John was an excellent guide and the tour was both instructive and tasty. The tour centered around the Hawker culture which was very indepth. I would certainly recommend the tour.





Step into the heart of Singapore’s UNESCO hawker culture. This guided walking tour is your passport to real flavors locals queue for and crave. Go beyond clichés into bustling hawker centers where culinary tradition comes alive. What Makes This Tour Special: 1. Eat like a local – No watered-down tourist food here! You’ll be eating as the locals do 2. Award-winning heritage hawkers – Sample food from award-winning and Michelin Bib Gourmand listed stalls 3. UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list – Discover why Singapore’s hawker culture is globally celebrated 4. Try the weird & wonderful – From unexpected textures to bold flavors, this is food adventure at its finest 5. Highly customizable – Spice level, dietary preferences, must-try dishes? The tour adapts to you Perfect For: 1. Food lovers and adventurous eaters 2. First-time visitors and returning travelers 3. Solo travelers, couples, families, and private groups 4. Anyone who wants to understand Singapore through its food
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $92.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:51 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
A guided walking journey through iconic hawker centers and hidden food gems. Be immersed in the melting pot of Singapore’s culinary culture with dishes across Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan cuisines.
Learn about the stalls’ storied histories — family legacies, secret recipes, and food rivalries. Gain a deeper understanding of how food shapes Singapore’s identity, daily life, and culture.
Plenty of photo-worthy moments: Steaming woks, colorful dishes, and lively street scenes
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $60 per person for this Singapore experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $92. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 7–11 pay from $30, adults from $60.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Exit 2 of Maxwell MRT Station. Meeting point may vary according to tour itinerary. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 378 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Grab Experiences.
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John was an excellent guide and the tour was both instructive and tasty. The tour centered around the Hawker culture which was very indepth. I would certainly recommend the tour.
This was an interesting introduction to hawker centres. Gene was a great guide and very informative about Singapore's history, culture and food. We ate 8 dishes at 4 different locations. All very tasty.
Justin was great! His relationships with the different owners meant we got to sample a lot of different foods without huge waits. He added a little bit of history into the short walks between vendors, just enough to give context without being too boring for the kids. Was great with my two sons making sure they got enough to eat while encouraging them to try new foods but not pushing. Definitely recommend.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour with Justin and got to try the different foods in Singapore along with your two sons. Thank you for touring with us!
The Food Tour itself was very interesting & fascinating but I was so impressed with William, my lovely guide....he was full of knowledge & both genuine & caring, I couldn't have asked 4 a nicer guide....tk u William!
Thank you so much for this review! We are thrilled that William helped create such wonderful memories of Singapore for you, and we will gladly pass along your kind words to him!
excellent time - guide was very knowledgeable about the area and food that we had was wonderful local singapore cuisine. Highly recommend David.
Thank you so much for the review! We are delighted that you had an excellent time with David and got to learn more about Singapore's food and culture! Thank you for touring with us!
John Tan, our guide, was so enthusiastic about Singapore, imparting lots of knowledge about the history of Chinatown, particularly with regards to the development of the focal food industry and the Hawker Centres. The food we tasted was authentic and very delicious, and we really enjoyed the whole experience - thanks John!!!
Thank you so much for this review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the delicious food and history in Chinatown in John. Safe travels!
Our guide, John Tan, was absolutely sensational, giving us lots of great history of Singapore and also the history of the food and Hawker Centres. John chose a great selection very typical of hawker style food, and it was all delicious and filling! We would recommend both this tour, and particularly, our guide - thanks John!!
Thank you for your review! We're so glad that John was able to pick a classic lineup of hawker dishes that left you both thoroughly informed and completely full. We will be sure to share your glowing feedback with John!
Loy was extremely knowledgeable about Singspore history, city planning, street food, and culture. It was an extremely enjoyable 3 hours. The pace was good & choices of food fantastic. We focused on China town, Maxwell hawker shops, & Singapore city gallery.
Thank you so much for this detailed review! Combining a walk through Chinatown and Maxwell Food Centre with a visit to the Singapore City Gallery is a brilliant way to understand how city planning and food culture intersect. Loy will be thrilled to know that you enjoyed the pace, history, and food choices across those three hours!
This was a very personalised tour, with just the guide and my wife and myself. As well as explaining the food culture the walk around the markets also shed light on the cultural groups that make up the Singapore population. It was more than just a food tour and because it was so interesting the 3 hours went very quickly.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We are delighted that the time flew by for you and your wife, and we appreciate your thoughtful feedback!
We had a great tour with John Tan. He was very knowledgeable and gave us so much information about Singapore and the Hawker Centers. The food was great and I really enjoyed the experience.
Thank you for taking the time to leave such positive feedback! We take immense pride in helping our guests navigate and appreciate Singapore’s food culture. John will be thrilled to read your kind words!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Authentic Singapore Street Food Tour | 3 hours | 4.9 (378) | $60 | |
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