A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour
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September 2026
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4.6/5
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Is A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour worth booking?
A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour is a 2.5-hour experience in Singapore, Singapore, from $135 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 115 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (115)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $135 per person
Food and culture go hand in hand in Singapore, and there's a food tradition in particular that makes the city even more flavorful. Ready to try it? Get a taste of the food scene that characterizes Singapore and it's kno
What you get
About this experience
Food and culture go hand in hand in Singapore, and there's a food tradition in particular that makes the city even more flavorful. Ready to try it? Get a taste of the food scene that characterizes Singapore and it's known around the world. Try wonton noodles, sugar cane juice, and more in its original recipe - forget about adaptations, this is the real deal! Your local guide is a food and culture expert and will show you spots in the city to enhance the cultural vibes. Go to Telok Ayer market, and Chinatown, and get to know more about where this food tradition comes from and how it relates to Singapore. Withlocals Food & Culture Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
What's included
Included
- Private Tour
- This tour is carbon neutral
- Local transport
- 5 tastings
What you'll see and do
Telok Ayer Street
This truly blends history, Victorian architecture and scrumptious local food. Eat the freshly made Wonton noodles, made from a combination of sauces, deliciously savoury and fragrant. You will also quench your thirst with an exotic local juice! Telok Ayer Market (Lau Pa Sat) is one of Singapore's most famous hawker centres.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Chinatown
Kickstart your food journey with a traditional and savoury spring rolls. You get to watch the friendly staff prepare everything from scratch. You will then try the flavourful Dim Sum's. This will be followed by a yummy cup of coffee and surprise. Historic Chinatown is a bustling mix of old and new, filled with traditional shops and markets as well as cool stores and cafes.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Maxwell Food Centre
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by without stopping
Singapore
Get to visit the Singaporean scene and the local cuisine with a private local guide by seeing the most famous neighbourhoods or the best known streets while tasting the true taste of the city.
30 minutes here
Gardens by the Bay
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Pass by without stopping
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Pass by without stopping
National Orchid Garden
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Pass by without stopping
Cloud Forest
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Pass by without stopping
Marina Bay
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route or at least you can see it from afar. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Pass by without stopping
Sands Skypark Observation Deck
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. Please check with your host after your booking once you are put in touch with them.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Singapore
Chinatown MRT station, Exit A on street level
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Withlocals
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 114 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
114 verified traveler reviews for A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our introduction to Singapore
Food tour is almost a misnomer for this tour. I had chosen an early start so some of the places were closed. HJ our guide was able to compensate by changing the itinerary on the fly. The food choices were great and plentiful. The biggest issue is not being able to finish it all, if you want to have room for all the options. What the highlight of the tour was for us was the detour to see the Singapore City Gallery. HJs insights and knowledge was perfect as he was able to highlight the major milestones of the development of Singapore. Feedback for Viator the link on how to get to the meeting point takes you to Chinatown MRT exit E rather than the Exit A which is where the tour was scheduled to start from. Again HJ had sent me his number and we were able to clear up any confusion. Overall was a great introduction to Singapore for us with a great guide who was down to earth, informative and a genuinely nice person.
via Viator
Beautiful
The foods are nice and amazing
via Tripadvisor
I had an amazing time...
I had an amazing time with William. I feel like I got a better idea of the history and culture of Singapore and got to eat some amazing food along the way. The communication was clear before hand. You can tell that he loves to share Singapore with visitors. I am so glad a paid a little extra to have a one on one tour rather than join a pre-existing group. Thank you William!
via Viator
What a great way to learn...
What a great way to learn about Singapore and eat like royalty at the same time. Marcus took care of our every need and we only wish we have done this tour immediately after arriving.
via Viator
Excellent introduction to Singapore’s street food and culture
We had a fabulous time with Ronnie. He was great at introducing us to a variety of Hawker stalls in Chinatown and had some incredible food. We never would have been able to find these great places ourselves and glad we had Ronnie there to show us. He also gave us a really good insight into the culture and history of Singapore. Highly recommend!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $135 to $203
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 40
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Singapore.
How much does A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour cost?
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Prices start at $135 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Singapore usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Singapore is not rushed.
Is A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 115 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Singapore, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour?
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Around 40 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Singapore can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Singapore and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Taste of Singapore: Hawker Center Private Customized Food Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Singapore within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Singapore?
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On Outty we rank every Singapore experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Singapore Highlights Small Group Bike Tour on Full-Sized Bicycles, Lion City Bike Tour of Singapore, Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Singapore?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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