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Want to see the best of Singapore? It’s all waiting in the Civic District! And as in every Withlocals experience, the real excitement is the hidden gems of this area. Uncover Singapore’s historic heart on foot as you journey through grand colonial buildings, national monuments, and hidden stories that shaped the city’s identity. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour in the Civic District, so you can say: I experienced the real Singapore!

Destination

Singapore

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 中文, Melayu, Msa

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Drink & Snack
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 17 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the entrance of the Asian Civilisations Museum - Singapore to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Civic District Exploring

   This Singapore tour takes you to explore the Civic District, where you can see another area of the city. Check out its highlights and hidden gems and its many interesting insights that will show you SIngapore at its best!

4. Area Highlights

   See from Raffles Hotel, St. Andrews Cathedral, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Singapore so unique

5. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

6. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

7. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Lydia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Marcus )

27 July 2025

Die Führung mit Marcus war sehr informativ. Er wusste vieles zu erklären und erzählen, speziell im Buddha Tempel. Auch alle anderen Sehenswürdigkeiten.Interessante Tour

Sigrid🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Kenny)

22 July 2025

Kenny took us through the major parts of the city. Hè gave us an insight on the life in Singapore and the different areas. Thank you Kenny!Thank you Kenny!

Dirk🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Arthur)

18 July 2025

We really had a good time with Arthur. He explained a lot about Singapore’s local culture and took us to the local hawker centres. When you want to see the local side of Singapore, choose Arthur! Also nice interaction with our daughters, he listened carefully to their questions.Perfect guide for our family!

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

(About local Leo)

25 June 2025

Leo was a fantastic guide who blending humor, history and sharing a genuine pride of Singapore. The tour pivoted slightly from a focus on Chinatown and we are so glad it did! Leo first asked - prior to tour - if we would be comfortable expanding beyond Chinatown and our time availability. We followed his lead and were treated to more of the city to include Chinatown, a rooftop view, hawker recommendations, a lobby/letter writing visit at the Fullerton for our kids… Leo was wonderful and so happy we explored the city with him. Wonderful tour and insight!

Melissa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Kenny)

16 June 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Kenny. He was very flexible and generous in accommodating our family group and was happy to modify the tour so that our older members were more comfortable. Kenny is amazingly informative about his beautiful country. We learnt so much about Singapore and saw all the best sights on this tour. Thank you Kenny!Friendly, Fun and Informative

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Leo)

3 June 2025

Where do I begin? It was excellent! Being a solo traveler I like having tour guides and Leo is one of my top 5 memorable guides of all time. He met me at my hotel (very kind of him and convenient for me) and had a loaded metro card ready for me to use. We used the clean and air conditioned underground train and walked for our tour. He knows the Downtown Core like the back of his hand and shared all the past, present and future facts of Singapore with me. He is extremely knowledgeable and enjoys questions. He taught me about their judicial government, Chinese history, educational system, food, religion and even Formula 1 (I’m a big fan). His way of sharing all this information was interesting, personal and timed to perfection so that when we discussed a topic, we were literally standing in that spot. I don’t think there are many places in the world where a tour like this one can exist. Leo and I had a fabulous day together and I was sad for it to end. He gave me valuable information to continue my day and evening. I highly recommend this tour and definitely with Leo. By the way, my metro card still had money left on it so I gave it to a worker at my hotel. It’s good to pay it forward.Amazng day with Leo!

Unknown

(About local HJ)

5 May 2025

HJ führte uns an nicht für alle betretbare Orte: Housing-Project, wir machten einen eindrücklichen Rundgang über die Dächer. HJ erklärte uns das Prinzip. Weiter erhielten wir Einblick ins noch erhaltene ehemalige Chinatown mit den 2stöckigen, bunten Häusern, wir explorierten das Hafenquartier mit historischem Unterbau durch HJ zu den Anfängen von Singapore und dem heutigen Nimbus. Wir können HJ und diese Tour nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Mit HJ: umsichtig, klug und humorvoll

JORDAN

(About local Monica)

23 March 2025

My daughter and I had an excellent tour with Monica of Chinatown and the downtown core. Monica did an excellent job with sharing history while making the entire tour fun and interesting- she has a great sense of humor. She did a great job of checking in frequently to see if we needed a rest or refreshments, and adjusted the tour on the fly based on our interests. I would highly recommend taking a tour with her!Great tour with Monica

Maeve🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Grayson)

10 September 2025

Jonathan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Grayson)

10 September 2025

A great all round experience. Thank you Grayson, you were excellent! No hesitation in recommending others to enjoy this tour. Bravo!!5 Singapore Stars!

Ernest

(About local Marcus )

10 September 2025

We have just finished a wonderful walking tour through Gardens of the Bay with Marcus and cannot express how happy and satisfied we felt after the tour. Marcus was incredibly knowledgeable about Singapore and the Gardens and was very caring and ensured we remained comfortable in the heat. He obliged by taking many pictures of us and we have a great photographic record of the visit. We were very impressed by his courtesy and friendliness and if you are booking a tour through the Gardens make sure Marcus is your allocated guide.Ernest and Adrianne

Stephen

(About local Grayson)

9 September 2025

We loved our tour with Grayson, took us at a comfortable pace so that we never felt rushed. The food was delicious and we now feel comfortable navigating hawker markets (110 in Singapore!) and the MRT thanks to G’s tips. We will definitely be sampling some of these delights again before we leave Singapore!!Knowledgable local, super chill

Gwyn

(About local Marcus )

9 September 2025

Very informative about the food, culture and history of Geylang and Joo Chiat. It was great to try different dishes we would not normally experience. The condensed milk hot tea was an unexpected pleasure for a coffee drinker. Marcus was excellent. 10 Tastings: Geylang & Joo Chiat Food Tour

Charlotte and Richard🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Grayson)

8 September 2025

We chose tour in order to learn about the colonial history of Singapore. Grayson was an excellent guide and certainly did not disappoint us. He is knowledgeable, interesting and took us to buildings and places that played important roles in the colonial times. He relayed the history of Singapore around these buildings. Grayson had great communication from the moment we booked. We highly recommend Grayson as a guide and this tour. Excellent tour - highly recommend

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jon)

8 September 2025

Jon was an incredible guide and host. The tour was wonderful - all the food stops were delicious and we learned so much about the food, the culture and the amazing nation of Singapore. Highly highly recommended!! Thank you Jon!!!Singapore Food Tour with Jon

Julian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Grayson)

6 September 2025

We loved our tour with Grayson. Since one of us is vegetarian, he organized a perfect vegetarian friendly tour. Food was delicious and time was well spent. Perfect tour, oerfect guide

David and Nicola🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jon)

5 September 2025

Great tour with Jon who not only introduced us to some great food but told us a lot about life in Singapore and the history of the country Jon is ace

Ron🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Grayson)

5 September 2025

The tour was great and Grayson was wonderful. We saw areas of Singapore we had never seen before and Grayson's knowledge of history was great. The food tasting were good. Visiting the various hawker centres was a great way to taste local. Not all the food was too our liking, but that's part of the experience.A Great Tour

Sean🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Jon)

2 September 2025

Tour was really good, excellent value and Jon was an excellent tour guide, he was extremely informative of culture and history in Singapore. Highly recommend this tourCrazy Rich Asians Tour

Hugo

(About local Grayson)

29 August 2025

Grayson has been an exceptionally empathetic guide to our family, sharing profound knowledge of local history, architecture, and traditions. We were thoroughly satisfied with his services and would highly recommend him. Thank you, Grayson.Wonderful experience and excellent service

Stephanie🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Kang)

28 August 2025

Our family had a great time with Kang! He is very knowledgeable about the past and stories of Singapore and loves to share his knowledge. Kang was really thoughtful and flexibly adapted the tour for my children, finding interesting activities for them and making sure they were comfortable in the hot, humid weather. The places we visited on the tour were really interesting and I wouldn’t have found them by myself. And the tips on where to have lunch and what local specialties to try were awesome! Go with Kang, he is a very thoughtful and knowledgeable person who will look after you!

Salvo🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Jack Zhao)

27 August 2025

I recently took part in a walking tour of Singapore and was thoroughly impressed by the experience. Our guide Jack was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly, making the history and culture of the city come alive at every stop. From the bustling streets of Chinatown to the serene gardens of the Colonial District, each location had its own fascinating story, which the guide explained with clarity and enthusiasm. One of the highlights was learning about Singapore’s multicultural heritage and how the city has evolved over the years. The guide also shared insider tips on local food stalls and hidden gems, which made the experience feel personal and unique.Excellent Walking Tour in Singapore!

Angelika

(About local Monica)

26 August 2025

Monica did a great job. She was very friendly, habe the right amount of historical and new facts. We had rain and took most of the time ways with a ceiling. We Had fun together.Cooler Guide

Adam🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Grayson)

26 August 2025

Our tour with Grayson was simply fantastic. From the moment we were greeted by Grayson at our meeting place we knew we were in for a brilliant 3 hours. We explored three neighbourhoods that Grayson brought to life with his knowledge and wit. We learned so much about Singapore life and history, which beautifully complemented the delicious food we sampled. Over three hours we sampled foods we would have otherwise never tried if we were on our own. Grayson's knowledge of the foods we tried were the cherry on top. We would recommend Grayson's tour to anyone visiting Singapore!A tour of food and life in Singapore

Jane🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Peter)

24 August 2025

Peter brought the gardens to life with his knowledge and sense of humour from providing historical context to the most up to date trends he gave a great insight into the different areas of the gardens. At no time were we bored!Highly informative tour

Ross🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Stefan)

22 August 2025

Stephan was a really good guide , had good knowledge and history of the area. As far as a foodie tour , yes we tried a number of foods of different cultures however we felt we could have tasted these foods at random ourselves. For the price we felt it was not good value. Foodie trip

Imelda🇫🇷 France

(About local Grayson)

21 August 2025

Grayson was superb. He was punctual, super informative, full of local information in addition to historical information of the 3 cultural centers. He also adjusted our visit based on what we wanted to do. For example, we passed a durian stand and I wanted my daughter to try it so we took a moment to sit down and enjoy some durian. I am sure that was not part of our walk but he was great about accomodating our wants. It was a hot day and Grayson was always mindful of asking us if we need drinks while we walk. Another reason why we really appreciated Grayson is that he brings his own stories to the visit. For example, for our snack in Little India, he explained to us how his family would buy the snack for him as a child. If you want an informative, interesting visit that pulls in a real local's perspective then Grayson is your man. Super Interesting Walk w/ a Super Guide

Mark 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Chingmeng)

21 August 2025

Thanks to Chingmeng - enjoyed his company & insight to Singapore Much appreciated Singapore Hot tour..

Nicoletta

(About local Monica)

19 August 2025

This tour was such a wonderful experience! Instead of the usual tourist spots, we got to see the real Singapore — where locals shop, how they live day-to-day, and even visit beautiful temples. Our guide was amazing: warm, funny, and full of interesting insights that made everything come alive. It truly felt like stepping into the authentic side of the city. What made it even better was that after showing us the local life, she gave us fantastic recommendations on which tourist attractions to visit the next day, so we got the best of both worlds. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see beyond the usual sights and experience the true spirit of Singapore.What an amazing experience

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(About local Jon)

19 August 2025

We really had a good time with Jon. He explained a lot about Singapore’s local culture and took us to one local hawker centre. When you want to see the old Part and the new Part and of Singapore‘s Chinatown, choose Jon! He listened carefully to our questions and answered them well. Great tour

Jo🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local HJ)

18 August 2025

We have done many Foodie tours around the world & consider HJ's private Hawker tour absolutely outstanding. For our first time to Singapore we wanted to try Hawker food and find out more about Singapore. That's where going with a local guide you learn so much. The food we sampled was absolutely delicious and we saw alot of Chinatown. Thank you HJ for a memorable night. Fantastic Hawker tour

Melinda

(About local Leo)

18 August 2025

Leo was great, he is a funny guy with a lot of knowledge Very knowledgeable and friendly

Lucy Rachel🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jon)

18 August 2025

I’d recommend doing this tour with Jon in the morning and early on in your time in Singapore: 1.its cooler 2. Jon takes you a number of places so great way to get your bearings 3. Jon explains how to use the MRT and get around and suggests other places to visit 4. You won’t need lunch lol Loved hearing all the cultural and historical insights form Jon so way more than just a food tour a real locals insight. The food tour ticked all our boxes of getting toa number of different hawker markets whilst removing all the guess work of where to go, how to get there, what to order and how to order it and associated etiquette as unsurprisingly in Singapore there are lots of rules for the unwary Jon was also just a really nice bloke. This was a treat for my wife’s birthday and as if by magic a sparkling candle appeared at our last stop Thanks Jon - we had a blastQuite literally a full morning

Akiko🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Marcus )

17 August 2025

Marcus provided a great tour. This exceeded our expectations. He's a very friendly and wise guide, He provided us with a lot of history, culture and background information and answered our questions. He also took occasional breaks to keep us from getting tired, prepared hand towels to make sure we were comfortable, and recommended delicious food. He was a wonderful, kind and considerate guide. Would highly recommend.Marcus provided a great tour

Derin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local HJ)

17 August 2025

Great day with HJ getting my first intro to Singapore. HJ is a great personality, very cheerful, knowledgeable, very kind and thoughtful. I got very good coverage of the city and the time went quickly. I could have done a couple more hours. Thank you HJ. HJ is a cracking guide

Rene🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Adam )

17 August 2025

We had a food tour with Adam as our guide. Adam knew a lot about the food and how it is prepared. In addition Adam knows a lot about history which made it a very nice tour in which we also learned a lot. On top of that Adam is an easy going person, so thanks Adam!Great food tour in Singapore with Adam!

Faith🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Peter)

17 August 2025

Peter has been very helpful in providing perspective about Singapore, especially with his facts and tips at hand. He is very professional and goes above and beyond to ensure a good experience for me, pointing out practical and important guidance. Indeed a memorable and learning-filled tour. I highly recommend. Thanks, Peter! 🙂🙏Professional and Well-versed Tour Guide

acfeiner

(About local Marcus )

17 August 2025

Here's a possible review for a food tour in Chinatown, Singapore: *5/5 stars* "I recently joined the food tour in Chinatown, Singapore, and it was an absolute culinary delight! Our guide, Marcus was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the food and culture. We visited several iconic eateries and street food stalls, sampling a variety of dishes that showcased the rich flavors and diversity of Singaporean cuisine. The tour was well-organized, and the portions were just right, so we could try a little bit of everything without feeling overwhelmed. The guide also shared fascinating stories about the history and cultural significance of each dish, which added depth and context to our culinary experience. And of course his inside knowledge of Buddhisme. What impressed me most was the connections, which allowed us to access some hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path eateries that we wouldn't have discovered on our own. Overall, I highly recommend this food tour to anyone looking to explore the flavors and culture of Singapore's Chinatown. It's a fantastic way to experience the city's vibrant food scene and make unforgettable memories. *Recommended for:* Foodies, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a unique and immersive culinary experience.Great personal tour

Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Peter)

15 August 2025

Peter tailored our tour of Singapore as requested for family or 5 with teenage children. He provided detailed knowledge of the history as well as showing us interesting cultural sites and fun locations to visit. Peter knew so much about the city and made sure we enjoyed our visit around the city and marina area including gardens by the bay (which would recommend). Great guide Singapore

Jessica🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Monica)

9 August 2025

A big thank you to Monica. We spend some realy great hours with her. It was our second time in Singapur and we wanted to explore the city further than usual sights. Monica took us to her neighborhood and showed us how people live in Singapur, how the different religions exsist side by side, showed us the last original houses from 1970 and many more things. While walking with her she shared personal Stories, answered all questions and was really fun talking to. We strongly recommend the tour with her, Monica is a true expert and a gem!Wonderful tour with Monica

Olga🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Peter)

7 August 2025

Peter organized a wonderful trip for us through Singapore, including exciting tours of Chinatown and the Civic District. Thanks to him, we didn’t just see the famous sights, but also got lots of insider information and great tips that made the experience truly special. What impressed us most was Peter’s incredible patience and constant friendliness. No matter what questions we had, he always took the time to explain everything with enthusiasm. He was also very engaging with our two children (15 and 11 years old) and managed to captivate them with exciting stories and interesting details. The tour was varied, informative, and perfectly tailored to our family. We can absolutely recommend a city tour of Singapore with Peter! Thank you so much for this amazing experience! Olga & RalphCity Tour with Peter in Singapore

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joisse)

7 August 2025

Joisse is a wonderful tour guide. She was so friendly and enjoyable to spend time with. She completely customized the itinerary to our needs and preferences and really made our quick 2 days in Singapore special. Highly recommend!Excellent guide!

Paolo🇮🇹 Italy

(About local HJ)

7 August 2025

David

(About local Marcus )

5 August 2025

Marcus was a fantastic guide, who provided an experience that was so much more than a food tour. He was very engaging, and highly knowledgeable about the food and the history of Singapore. We were given more food and drink than we could eat, and such a variety. Cannot recommend Marcus highly enough.Fantastic tour and guide

David

(About local Stefan)

5 August 2025

Stefan had great knowledge and led us through the history and future plans of Singapore.

Volker🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Adam )

4 August 2025

Wir hatten bereits eine „übliche“ Singapur Tour gemacht , und wünschten uns - außerhalb des normalen Angebotes - eine Tour „ behind the scenes“: das everyday life! Es war großartig, Adam fuhr mit uns zu verschiedenen heartleands wo gefühlt nie ein Tourist auftaucht. Er erklärte uns das System der Wohnungsverteilung direkt am Ort des Geschehens und wie die Planungen für Wohnungsbau die nächsten 30 Jahre aussehen.; die Communities, die Versorgungen, wie Singapur funktioniert. Wir haben in local Malls gegessen die so ganz anders sind als die Malls in Singapur City. Es war einfach fantastisch mit einem Local in das Alltagsleben einzutauchen. Vielen lieben Dank dafür !!! Absolute Empfehlung !!! Dont miss it !!Ein fantastischer Tag mit Adam

Francesco🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Sharon)

3 August 2025

Avendo poco tempo a disposizione abbiamo optato per una visita guidata di mezza giornata. Sharon è stata perfetta perché in poche ore ci ha dato un assaggio di questa bellissima città Mezza giornata a Singapore

Gary🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Arthur)

1 August 2025

An absolutely fantastic food tour with Arthur, taking in the tastes of Arab Street, Little India and Chinatown. Arthur is a superb guide, very funny and engaging, with some fascinating stories about the history of Singapore. Thank you, Arthur, for such a memorable day. Memorable food tour with Arthur

Marianne

(About local Grayson)

31 July 2025

James🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Stefan)

31 July 2025

Enjoyable tour with Stefan. Temples, hdb tour and last remaining kampung visit. Good facts, questions answered and steady pace in hot weather. Nice to see a side to Singapore that is away from the shiny MBS and Singapore sling at the raffles hotel. A refreshing change