Singapore Chinatown Hawker Food Tasting Tour

Discover the True Hawker Culture in Hidden Alleys

This tour is a 3-hour walking exploration of Singapore's Chinatown's rich culinary scene. Accompanied by a licensed professional guide, you'll learn about the key ethnic cultures that have defined Singapore's food culture. The tour includes a curated selection of 8-9 local foods and beverages, allowing you to taste a variety of traditional dishes from authentic local eateries. Your guide will share personal stories and insights, enhancing your understanding of Singaporean cuisine and heritage.

Highlights

UNESCO Cultural Experience
Get a glimpse into the lives of locals in the heart of Singapore's hawker culture, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Generous Food Samples Provided
Enjoy a curated selection of 8-9 iconic local foods and drinks, giving you a full experience of Chinatown's diverse flavors.

Includes Michelin-Recommended Eateries
From famous Michelin Bib Gourmand hawker stalls to hidden gem local eateries, you can enjoy a variety of tastes.

Explore Hidden Alleys
Discover Chinatown's hidden charms as you explore secret alleys with vintage shops, ancient temples, and aesthetic murals.

In-depth Historical Commentary
A knowledgeable professional guide shares personal stories and insights, enhancing your understanding of Singaporean cuisine and heritage.

Tour Itinerary Preview

09:30 Meeting and Start
Meet at Chinatown MRT Station Exit A (in front of Bee Chiang Heng Bak Kwa Store) and start the tour with a tasting of traditional Bak Kwa (dried meat).

Pagoda Street
Walk along the street, listen to the guide's stories about the lives of early Chinese immigrants, and see the iconic statue of Hong Du Jin women.

10:05 Explore the Art Alley
Explore charming alleys filled with murals by local artist Yip Yew Chong and ethnic shops. Take a break at a traditional coffee shop that used to roast coffee beans.

10:40 Ann Siang Hill
Admire the restored shops and check out the filming locations for the movie 'Crazy Rich Asians'.

11:15 Maxwell Food Centre
Taste famous chicken rice, Fuzhou pancakes, and more in hawker food heaven, and refresh yourself with sugarcane juice.

11:50 Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Visit a Tang-style Buddhist temple that houses a relic of the Buddha's tooth and explore religious art and history. (Includes introduction to the history of nearby 'Death Street' Sago Lane)

12:10 Chinatown Complex
Visit a complex with unique architectural heritage and learn about the historical background and role of this building.

12:30 End of Tour
The tour ends at Chinatown Complex (near Maxwell MRT Station).