Tours/Singapore/Singapore Chinatown Market Private Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings
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Singapore Chinatown Market Private Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings

5.0(22)Singapore1 hour
TRIPADVISOR5.0(22)

Description

On our Secret Food Tour: Singapore you’ll see and eat the best the city has to offer. Walk through gardens, shopping malls, skyscrapers, and its hawker centers; covered markets where you can find amazing food of all kinds. We'll visit a local market, teach you about the surrounding architecture, and show you the hidden gems where locals eat that you won't find in any guidebooks. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Singapore's most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of our culture and history. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Tour Options

Singapore Chinatown Market Private Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings

Itinerary

Pass by

Restored shophouses displaying living spaces, furnishings & artifacts of early Chinatown settlers.

Pass by

Built in 1827, the city's oldest Hindu temple features a tower densely ornamented with deities.

Pass by

Tang dynasty–style temple housing religious relics, with ornate rooms & a tranquil rooftop garden.

Pass by

One of Singapore's largest food centres.

Pass by

A small hill, and the name of a one-way road located in Chinatown, Singapore. It was named after Chia Ann Siang, a wealthy businessman.

Pass by

A boutique museum along the Waterfront Promenade at the Marina Bay. Red Dot Design Museum is the physical embodiment of the international Red Dot Design Award.

Highlights

Traditional chwee kueh topped with savory radish
Local Beer & Bottled Water
Authentic Hainanese chicken rice, Singapore’s icon
Fragrant Nanyang coffee with kaya butter toast
Our mouthwatering Secret Dish
Smoky, tender Bak Kwa (barbecued meat delicacy)
Refreshing chendol dessert with coconut and gula melaka
Crispy Popiah or golden oyster cake snack
Fluffy prata or thosai served fresh off the griddle

What's included

Included
Traditional chwee kueh topped with savory radish
Local Beer & Bottled Water
Authentic Hainanese chicken rice, Singapore’s icon
Fragrant Nanyang coffee with kaya butter toast
Our mouthwatering Secret Dish
Smoky, tender Bak Kwa (barbecued meat delicacy)
Refreshing chendol dessert with coconut and gula melaka
Crispy Popiah or golden oyster cake snack
Fluffy prata or thosai served fresh off the griddle
Not included
Transportation
Gratuity

Traveller Ratings

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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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
  • Please note: The itinerary and menu are subject to changes, based on the location's availability, weather and other circumstances.
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

Reviews(22)

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G391OPstevenb
June 2, 2026
Food Tour - Would Recommend

Had a great time with Kent as he took us to try the local cuisine and filled us with facts about Singapore.

Operator response

We appreciate your review. It's fantastic to hear that the tour helped you discover places and flavors that made your visit even more special. Thank you for joining Secret Food Tours!

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HaydeNewZealand
May 30, 2026
Informative, tasty, fun

Really good tour - my guide Kent was super knowledgeable and accommodating to dietary requirements. Aside from trying some delicious food, there was lot of history and culture to take in. Soper helpful to have bunch of recommendations were provided for me to take away for the rest of my trip - would recommend doing one of these tours at the beginning

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to write about your experience. We're delighted that the tour gave you a fun way to explore the city while enjoying some great local flavors. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!

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HaydeNewZealand
May 30, 2026
A great start to my trip

Informative, thorough, tasty

Operator response

It was a pleasure having you on tour with us! We're happy to hear the food, stories, and local atmosphere all made for a memorable experience. Thank you for joining Secret Food Tours.

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NorthStar30616294593
July 24, 2024
Great experience of Singapore.

Amazing tour with Mr.Tang who showed us several places with rich history, multicultural as well as an arts by local artist! We also had a meals at couple of hawker centers and experienced local foods, so we’re well fed.

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annalT4573LV
June 25, 2024
Fun food with Friends

Tried many great new foods! Very friendly tour guide and very knowledgeable. I loved exploring Chinatown and also seeing murals.

Operator response

Thanks for sharing your positive feedback! We're glad you enjoyed discovering new food items and exploring Chinatown with us. We hope to see you on another tour soon!

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Paradise45099340781
June 19, 2024
Singapore Food Tour with Jinette

Jinette was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the history and we tried so many different foods all around China Town in Singapore.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Singapore Food Tour! We're glad you enjoyed exploring Chinatown and sampling a variety of delicious dishes while learning about the rich history behind them. We hope to welcome you back for another flavorful adventure next time.

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G1479JMdavid
May 24, 2024
Amazing walking and food tour

Tang was brilliant. So knowledgeable and obliging. Highly recommended this tour to anyone and if you are lucky enough to get Tang you are going to learn a lot. We ate at several of the best markets and the food was amazing.

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H4013ZPjamesk
May 17, 2024
Great tour with Jeanette

Great trip with Jeanette. Very informative about local history and customs, and delicious food. Very flexible when we wanted to try different things. Highly recommend!

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915PaulC
May 8, 2024
Nite out with Edwin

Amazing night out with Edwin. Recommended 👍👍 thanks for a great history and culture lesson. Great food beer and wander around

Operator response

Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you on another tour soon. Wishing you safe travels ahead!

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AKUK1
April 20, 2024
Great trip

A really interesting tour delivered brilliantly by Edwin. Great food. Great history tour. Would definitely come again and recommend to friends.

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