Little India and Chinatown Food Tour by CYT – Singapore
Small-group guided walking food tour exploring Little India and Chinatown, featuring authentic local tastings with at least 10 type of food tasting.
PRICE: $70
per person
Discover Singapore through its flavors on this 3 hour small-group guided walking food tour that blends culture, heritage, and everyday local life. Thoughtfully paced and carefully curated, the experience focuses on Little India and Chinatown, two neighborhoods where Singapore’s diversity is most vividly expressed on the plate, in the streets, and on the walls. At least 10 type of food tasting.
The journey begins in Little India, where vibrant streets are lined with spice shops, flower garlands, and colorful shophouses. As you walk through the neighborhood, you will notice striking street murals tucked along side lanes and building walls, illustrating scenes of early migrants, traditional trades, and daily life. These artworks add a contemporary creative layer to the area’s deep-rooted heritage, turning ordinary streets into open-air galleries. Cultural highlights include a visit to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and a photo stop at the brightly painted House of Tan Teng Niah, offering visual context to the neighborhood’s history.
Throughout Little India, stop at local eateries and hawker stalls for authentic tastings of everyday Indian street food, with selections varying daily based on availability. The focus is on freshly prepared dishes enjoyed by locals, ensuring no two tours are exactly the same.
Travel by public transport like a local to Chinatown, where heritage shophouses, temples, and bustling streets reveal the story of Singapore’s early Chinese communities. Here too, murals appear along lanes and alleyways, depicting scenes of traditional life and preserving memories of trades that once defined the area. Tastings continue around the renowned Chinatown Complex Food Centre, showcasing classic Chinese-Singaporean flavors, with dishes selected daily for freshness and quality.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Singapore beyond the highlights, combining food, culture, street art, and skyline views in one well-balanced journey rich in stories, light on effort, and big on impact.
Tour Highlights:
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple – Colorful Hindu temple and Little India icon
Tekka Centre – Authentic Indian snacks in a bustling local market
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple – Chinatown landmark rich in history and culture
Chinatown Complex Food Centre – Legendary hawker stop for lunch
Local english speaking guide
Includes:
Food selected by guide
Public Transport Fee
Local english speaking guide
Skywalk admission (if applicable)
Personal Expenses
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