track" Food Tour in Singapore

Duration: 3 hours<br/>Street food Breakfast/Dinner

What's included

Local guide

Food and drinks tasting

Bottled water

Snacks

What you'll see

Join us for a foodie’s culinary adventure in Chinatown, off the beaten track! Chinatown is an ethnic neighborhood featuring distinctly Chinese cultural elements and a historically concentrated ethnic Chinese population.

Your guide will meet you at 62 Smith Street and guide you through the wet market. In this special market you will learn about the local ingredients such as spices, herbs, seafood and other exotic ingredients that create the best Singapore dishes.

After a local breakfast snack, you will have the best Hawker center discovery tasting the signatures dishes and drinks that Singapore’s cuisine offers.

Your guides are food lovers and have strong passion for food. They will tell you where you can find the best chicken rice, Laksa, dumpling. Popiah, noodles dishes and other delights. You will enjoy desserts celebration based on shaved ice and fruits from Southeast Asia.

During the tour, you will visit a Chinese delicacy shop selling the best ingredients for a Chinese banquet and herbs for traditional Chinese medicine.

You will participate in a tea appreciation at a traditional tea house for a Zen experience.

What's not included

Gratuities

Available languages

Guide guide

CMN EN

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Meeting point

Starting Point: Tam Kah Shark's Fin Trading
Opposite Chinatown Complex Carpark Entrance/Exit.

Directions: 2 Mins walk from Chinatown MRT Station (Stop ID: NE4/DT19) via Smith Street

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.

Top Attractions

Gardens by the Bay

A stunning 101-hectare nature park featuring iconic Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest, and Flower Dome.

Nature 3-4 hours Moderate

Marina Bay Sands

A world-famous resort with an infinity pool, luxury shopping, and stunning city views.

Architecture 2-3 hours Expensive

Chinatown

A vibrant district with traditional shophouses, temples, and a bustling street market.

Cultural 2-3 hours Free to explore, budget for food and shopping

Singapore Zoo

One of the world's best zoos, known for its open-concept habitats and night safari.

Nature 4-5 hours Moderate to Expensive

Sentosa Island

A resort island with beaches, theme parks, and luxury hotels.

Entertainment Full day Expensive

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.