Singapore Hawker Centre Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized

Singapore , Singapore

Singapore Hawker Centre Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized

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About this experience

You’ll join one of our local Singapore hosts to spend a few hours eating your way around some of the city's most famous food courts - this is a city that runs on hawker food so it’s only right you taste the delicious staples of the city’s food culture.Visit some of the city’s oldest and most authentic hawker centers, tasting scrumptious dishes like laska, satay, noodles and black pepper crab. Your host will also take you to a local wet market, where you can see locals haggling over fresh produce and rare herbs. Prepare for a serious food coma.
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place.Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

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Singapore Hawker Centre Tours with a Local Foodie: 100% Personalized

What's included

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

5 hours with a host

Private and personalised experience

6-8 tastings of different local specialties

Detailed itinerary

Join your host and get an authentic taste of Singapore as you sample its diverse cuisine from authentic hawker centers like Maxwell Road
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Stop 2 Pass by

Wander through the Old Airport Road Food Centre- your brilliant host knows which stalls to visit to get the best kind of each specialty
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Discover unique ingredients and get a glimpse of local life as you explore a wet market like Tekka Market- you won’t get wet though, don’t worry
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Stop 4 Pass by

For something a little different, take a trip to Senoko Fishery Port and peer into what an authentic wholesale fish market is like in Singapore
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Stop 5 Pass by

You could also check out the Chomp Chomp Food Centre- with a name like that how could you not want to?
IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

What's not included

Food & drinks (additional to those provided in the experience)

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Available languages

Guide guide

MS EN

Reviews breakdown

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Important 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

Meeting point

Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.

Important notes

We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.

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.