Beyond Michelin: Chinatown Street Food Tour

Explore famous hawker centres and lesser-known alleys in Chinatown to try 8 of Singapore’s favourite local dishes with a tour guide who loves to eat!

Chinatown Food Tour, try 8 Best Singapore dishes!

SGD $110 per person

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About This Tour

Let us take you beyond the famous Michelin food stalls and restaurants for an insider food tour that is the real deal! On this exciting Singapore Food Tour, we will take you to try some of the best Singapore dishes that only we locals know of.

Beyond Michelin Food Tour is a feast for your senses. Weave through famous hawker centres and lesser-known alleys to get to the most delicious local eats. Prepare to come hungry, because we will be indulging in 8 drool-worthy local dishes! Some highlights include authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice, aromatic local coffee, juicy Spring Rolls, savoury fried Carrot Cake and plenty more.

In between food stops, work up an appetite and take a fascinating walk with our local tour guide, who will entertain you with stories of Singapore. It’s the ultimate Singapore food tour experience!

Food Tour Highlights

Indulge in 8 of Singapore’s best local dishes that the locals swear by:

1. Hainanese Chicken Rice
2. Traditional Singapore Coffee
3. Curry Puff
4. Egg Tart

5. Singapore Pandan Chiffon cake
6. Fried Carrot Cake
7. Popiah (fresh spring roll)
8. Butterfly (sweet sesame dough) Fritters

Explore the bustling local food dining scene

Guided tour with a licensed English-speaking tour guide

*Food items subject to change, depending on availability.

Availability & Schedule

daily

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Morning session

Meeting Point

Chinatown Visitor Centre

2 Banda St, Singapore 059962
Our friendly team will be there to welcome you!
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Policies

Minimum 2-Pax Departure Policy

Due to the min. requirement of 2 pax to proceed with the tour. Let’s Go Tour reserves the right to contact the customer to do a reschedule to another slot/day, should the number of guests for the tour selected is less than 2 pax.

Rain Policy

The Tour will continue to be conducted when there is light rain. In the event of a thunderstorm, a reschedule date will be provided.

Cancellation Policy

There is strictly no refund:

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Beyond Michelin: Chinatown Hawker Food Tour with 8 Tastings FAQ

Who is this tour best for?

Guests who enjoy authentic local food culture, neighbourhood stories, hawker traditions, and discovering lesser-known local favourites usually enjoy this experience the most.

What type of traveller usually enjoys this tour?

This tour is especially suitable for travellers who enjoy a balanced combination of sightseeing, storytelling, city landmarks, history, architecture, photography, and urban transformation.

Will we visit places locals actually eat at?

Yes. While Michelin recognition has helped put Singapore hawker culture on the global map, this tour focuses heavily on everyday local favourites and long-standing hawker stalls that Singaporeans themselves frequently return to.

How much food is included?

The tour includes 8 food tastings served in sharing portions. It is designed as a tasting journey rather than a full individual meal at every stop. That said, many guests still find themselves comfortably full by the end of the tour.

Is lunch included?

The tour includes a curated series of hawker food tastings, which usually works well as a lunch-time food experience. The exact dishes may vary depending on stall opening hours, availability, and the day’s route.

Is this only about famous Michelin food?

No. While Michelin recognition has brought global attention to Singapore’s hawker scene, this tour goes beyond the famous names. In our opinion, some of the most meaningful hawker experiences come from everyday stalls that locals would personally frequent more often — places with loyal regulars, humble stories, and flavours that reflect daily Singapore life.

What makes this tour different from other Chinatown food tours?

This tour is not just about chasing famous stalls or ticking off popular dishes. It focuses on the wider hawker ecosystem — the people behind the food, the neighbourhood, local eating habits, and the role hawker centres play in everyday Singapore culture.

Why is hawker culture so important in Singapore?

Hawker centres are deeply connected to Singapore’s multicultural identity and daily life. They are places where people from different backgrounds regularly gather to eat affordable local food, preserve traditional recipes, and maintain neighbourhood food traditions.

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors?

Yes. Chinatown is one of Singapore’s most important cultural and food districts, making this a strong introduction to local hawker culture, heritage, and everyday food traditions.

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