Singapore Chinatown Food Tour ( Private Tour )
Description
Dive into the heart of Singapore’s hawker food scene, a melting pot of flavors influenced by Chinese, Malay, and Indian traditions. Savor iconic dishes like Hainanese chicken rice, silky char kway teow, smoky Hokkien mee, and succulent chicken satay, all crafted with age-old recipes passed down through generations. Wander through the bustling streets & alleys of Chinatown, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere. Marvel at the intricate architecture of shophouses adorned with Peranakan tiles, explore heritage landmarks like the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, and listen to the stories behind the area's rich history. Whether you're a foodie, a culture enthusiast, or an adventurer, the Chinatown Hawker Food Tour offers a perfect pairing of discovery & indulgence. Come hungry, leave inspired, & taste the soul of Singapore! TOUR HI-LIGHTS Pagoda Street Trenganu Street Sago Street Chinatown Hawker Centre Buddha Tooth Relic Temple URA Gallery Maxwell Hawker Centre Sri Mariaman Temple
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Itinerary
All guest will meet inside the Chinatown MRT station. Exit A. From there we proceed to pagoda street when we will see the old colonial shop house. Many of which were coolie quarters, some were gambling and and even opium dens. Meet Chinatown's iconic samsui women whose signature red head gear stands out of the crowd. Our next stop is chinatown complex which is singapore's largest hawker centre. Here we will explore the different types of delicious local hawker from and how the stores operate. Samples singapore's national dish. The hainanese chicken rice, popiah, prawn noodle and chwee kueh amongst many of the delicacies. After the late lunch, we will proceed to the wet market where our guest will get to see the different type of produce sold here in singapore. We may even come close with our amphibious friend and see how they became a local delicacy. Singapore being a multiracial society it is a common sight to see different religious temples lining the streets.
The buddha tooth relic temple build in 2007 is a chinese temple build under the tang dynasty architechure. At the top of the temple is a beautiful sky garden with a ahll of 10,000 buddha figurine. On the fourth floor is where the famous buddha tooth is house which is the main attraction of this temple.
The URA gallery is a great place to catch a glimpse of singapore's past and present at in one place. here you will be able to walk down memory lane to witness how singapore transfrom from a fishing village into a modern metropolis. Every photo, model and multi media presentation is a master piece itself.This is one place to learn all of singapore within a day.
Maxwell hawker centre was once voted the number one hawker centre in singapore. It serves some of the most mouth watering local delicacis like the famous Tian Tian chicken rice which was made famous by American chef Anthony bourdain. sample the most mouth watering roast duck and pork in the country. followed by the delicious shanghai fried dumpling in one sitting. Chow down all these delicious food watered by the refreshing sugar cane juice. This is ideal for a hot day here in Singapore
We will wind up the tour walking down south bridge road where the street is lined with different religious sites such as the Sri mariaman hindu temple and the Jamae mosque before heading back to the chinatown MRT station to end the tour
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Food on the tour is provided on a sharing basis. Due to that, we may not be able to accommodate some guests with dietary concerns.
Reviews(12)
Fantastic Chinatown food tour with Rene—his expert knowledge of the hawker centres together with his deep historical insights brought the area to life. His knowledge of the development of Singapore was extensive. We sampled amazing dishes from two top hawker centres, each stop thoughtfully chosen. A perfect blend of culture, storytelling, and delicious local flavours. Highly recommended!
Dear Jane, it was a pleasure hosting the food tour for you and craig. I really enjoyed it. Hope this tour leaves you with a good and lasting memory of Singapore for many years to come. Godbless and have a wonderful day.
René is a Great person, knows his city perfectly and Made us feel welcome. We loved that the tour combined food and history. He Made us laugh and learn and the best part: the food!! Oh my… delicious from beginning to end!
Dear Anna, I am humbled by your review. It was a pleasure hosting the tour for you and your beautiful family. I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Hope you will have a fond memory of Singapore. Have a safe and pleasant trip home. GODBLESS!
We had a great time with our guide Rene. He offered history and insight to Singapore. He took us to the hawker halls and picked out a wide variety of food and drink to try. It gave us the opportunity to try things we might not have considered. Along with the food tour, Rene took us around Chinatown to show us sites. We were able to get into one of the temples and also got into the city planner’s building where they have a fabulous area that shows both history and future plans for the growth of Singapore. This was very informative. We really enjoyed our time with Rene and would definitely do another tour with Rene if we return to Singapore. Definitely 5+ star tour.
Hi Rebecca, It was my pleasure and honor hosting you and your partner for the chinatown food tour. I am glad you enjoyed it and I wish you the very best in all your future endeavors. Look forward to seeing you again in Singapore someday. Cheers, rene
We loved our tour with Rene! Not only did he take you on a tour of some great hawker centres, but he also takes you and shows you about the history and future of Singapore. Would definitely do the tour if we went back and have recommended it to many friends!
Thx for the compliment luke. It was my pleasure hosting the tour for you and your partner. Hope you have a wonderful days ahead and I sincerely looked forward to meeting you should you return to Singapore again. Godbless!
We had a great time. Rene was an amazing host. He told us about the history and we had some fantastic food. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Thx Nora, I had a wonderful time hosting you and your partner. Glad you guys enjoyed the tour. It's been a pleasure and a memorable one.
Impressive Indonesia food - nasi padang! I didn't expect to get this unique quality in SG they are different taste from the normal malay style nasi padang. They have 8 types of different curry sauces & all taste differently! & many more dishes apart from nasi padang! Alot of their stuff are from Indonesia. Worth trying out you won't be disappointed!
We thoroughly enjoyed our Chinatown food tour. We tried so many foods we had never tried before. We also had a tour of Chinatown, the Hawker Centers and the wet market. We also learned so much about the history of Chinatown. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Rene was great in giving us an insight of the wonderful culinary diversity of Singapore as well as a walking tour of Chinatown. We highly recommend for any newcomer !
We are glad to have made this tour. Rene explained a lot to us about the Hawker Centers. We were a small group (4 people) so it went very relaxed. We were able to try many things and got a lot of information about Singapor. Clear recommendation!
To go to the bullshit water in the summer, the face is like before the street market in Hong Kong, there are daily needs, the land price, the owner is very friendly, most speak Chinese, and some speak Guangdong.
