Cultural & Food Experience of Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters

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  • Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Singapore, Singapore
  • Product code: 223757P4
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Stop At: Chinatown, Crot Trengganu, Singapore 048942 Singapore

The experience starts off with an exploration of Chinatown where you will get to soak in the sights of the Chinatown neighbourhood. Stories will be shared of it's history capturing the struggles of early Chinese immigrants, their trials and tribulations of making ends meet in a rough neighbourhood filled with vices like opium, gambling, prostitution, and death. These buildings still stand today. Old images will be shown where you will see the quick transformation of Singapore's development from the past to the present day.
We will also be visiting a hawker centre and get to sample locally popular Singapore Chinese street food cuisines, and at the same time experience the local way of life that has been around for the past decades.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Little India, Little India, Singapore

In Little India, you will be brought around the area where the vibrancy of colour from street stalls selling fresh fruit & vegetables, flower garland markets, traditional clothing stores, and incense shops will charm your senses. It is due to these trades and other opportunities that had inspired the early Indian community to move from the original Little India near the old seafront, up here where water buffalos used to roam the swampy area.
We will be visiting a hawker market here and get to sample a variety of Pakistani, North Indian & Indian Muslim street food cuisines, and experience the exciting vibrancy of the Indian community having their daily meals here.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Kampong Glam, Kampong Glam, Singapore

Over at the Malay Quarter of Kampong Glam, we will be exploring the quaint streets of old. You will learn more about its people and history, especially how this place came to be and that Malay royalty used to rule the island. Be enthralled by the grand Sultan Mosque that still continues to attract Muslims from all over especially during the fasting period of Ramadan where the grounds are transformed into vibrant street markets.
Over here, you will introduced to a dessert at an independently run shop, and at the same time marvel at the colourful graffiti walls that are adorned all over the neighbourhood shophouses.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes


Inclusions

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

See Availability.

Departure Point:

Chinatown, Singapore
Traveler pickup is offered
We will advise you further on the location to meet either at your Hotel lobby or MRT Station, so as to enhance convenience to all our guests. If you require hotel pickup, kindly indicate your hotel location. Please take note that it is available for centralised locations in the city only.

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes(approx.)

Return details

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Not recommended for travellers with gluten intolerance

Not recommended for travelers with dietary restrictions

Not recommended for travelers who are vegetarians as experience will be compromised

Not recommended for travelers with children in prams or strollers

Not recommended for travelers with Personal Mobility Aids / Devices

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : CeciliaA1093
The Cultural & Food Experience of Chinese, Indian & Malay Quarters was amazing! I have nothing but praise for Gerry, our host, and the whole experience! The food was great and plentiful, as were the drinks. The people who joined us on this tour were also delightful so we had lots of fun chatting and laughing together! I highly recommend you take part in this tour when in Singapore, you’ll never forget it! Thanks Gerry!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15


Posted By : Tricia_B
I have done food tours all over the world, and this was, by far, the best! Gerry, our food guide fully immersed us into the culture of the three quarters. We visited and ate food that received Michelin stars, appeared on Netflix shows, and that Anthony Bourdain enjoyed. We met hardworking folks who are trying to keep their lifetime dreams and communities thriving. It wasn’t just food, we felt like we made lifetime connections. Fantastic way to get to know the lay of the land and the great food on our first day in Singapore.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15


Posted By : robzk2021
Gerry went above and beyond to make this tour memorable. He makes this tour inclusive and personal. Despite a couple of American tourists inappropriately taking too much time to browse souvenirs at the stores, Gerry kept us entertained with Singapore history and culture. Food was abundant at each tasting and variety was excellent. You will learn how Singapore's national cuisine is tied in with its history of immigration and British rule. All in all, you will not regret embarking on this wonderful culinary journey with Gerry as your tour leader.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15


Posted By : russandlesley
We were returning visitors to Singapore and were really impressed with Gerry’s cultural and food experience tour. His communication was excellent and we were delighted to be collected from our hotel and taken to the first stop. Gerry was a very interesting gentleman and we learnt so much about Singapore and its history and culture from him. Nothing was too much bother! The food and drinks were plentiful and delicious. We moved around Singapore using public transport which was fun. All four of us enjoyed our day with Gerry and would thoroughly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-14


Posted By : Explore00082917755
Wonderful experience. Gerry was a very friendly and thoughtful guide. The food was interesting and there was plenty to go around.
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Posted On : 2024-05-13


Posted By : VB666
Amazing!! What a fantastic start to our Singapore holiday. Gerry our tour guide built great rapport with all participants and nothing was too hard…this made the day so enjoyable with lots of laughter. Gerry’s knowledge of culture and food choices were excellent!! Love that this tour supports the community and hard working people we meet along the way.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10


Posted By : Tour60605047644
I had the best day, experienced the very essence of Singapore ate the very best food, Gerry is nicest guide this is definitely a must do when visiting Singapore
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Posted On : 2024-05-06


Posted By : Kathleen_S
Our guide Gerry was superb. He knew exactly where to go and chose places that made the best quality of food. The thing that struck me the most, as how he was so beloved in the local community. He made us realize the people preparing our delicious food didn’t have much money and appreciated the business he brought to them. I highly recommend this cultural food experience. Very eye opening.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06


Posted By : Sharon154945
We had lots of fun and laughs on this tour. Food was part of almost every stop. We learned a lot from Gerald. He was entertaining and hospitable. Gerald also had the tour planned so that our travel between stops was efficient. I recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04


Posted By : Vy_N
Love the whole experience! Gerry does an excellent job of showing the culture and traditions. So much food and food choices are excellent.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03