The guide will pick you up at your location for 4/ 6/ 8-hr tour.
For the 2.5-hours day or night cultural and food tour, the guide will meet you at the meeting point - Chinatown MRT, Exit A (facing Pagoda Street).
Begin your journey through Singapore’s rich multicultural history with your friendly guide who is born and bred locally. This tour combines storytelling, experiences and memories of my own, heritage exploration, and takes you to enjoy delicious local food, snacks/ sweets and drinks that I personally love — just like how locals actually experience the city. The itinerary is 100% customizable based on your key interest areas.
✅ What travelers love about this tour?
- Private small group: I like to cap the group size small and private to keep it personal & interactive. This is not a mass booking tour
- Perfect for food lovers, culture enthusiasts, first-time visitors, solo travelers and anyone who wants an authentic taste of Singapore beyond the tourist spots
- No two tours are the same, see my guest reviews on IG: storyby.lin
- Below is a sample itinerary for your reference (for 4/ 6/ 8hr tour), the guide will discuss specific preferences and cater the experience accordingly.
- Public or private transport to Chinatown
Walk through Singapore’s oldest ethnic enclave and uncover stories of early immigrants, traditional trades, visit the oldest Chinese and Hindu Temples, and how this once bustling district shaped the nation’s early growth.
Food Tasting: Experience culture through authentic hawker local food, snacks and local coffee/ tea (including Michelin-recognised bites) that Singaporeans love — discover why food is truly a national passion and here.
- Public or private Transport to Little India
Explore a neighbourhood that once housed cattle traders and has since grown into a colourful, vibrant area filled with temples, spice shops, street culture and immerse in the scents and colourful sights of this area.
Food Tasting: Savour North Indian dishes, local sweets and tea unique to this district
- Public or public transport to Kampong Glam
Visit Singapore’s historic Malay-Arab quarter, home to the iconic Sultan Mosque, the former royal palace and conserved shophouses where we trace back our roots to a Malay fishing village. Wander trendy Haji Lane, Arab Street and Muscat/Bussorah areas to see how tradition meets contemporary cafés and culture.
Food Tasting: Enjoy snacks and tea unique to this district.
- Public or private Transport to Hidden Gem (for 8-hr tour)
Visit an off-the-beaten-path neighbourhood where locals live, shop and play (Joo Chiat or Tiong Bahru)
- Experience travelling between places like the locals by public transport or via taxi. This applies to only 4hr/ 6hr and 8hr bookings
- Guide will make further recommendations based on your interest/ pace. Message for details
