Singapore Private Food, Culture & Heritage Tour
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Singapore Private Food, Culture & Heritage Tour
By Monster Day Tours
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Delight in the flavors of multi-cultural Singapore on a small-group food tour in Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam. Uncover the history and culture of the city and how it's changed to what it is today, while sampling delicious foods from Singapore's four main ethnic groups. Enjoy a plethora of food samplings while gaining insight into the local history and culture.
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 6h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Learn about distinct culinary culture in Singapore
- Discover the neighborhoods of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam
- Sample dishes from the main ethnic groups of Singapore
- Get insider suggestions for the rest of your trip
- English-speaking local guide
- 9 to 10 local ethnic food dishes and drinks
- Public transport (MRT & Bus)
- Hotel pick-up (when pick-up option is selected)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Admission ticket to River Cruise
What's not included- Hotel drop-off
- Optional food & drinks
- Personal expenses
- Guide tipping
- Entry/Admission - ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- 205 New Bridge Rd, Singapore 059430- The exact meeting point is Chinatown MRT Station, Exit A (Street Level) - Please look out for our tour guides in purple "Monster Day Tours" shirt
Pickup details- Departure Point: - Chinatown MRT Station - Exit A (Street Level) - OR, Preferred pick-up location 30 minutes before start time (when pick-up option is selected)
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Changi Airport, Airport Boulevard, Singapore Singapore
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore
- Singapore Cruise Centre, 1 Maritime Square, Singapore 099253
End:- Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16), 11 Bayfront Ave, #B1-02, Singapore 018957End Point - Marina Bay Sands
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45610P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- Child is 3 to 12 years old. Infant below 3 years old is free-of-charge.
- Tour is not suitable for guests with dietary restrictions or require walking assistance.
- Guests are advised to be punctual.
- Tour operates rain or shine, please bring along poncho/umbrella and water to stay hydrated.
- Hotel pick-up offered. No drop-off service available.
- Dress code is casual with comfortable footwear.
- Moderate amount of walking is required, including outdoors.
- Please note that all food items are fixed and we do not customise for individual preferences or needs.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 45610P3
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- richardvT3466VC0 contributionsFantastic Food TourFantastic food tour with Pam and Natalie. Well organized and informative. Plenty of food. Come hungry. You won't be disappointed. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you Pam and Natalie.Written 18 March 2025
- 734janiceg0 contributionsMorning food market tourHeng was a fantastic host, he had was informative and organised in planning ahead before we arrived at the next stop. The food was deliciousWritten 18 March 2025
- sheilamaeg20220 contributionsRui Heng (and his assistant) was the best!Heng did a very good job with the tour. He came with an assistant so that someone can go ahead before the group in order to save us seats at the next hawker centre so that we don't have to wait around. To summarise the highlights of the tour: > Heng's assistant arrived at 9.10am, which is way before the 9.30 call time. > the meetup point is right outside Starbucks, which was handy if you want to grab something hot to drink before starting the tour. > Heng was very conscious about the group's tolerance to the hot and humid weather, us being foreigners and mostly not used to the Singapore's tropical climate. Our seats at all the hawker centres we went to all had fans right on top of us. Whenever we're out walking on the streets, Heng would make sure we're walking along the shade. And he makes pit stops where there's AC to help cool us down a bit. > Heng provided each one of us with an audio tool to better hear him while he's talking/explaining while we're out and about. It helped give all of us a better experience. > Heng provided us with bottled water. Also, he gives out utensils at each pit stop. > Heng was able to explain some history and answer questions about the hawker culture and some dishes that we tried. Overall, the tour was very informative and interesting. However, if you have dietary restrictions and requirements, you should inform them ahead of the tour. You get served a sharing platter at each stop and given small plates for you to try. Highly recommend this trip!!!Written 17 March 2025
- Marcin S0 contributionsGreat informative hawker tour with HengHeng and his assistant were great guides, reserving spots, having food ordered, and providing lots of information not just about the food and hawker centres but also life in Singapore. Plenty to eat and drink as well. A worthwhile introduction to food in Singapore.Written 17 March 2025
- B2951ULbrendans0 contributionsFantastic food tourFantastic tour with lots of great food and interesting historical facts to learn. YC was a great host who made everyone welcome. Highly recommend it.Written 17 March 2025
- kimworldtraveler0 contributionsFantastic tour! Even better guide!Make sure Darius is your guide!!!!! Ask for him. He’s fantastic. End of review. You’re welcome. Lolol I didn’t want to go on this tour but my friend convinced me and I’M SO GLAD I DID! Because of Darius!! He’s an excellent guide, fantastic storytelling and great sense of humor. Food taste and portions are good. You will be full. There is plenty of food. Great intro into various cultural tastes, dishes and cuisines. Great history and cultural lessons as well while walking. I LOVED it!! . Keep in mind There is a fair amount of walking. Wear comfy walking shoes and loose clothing for the humidity. FANTASTIC tour if you have Darius. Highly recommended.Written 17 March 2025
- AnnerDrake0 contributionsAussie girlDally and Liam was amazing!! Love it!!! What a ripper! Food was great! And the education side was very insightful. Liam very coolWritten 17 March 2025
- teeberry290 contributionsA good time!DARIUS! Was fantastic and his assistant Liam was awesome too. Fast paced, lots of good food and stories. Viator needs to update the beginning and end directions. Thank goodness Darius emailed the correct starting point. BRAVO!!Written 17 March 2025
- Adventure312318273030 contributionsEat great food and learn about SingaporeDarius is a great guide. He’s well-informed and lots of fun. He loves good food so knows a lot about the cuisine of Singapore.Written 17 March 2025
- 431josyr0 contributionsBrilliantHeng took this tour and he was brilliant. Very generous with his expertise and knowledge and very organised. No lining up or waiting. We loved this tour. Great food and experiences and we learned a lot about the Singapore culture Thanks very muchWritten 16 March 2025
- matthewp2170 contributionsAn excellent guided tour of the hawker food markets.Heng and Meghan provided us with a brilliant tour of the hawker food markets in Chinatown. Very informative, well organised, and a variety of dishes to try.Written 16 March 2025
- Sharoooooony0 contributionsSo much fun! Love SingaporeLearnt so much about Singapore and it's rich history. Made this beautiful city even more beautiful! Thank you Jus for an incredible tour!Written 16 March 2025
- Leah S0 contributionsFantastic ReviewLinda and Liam did a fantastic job guiding us through the city. I would strongly recommend this tour for anyone traveling through the city because it’s a perfect blend of history, culture, and the connection through food!Written 16 March 2025
- Fizzyj0 contributionsGastronomic SINGAPOORE food adventureLinda took us on a food exploration of Singapore’s history, melting pot of cultures and how they all end up living in harmony. Beautiful uniques experience highly recommend. Food for all.Written 15 March 2025
- R430HQchloem0 contributionsPerfect food, great tourLinda was amazing!! An incredible tour guide who was patient and informative. Highly recommend the food was also deliciousWritten 15 March 2025
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Wei Bing L
Ipoh, Malaysia469 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
I took the 2.5-hour complimentary Guided Heritage Tour as part of the Free Singapore Tours by Changi Airport during a long layover(13 hours). My tour started at 6pm and we were back at the airport at 8.30pm. This tour was conducted by Monster Day Tours in collaboration with Changi Airport. To qualify for this tour, you have to be a passenger transiting through the Changi Airport and have a minimum layover time of 5.5 hours. You also need to store your carry-on luggage at a luggage storage facility within the airport for a fee. Nobody is allowed to bring any carry-on luggage to participate in the tours. You also have to make sure that you have a visa to enter Singapore, because you will be clearing immigration and customs to participate in these tours. All participants will need to fill up the Singapore Arrival Card(SGAC) online before you are allowed to sign-up for the tours.
Although the tour started at 6pm, we had to report to the Free Singapore Tours desk in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2 of Changi Airport 45 minutes prior to 6pm. Once everyone who is registered has gathered together next to the desk, the tour guide would do a role-call, calling out every person's name on the participants list. After that, he would guide us through the immigration and customs. Once we are outside, we are ushered onto a bus and our tour begins!
The Heritage Tour took us to 2 spots: Singapore's Chinatown & Kampung Glam(The Muslim area of Singapore). This tour allowed us to get off the bus and walk around these 2 areas for a short while, buy some souvenirs, buy some drinks or snacks, take lots of photos, before meeting up at the appointed spot at the appointed time and getting back on board the bus to return to the airport.
Our guide for this Heritage Tour was K.K. and he is a marvelous tour guide. He told us the history of the 3 different main races that make up Singapore today, where they originated from, how they arrived in Singapore and how they contribute to Singapore's demographics and economy today. It was a fascinating lesson about the rich history and culture of this small and yet powerful island-nation in South East Asia! This was just a brief introduction to Singapore. For more in-depth tours into Singapore's history and culture, you will have to stay for a week or more here! I highly recommend this tour to all first-time visitors to Singapore!
Although the tour started at 6pm, we had to report to the Free Singapore Tours desk in Terminal 3 or Terminal 2 of Changi Airport 45 minutes prior to 6pm. Once everyone who is registered has gathered together next to the desk, the tour guide would do a role-call, calling out every person's name on the participants list. After that, he would guide us through the immigration and customs. Once we are outside, we are ushered onto a bus and our tour begins!
The Heritage Tour took us to 2 spots: Singapore's Chinatown & Kampung Glam(The Muslim area of Singapore). This tour allowed us to get off the bus and walk around these 2 areas for a short while, buy some souvenirs, buy some drinks or snacks, take lots of photos, before meeting up at the appointed spot at the appointed time and getting back on board the bus to return to the airport.
Our guide for this Heritage Tour was K.K. and he is a marvelous tour guide. He told us the history of the 3 different main races that make up Singapore today, where they originated from, how they arrived in Singapore and how they contribute to Singapore's demographics and economy today. It was a fascinating lesson about the rich history and culture of this small and yet powerful island-nation in South East Asia! This was just a brief introduction to Singapore. For more in-depth tours into Singapore's history and culture, you will have to stay for a week or more here! I highly recommend this tour to all first-time visitors to Singapore!
Written 7 November 2024
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Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed K.K.'s insights and found the tour enriching. We hope to see you again for more in-depth explorations!
Written 19 November 2024
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Cynthia M
Calgary Alberta25 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
This tour was excellent. Our guide was fantastic, he was very knowledgeable and personable, and his English was great. My husband needed to take frequent breaks from walking and our guide was good at noticing this and suggesting places to take a short rest.
It was our first time in Singapore and we learned much from this tour. It also gave us the chance to get comfortable with the subway system, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. We covered a lot of ground during this tour and it gave us a good feel for the city.
We also enjoyed the food offerings, we sampled places in Chinatown and Little India.
I definitely would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn about Singapore food and culture.
It was our first time in Singapore and we learned much from this tour. It also gave us the chance to get comfortable with the subway system, which was very helpful for the rest of our trip. We covered a lot of ground during this tour and it gave us a good feel for the city.
We also enjoyed the food offerings, we sampled places in Chinatown and Little India.
I definitely would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn about Singapore food and culture.
Written 22 September 2024
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Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and found it both informative and accommodating. It’s great that you got comfortable with the subway system and sampled delicious food in Chinatown and Little India. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to welcome you back for more Singapore adventures in the future!
Written 23 September 2024
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TheTravellingTunia
Red Deer, Canada92 contributions
Ping was an absolute delight as our guide in Singapore, giving us a five-star experience that perfectly matched what we were looking for in a private food and culture tour. Despite being seasoned travelers with high standards, Ping surpassed every expectation. She expertly led us through vibrant neighborhoods like Chinatown and Little India, sharing fascinating cultural insights at every turn.
From the classic Hainanese chicken rice and Fried Hokkien prawn noodles to unique treats like Fried carrot cake (actually made from radish), every dish told a story of Singapore’s melting pot of flavors. We savored local favorites like Kaya butter toast with soft boiled eggs and Kopi, alongside the refreshing sugar cane juice. In Little India, we enjoyed Medhu vadai with a spicy tomato dip, flavorful samosas, and warm Roti prata with mutton curry, all washed down with comforting Teh tarik.
Throughout the tour, Ping’s warmth and expertise transformed every stop into a fun, unforgettable experience. Whether exploring hidden hawker stalls or sampling Singapore’s iconic dishes, we felt we were in the best possible hands. If you want an authentic taste of Singapore’s culinary and cultural treasures, do yourself a favor and book Ping—you won’t regret it!
From the classic Hainanese chicken rice and Fried Hokkien prawn noodles to unique treats like Fried carrot cake (actually made from radish), every dish told a story of Singapore’s melting pot of flavors. We savored local favorites like Kaya butter toast with soft boiled eggs and Kopi, alongside the refreshing sugar cane juice. In Little India, we enjoyed Medhu vadai with a spicy tomato dip, flavorful samosas, and warm Roti prata with mutton curry, all washed down with comforting Teh tarik.
Throughout the tour, Ping’s warmth and expertise transformed every stop into a fun, unforgettable experience. Whether exploring hidden hawker stalls or sampling Singapore’s iconic dishes, we felt we were in the best possible hands. If you want an authentic taste of Singapore’s culinary and cultural treasures, do yourself a favor and book Ping—you won’t regret it!
Written 5 February 2025
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Thank you for your amazing feedback! We're thrilled you had such a fantastic experience with Ping and enjoyed Singapore’s diverse flavors. Hope to see you again soon!
Written 7 March 2025
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Hank3327
Houston, TX57 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the "Singapore Private Food and Culture Tour." This walking and subway tour offered a rich insight into Singapore's culture and flavors, tailored perfectly to our pace and preferences at age 65. Our guide's (Rayney) willingness to adjust the itinerary made our experience memorable, allowing us to savor every moment comfortably.
We explored vibrant neighborhoods and tasted diverse dishes, all while learning about the city's heritage. The personalized approach of our guide ensured we never felt overwhelmed, highlighting the tour's focus not just on sightseeing but on creating an enjoyable, tailored experience.
For those looking for a considerate and customized exploration of Singapore, this tour comes highly recommended. It's a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and personal touch.
We explored vibrant neighborhoods and tasted diverse dishes, all while learning about the city's heritage. The personalized approach of our guide ensured we never felt overwhelmed, highlighting the tour's focus not just on sightseeing but on creating an enjoyable, tailored experience.
For those looking for a considerate and customized exploration of Singapore, this tour comes highly recommended. It's a perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and personal touch.
Written 15 March 2024
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We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a wonderful experience on our Singapore Private Food and Culture Tour! Rayney's dedication to tailoring the experience to your pace and preferences truly made the journey memorable. It's fantastic that you were able to explore vibrant neighborhoods, savor diverse dishes, and learn about the city's heritage in a comfortable and personalized manner. Thank you for the glowing recommendation – we look forward to welcoming you back for more tailored explorations of Singapore in the future! 🍜🏙️🌟
Written 17 March 2024
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Luxrevu
East Windsor, NJ37 contributions
Had 2 tours with Monster over Christmas holidays 2022. Monster Tours communicated effectively using WhatsApp with us before the tour and responded within a reasonable timeframe to any queries that we had.
The first tour was with Pamela for a food and culture tour. We booked directly with Monster Day Tours, and paid SGD 405 for 2 people. Pam deserves five stars! She is pleasant, engaging and knowledgeable. She clearly loves to travel, and her enthusiasm exudes from her eyes. She is a wonderful person, and we had a delightful time!
The first tour was with Pamela for a food and culture tour. We booked directly with Monster Day Tours, and paid SGD 405 for 2 people. Pam deserves five stars! She is pleasant, engaging and knowledgeable. She clearly loves to travel, and her enthusiasm exudes from her eyes. She is a wonderful person, and we had a delightful time!
Written 26 December 2022
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Hello luxervu! We are happy to hear that the the communication with our team was effective and efficient in answering your queries before the day of the tour 😁 It’s definitely something we hold ourselves to high standards. Glad that your experience with Pam was entertaining and fun! We will pass the message to her and let her know ❤️ Thanks for coming to our Food and Culture Tour, catch ya at our other tours again!
Written 27 December 2022
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Megan
North Carolina5 contributions
Nov 2022
Marcus was our incredible tour guide and taught us so much about the culture and history of Singapore! The food was delicious, the pace was great, and he readily adapted our itinerary to accommodate our young kids' needs (it was the day after we arrived from the US, so jet lag set in by the end of the tour). Communication with the host was fantastic and Marcus showed up early for pickup from our hotel. Completely worth it to do the private tour since our group included 2 kids (ages 5 & 7) and a pregnant traveler. Marcus went above and beyond by helping to carry our stroller, cleaning our tables, grabbing food on our behalf, and teaching us how to use the MTR. He made the tour feel personalized and special, and I'm so glad we did this tour right when we arrived!
Written 23 December 2022
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Hey there travelingwithkids456! Thank you so much for this in-depth review of on our Private Food & Cultural Tour. It is definitely very useful for us to know what’s going on at our tours ❤️ We are extremely happy that Marcus made the tour enjoyable yet personal by catering to your needs as a pregnant mom throughout the tour! We pride ourselves in making sure our guests experience the best side of Singapore 🇸🇬 We will definitely pass this message to him and let him know 🤪 See u around soon!
Written 27 December 2022
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axskern
Berkeley, CA7 contributions
We had a wonderful day tour of many of the best spots in Singapore! As one of the most unique culinary centers in the world, I would highly recommend taking this tour specifically if you are interested in getting an authentic experience at the Hawker centers and not the tourist traps.
Our tour guide Marcus Yeo was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and enthusiastic while showing us around a curated set of locations in the city. He gave us a lot of historical appreciation for Singapore, his energy was great to be around, and he imparted upon us an understanding of what this incredible city has to offer from the perspective of a local.
Thank you Monster Day Tours and especially Marcus for making our Singapore honeymoon fantastic!
Our tour guide Marcus Yeo was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and enthusiastic while showing us around a curated set of locations in the city. He gave us a lot of historical appreciation for Singapore, his energy was great to be around, and he imparted upon us an understanding of what this incredible city has to offer from the perspective of a local.
Thank you Monster Day Tours and especially Marcus for making our Singapore honeymoon fantastic!
Written 25 November 2022
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Hi axskern! We're so glad to have u with us and hope you enjoyed tasting our amazing street hawker food & scenic sights of Singapore at our Private Food & Cultural Tour with Marcus ❤️ Happy Honeymoon to u both! Thank you see u around soon!
Written 6 December 2022
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EFS
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
This was a great way to get familiar with a few neighborhoods in Singapore and help navigating the hawker centers, which can be a little overwhelming to the uninitiated. Swee was lovely, friendly and knowledgeable. For a food tour, there wasn't that much food. I was hoping to be able to sample a wider variety of foods. This might have been because I was solo, but I paid a lot for the tour. I had two small dishes in Chinatown, some really great food and a fresh coconut in Little India (best food by far), and then a few snacks at a cafe on Arab Street. I was hoping to sample a wider variety or even have the chance to request trying a few other foods. It was also really hot and it would be have better to have a chance to get water. Swee's knowledge of the history of Singapore and the neighborhoods was the best part of the tour. i loved riding the bus between locations- great way to see the city.
I thought the tour would be three hours, but it was closer to five. It was nice to not be rushed, but I ended up being a little pinched for time at the end.
I thought the tour would be three hours, but it was closer to five. It was nice to not be rushed, but I ended up being a little pinched for time at the end.
Written 5 May 2024
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Anita K
17 contributions
Wonderful tour with a very nice guide. Linda did a great job in taking us to the different parts of Singapore. She told us about the city’s history and chose very nice food so that we got a taste of every culture in this vibrant city.
We tried different ethnic specialities including Indian, Chinese, and Malay food.
We tried different ethnic specialities including Indian, Chinese, and Malay food.
Written 6 May 2024
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We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful tour with Linda! Her guidance in exploring different parts of Singapore and sharing the city's history must have been fascinating. It's fantastic that you got to taste a variety of ethnic specialties, experiencing the rich cultural tapestry of the city. Thank you for joining us on this culinary adventure, and we hope to see you again soon for more exploration and delicious food!
Written 7 May 2024
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Marc G
Washington DC, DC38 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This was a very good tour and I enjoyed my guide Swee Lin. It's great to experience culture through food. I really enjoyed each of the food selections and hearing about the history behind the Chinese, Indian and Arab communities.
I met Swee Lin at the train stop in Chinatown. We proceeded to walk through some streets and stopped in a food center for 2 items. Both delicious and I bought myself a cold beer to go with them. It was definitely a hot day.
We took the bus to Little India and it was very lively. I had a delicious item there and was also served coconut water in the coconut. We then hopped on the bus again to Arab street.
Arab street was also pretty festive and crowded as everyone was preparing to eat at sundown. We had to wait for a table but once we sat I was served a Malaysian noodle dish and traditional dessert. I also had an iced coffee.
Swee Line walked me to the bus stop and I saw myself back to my hotel. I probably missed the getting home description but I thought I would end where we started which was walkable for me.
All in all it was a fun tour and I can recommend Swee Lin and this tour. The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is the amount of tastings. The description says 9-10 and I got 5 food items and 2 drinks. All delicious though.
I met Swee Lin at the train stop in Chinatown. We proceeded to walk through some streets and stopped in a food center for 2 items. Both delicious and I bought myself a cold beer to go with them. It was definitely a hot day.
We took the bus to Little India and it was very lively. I had a delicious item there and was also served coconut water in the coconut. We then hopped on the bus again to Arab street.
Arab street was also pretty festive and crowded as everyone was preparing to eat at sundown. We had to wait for a table but once we sat I was served a Malaysian noodle dish and traditional dessert. I also had an iced coffee.
Swee Line walked me to the bus stop and I saw myself back to my hotel. I probably missed the getting home description but I thought I would end where we started which was walkable for me.
All in all it was a fun tour and I can recommend Swee Lin and this tour. The only thing stopping me from giving 5 stars is the amount of tastings. The description says 9-10 and I got 5 food items and 2 drinks. All delicious though.
Written 26 March 2024
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Hello, we are a group of four. Two of us have to eat gluten free. Is that possible on this tour? Thank you
Written 9 January 2024
To do a private tour for a single person is always doable as long as you don't mind the cost. I believe there's a group tour that's more economical. You should contact the company Monster Day Tours to confirm. Hope it work out for you.
Written 28 April 2023
We had a private tour. The tour guide meet us at the hotel lobby at Chinatown.
Written 28 April 2023
Your tour sounds fabulous! However, I am wondering if this is suitable for two seniors both who enjoy experiencing new things in many countries. Most of the patrons looked very young. I am wondering if there are places to sit down or is it total walking for 5 hours? Also, would it be more comfortable to take this tour later in the day vs the morning for the hot and humid weather conditions (we live in Florida and we are used to both) Thank you for your prompt response.
Written 16 July 2019
Is this a walking tour? Will there be any transport in between stops?
Written 24 June 2019
There is transport (sometimes public transport i.e. bus train etc) between the major food areas. However once in the areas it is walking. We did not find it strenous
Written 9 July 2019
Hi - if I don't eat meat (but do eat fish) - would this tour be ok?
Written 16 June 2019
Not sure if it wd work. We got a choice of chicken or mutton. But contact them. Based on our experience they will work with you.
Written 17 June 2019
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