Tour Includes
About the Trip
You'll graze the legendary hawker centres, tour Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam with a local guide, explore the pastel-hued Peranakan houses of Katong, take a hands-on cooking class, and still enjoy the Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay icons. Chilli crab, laksa, roti prata and kaya toast fill the days.
With a central hotel, expert guides and food experiences arranged, it is Singapore for lovers of culture and cuisine.
Trip Highlights
- Legendary hawker-centre food tours
- Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam
- The pastel Peranakan houses of Katong
- A hands-on Singaporean cooking class
- Temples, mosques and heritage shophouses
- The Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay
- Chilli crab, laksa and kaya toast
- The Marina Bay light show
Day by Day
A detailed day-by-day plan for this 5-day journey.
Arrive in the Lion City and settle in, with a welcome dinner at a bustling hawker centre — your introduction to Singapore's food.
A guided cultural day through Chinatown's temples, Little India's markets and Kampong Glam's Arab Street and Sultan Mosque, grazing street food along the way.
Explore the pastel Peranakan shophouses and heritage of Katong and Joo Chiat, then a hands-on Singaporean cooking class to master a local dish.
The Supertrees and conservatories of Gardens by the Bay, the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark and the evening light show, with a free afternoon for more food.
A final kaya-toast breakfast before your transfer to Changi airport.
Where You Will Travel
What's inside the package?
Inclusions
- Private airport transfers
- 4 nights in a central Singapore hotel
- Daily breakfast, a welcome hawker dinner and a food-tour lunch
- A guided cultural tour of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam
- A Peranakan heritage tour of Katong
- A hands-on Singaporean cooking class
- Gardens by the Bay and the Marina Bay light show
- All listed entrance and experience fees
Exclusions
- International airfare to and from Singapore
- Any visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions
- Drinks unless specifically stated
- Optional attractions and experiences
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Package Inclusions
Know when to go.
- Arrival card: Every visitor must submit the free SG Arrival Card online within three days before arriving in Singapore — we will remind you. Many nationalities are visa-free for 30 to 90 days
- Currency: The currency is the Singapore Dollar. Singapore is highly cashless — cards and contactless payment work almost everywhere, though a little cash is handy at some hawker stalls
- Strict laws: Singapore is famously orderly, with fines for littering, jaywalking and eating or drinking on the MRT, no smoking outside designated areas, and extremely severe penalties for drugs. It keeps the city wonderfully clean and safe
- Getting around: Singapore is compact, safe and superbly connected by a clean, efficient MRT metro; taxis and ride-hailing are easy, and everything is walkable and English-speaking
- Weather: It is hot and humid year-round with sudden tropical downpours, so pack light, breathable clothes and carry a compact umbrella. The wettest months are November to January
- Hawker food: Singapore's hawker centres offer some of the best and cheapest food in Asia, and are perfectly safe and hygienic — do not miss the chilli crab, chicken rice and laksa
- Best time: Singapore is a year-round destination; it is slightly drier from February to April, and lively events include Chinese New Year, the Formula 1 night race in September and Christmas on Orchard Road
- Tipping: Tipping is not customary or expected in Singapore, as a service charge is usually already included in bills
- Connectivity & power: Wifi is excellent and free in many places, and a local SIM or eSIM is cheap. Power is 230V with the UK-style type G three-pin plug, so bring an adapter
- Dress & respect: Dress is casual but neat; cover shoulders and knees when visiting temples and mosques in Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam
Frequently Asked Questions
What meals are included?
Daily breakfast is included throughout, along with a welcome dinner and the specific meals named in the itinerary. Other meals are left free so you can dive into Singapore's incredible hawker centres and restaurants.
Are transfers and touring arranged?
Yes — your airport transfers, attraction tickets and guided tours are arranged for you, and Singapore is wonderfully easy to explore on your own by MRT in between.
Do I need a visa for Singapore?
Many nationalities are visa-free for 30 to 90 days. Everyone must submit the free SG Arrival Card online before arriving, which we will remind you to do.
When is the best time to visit?
Singapore is a great year-round destination. It is slightly drier from February to April, while November to January is the wettest, though rain usually comes in short, heavy bursts.
Is Singapore family-friendly?
Extremely — it is one of the safest, cleanest and most family-friendly cities in the world, with Universal Studios, the zoo, Gardens by the Bay and Sentosa all delighting children.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Durations, hotels and attractions can all be tailored, and we can add Sentosa, the zoo, a nearby island beach, or Malaysia and Bali. Just tell us what you have in mind.
How do we get around Singapore?
Singapore's MRT metro is clean, cheap and covers the whole city, and taxis and ride-hailing are easy. Our tours include transfers, and getting around independently is a breeze.
Is Singapore's hawker food safe and good?
Both — hawker centres are strictly regulated and hygienic, and offer some of the best and most affordable food in Asia. Two hawker dishes even hold Michelin recognition. It is the heart of Singapore's food culture.
Who are the Peranakans?
The Peranakans are descendants of early Chinese settlers who intermarried with local Malays, creating a unique culture with distinctive cuisine (Nyonya food), architecture and beautiful pastel shophouses, best seen in Katong.
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