Private Singapore Food Tour, 10 Tastings

Singapore's food is easiest to understand by eating it in one afternoon. This private tour, run by Withlocals, takes your group through ten tastings with a local guide who hand-picks each tasting.

The listing names teh tarik, the pulled tea, and rojak as the classics, each tasted in its authentic local setting. Between the food stops, the guide takes you through Kampong Glam and the Sultan Mosque, Little India with its cow murals and the Elderly Corner in Chinatown, and explains the history and cultural relevance of each area. The tasting menu covers savoury and sweet items and local drinks.

The tour lasts about three hours. The price includes the ten tastings, and the listing says hotel pickup and drop-off are included. It also gives a meeting point in front of the Arabica Singapore Coffee Shop. Confirm with the operator which of the two applies to you.

The tour offers vegetarian alternatives. Tell the guide at the start, and the menu is adapted. If you have an allergy, say so when you book and again at the first stop. Wear comfortable shoes, since the route includes walking between neighbourhoods. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

The listing was not clear about the group size beyond calling the tour private, and the product page did not display a price when we read it. The amount on this page comes from the GetYourGuide city listing, so check it on the booking page.

It is booked through GetYourGuide with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. It suits travellers who have a short stay in Singapore, would rather not choose among hawker stalls alone and want one guide for a clear sense of which dishes to try again.