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Welcome to Singapore! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Singapore to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Singapore

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 中文, Melayu, Msa

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 15 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 Entrance of Trattoria La Vita - Singapore to start your journey

   View on Maps

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. City Highlights

   See the Speakers Corner, Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Singapore so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Singapore. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Singapore questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

7. 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

tanja🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Peter)

26 July 2025

We had a very interesting tour with Peter. It was just great for our First Impression of Singapore. He was very friendly, punctual and extremely helpful. Thank you again. Wounderful tour

Iris

(About local Tricia)

22 July 2025

Unsere Kick-off Singapur Tour mit Tricia war einfach großartig. Sie hat uns bereits am Vortag via WhatsApp in Singapur Willkommen geheissen und am Tag der Tour sehr herzlich empfangen. Tricia hat uns ihre Stadt und Kultur mit so vielen Tips und Infos näher gebracht. Wir haben mit ihr viel gesehen und traditionellen Kaffe, sugar cane juice und sogar Durian probiert. Unsere ganze Familie kann die Tour mit Tricia nur empfehlen.Super Start in Singapur

Jacqueline🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Grayson)

18 July 2025

Grayson was very informative and interesting. It was our first day in Singapore and the tour was a good start to getting to know the place. Very enjoyable!A good introduction to Singapore

Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Adam )

27 May 2025

The tour was excellent. Adam was friendly and knowledgeable and provided an insight into Singapore’s history and modern culture. I would recommend Adam to any visitor to Singapore Excellent guided tour

Julio🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Stefan)

31 March 2025

We had a 7 hour layover in Singapore on our way back to San Francisco. We chose the 1.5 hour tour because we wanted to get back to the airport on time although on a Sunday it was a quick taxi ride there and back. Stefan was our tour guide and he took us around some of the buildings in downtown while giving us history about Singapore and its path to independence. He was very knowledgeable about the architecture and history of the buildings we sa. Stefan was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Quick Singapore Walk

Richard

(About local Tricia)

10 March 2025

The atmosphere with Tricia is like meeting up with an old friend you haven't seen in a while. Had a great experience learning about singapore and sharing storys.Unforgettable memories

Marta🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Jack Zhao)

27 January 2025

We were very happy after this tour as we saw a big part of the city and learned the history and facts as well. Jack is super nice, good english and perfect photographer! Thank you Jack! We really do recommendExcellent Tour

Ricardo🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Peter)

17 January 2025

We had the pleasure of spending a day in Singapore with Peter as our tour guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the start, Peter impressed us with his extensive knowledge and thoughtful insights. He arranged private transport for us, making the day seamless and comfortable. What truly stood out was Peter’s inspiring perspective on life and his respectful approach to sharing the local way of living. He gave us a deep understanding of the city's diverse cultures, beliefs, and how these communities coexist harmoniously. His explanations about the different districts and the main attractions were both informative and engaging. Peter was attentive to our preferences, ensuring the tour was tailored to our interests. His helpfulness and genuine passion for his work made the day extra special. We’re incredibly grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to any traveler looking for a meaningful and enriching experience in Singapore. Thank you, Peter!Inspiring & seamless in Singapore

Brigitte🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Kenny)

16 December 2024

We had a very good and with Kenny. He showed us aroud town, told us interessting things about Singapure and went to the local food hall. I can highly recommend his tour. Citywalk 1,5 hours

Roy🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jack Zhao)

13 December 2024

First visit to Singapore and thought a guided walking tour would be a good introduction. Picked Jack. He was the perfect guide, so friendly and knowledgeable. Showed us places we would never had thought of from the guide books. Jack the Perfect Guide

Tom🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Jack Zhao)

6 October 2024

We had a great time with Jack. He is very fun to be around with, takes great pictures, is a knowledgable guide and has good tips. It was no problem to get along and get some good new viewpoints of Singapore. Was a nice trip. Sunny Singapore

Cristi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kenny)

29 September 2024

Kenny provided a fantastic introduction to Singapore with the Kickstart tour. He was incredibly informative and professional, offering us valuable insights throughout the experience. Highly recommend!Great Kickstart to Singapore

Jane

(About local Grayson)

2 August 2024

Grayson met us at Sentosa Island and gave us an individualized tour by taking us to the Imbiah Trail, by the beach and Sensory Scape walk. He was very informative and we appreciated the details and the tour of the island since we were staying there.Grayson The Great Guide

David🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Jack Zhao)

20 July 2024

We sort of mucked Jack around with start times, and he was super chill about it (we did get there on time in the end). As we had spent 40 hours without sleep (thank you Emirates!), we didn't have any real direction for Jack, but he managed to show us some of the history and certainly his knowledge of Singapore is second to none. At the end of the 90 minute introduction to Singapore he even hand delivered us to Raffles and told us about the history of it on the way!Knowledgeable and accommodating.

Chloe🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Peter)

5 July 2024

Peter was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and we loved that he spoke about health & safety during the hot and humid weather of Singapore. The Kickstart tour was a great way to get oriented to the city. Peter was kind enough to provide us with more information and planning for what we wanted to do in Singapore Family of 4, first time in Singapore

Wolfgang🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Kenny)

11 February 2024

Kenny has been an excellent guide, charming, friendly and knowledgeable. He lives his life according to values and is purpose-driven. He showed us a good deal from the inside of Chinatown and explained well social life in Singapore. Excellent - human - respectfull

Jim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Monica)

8 February 2024

We loved our tour with Monica. She is so passionate about all things Singapore. She did an amazing job giving us our bearings in this great town and we really enjoyed learning the history, culture, and backstory for what we saw. She took care of every detail and set us up for success with the rest of our visit. Thanks so much Monica!Monica is the go-to expert on Singapore

Susanne 🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Peter)

20 July 2023

Peter gave us a good overview of the city, with lots of information about the city. He was incredibly nice, we really enjoyed it.Beautiful Singapur

Rosalia 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grayson)

8 March 2023

The City Kickstart Tour was an excellent introduction to Singapore. It was the best way to experience the city on our first day. Our tour guide, Grayson was very professional, friendly and highly knowledgeable. We learnt history, culture, government and many more! We enjoyed the Merlion Park, the former City Hall, Cavenagh Bridge, thé Parliament House, Victoria Theater and Concert Hall. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our favorite place was the Fullerton Hotel for its grandeur, historic architecture and its importance to the history of Singapore. We highly recommend this tour to anyone planning to visit Singapore for the first time. We appreciate Grayson’s ability to make us feel welcome. Thank you Grayson for the wonderful tour!First-rate City Kickstart Tour by Grayson!

Sophia🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Grayson)

13 February 2023

This was my first trip to Singapore and Grayson was super welcoming and knowledgeable. I only booked the short trip but he gave me a ton of amazing recommendations to try! He took me to all the big spots around the central city. Thank you for such a great time Grayson! Friendly and informative!

eric🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Kenny)

5 February 2023

Spent time with Kenny who gave us such wonderful insights. Excellent English, very open and warm person to enrich the Singapore experience Wonderful person

Martina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Jack Zhao)

21 October 2022

Wir haben mit Jack eine City Kickstarttour gebucht. Die Tour war super, Jack hat uns im Vorfeld nach unseren Interessen gefragt und die Tour nach unseren individuellen Wünschen gestaltet. Wir wurden am Hotel abgeholt und Jack hat uns eine Stunde länger durch Singapur geführt als wir gebucht hatten ohne einen Aufpreis zu verlangen. Wenn man die Kickstarttour bucht sollten man vorher genau überlegen was man sehen möchte, in 90 Minuten kann man sich nur auf 1-2 Highlights in Singapur konzentrieren. Prima Tour

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Monica)

13 September 2022

Thank you Monica for giving us all of the essential tips and background about Singapore. Not only did you show us some amazing sites you also shared some local history and how Singapore came to be. If anyone is coming to Singapore and wants the best local guided tour in town, I would highly recommend Monica.What an amazing experience

Bleuenn🇫🇷 France

(About local Peter)

7 May 2022

Short introduction to the best spots of Singapore and its history. Amazing guide, very friendly and who customise the visit according to the guests preferences. I strongly recommend visiting Singapore with Peter and I thank him again for his kindness. Very nice experience !

Jordan

(About local Peter)

29 February 2020

Great guy. Friendly and knowledgeable. He took us on a nice walk through so many places and gave us a ton of interesting info. He was also flexible about where we wanted to spend our time. Very prepared. Book him if you're interested in culture, history, and must-see landmarks in Singapore.Great

Stephen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Kenny)

10 January 2020

Kenny gave a great newbies tour of Singapore. He was a passionate and patient guide, and gave a great overview of the culture, architecture, and history of the city. Thanks Kenny!Interesting and Passionate

Sandy

(About local Kenny)

4 January 2020

We had been given a 90 min tour with Kenny as a Christmas gift and also as a way of providing us with an introduction to Singapore as we had just arrived the previous day. Kenny was excellent, really very knowledgeable about the history of Singapore right up to the present day. The tour self focused on the Chinatown area given we only had 90 mins (given the quality of the tour we wished we had longer) and it was exceptionally interesting. Kenny showed us areas, buildings and important symbols and temples that we would never have come across ourselves. Would highly recommend Kenny if you want a really quality tour and introduction to Singapore.Introduction to Singapore with Kenny

Delphine🇫🇷 France

(About local Monica)

25 July 2019

It was my first time in Singapore (and to be honest Asia), I wasn't sure what, where, how to start. The kickstart tour was perfect to do so, especially thanks to Monica. First of all, she found many ways to avoid the heat and the crowds. Then, she is so outgoing and passionate about her city and country, it's a true joy to walk around with her! She talked about the history, the daily life and so many other things about Singapore, it made my day and the rest of my stay there, as I could easily navigate the city with all the info and tips she kindly gave me. :) Many kudos to her, I will keep a great memory of this tour and the city! What a great introduction to Singapore!

Chad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kenny)

25 June 2019

Couldn't believe how much we covered in 90 minutes while not being rushed at all. Kenny was extremely knowledgeable and provided great information all the way through the tour. He even provided great information about how to get the most out of the rest of the time we had in Singapore. I just wish we scheduled a longer tour in order to have more time with Kenny. Wish we had scheduled more time

Ksenia

(About local Monica)

9 May 2019

Perfect excursion. Thanks a lot Monica! Super guide

Marianne🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Peter)

9 April 2019

Met de tour van Peter begrijp je in korte tijd veel meer van de stad Singapore en haar bewoners. Peter neemt je aan de hand van een aantal mooie plekken in de stad mee in de huidige en vroegere ontwikkelingen van de stad. Hij schakelt moeiteloos tussen economische, politieke en culturele onderwerpen. Hij weet enorm veel en neemt de tijd om een stukje van die kennus met je te delen. En heel attent en behulpzaam voor een goede start in deze voor ons nieuwe en vreemde stad. Verassende inkijk Singapore

Michelle🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Monica)

3 March 2019

My husband and I had a fantastic tour with Monica. She answered any questions we had, was amusing and really friendly. She was very charming and knowledgable throughout and I would definitely recommend a tour with her. Charming and knowledgable

Jill🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Monica)

28 February 2019

Monica was a brilliant tour guide, she is very knowledgeable and friendly. I saw things I would definitely have missed without her superb tour. I highly recommend this tour. Jill Bristol UKDont do singapore without this tour

Basile

(About local Marcus )

12 September 2025

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