Singapore: Chinatown Hawker Food Experience Tour

The taste of UNESCO!
Authentic hawker culture in hidden alleyways

This three-hour walking tour explores the rich culinary culture of Singapore's Chinatown. Accompanied by a licensed, professional guide, the tour will explore the major ethnic groups that have defined Singapore's culinary landscape. A selection of eight to nine local dishes and drinks are included, allowing you to sample a variety of traditional dishes at authentic local eateries. The tour will also feature your guide's personal stories and insights, deepening your understanding of Singapore's cuisine and heritage.

Attractive points

UNESCO Cultural Experience
Get a glimpse into the lives of locals at the heart of Singapore's hawker culture, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Provides a generous selection of food samples
Experience the diverse flavors of Chinatown with a selection of 8-9 iconic local foods and drinks.

Including Michelin restaurants
From famous Michelin Bib Gourmand hawker stalls to hidden gem local eateries, you'll find a wide variety of flavors to choose from.

Exploring hidden alleyways
Discover Chinatown's hidden charm as you explore its secret alleyways filled with vintage shops, old temples, and aesthetically pleasing murals.

In-depth historical commentary
Our knowledgeable, professional guides share personal stories and insights, deepening your understanding of Singapore's cuisine and heritage.

Tour Course Preview

09:30 Meeting and start
We'll meet at Chinatown MRT Station Exit A (in front of Bee Chiang Heng Bak Kwa Store) and begin the tour with a tasting of traditional bak kwa (dried meat).

Pagoda Street
As you walk the streets, hear stories from your guide about the lives of early Chinese immigrants and see the iconic statue of the Hongdujin woman.

10:05 Explore Art Alley
Explore charming alleyways filled with murals by local artist Yip Yew Chong and ethnic shops. Take a break at a traditional coffee shop that once roasted coffee beans.

10:40 Ann Siang Hill
Admire restored shops and check out filming locations from the movie 'Crazy Rich Asians.'

11:15 Maxwell Food Centre
In this hawker paradise, sample famous dishes like chicken rice and Fuzhou pancakes, and refresh with sugarcane juice.

11:50 Bul-A-Sa (Buddha Tooth Temple)
Visit a Tang Dynasty-style Buddhist temple housing the Buddha's tooth relic and explore its religious art and history. (Includes a history lesson on nearby Sago Lane, also known as "Death Lane")

12:10 Chinatown Complex
Visit a complex with a unique architectural heritage and learn about the building's historical background and role.

12:30 Tour ends
The tour concludes at Chinatown Complex (near Maxwell MRT station).