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.
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Singapore, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Singapore.
Did you know that the Singapore tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Singapore: Chinatown & Downtown Core
1315 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Singapore
Want to see the best of Singapore? It’s all waiting in Chinatown & Downtown Core! And as in every Withlocals experience, the real excitement is the hidden gems of this area. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour in Chinatown & Downtown Core, so you can say: I experienced the real Singapore!
Want to get a real local taste of the Singapore? Give it a taste and find out on this undefined private tour in Singapore! Join a local host expert in food and culture on a tour that will satisfy your cultural cravings for a Hawker Center tour with tastings, history, and highlights.
Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Singapore. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Hougang where you’ll experience a different Singapore, like a local with a local by your side!
You’ve probably heard that Singapore is well-known for its Gardens by the Bay, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
Picture this, a night out in Singapore hopping from hot spot to hot spot, discovering local nightlife while tasting typical local drinks perfectly paired with delicious local bites. Sounds like a fun night? Join a local nightlife expert and discover how the locals unwind in Singapore.
As the sun sets, Singapore lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Singapore.
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.
Where do I begin? It was excellent! Being a solo traveler I like having tour guides and Leo is one of my top 5 memorable guides of all time. He met me at my hotel (very kind of him and convenient for me) and had a loaded metro card ready for me to use. We used the clean and air conditioned underground train and walked for our tour. He knows the Downtown Core like the back of his hand and shared all the past, present and future facts of Singapore with me. He is extremely knowledgeable and enjoys questions. He taught me about their judicial government, Chinese history, educational system, food, religion and even Formula 1 (I’m a big fan). His way of sharing all this information was interesting, personal and timed to perfection so that when we discussed a topic, we were literally standing in that spot. I don’t think there are many places in the world where a tour like this one can exist. Leo and I had a fabulous day together and I was sad for it to end. He gave me valuable information to continue my day and evening. I highly recommend this tour and definitely with Leo. By the way, my metro card still had money left on it so I gave it to a worker at my hotel. It’s good to pay it forward.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Singapore: Chinatown & Downtown Core
Susan
About local
3 June 2025
Great Hawker Chinatown Experience
HJ was very good at introducing us to lots of Hawker Stalls and food shops in various parts of Chinatown. He also showed us murals and signage that helped explain the history of the Hawker stalls as well as the experience of the Chinese people coming to Singapore and how they lived. Lots of food! Come hungry!
A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Tour
Linda
About local
3 June 2025
A non tourist experience
Monica picked me up at the hotel and showed me a side of Singapore that many tourists don’t see from the singing birds to the original village and local shopping areas. She was so considerate and aware of how hot it was for me that we popped into air conditioned places. So interesting to hear her personal life.
Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Hougang Tour
Melissa
About local
29 May 2025
Best personal family tour
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.
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The best things to do in Singapore
Travel the local way! From exploring the futuristic light towers to discovering ancient temples, your local host will show you all the amazing things to do in Singapore. When you’re deciding on your activities in Singapore, you’ll soon be finding your bucket list is overflowing. City slickers will love the secret stories of Lion’s City and be mesmerized by the Temple of the Monkey Gods. Your local host will know just where to go to uncover the hidden gems in Singapore. Foodies can stroll across the bridges with traditional Chinese snacks, try to tastiest Indian food and enjoy a private dinner at the home of your local host! Simply let your local host know where your interests lie, and they will show you where to go and what to do to find the top things to see in Singapore! Exploring with a genuine local is a unique way to travel. Discovering a city with someone who knows all the hidden gems adds an extra level of personalization to your private tour, so you’ll only experience the best things to do in Singapore. Whether you prefer to taste your way through the foodie markets, take a kayak workshop in the Island of Pulau Ubin or explore the sites by night, your local host will show you the best things to see in Singapore! If you’re looking for things to do in Singapore, a WithLocals private tour is just for you! With your local host by your side, you’ll be able to fully customize your tour to discover the best activities and things to see in Singapore!
