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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

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 中文

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 10 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

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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. 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

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

Signe

(About local Stefan)

7 March 2025

My partner and I had a 24 hour layover in Singapore and wanted to make the most of it with a food tour. Stefan was a great guide, showing us around three neighborhoods in the city and tailoring our tour to what we were interested in and had time for. We especially enjoyed seeing multiple hawker markets while learning some history and architecture along the way. If we’re back in Singapore, we’d absolutely take another tour with Stefan!Wonderful morning food tour

Teri

(About local Monica)

4 March 2025

10 star tour! Monica was punctual, informative and gave us a wonderful tour of Singapore. I highly recommend her as your guide. I think we really lucked out having her as our guide. Fabulous Monica

Jane

(About local Stefan)

3 March 2025

A bit disappointed with this trip. Stefan was pleasant but only provided information when asked and didn’t try to connect with us. Had 3 dishes at a Hawker centre which were great, only got very limited info when prompted and then a quick dash to Gardens at the Bay for the lightshow. Stefan didn’t appear to notice that we were lagging behind. We were meant to have further snacks at satay at the bay but they had stopped serving (which seemed to surprise Stefan) so could only have a couple of drinks and some spring rolls ( nice but we can get them at home!) that we paid for. This wasn’t the experience that we hoped for. We said we were tired and would like to get a taxi/grab back to our hotel but Stefan wanted us to go to the MRT and get a taxi at Orchard. It didn’t feel like our needs were taken into account. Hmmm

Dominek

(About local Stefan)

3 March 2025

I had a fantastic experience with Stefan as my tour guide in Singapore! He was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable from the start. His deep knowledge of Singapore's history, culture, and everyday life made the tour both informative and engaging. It was a pleasure to have him guide me through the city's highlights, sharing interesting insights along the way. He also gave great recommendations, including the must-do experience of going up to the Supertrees—an unforgettable view! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and personable guide in Singapore. Thank you, Stefan! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Stefan – THE Singapore Tour Guide

Donna

(About local Peter)

3 March 2025

Peter was everything we expected and more he was the quintessential guide to Singapore very knowledgeable very friendly and made us feel like he was a friend highly recommendPeter was amazing

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grayson)

2 March 2025

I had a great time with Grayson! He was highly communicative leading up to the tour, which was fantastic. I was flying solo, so it was just me and Grayson. He was really chill, great to talk to, and funny to boot. He is a wealth of information about the local food and culture. As we walked around the city he discussed the history, culture, and architecture along the way. I highly recommend booking with Grayson! Fantastic Experience

Louise 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Peter)

1 March 2025

From our first contact Peter has been a wonderful resource . Pre-travel he answered our questions including the best way to getting our hotel from the airport, to planning our tour with him. He accommodated my wife’s mobility issues (bad knees)by setting a balanced pace , taking escalators and elevators instead of stairs . And all this before we discuss the tour . We have travelled enough to acknowledge that having an experienced , articulate, and understandable guide is important . Peter is all that, and much more His experience and flexibility allowed us to see much more than we would in the limited time we had together. Peter’s information was just right . We wanted to know about the country , history , people and cultures. Peter provided enough to inform and entertain, as he also has a good sense of humour. We altered our tour to make sure we saw the light shows , make a boat ride , and see the essential sites . If you are fortunate enough to tour with Peter , you won’t be disappointed. Louise , Darryl and Jory ( three 60 something Canadians .) See more, stress less with Peter

George

(About local Monica)

22 February 2025

very helpful to learn about how everyday and ordinary people outside of the usual tourist trap lead their lives. Must be done in addition to the Marina bay sands and other traditional tourist spots. Using buses to get around ordinary neighborhoods and hawker establishments is a much better way of experiencing the average citizen life. Only a local can give you the honest truth. Well worth the money and timeExcellent experience with local

Grazyna🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Monica)

20 February 2025

Monica was a perfect guide she responded to our general requirements. Showed us places that we never new existed. The whole tour was carried out at a pace that was comfortable. Her passion and interest and historical overview gave us an insight into Singapores development. Monica has a wonderful personality which made the tour very enjoyable.Off the beaten track

J'Tanya

(About local Tricia)

20 February 2025

I had a short stopover in Singapore and planned to do a Big Bus Tour, but a friend recommended a more personalised tour. Tricia was my tour guide. She has a great personality and so much knowledge to share. It was like taking a walk through time. Tricia's stories provided historical context while making connections to the present day. She was able to answer all of my questions and took me to little places that would definitely have been missed in a large tour. I wish I had more time with her. There's so much to see and do in Singapore. I highly recommend this tour!The BEST Way to Tour Singapore!

Philippe🇫🇷 France

(About local Peter)

15 February 2025

A few days before the appointment, Peter contacted us to give us all the information we needed to meet in the best possible conditions. And on the D day, we had a great time with him, discovering Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. He's inexhaustible about the park's history, fauna, flora and anecdotes. If you have the chance, choose Peter as your guide - you won't be disappointed!With Peter to discover Gardens by the Bay

gotfredsonnn

(About local Jack Zhao)

11 February 2025

Jack is funny, engaging and an expert on the city’s history. He seems to know everyone and shows you a side of the city that is not bustling with only tourists. Cannot recommend him enough as a guide. Excellent experience

Lynn🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Monica)

10 February 2025

What an exceptional day we had touring Singapore with Monica! The route she set out for us was perfect, informative and interesting and of course those clean washrooms!!! Monica has a wealth of knowledge regarding this beautiful city but it is her quick with and easygoing personality that made this tour so special. Thank you Monica!! Extraordinary!

Lynn🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Peter)

8 February 2025

Wow! What an enjoyable and informative tour, Gardens by the Bay with Peter. Peter is everything you want in a tour guide, humorous, informative and very personable. Thank you so much!!! Lynn and Andrew PenneyWow!!

Andrea

(About local Grayson)

5 February 2025

Grayson gave us a great introduction to Singapore. Explaining the history and transition to modern day times. Very knowledgeable Informative and Insightful

Janet🇨🇳 China

(About local Stefan)

4 February 2025

We had a great time with Stefan in the Singapore zoo. Stefan gave us good advice to enter the Zoo in the morning. The schedule and route were very well-organized (we entered the park early and got to see the most spectacular feeding scene in the morning, we also watched the 10:30AM performance). Stefan also provided us with audio guides and headphones, allowing us to listen to the commentary at any time. I can also feel Stefan’s great passion for animals, the good understanding of the animals in the zoo and the fun facts of the animal was really good. I highly recommend Stefan if it is your first time to visit Singapore.Great tour and highly recommend

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grayson)

3 February 2025

Four of us, with little knowledge of Singapore, spent a full day exploring and learning with Grayson. We had visited Marina Bay the previous evening so Grayson immersed us in the history and diverse cultures. Whether it was orchids in the garden, the legal system, or Buddhist temples, Grayson was a wealth of information. We ask a lot of questions and Grayson was so good natured and entertaining and flexibly altered our tour to accommodate us. We highly recommend Grayson for everyone!!Delightful day with Grayson!

Peter

(About local Jack Zhao)

1 February 2025

Leider war die Tour das Geld nicht wert. Jack's Englisch war für uns (obwohl wir gut Englisch sprechen) kaum oder nur sehr schwer zu verstehen. War aber nicht schlimm, weil Jack uns im Grunde nichts erzählte. Wir marschierte vorweg, wir versuchten ihm mühsam im Gedränge von Chinatown zu folgen. Neue Information erhielten wir kaum, auf Fragen ging er kaum ein. Außerdem bot er uns nach kurzer Zeit an, die Tour zu beenden, weil am Vortag des chinesischen Neujahrsfestes in ChinaTown ohnehin alles geschlossen wäre (und - wo unsere Vermutung - er selbst lieber zurück nach Hause wollte). Warum bestätigt er diese Tour an diesem Abend, wenn das ein ungeeignetes Datum ist? Statt dessen überreichte uns zwei (ohnehin kostenlose) Tickets für eine öffentliche Veranstaltung in den Gardens by the Bay. Zu der Veranstaltung konnte er uns wenig sagen. Wegen seiner schlechten Zeitplanung konnten wir dorthin nur noch mit dem Taxi fahren. In Summe die schlechteste Tour ever mit einem unseres Erachtens ungeeigneten Guide - trotz seines offiziellen Tour Guide Zertifikats.Mega-Flop

nxx92q8xt7

(About local Jack Zhao)

1 February 2025

Although Jack had some very good local knowledge and we were able to prize the information out of him, it was very hard work. He was quite clear that we had chosen the wrong time to do the tour, which made us wonder why he accepted the commission in the first place. Overall, we were able to gain insight into the Hawker centres and some of the local dynamics, so it wasn’t a complete waste of time. Jack let us eat a full lunch for the first of five courses, which meant every single next course was a struggle to eat and was very uncomfortable. Finally, his English was questionable, and I found it very hard to understand what he said, so consequently missed a loss of the information. Not worth the money.Could do better…

Ailinh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Monica)

31 January 2025

Mónica was amazing guide. She knows Singapore very well. She catered our tour to the kids with frequent “kid stops” with things for them to explore/do and did a great job finding routes in shade/air conditioning. Amazing tour personalized to our family

Pam

(About local Kenny)

31 January 2025

Kenny is very knowledgeable and conveys his knowledge in a really interesting and engaging manner. My husband has mobility issues due to a stroke. Kenny tailored the tour to suite our particular needs. He created an itinerary that fit my husband’s pace yet still kept up the chat about “all-things Singaporean” to keep things interesting. We highly recommend Kenny.Excellent guide!

Unknown

(About local Kenny)

31 January 2025

Kenny was a great guy to lead the tour. We have absolutely no complaints. Knowledgable, patient, and kind - a great time!Fabulous!

cabrams2607🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kenny)

30 January 2025

Thank you Kenny for your tour around Chinatown. We loved the cultural and historical prospectives you shared throughout our tour. It was exactly what we were hoping for!Great tour!