Explore Chinatown’s flavors and stories with our guided tour. Discover hidden gems, savor authentic dishes, and enjoy captivating storytelling.
Explore Chinatown’s flavors and stories with our guided tour. Discover hidden gems, savor authentic dishes, and enjoy captivating storytelling.
- Chinatown Heritage Centre - Guided tours reveal the stories of early Chinese immigrants, highlighting their challenges, aspirations, and perseverance. Visitors can explore meticulously recreated 1950s-style homes, offering insights into the difficult realities of migrant life. Learn about Chinatown’s evolution from a crowded enclave to a lively…
- Chinatown Heritage Centre - Guided tours reveal the stories of early Chinese immigrants, highlighting their challenges, aspirations, and perseverance. Visitors can explore meticulously recreated 1950s-style homes, offering insights into the difficult realities of migrant life. Learn about Chinatown’s evolution from a crowded enclave to a lively cultural district.
- Pagoda Street - In the 1800s, Pagoda Street was a lively center for Chinese immigrants, featuring coolie lodgings, opium dens, and shops like the renowned Kwong Hup Yuen, a leading coolie firm of the time. Today, the street is adorned with beautifully preserved shophouses that display a mix of architectural styles, reflecting the area’s diverse influences.
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Smith Street - Smith Street features stunning murals by Yip Yew Chong, each depicting Chinatown’s rich heritage:
- “My Chinatown Home”: Offers a glimpse into family life in a traditional shophouse.
- “The Letter Writer”: Pays tribute to those who assisted immigrants in communicating with their families.
- “Mid-Autumn Festival”: Celebrates Chinatown’s festive traditions.
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Temple Street - Temple Street Murals by Yip Yew Chong
- Wet Market at 30 Temple Street: A vibrant portrayal of a 1970s Chinatown wet market, showcasing traditional stalls and street life.
- The Clog Maker at 25 Temple Street: Captures the nostalgic craft of making wooden clogs in a traditional setting.
- Cantonese Opera: Honors Chinatown’s theatrical heritage with performers in colorful costumes.
- Nanyang Old Coffee - Nanyang Old Coffee provides a nostalgic experience with its lively interior featuring red walls, vintage signage, and traditional décor. The second floor hosts a mini-museum with antique coffee-making equipment from the 1950s, offering visitors a hands-on connection to Singapore’s coffee heritage.
- Pure Pandan Chinatown - Pandan Chiffon Cake in Singapore is known for its unique, fragrant flavor with a refreshing pandan taste, complemented by its light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Its vibrant green color, derived from natural pandan juice, makes it as visually appealing as it is delicious.
- Ann Siang Hill - Ann Siang Hill is famous for its beautifully restored shophouses, featuring vibrant facades adorned with intricate ceramic tiles in shades of blue, green, and yellow. These architectural treasures seamlessly blend traditional design elements with modern establishments, including boutique hotels, cafes, and art galleries.
- Maxwell Food Centre - Maxwell Food Centre is one of Singapore’s premier hawker centres, celebrated for its authentic local cuisine and lively atmosphere. A standout is Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice, internationally acclaimed and awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
- Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum - The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple features Tang Dynasty-inspired architecture with multi-tiered roofs, wood carvings, and symbolic elements like dragons, phoenixes, and lotus flowers. This fusion of religious, artistic, and cultural significance makes it a central spiritual landmark in Singapore.
- Sago Street (Street Of The Dead) - Sago Street in Singapore’s Chinatown, originally named after sago factories, was once known as “Sago Lane” or “street of the dead.” It earned this name due to the “death houses” that served as hospice facilities for terminally ill migrants awaiting their final days.
- Chinatown Complex 觀音 Guān yīn temple - The Chinatown Complex is a lively hub in Singapore, renowned for its bustling wet market and diverse array of local food stalls. The wet market offers fresh produce, meats, and seafood, providing a genuine taste of Singapore’s daily life.

- Complementary Water Bottle
- Private English Speaking Guide
- 8-10 Food Tastings
- Complementary Water Bottle
- Private English Speaking Guide
- 8-10 Food Tastings
- Personal Expenses
- Tips or Gratitudes ( not Compulsory but Appreciated)
- Pick up/Drop Off
- Personal Expenses
- Tips or Gratitudes ( not Compulsory but Appreciated)
- Pick up/Drop Off
Singapore Food Tour – Taste & Tales
Craving to discover the essence of Singapore in just a few delightful hours?
Our specially designed small-group tour is perfectly timed—never too lengthy, never too hurried.
✅ Why Travelers Adore This Tour
- Private / Small Group – limited for a personal, engaging experience
- Smart Route – Chinatown, Kampong Glam &…
Singapore Food Tour – Taste & Tales
Craving to discover the essence of Singapore in just a few delightful hours?
Our specially designed small-group tour is perfectly timed—never too lengthy, never too hurried.
✅ Why Travelers Adore This Tour
- Private / Small Group – limited for a personal, engaging experience
- Smart Route – Chinatown, Kampong Glam & Little India in one smooth journey
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Genuine Flavors – 8–10 local dishes, not tourist fare
Storytelling Guides—licensed locals blending food, culture & history
✨ Tour Highlights by District
- Chinatown – Roast meats, dim sum, kopi, heritage murals, ancient temples
- Kampong Glam – Malay kuih, tropical fruits, Sultan Mosque, Haji Lane street art
- Little India—spice markets, flower garlands, dosai stalls, Tekka Centre atmosphere
✅ Who Should Join?
- Couples & solo travelers seeking genuine culture
- Families desiring an engaging food and heritage experience
- Food enthusiasts & newcomers eager to avoid tourist traps
- Anyone who appreciates stories, not just destinations
- Liability Disclaimer By joining this food tour, you acknowledge that Omnicity Tours acts as a guide and not a food preparer. While we carefully select trusted vendors, we do not prepare the food ourselves and cannot guarantee allergen-free meals. Some food items may contain common allergens such as nuts, gluten, shellfish, dairy, or soy. If you have any severe allergies, please inform us in advance. Guests participate in food tasting at their own discretion and risk. Omnicity Tours is not responsible for personal incidents such as choking or physical discomfort, unless caused by proven negligence on the part of our guide or food vendor.
- Not recommended for travelers with walking challenging
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.