Singapore is a well-known food paradise, but with so many options to choose from, a foodie’s head will be spinning! If you’re new to Singapore and want to try the best street food in the city-state, you’ve come to the right place. Rest assured that the hygiene conditions are strictly regulated by the authorities. From famous chef Gordon Ramsey coming to compete with the street food hawkers, to the chicken rice stall that has been awarded a 1-star Michelin, Singapore’s street food is an emblem of pride for the island’s citizens, as well as a top tourist attraction. Wondering where to go and what to eat? Check out this list of street food tours in Singapore to embark on a delicious journey!
What to look forward to:
- If you'd like to enrich your experience even more, check out the guide to unique dining experiences on Visit Singapore, the official tourism website for the country.
- Singapore Food Festival is an annual event that foodies won't want to miss. It features workshops, masterclasses, multiple hawkers and participating restaurants, and more.
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1. Tour of Singapore's wet markets
If you’re up for an exciting tour with a plethora of smells and sights to wake you up, then join this two-hour tour through Tekka Market. Tekka Wet Market is near Little India, and it used to be a former slaughterhouse. Your guide will bring you through dozens of stalls with local ingredients on display, and a colourful array of native fruits and vegetables on sale. As you walk through the market, your guide will share with you the history of the place. At the end of the tour, sit down and eat a delicious breakfast of biryani, a rice dish, dosa, a local flour pancake, or Malay Ginger Tea.
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2. Two-and-a-half-hour private night tour
This tour will bring you around Chinatown at night. Chinatown is a historic district lined with refurbished shophouses. Walk through Chinatown to see how people in the past used to live and enjoy delicious local snacks along the way. There will be a fantastic light and sound show included in the package, and you’ll get to sample the best satay(grilled meat on skewers) in town. Your guide will bring you through hidden back alleys to hear about Chinese history in Singapore and see fantastic street art mural. End the night with a nice cold refreshing beer.
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3. Food tour of hawker centres
On this food tour of Singapore, you’ll walk past some of the city’s most popular attractions and through its distinctive neighbourhood. Along the way, you’ll stop and dine at local hawker centres, and get to hear from your guide about the island’s history. The tour is limited to just nine people for an intimate experience. At the end end of the trip, you would have tried 10 delicious local dishes, allowing you a bite-sized experience of Singapore!
4. Chinatown food tour
Join your guide on this 3.5-hour tour to feast on local goodies such as rice cake, poh piah (rice rolls), chicken rice and more. You’ll enjoy the best of Singapore’s local food as well as learn about the early migrants who used to live in this area. You’ll see, smell, and listen to history come alive around you; in the chaos of the hawker centre, your guide will be there to guide you to the most authentic Singaporean treats to savour. After your first meal, you’ll be going to a wet market to see how locals buy their everyday ingredients. Then take a walk around Chinatown to see the religious places of worships, and finally, pop over to the Urban Redevelopment Authority gallery to relax in the air-conditioning but also learn about Singapore’s urban development. The tour ends with a freshly brewed coffee/tea and a tasty roti prata.
Tip from Trip101 local expert
Chinatown is a must visit place. There are plenty of things to do here, eat, shop, wet market and temple visiting. The best time to visit Chinatown is in the morning, where you get to see the unique of the wet market (selling live fishes and frogs), the opening of Mountain Gate at 7am at the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. Many choices for hawker foods within this area. These are my three favourite Hawker Centre:
1) Chinatown Food Street
2) Chinatown Complex Food Centre
3) Maxwell Food Centre
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5. Private food tour with locals
This private food tour allows you to discover the city’s hidden culinary gems and iconic foods to try in Singapore with the guidance of local experts. As you explore different neighborhoods, you’ll have the opportunity to taste a variety of Singaporean delights, from savory hawker classics like char kway teow and satay to sweet treats like kaya toast and traditional desserts.
The tour is tailored to your preferences, allowing you to customize the itinerary based on your dietary preferences and interests. The knowledgeable local guides will share their insights into Singapore’s food culture and culinary heritage throughout the journey, offering a deeper appreciation for the city’s gastronomic treasures.
6. Neighbourhood walk and hawker center tour
If you’re not sure where to go for scintillating street food, then pick this three-hour tour which will allow you to soak in the cultural atmosphere of Chinatown, Geylang and Little India. Walk around with your guide and learn about the history of these places, and stop at the hawker centres there to dig into tantalising dishes. Your guide will lead you to try local Chinese, Malaysian, and Indonesian cuisine. This is for a small group of six or fewer, with hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
7. Food-tasting and cycling tour around the Singapore River
Pack some sunnies or a cap and get ready for an exciting day out in the sun! This tour brings you on a scenic path along the Singapore river, stopping by numerous cafes, restaurants and hawker centres, for mouth-watering nibbles and drinks. Along the way, you will likely pass the popular Boat Quay area, which is often frequented by Singaporeans for brunch by the river and a round of drinks, at night.
Other possible stops on your route include Tiong Bahru, an old neighbourhood where many young entrepreneurs are now setting up their own unique cafes and shops. You’ll be spoilt for choice at Tiong Bahru Market, which has umpteen stalls, many of which are still run by older folks humbly serving up traditional recipes. Be sure to also stop by Bak Kut Teh, for a peppery bowl of broth and tender pork ribs over fluffy rice. For dessert, you can’t miss out on grabbing some iced coffee and a warm Kouign Aman from Tiong Bahru Bakery.
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8. Food tour including a Michelin vendor
In 2016, this famous stall was awarded a much coveted Michelin star, a high honour for a street food vendor — and you can find it here on this tour. Skip the two-hour queue and enjoy the famous pork noodles from this small stand. The tour also includes other food tastings and a beverage. Your guide will provide commentary about the local foodie culture on this three-hour tour, sure to leave you satiated.
9. Katong morning food experience
Katong is famous among locals for its refurbished shophouses with old-world Pernakan cham, traditional cafés, and dumpling houses. This walking and eating tour will take you on a culinary journey to sample some of the residential neighbourhood’s best eating spots. At the same time, your guide will share with you about local history. Skip the tourist joints to sample delicacies at venerable cafés and restaurants, visiting Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple and hawker markets along the way. This small group tour is limited to just eight. In three hours, you’ll get to sample roti prata, rice dumplings, nonya kuehs, and otah. You’ll also learn about Indian influence on local food, know about Peranakan culture and hear about the infamous laksa wars.
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10. Nighttime food tour of Geylang
This nighttime food tour is sure to jolt your sense. You’ll be brought through Singapore’s Geylang district, where the competition over durians gets heated with several stalls hawking their wares. A local favourite, the durian has a pungent smell, but a delicious creamy interior. Try it if you dare. Or else, follow your guide to enjoy other street food such as dim sum or herbal soup. Geylang comes to life at night with its neon sign boards and throbbing music, courtesy of the clubs and pubs along this street.
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11. Evening food and cultural tour of Joo Chiat
Travel like a local on the public transport system on this tour, which includes bus fare. You’ll be guided around Joo Chiat and Katong, where the Straits Chinese migrants used to reside. Learn about Peranakan (Straits Chinese) culture from a guide in a small group of just six people or fewer. Soak up the local culture and enjoy delicious nonya cuisine, which is local food with Straits Chinese influence.
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12. Heritage and food tour of Geylang Serai Market, Joo Chiat and Katong
Join your tour guide on a trip to Geylang Serai Market, Joo Chiat and Katong, to learn about the history of these places. Along the way, you’ll drop in at the hawker centres, street vendors, and traditional cafés to sample some of the best local delights. Expect to taste Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan cuisine. This is a walking tour which includes free hotel pick up and drop off.
Go on a gastronomic adventure in Singapore
While there are many tourist attractions such as Universal Studios, the Singapore Flyer, and Sentosa to visit in Singapore, food remains a perennial favourite among tourists when they come here. If you have never tried the local food here, you’re missing out.
With its multicultural influence, there are so many options to choose from, and an experienced guide will be able to bring you through the city and highlight the best that it has to offer. So start booking your tours today!
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