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Are you curious to know what treasures you can find in Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands? Let a local show you around! On this private day trip, experience Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands from a local perspective and get to know the interesting stories and unique details that make this place a must-visit while in Singapore.

Destination

Singapore

Category

Day Trips

Duration

4 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

Available languages

English, 中文, Melayu, Msa

Included

• Private Guide
• Bumboat Ferry Ticket
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attracions
• Meals

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 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 Changi Point Ferry Terminal - 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. From Singapore to Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands

   Meet your host at Changi Point Ferry Terminal and get ready to set off. Your host will be right by your side on the boat and throughout the island adventure, making the journey fun and full of local insights.

4. Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands Exploring

   Discover Pulau Ubin and Chek Jawa with your local host, who’ll guide you through the highlights and hidden spots while sharing insights, stories, and fun facts along the way

5. Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands Off the Beaten Path

   The best part about this private day trip is that you get to experience Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands from a different perspective - away from the big tourist groups, audio guides, and through the knowledge of a local!

6. Ask Away!

   The best part about this private day trip is discovering Pulau Ubin & Chek Jawa Wetlands through the eyes of a local, with personal stories and insights that bring the island to life

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

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.

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

Cathy

(About local Marcus )

29 July 2025

We have just spent a wonderful afternoon being shown around various locations and tasting some wonderful food along the way (don't eat before you go !!!). Marcus was a fantastic host and really knows his stuff! We learnt so much about the history and culture of Singapore which we would never have done just wandering around ourselves. It also gave us a good grounding of where everything is so will be able to go back to the places again. Marcus was very considerate - making sure we were in the shade when we stopped, supplying us with drinks to keep us hydrated and tickets for the MRT. All in all a fantastic day - thank you Marcus!!! Fabulous food tasting day with Marcus

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

Sascha🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Jack Zhao)

24 July 2025

thank you so much Jack for your time and experience. it was such a great day and we will never forget the time with you...Highly recommend ... wonderful Guide

Maria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jon)

21 July 2025

Jon was very accommodating. He included all the spots we requested based on our short transit time in SIN. Very informative and funny too!

Tara

(About local Jack Zhao)

12 June 2025

Our family had a great time with Jack and we enjoyed the food. He is very knowledgeable. Gteat tour

Gene

(About local Marcus )

10 June 2025

Marcus lead us on a great food tour of Singapore. Very knowledgeable on the history and food. He was able to accommodate special food requests and select the best food options. Would recommend Marcus as a tour guide. Wonderful Guide

Rodney🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Jon)

10 June 2025

We had a great afternoon on a tour with Jon in Singapore. He was great with communication and very flexible. We had a really well thought out tour with a mix of history, Singapore now, highlights and how to get around. We would highly recommend Jon as a guide for you to get to know Singapore.Great Afternoon in Singapore

john

(About local Marcus )

4 June 2025

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

Ulrike

(About local Jack Zhao)

19 May 2025

Jack adjusted the tour to my wishes which was great, I saw a lot and he also extended the schedule. Unfortunately he was quite unfriendly and not in the right mood. Sometimes he weren't listening and didn't answer my questions or in a complete different context and kind of arrogant. Sorry to say that, but I didn't feel welcome. Highlights of Singapur

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!

Unknown

(About local Jon)

26 April 2025

Couldn’t be happier with our experience with Jon, who is both very knowledgeable and good at adjusting to his group, as well as meeting specific requests!Fantastic guy!

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(About local Jack Zhao)

17 April 2025

Having never set foot outside of Changi Airport before my wife and I wanted to see as much as possible. Jack expertly guided us through the highlights of Singapore giving us some great memories along the way. When we finally finished it was hard to believe exactly how much we had covered in so little time.Perfect start to a great holiday

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

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

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

Carl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jack Zhao)

30 March 2025

Jack is a great guide. He has an eye for photography. He even helped us rake better pictures with our phone cameras. we took a nice walk through Kampong Glen and little India and China town. up to the amazing sky park observatory. Rode the cable car for awesome views. we visited the Orchid gardens (wow) and Singapore Botanical gardens. that was just day 1! Day 2 went to the civic center and learned about Singapore planning. Merlion park, river cruuse, Gardens by the bay (amazing), Rhapsody light show (beautiful) and finally the Spectra light show. THANK-YOU Jack for the introduction to Singapore and sharing all those photos! Singapore IS the best!Jack is awesome!

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

Jenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marcus )

17 March 2025

We were very excited to learn about Hawker food and try things we wouldn’t normally order. 3 of us recently moved to SG and we had one visitor. Marcus was friendly and gave us a lot of SG history but we wanted to focus on food. I did like that we started at a more local hawker however 3 of the 5 tastings were dumplings. Next we had fruit as a tasting and finally we had satay at Lau Pa Sat. Our tour abruptly ended 30 minutes early after the satay was dropped off. We had questions to ask and we had hoped to at least walk through the hawker. We didn’t talk about any local dishes. For the price of the tour it was not worth it at all. My visitor and I ended up reading a few blogs and went back and just tried food on our own. I originally booked with a different guide and it was changed last minute. There was a lack of communication between the guides and I should have been clear about what we wanted to focus on. Disappointing for a food tour

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

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

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

Neil

(About local Jon)

24 February 2025

Jon was a bag of knowledge and took the extra care to provide headphones linked to a microphone which made it very easy to hear. We visited some great sights and Jon was able to describe everything in great detail.....we almost had no time to breathe. Night tour of Singapore

Srinivasan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jon)

23 February 2025

We had a morning and evening trip with Jon. He is informative and amusing and we learned a lot. We had a very relaxed time and were given plenty of opportunities for photos and exploring. We can highly recommend him as a Singapore guide. Ravi and Jeanette Singapore with Jon

Luke

(About local Marcus )

20 February 2025

My wife and I recently did the Singapore food tour with Marcus. He was great and knowledgeable. We met him in an Arab market, and later in the day two or through Little India and Chinatown. The food was all good. The choices in food were barely basic dishes but all very tasty. Marcus gave us really great history of all of the areas that we tour through. And also took us on the subway system and taught us how to get from place to place in Singapore. He also want the extra mile, because when I booked the tour I sent him a message that I wanted to try durian and would love to go to places that serve beer. When we met Marcus he handed me a bag with four beers and a sealed package of durian in it. When we went to Little India and Chinatown he got us glasses of ice to poor our beers into. If you book this tour I would recommend doing it at the beginning of your trip because the knowledge you will learn will help you make decisions of where to go on the remaining days of your trip. City tour wirh food mixed in.

Henry

(About local Jon)

17 February 2025

Jon was the perfect choice for our group of 4 elderly travelers! His large van had room for all our luggage and comfortable seating for us. He offered to meet us at our cruise ship and deposit us at our hotel after the tour. His presentations were perfect, full of interesting and informative information about Singapore, its culture, population and history. He tailored the tour to fit our needs. We all recommend him very highly!Outstanding Guide! Smart, Kind & Flexible

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

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

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

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(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…

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

Keeley

(About local Jack Zhao)

26 January 2025

Jack was wonderful! His passion for the history of Singapore was super informative. It was such a fun experience and all of the food was adventurous and delicious. Fantastic tour with Jack!

Charlie🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Marcus )

26 January 2025

Marcus took us on a fantastic tour around Singapore, tasting food from many different cultures, traveling by foot and by subway so covered a large area of the city. The food was amazing. He knows his city inside out and we learnt so much about how the city works, its history and where its future lies. Highly recommended.Knowledgable and very friendly

Yigal🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Jack Zhao)

20 January 2025

We have had a wonderful day with Jack. From picking up at the airport, visited some of the main attractions at ease. Jack is very knowledgeable and friendly and loves to share his stories and experiences.The best guide to Singapore

Lynne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jon)

18 January 2025

Jon was punctual and was able to meet us at our hotel which was a bonus! He listened to our priorities and was able to come through with our top wishes with consideration for the weather and distance from our hotel. I would recommend Jon as a tour guide. He is happy to share his knowledge of Singapore with his customers! Knowledgeable and Friendly Guide

Velissa

(About local Stefan)

15 January 2025

My husband and I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a custom Private & 100% Personalised City Unscripted Tour of Singapore with our guide, Stefan and it was truly unforgettable! From the start, Stefan provided clear and helpful directions to our meeting point and even recommended bringing water and an umbrella to prepare for the day—such a thoughtful touch! The tour was perfectly tailored to our interests, which included learning about Singapore's culture, architecture, history, and food. Stefan took the time to ask about any dietary restrictions or allergies, ensuring that the food experiences were both safe and enjoyable. We had so many incredible highlights during the day, including trying durian fruit, enjoying a delicious vegetarian lunch, and participating in a relaxing tea-tasting session. The visit to the Buddha temple was especially memorable, as Stefan shared fascinating stories about its history and significance especially the story of Avalokiteśvara. Throughout the tour, Stefan's knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to detail truly stood out. He made us feel comfortable, curious, and inspired, all while offering insights that deepened our appreciation for Singapore's rich heritage.Private & 100% Personalised Tour

Erica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jon)

14 January 2025

Jon picked us up from cruise on time. Good communication. He was so enthusiastic and happy to show us around telling us stories and tales. Helped taking lots of photos and gave us a surprise gift which was lovely. Fulfilled our expectations and would recommend. A great overview to our stay in Singapore So enthusiastic

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marcus )

4 January 2025

Marcus introduced himself at our meeting spot on Arab street and immediately dove into the history and culture of the area explaining how the city was founded. Our first taste was in a middle eastern restaurant, Nur Fayhidya, the first of many delicious stops. Marcus was quite attentive to our needs as one of our daughters had a little gastric distress from our previous travels. From there he took us into the subway and showed us how to easily navigate the expansive system. We explored Little India and then China town. In each of these areas he took us to food halls we would never had ventured into if it weren’t for our guide. He showed us the food stall quality rating system and how to choose vendors. We highly recommend Marcus! History, culture, food tour!

Jessica 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marcus )

26 December 2024

Marcus went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing food tour on Christmas Day. He provided us with bottled water and when my purse wasn’t big enough he bought me a bag to carry them in with his own money. He answered questions we had about the history of Singapore before we could even ask them. The food was all delicious and nothing we would have tried on our own. Marcus also brought wipes to clean the tables and out hands as well as napkins. He provided us with subway cards and made sure to show us on the map what stop to take back to our hotel. We’ve taken food tours in India and Vietnam and this was one of best we have taken. I would highly recommend taking the tour with Marcus. Perfect Day

Helen

(About local Stefan)

24 December 2024

Stephen is an amazing tour guide who explained to us lots of amazing history about Chinatown. It was truly a one in a lifetime experience because of his singing!!Chinatown Murders Game Tour

Susan

(About local Stefan)

24 December 2024

Stefan took us on the Joo Chiat tour. We are Singaporeans and am impressed by his knowledge and ability to adapt his content for us. Friendly and hospitable personality and had a good pacing to introduce new topics and features.Joo Chiat Tour with Stefan

Tobias🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Marcus )

24 December 2024

The tour with Marcus is recommended. We had three different food experiences while visiting different parts of the city. This was insightful as it presented different neighbourhoods and cuisines. In addition Marcus coloured in the tour with the history of Singapore and the neighbourhoods. The food portions were generous, so it is recommended to come hungry if you are planning the tour with Marcus. Great variety of food and experiences

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

Joseph

(About local Stefan)

9 December 2024

Stephan is an amazing singer and very entertaining. Also he gave lots of very interesting information. I had him in singapore and I definitely recommend him.Stephan the singing tour guide

John

(About local Marcus )

30 November 2024

Marcus was a fantastic guide. He knew everything about the wonderful country of Singapore, its culture and food. Everything we tasted was incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable and eager to answer our questions. We would 100% recommend taking a tour with him when in town. Amazing culture and food tour