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Ready to taste the best food in Singapore? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Singapore.

Destination

Singapore

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Other

Available languages

English, Melayu, Msa, 中文

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 9 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 In front of % Arabica Singapore Coffee Shop - 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. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Singapore would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, teh tarik and rojak, and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Singapore picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer.

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Singapore. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. 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

john

(About local Marcus )

4 June 2025

History..food choices...sites... Marcus was very versed in facts and figures about Singapore!Informed guide

Melissa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local William)

29 May 2025

Our family of 4 from Brisbane with 2 teenagers spent a wonderful afternoon with William. He went above and beyond to look after us (keeping us hydrated and as cool as possible), provide us with the most amazing food experiences Singapore has to offer and overall, just so friendly and sweet. He gave us a real insight into life in Singapore, how the different cultures work together, lessons on how to order at Hawker markets and use the MRT network. We could not have asked for a kinder, friendlier guide to welcome us to Singapore. And considering we only had a few days to explore the island, we felt like he fitted at least 2 days of experiences into one afternoon. It was the highlight of our brief holiday and I have already recommended William to many friends back home in Australia.Best personal family tour

Lara🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Grayson)

28 May 2025

We had a great food tour with Grayson. In addition to being knowledgeable about the food, he shared lots of good information about Singapore and the history of the area. The foods he chose for us to sample were delicious and he provided a wide range of new flavours for us to try. He was great company all day and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a tour!Top-notch Food Tour

Emily🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grayson)

26 May 2025

My friend and I had a private tour of the hawker centres in Kampong Glam, Little India and Chinatown arranged within a day's notice. We had great food and lots of insights into both historical and modern Singapore. Grayson was kind, funny, considerate and so knowledgeable. This was the highlight of our trip.Wonderful afternoon, wonderful host!

Claire🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local William)

25 May 2025

This is an absolute must do tour when you come to Singapore. We had the pleasure of being guided by the wonderful William, whose knowledge on Singapore, its people, culture and food was amazing. We sampled tasty dishes from Chinatown, little India and from the Malaysian quarter too. What a fabulous way to get to know Singapore better. Thank you William!Fabulous Food Tour

Ryan

(About local William)

22 May 2025

I had a fantastic experience touring the hawker centers with William! He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable—not only about the food but also about the cultural and historical background of each spot we visited. He introduced me to a variety of delicious dishes I wouldn’t have known to try on my own, and his enthusiasm made the whole tour feel like I was exploring with a local friend. Highly recommend William to anyone looking to get an authentic and insightful taste of the local food scene!William was Amazing

Makaylaa

(About local Grayson)

20 May 2025

Grayson was very attentive, professional, and shared lots of information points throughout our tour. He promptly guided us to many different food areas and we sampled Indian, Malaysian, and Chinese dishes. There is a bit of walking involved, so I would recommend bringing a fan and/or an umbrella to cool down. All of the places we stopped to eat at did not have aircon, so just be prepared for the hot weather. Grayson noticed we were thirsty and led us to a nearby 7-11 to hydrate, as well. Grayson also went into more detail about the history of each area we visited and answered all of our many questions about housing, daily life, and more in Singapore. I would definitely recommend this tour with Grayson for anyone looking for an insider view of the city. And to enjoy a variety of delicious treats!Great food with Grayson!

Christin

(About local Marcus )

12 May 2025

If you want to see a lot of the city, experience great food and interesting culture while learning about Singapore, this is the tour for you. Marcus was a great guide and took us to three major areas of Singapore. He is very knowledgeable about the city, culture, food and history. We learned how to ride the MRT subway system also. I would highly recommend Marcus and this tour to start your Singapore journey!Great tour to experience Singapore!

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local William)

12 May 2025

William, was the best tour guide we’ve had in a very long time. He catered the tour to every specification we needed. He was wonderful at explaining the history of the hawker markets, and it was great getting to try so many different cuisines! Come ready to eat and expect to leave very full. Would highly recommend this tour with William. We couldn’t have had a better experience!Hawker Markets with William! 10/10

Sue

(About local Grayson)

9 May 2025

Grayson was a wonderful host as well as trying many food samples he also explained the history of Singapore to us as we went. Having a private tour was great as we were able to stop along the way as well as ask many questions. Highly recommend Grayson as a guide.Great walking tour

Raul🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local William)

8 May 2025

As for William, I can only say good things. He is an extremely pleasant and polite person. Everything is perfectly organized. He is also very considerate, and you decide how much you want to interact with him — if you ask questions, he will answer in great detail, and if you prefer less interaction, he respects that space, which is something we truly appreciated. Regarding the tour itself, we chose not to make any changes to the itinerary and instead followed what he had planned for us. That way, we could try new things — experiences we wouldn’t have tried on our own. In Chinatown, we went straight to try a Michelin-starred chicken rice stall. There was a long line, but it was worth it — the food was delicious. Then we went to Little India. There, we had a simpler but very interesting experience with new flavors — dishes that were quite different from the Indian food we’ve had in Europe. Very interesting. Perhaps the weakest and most disappointing stop was the Malay food. The dishes were very basic and lacked culinary value, especially compared to the previous two places. All in all, we were happy to have taken the tour. It allowed us to do things we wouldn’t normally do if we were traveling on our own. We were also very glad we chose William — a guy who’s truly worth meeting.Nice Tour

Unknown

(About local Grayson)

7 May 2025

Learned a lot about food as well as about old and new Singapore. Grayson knows lots about everything !As promised!

MICHAEL🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Grayson)

30 April 2025

Helpful and knowledgeable - easy to listen to and learn from in a non complicated manner. Grayson answered all our questions fully and with great patience and helped us get to know Singapore and all its wonderful history and food! If you like food and history we cannot more highly recommend Grayson - he’s the BEST! Fantastic tour with a great guide

justincirone

(About local Chingmeng)

28 April 2025

My new wife and I were recommended to Ching Meng by a friend who toured with him seven years ago and it was incredible! We both absolutely loved the history, the tour, and the food was fantastic. He made the whole trip so simple and worthwhile. He also took pictures of us along the way at beautiful locations. Our parents are visiting Singapore next year and we told them they must do this tour! We cannot speak highly enough of our experienceAmazing!!

Gem & Dino🇦🇺 Australia

(About local William)

23 April 2025

William was a wonderful ambassador- good introduction to the hawker markets and insight into Singaporean culture.Good fun & informative

Nick🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local William)

23 April 2025

Totally unique experience with William who was very knowledgeable about the food, history and culture of Singapore. We tried things we had never heard of and after the tour was complete revisited a few of the places during the following days as they were so good. Thoroughly recommendGastronomic Tour

Rebecca🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Joisse)

23 April 2025

Joisse provided my family with a wonderful personalised tour of the cultural and culinary highlights of Singapore. She was so friendly and positive and the kids loved having a local they could ask all their questions about everyday life as well as the history there. A wonderful local specialist

Unknown

(About local William)

22 April 2025

We had an incredible time exploring Singapore’s hawker food culture with William as our guide. He took us to a variety of hawker centres and introduced us to around nine different local dishes—everything from savory to sweet, each one delicious and unique. It was a true culinary journey. William was impressively knowledgeable about the food, its history, and the cultural context behind each dish. He patiently and enthusiastically answered all of our questions, which made the experience educational as well as tasty. The only thing that would have made the evening even better is if William had sat and chatted with us while we ate—his company and insights were so enjoyable, and it would have been nice to continue the conversation during the meal. All in all, this was a fantastic and authentic way to experience Singapore’s food scene, and we’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city!Authentic Food Adventure

Tim🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Chingmeng)

22 April 2025

Chingmeng provided a great tour. This exceeded our expectations. Not only did we get lots of amazing food and drink, he provided us with a lot of history and background information and answered our questions. The walk between stops was just as valuable as the food stops as we visited places we probably wouldn't have ourselves. Some previous reviews did note a lack of food stops. We disagreed; while there were only three stops, there was plenty of food at each, and we were very full by the end of it. Chingmeng was very responsive to our needs - e.g. avoiding getting wet in torrential rain and ensuring we knew how to get back to our hotel after the tour. Would highly recommend.Great food tour

Georgina🇦🇺 Australia

(About local William)

21 April 2025

William was highly knowledgeable about many topics, and solicitous of mobility and dietary challenges within our group. With William we were confident in trying food from two local hawker centres. We trusted that the choices would be delicious - and they were. Nervous about food? Go with a local

Amy

(About local William)

21 April 2025

Great knowledge and tips in experiencing the best Hawker treats. Great introduction to Hawker Centers

Timothy🇺🇸 United States

(About local William)

19 April 2025

We had the great luck of having William as our guide to the Singapore food scene. We only had a total of 30 hours in Singapore, and William’s 3-hour tour of the hawker centers was just perfect. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and very patient in answering our many questions. Thanks William for everything!William is the best!

Jo

(About local William)

18 April 2025

Our group of four from Melbourne Australia spent a wonderful three hours with William on our “food tour with locals.” We first visited the a hawker centre in China Town, where we enjoyed delicious food, including some Michelin Star Hainanese chicken rice (soooo yummy), then on to another hawker centre at Little India for some more tasty surprises, and finally to Kampong Glam to try some Malaysian food. Everything was wonderful - it was great to try some food that we wouldn’t normally order for ourselves. William was extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgable. He shared lots of interesting information during the tour and looked after us very, very well. Thank you William, we loved our food tour, and we went back to our motel with full bellies and big smiles!A fun and delicious food tour with William

Justin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jack Zhao)

15 April 2025

We spent a morning with Jack, he had designed a tour around Chinatown and the Hawker centres for our group. We had a great time, ate some really excellent food and Jack was really knowledgeable. An excellent host and would highly recommend his tours!Lunch with Jack

Tiziano

(About local William)

13 April 2025

Thank you, William, for your kind nature and the insights into authentic cuisine. Always happy to spend time with you again!A wonderful experience

Abby🇺🇸 United States

(About local Arthur)

13 April 2025

Arthur showed us great local food spots with a variety of food at each location. Everything was delicious and plentiful. He was very knowledgeable about the history of each neighborhood and tailored the experience to what we wanted. Would highly recommend doing this on the front end of your trip so get to know the local food scene with a knowledgeable guide. A must do in Singapore

Aiste

(About local William)

12 April 2025

I am so grateful for meeting William. The food tour we had booked was not only a food tour, but an introduction to Singapore as a country: we learned about it's culture, customs and people. William has an incredible personality and it was very interesting to see the city through his eyes. We started off as a guide and his small group and parted as friends. Thank you!

Hagay

(About local Arthur)

8 April 2025

Arthur is a fantastic tourguide. He was very knowladgable, enthusiastic and attentive to our needs. The tour was prolonged to 5 hours so the experience was even more in-depth than we anticipated! The itinerary was diverse, it included Little India, China Town and the Muslim/Arab Quarter. We were contacted by Arthur immediately after signing up, he explained about the tour and checked for any allergies or preferences. He made many recommendations for our time in Singapore, beyond the tour, which were very appreciated! I would highly recommend Arthur and his tours!Fantastic Tour Guide

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marcus )

8 April 2025

We have a great introduction to Singapore with Marcus despite the rain. We could tell he was very knowledable and proud of his city. We were on the 10 tastings tour and had more food than we could handle. Come hungry!Good time

Amanda🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Marcus )

4 April 2025

Marcus showed us so much of Singapore - both history and food. He was able to cater to our group spanning 3 generations, was great with the kids and my older mother. Helped us with the MRT, ordering, umbrellas and local etiquette. The food he selected was perfect as well. Would highly recommend this tour. Particularly, early in your Singapore stay. Whilst we have been to Singapore several times this was a highlight of our many trips and increased our confidence to eat more local foods. Thanks Marcus. Wonderful food tour Marcus

Deanna🇦🇺 Australia

(About local William)

31 March 2025

We couldn't review William more highly. He met our brief exactly incorporating culture and history with our food tour. We saw parts of Singapore we didn't know existed even though they were only a few blocks from where we were staying. Williams tips for how to spend our time were perfect for us, he listened to us, a first for a guide. Truthfully, it felt like we were spending the afternoon with family. Thank you William we will definitely be in contact if and when we return to Singapore.Fabulous

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local William)

29 March 2025

Had an amazing experience on this food tour in Singapore! William was knowledgeable and passionate, taking us to hidden gems and popular hawker centers. Every dish we tried was delicious, from Malay breakfast, to Indian lunch, and the best chicken rice. The tour was well-paced, and we learned so much about the local food culture. Highly recommend it for anyone who loves to eat and explore!Wonderful and Informative

Mike

(About local William)

29 March 2025

We were guided by William on a knowledgeable journey through Chinese, Indian and Malay cuisine. The food journey was very tasty and the supporting knowledge was invaluable. We throughly enjoyed our time with our host and cannot recommend him enough for others to benefit from. A wonderful man. Wonderful variety and knowledge

Ann

(About local Marcus )

28 March 2025

Marcus took us on fast paced tour of 3 areas of the city which really suited us. He was an extremely knowledgeable guide across a range of subject - culture, history and food. We enjoyed the insight into the different cultures and how they work together in Singapore. the food choices were very varied and tasty.wide ranging introduction to Singapore

Brendan🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Arthur)

27 March 2025

My wife and I were finishing up a winter break from the West of Ireland and spending the last few days in Singapore before we flew home. I don't think it would be possible to find a more engaging culture/food guide than Arthur. His love for his country and the food delights it has to offer could never be doubted. It was a great pleasure to listen to his stories about Singapore and then taste his recommendations for food and drink preference. Masterclass.

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local William)

21 March 2025

William was a very friendly and informative host who treated us to delicious food and showed us around three distinct areas of Singapore. A wonderful experience I would recommend highly! An engaging host and delicious food

Klaus

(About local Tricia)

21 March 2025

We learned a lot about Singapore ,its history, and the actual living. She is a real good storyteller and shows us the best places for origin food. Next time we would try to spend more time with her, to learn more about Singapore and its culture.Tricia is the best

Barbara

(About local Grayson)

20 March 2025

Grayson was very personable and helpful Thanks Grayson

Bianca

(About local Grayson)

20 March 2025

Grayson was great! Provided us with great eats, a history lesson, and a little walking tour. My husband were surprised that it was a private tour and we enjoyed trying all the foods we probably didn’t know you try. Highly recommend! Great eats!

Valorie

(About local Marcus )

14 March 2025

We enjoyed our street food tour with Marcus, eating an incredible array of food from Muslim, Indian and Chinese culinary cultures. He gave us insights into Singapore’s rich history, introduced us to the efficient and easy-to-use subway system, and ensured that this introduction to Singapore met our interests. Highly recommend this guide and tour, especially as an arrival day activity to help orient you to the city. Marcus was super!

Richard

(About local Marcus )

12 March 2025

Makes you feel welcome. Dont feel rushed around. Enthusiastic about food and singapore history. Also keeps an eye on your needs.Chill tour

Ann🇺🇸 United States

(About local Grayson)

12 March 2025

Grayson is very knowledgeable. The tastings were interesting and yummy. But Grayson did so much more. He made the city of Singapore and the 3 distinct areas we went to come alive. Grayson is a kind hearted man who loves and knows Singapore. Thank you Grayson. Great tour

John

(About local Chingmeng)

12 March 2025

Chingmeng has a wealth of details about Singapore. From both a historical and up-to-date point-of-view he was able to put everything into context. The sites we visited were each in a different quarter and Chingmeng taught us a little of each area. The food we tasted in each location were interesting but (for us) too much… We would strongly recommend Chingmeng as your guide. Enlightened

Diane

(About local Arthur)

11 March 2025

Arthur was a great tour guide. I learned a lot not only about the food but Singapore history. He was engaging and I throughly enjoyed all the food. You won’t go wrong by choosing him to show you around. Best food tour EVER!

Karin🇺🇸 United States

(About local William)

8 March 2025

Our tour with William was fantastic. He tailored our experience to our tastes. We were also very interested in learning about Singaporean culture and traditions. He has a wealth of knowledge. We had a great time!!Excellent intro to Food and Culture

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

Unknown

(About local Arthur)

6 March 2025

We chose the 5 hour walking/10 tastings Tour as we are foodies and had limited time in Singapore. Arthur took us off the tourist trail and immersed us with his knowledge of Singapore history, particularly relating to food and food culture. This included Arab quarter, Little India and finally Chinatown. It was such a fun day. Thank you Arthur, it was fab and we learned a lot! Sensational Arthur!

kurt.tomaschko

(About local William)

6 March 2025

We had the food tour with Wiliam and I just can highly recommend. As a person he is great and he has given us so much insights beside the food tour the Singapore culture and history. Will do it again.So valuable and nice

Kerri🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chingmeng)

2 March 2025

We had a great experience with Chingmeng,plenty of food from the different areas of Singapore. Easy walking tour for all agesFood toir

Len🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chingmeng)

24 February 2025

Appreciated the history of the areas we visited. Would have liked a little input into food options. Only visited 3 places and the guide seemed liked he was to be somewhere else. Looking at his watch all the time. Less than we hoped for.