
Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour
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5.0/5
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Quick answer
Is Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour worth booking?
Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour is a 3-hour experience in Singapore, Singapore, from $25 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 60 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (60)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Ready to experience a side of Singapore like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternati
What you get
About this experience
Ready to experience a side of Singapore like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Hougang! If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Singapore? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Kampong Lorong Buangkok, Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple, and more that let the true form of the city shine! Withlocals Off the Beaten Track 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 produce 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 guide
Not included
- No guest pick up nor drop off
- Food & drinks
What you'll see and do
This temple has been in existence at the present site for more than a century and its lack of pillars allows its devotees a full view of rituals.
20 minutes here
Kampong Buangkok
Established in 1956, Kampong Lorong Buangkok is the last surviving kampong on mainland Singapore.
20 minutes here
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Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Aegle TCM Clinique
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by without stopping
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Singapore
Exit E, upstairs next to the taxi stand
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Exit E, upstairs next to the taxi stand
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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 60 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
60 verified traveler reviews for Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
So much knowledge was...
So much knowledge was shared by Phil who obviosly is very passionate about his home and country. The information shared during this tour was inspiring and something that you would never see without a local that knew the area well.
via Viator
Interesting tour - off the beaten track .
Needed to get to Serangoon to meet the guide. Interesting day to non tourists places. Guide Stefan was informative . Lot of walking in the heat. Helps to be familiar with buses and MRT to get back at the end of tour .
via Viator
Daily life of Ron and locals
This tour was very off the beaten tourist path and more of the daily life of a local Singaporean. Guide Ron Chew was insightful and educational, touring through essentials of living and habits of the residents. Ron was friendly and spontaneous. We enjoyed the different perspective.
via Tripadvisor
Intro to daily life in Singapore
We learned about daily life in Singapore. Monica showed us a couple neighborhoods and we toured a Taoist temple. She was a wealth of information. Spoke very good English. Made sure we were always comfortable and fed. It was the highlight of our trip.
via Viator
Detailed View of Local Life
Stefan was an extremely knowledgeable local! On this tour you will get in depth details about the local relgions by visiting a Buddhist, Taoism, and Hindu temples, walk through an HDB building to understand how most of the locals live, and finally visit one of the last remaining Kampongs (local village). While this tour is not long, nor is auctioned packed like the city tours, if you want to see a more local side of Singapore with in depth detail, then this tour is for you!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $169
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Singapore.
How much does Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour cost?
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Prices start at $25 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 Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 60 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 Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City 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 Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City Tour?
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Around 21 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Off the Beaten Track in Singapore: Private City 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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