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Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food Tour is a tour or activity in Singapore, about 5 h 30 min long. It costs about CAD $212 per person. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
Your host is a friendly Singapore Chinese Peranakan with a strong passion to share real life experiences about growing up in Singapore since the 70's. He’s also licensed by the Tourism Board and an academic historian.
His in-depth experience of the different ethnic neighbourhoods and hawker markets promises an adventure of discovery the vibrancy of the local streets and street food now run by 2nd or 3rd generation family members, the people and the diverse communities. You will be introduced to a wide variety of locally popular street food favourites and get to know better your host and the country through his eyes and life's experiences.
This fun and engaging Mixed Group adventure is for those who want to experience unique traditional street food in the UNESCO inscribed hawker centres located in the ethnic neighbourhoods of Chinatown & Little India. This unique culture has been deeply embedded in the Singapore way of life since the colonial days of early 19th century until today.
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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.
1 h 15 min
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.
1 h 15 min
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.
1 h 15 min
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food Tour costs about CAD $212 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 5 h 30 min. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Carbonated beverages; Bottled water; Alcoholic beverages; Lunch; Snacks; Dinner; Tea and coffee. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Gratuities. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: We will advise further on the location to meet upon booking confirmation. The activity ends at the same place. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
Hotel pickup is available for Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food Tour, or you can meet at the start point. The operator sets the pickup areas and times. Check them on Viator before you book.
Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food Tour has child pricing for ages 6 to 14. Adult pricing applies from age 25. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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fromCAD $212per person (approx.)
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