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Singapore Exploration: Ethnic Neighborhoods & UNESCO Street Food Experience
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411 Ratings
Singapore
Immerse yourself in the vibrant ethnic neighborhoods of Singapore and indulge in UNESCO street food. Experience the rich history, culture, and diverse cuisine that make Singapore truly unique.
Duration:
5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chinatown - Your tour is a fun and educational discovery of 3 ethnic neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam. You will learn more about its history and experience local living, through walking in the area as well as sampling local street food at UNESCO inscribed hawker centres at Chinatown and Little India, and dessert in the Malay Quarter of Kampong Glam.
In Chinatown, you will learn more about the lives of early Chinese immigrants who flocked here in large numbers due to the vibrant community and work opportunities. Businessmen, traders, craftsmen, hawkers and peddlers sought to make a living here. While some found success, many others found themselves succumbed to vices like opium, gambling and prostitution. Remnants of these memories can still be found along the streets of Chinatown and you will get the opportunity to relive the lives of the past in the present day.
What's Included
- Convenient optional hotel pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary carbonated beverages
- Enjoy bottled water throughout the tour
- Beer selections included
- Tea and coffee available
- Experience local food tasting
- Guided MRT (Subway) and bus travel
- Professional host with engaging stories
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Engage in an exhilarating journey through the diverse districts of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Gelam, where you can immerse yourself in Singapore’s distinctive cultural variety, history, and heritage. The tour offers sensory experiences, allowing you to live the routines of the locals, observing their daily activities and tasting local cuisines. We will visit two UNESCO recognized hawker centers in Chinatown & Little India to taste traditional delicacies, some passed through generations but gradually disappearing due to the absence of successors in the family businesses. The tour also include commuting on public transportation across the different areas for a more authentic local experience. This trip not only lets you understand the confluence of cultures and multi-racial lifestyle in Singapore, but also satiates your palates with delectable local food and drinks.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- 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
- Not recommended for travelers with Personal Mobility Aids / Devices
- Not recommended for travellers with food allergies
Location
Singapore
We will meet you at the Ticket Concourse area of the MRT Station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Timothy_b
May 25, 2024
BEST TOUR IN SINGAPORE!!!! - Gerry was an absolutely wonderful tour guide! He met us in the morning at our hotel and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire trip. His thorough stories about Singapore covered its past, present, and future, offering a comprehensive lesson on all three areas we visited. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! AND ALL OF THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS!!!!!
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James_l
May 15, 2024
Singapore Food and History - This tour allows you to experience Singapore's various types of food and the cultural diversity in a day. Gerry, our tour guide, has been in the business for over 14 years and his knowledge of the city and its history was impressive. We tasted a wide variety of foods and local beverages, in areas of the city we would not have found on our own. Transportation was provided, due to the long distance between venues, including Tram and the Subway, which we surly would not have figured out on our own. At the end of the day we could not have eaten or drank more... so come hungry.
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Gavin_k
May 13, 2024
Intimate & Informative - Gerry is a great guide. He has an intimate knowledge of local food and cultures and gave us a lot of information about the history of Singapore and its food. The small group meant we could talk to Gerry on a personal level and ask a lot of questions. Highly recommend.
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Aankdlfke737383
May 13, 2024
This is the one you’re looking for! - Amazing tour. Gerry is communicative all throughout the process (before, during, and after your tour). He leads an engaging small group. He is knowledgeable yet approachable. You could also immediately tell he was a man of character. Taking his tour felt like a friend was showing you around town. This was all in addition to the delicious food and drink experienced. Do not hesitate. This is the experience to book!
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Robert_k
May 7, 2024
Unforgettable Day and Guide. - This experience was unbelievable. I don’t usually do reviews but Gerry , our guide was fantastic. This is much more than a food tour which in self was beyond expectation. The culture and past historical pictures Gerry shared helped complete the stories. Gerry will introduce you to friends he sees during the tour. I mean we were shaking hands with locals that greeted you with big smiles. My advice, take this tour early in your visit. Go with an empty stomach. And don’t cheat yourself with any other guide than Gerry. Again, I don’t usually do reviews. But this tour is very impressive and a huge winner.
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Ellen_m
May 4, 2024
Food tour in Singapore - At each of the three neighborhoods we visited our guide Gerry had us speak with local people. The food he ordered for us was delicious. Gerry was very knowledgeable and showed us what the neighborhoods looked like in the past.
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Sharon154945
May 4, 2024
Fantastic 3 Ethnic Neighborhoods Tour - Gerald was a great tour guide. The tour was super fun and very well organized. All the tour participants bonded over the ethnic food and drinks that were part of the activity. I would highly recommend this tour. It is excellent value for money.
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Helen_m
Apr 29, 2024
3 ethnic quarters & UNESCO tour street food - would have to say this tour with Gerald (Gerry) was the best I have been on. The passion and knowledge he has is wonderful. He was very generous with his time and he's food choice were delicious. we were all entertained by he's stories and the love of he's community. picked us up at the hotel and sent us home is a grab car, would recommend this tour to all my friends, ask for Gerry best tour guide ever.
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Tsandjs
Apr 22, 2024
Great tour! - Very interesting and informative tour! Plenty of great food to sample…you won’t be left hungry. Wear comfortable shoes as your is mostly walking. But quick trips on tram and bus were pleasant. Gerry was great!
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Shannon_r
Apr 26, 2024
Great Tour Guide - Gerry, the guide, was great. Took excellent care of everyone in the group. Native of Singapore with lots of information and opinions.
We enjoyed the food of Little India in particular. The food in Chinatown was just okay--not a lot of flavor--but lots of it .
All in all, though, it was a good experience.
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