UNESCO Hawker Culture: Chinatown Food Tasting Tour (Option for English, Mandarin or Japanese Tour) | Singapore
Experience Singapore's vibrant hawker culture, where diverse communities gather to enjoy meals. Savor handpicked dishes and explore secret alleyways, vintage shophouses, and hidden murals in Chinatown.
- Dive into Chinatown’s rich culinary scene on this 3-hour walking tour
- Savor a variety of traditional dishes at authentic local eateries, including Michelin Bib Gourmand hawker stalls and hidden gems
- Enjoy a lively tour with a knowledgeable guide and learn about Singaporean cuisine and heritage
- Enjoy tour conducted in English, Mandarin, or Japanese
Options
[For 1-10 Persons] 3-Hour Join-In Tour with English Guide
Inclusions
3-Hour Walking Tour with a Licensed & Professional Tour Guide
1 Bottle of Mineral Water
8-9 Handpicked & Iconic Local Food and Drinks
Exclusions
Tips
Entrance fee
Insurance
Personal expenses
Additional Info
Tour will be conducted in English
Small group with maximum 10 person per tour
What's included in UNESCO Hawker Culture: Chinatown Food Tasting Tour (Option for English, Mandarin or Japanese Tour) | Singapore
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gather at Chinatown MRT Station, Exit A (street Level) in front of Bee Chiang Heng Bak Kwa Store and set out with Over The Planet for an immersive journey through Singapore’s vibrant neighborhoods
Start your tour with a taste of traditional Bak Kwah, a Chinese dried meat. Learnn about Chinese immigrants who came to Singapore seeking a better life but faced harsh conditions as coolies, living in cramped, windowless spaces. Admire the iconic sculpture of a Hong Tou Jin woman, dressed in a black samfu and red headgear
Explore the charming alleys adorned with ethnic shophouses and Instagram-worthy murals by local artist Yip Yew Chong. Immerse yourself in the stories behind each mural, then take a break at a traditional coffeeshop. Experience the nostalgia of how coffee beans were once roasted and ground in the shop's backyard
Move on to Ann Siang Hill to discover a different side of Chinatown. Experience the historical and architectural charm of this area, once a bustling business hub for Chinese immigrants, with its many restored shophouses. Spot a photogenic location highlighted by your guide that was featured in the movie "Crazy Rich Asians"
Savor a haven of hawker delights at Maxwell Food Centre. Taste Singapore's renowned chicken rice and Fuzhou pancakes, and refresh yourself with your choice of beverages. Enjoy a refreshing sugar cane juice after a long walk
Explore the Tang-style Buddhist temple, featuring intricate interiors and exhibits on Buddhist art and history that showcase thousands of years of cultural heritage. This temple houses a relic believed to be a tooth of Buddha. Nearby, discover Sago Lane, historically known as the "street of the dead" by the Cantonese
Visit Chinatown Complex, a key historical site with unique architectural heritage, including two- or three-story shophouses adorned with Chinese-style tile decorations. Originally built to alleviate street congestion caused by hawkers, the complex now serves as a vibrant shopping and dining hub for both locals and tourists
Conclude your tour at Chinatown Complex, located near Maxwell MRT
— What You Can Expect —
Immerse yourself in Singapore’s vibrant hawker culture, where people from all walks of life come together to enjoy meals. Dive into Chinatown’s rich culinary scene on this 3-hour walking tour, exploring key ethnic routes that have shaped Singapore’s food culture.
Savor a selection of handpicked hawker dishes and sweet treats recommended by a knowledgeable local guide. Discover secret alleyways adorned with vintage shophouses, ancient temples, and hidden spots.
Inclusions
- A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 2 day(s) before the departure date
- Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
- The food tour involves Singapore hawker centers; table booking, or food pre-ordering isn’t possible. Please note there might be waiting times
- Special dietary needs may not be accommodated (unless it's a private tour). Please indicate any requirements in the remarks section on the booking page
- Comfortable footwear is recommended and carry umbrellas or raincoats in case of rain
- Bring along a hat, sun screen, and sunglasses
- This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible
Meet
Venues
- Chinatown MRT Station Exit A Street Level In Front Of Bee Chiang Heng Bak Kwa StoreThe tour concludes at Chinatown Complex. Nearest MRT: Maxwell Station
