It’s no secret that Singapore is an awesome holiday destination. Despite its tiny size, the Little Red Dot has so much to offer, from fantastic indoor attractions to marvellous architecture gems. There are heaps of things to do in Singapore, but one thing you shouldn’t miss out on is feasting while you’re there!
The Lion City is home to delectable, multicultural food and is known for its hawker culture. From delicious Hainanese chicken rice to energising kopi and cha, Singapore food is diverse—you would need more than a day to enjoy it all!
Not sure where to eat? We’ve rounded up 10 of the tastiest tours that will give you the best food Singapore has to offer:
- Chinatown Food Tasting & Walking Tour
- Tea & Tiffin: Heritage and Food Tour in Little India
- Kopi & Cha: Bitter Brews with a Story
- Singapore: The Melting Pot of Tea
- Katong and Joo Chiat Food Tour
- Nanyang Rojak: Immigrant Mixes that Endure Food Tour
- It's a Wrap! Fragrant and Sustainable Traditions from Yesteryear
- A Guided Walking Tour of Little India: Journey of the Senses
- Eat Your Way Through Katong and Joo Chiat
- Ultimate Singapore Food Journey
1. Chinatown Food Tasting & Walking Tour
Get your Hainanese Chicken Rice at a hawker stall. Credits: @_gay_tan
Start off your Singapore food journey with a tour around the Chinatown area. If you want to taste the famous chicken rice, carrot cake, and Singaporean dessert, then this tour is for you. It comes with a trip to the wet market, where you can haggle for all the spices you wanna take home.
2. Tea & Tiffin: Heritage and Food Tour in Little India
Little India’s colourful walls are Insta-worthy! Credits: @secretofdd
Did you know that Singapore’s hawker heritage is UNESCO-listed? Take your hawker adventure to the charming districts of Jalan Besar and Little India. Have three different tastings of Indian-Singaporean food fusion as you tour around vintage shophouses. This tour also comes with a Klook-exclusive iced bevvy to keep you cool.
3. Kopi & Cha: Bitter Brews with a Story
Enjoy a Michelin-starred Bak Kut Teh lunch. Credits: @jt6263
A fan of bubble tea? Learn its origins with a tour of Singapore’s kopi (coffee) and cha (tea) from Nanking Street to Chinatown. Brace yourself for the caffeine adventure on this tour; you’ll be visiting one of the original Tea Merchants for some cha, then head to Kopi Tiam for a taste of Singapore-style kopi. This tour comes with a traditional lunch with Bak Kut Teh—a Chinese soup that literally translates to “meat bone tea”. This flavourful broth is made from meaty pork ribs simmered in a complex broth of herbs and spices, and is usually coupled with tea.
4. Singapore: The Melting Pot of Tea
Tag along your friends for some tea making fun!
Can’t get enough tea? This Singapore tea tour lets you appreciate the art of tea making at four different venues. You can experience both the modern and traditional process firsthand—from leaf to cup. The tour starts in the morning, so you do enjoy a local breakfast (provided on tour!) before.
5. Katong and Joo Chiat Food Tour
Learn how to roll your own Popiah. Credits: @airlick_ng
Katong is known for its vibrant, colourful shophouses and its array of tasty Peranakan cuisines. If you wanna experience this for yourself, then this Katong and Joo Chiat Food Tour will let you have a taste of Nyonya Kuehs (bite-sized cakes) and Popiahs (fresh spring rolls). Stroll along the kaleidoscopic street on this tour, that starts at Joo Chiat and ends at 318 Katong Laksa.
6. Nanyang Rojak: Immigrant Mixes that Endure Food Tour
You can’t get enough Hainanese Chicken Rice! Credits: @jennichau
Looking for a Singapore food trail that takes you to the best heritage food in town? Explore the origins of Southeast Asian food on Nanyang Rojak, a tour that takes you to Chinatown, Maxwell Foodcourt (famous for chicken rice and dim sum), and more. This tour is perfect if you’ve always wanted to try oyster cakes, Shanghai dumplings, and Cantonese dough fritters!
7. It's a Wrap! Fragrant and Sustainable Traditions from Yesteryear
Marvel at Tiong Bahru’s lovely murals. Credits: @handmadelove
Ever heard of Otah Otah, lotus leaf rice, Zongzi, and Nonya Kueh? While in Singapore, explore Tiong Bahru Market and learn why wrapped food is embedded in Singapore’s food history. Discover the different types of leaves and plants used for the art of food wrapping. The tour comes to a wrap (pun intended) once you’ve tried your hand at folding a Ketupat wrap!
8. A Guided Walking Tour of Little India: Journey of the Senses
There’s so much to explore in Little India!
Explore Little India and immerse yourself in Indian fragrance, spices, and food in the middle of Singapore. Sample local treats, from snacks to sweets, as you stroll along the vibrant neighbourhood. Don’t forget to snap a pic against some of the wonderful murals in Little India!
9. Eat Your Way Through Katong and Joo Chiat
Visit Dunman Food Centre on this tour! Credits: @therantingpanda
If you’re a big foodie, you wouldn’t mind a three-hour food tour through Katong and Joo Chiat districts. Join Anthony, your local foodie guide and a true-blue Peranakan, and taste your way through bowls of Laksa, Tau Kwa Pau, Char Siew Mee, and fried Vadai as you listen to the best-kept secrets of the ‘hood.
10. Ultimate Singapore Food Journey
Excited to roll your own Popiah?
Ready for the ultimate Singapore food journey? Come with an empty stomach! Explore the Little Red Dot one dish at a time when you embark on this hands-on food tour. Here, you’ll be visiting wet markets, hawker centres, and different factories, including famous curry puff and putu piring shops. You’ll be rolling your own Popiah by the end of the day!
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