Eat Like a Local: Chinatown Hawker Hop

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Singapore

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Wahida

Registered on 12 December 2025

Hello! I’m Wahida, aka Angel, a professional Singapore tour guide with 7 years of guiding experience and a lifelong foodie who truly lives, breathes and eats this city. I grew up in a family that has been part of Singapore’s food industry for years, so hawker culture has always felt like home. As a passionate home cook, I love sharing how our dishes are prepared, the stories behind them, and where to find the flavours locals actually eat. With me, you won’t just try food, you’ll understand it. Before guiding, I spent 10 years as a humanities teacher. Experiences gained taught me how to connect with people, explain culture clearly, and organise smooth, engaging tours. I’m honoured to have been a Best Tour Guide nominee in 2022 and a finalist in 2023, and I bring the same passion to every guest on my walks. If you join my tours, expect: ✅ fun stories, history and cultural insights ✅ hidden gems you’d never find alone ✅ real local hawker recommendations ✅ a relaxed & friendly experience Come curious, Come hungry and let me show you Singapore through the flavours I grew up with!

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Eat Like a Local: Chinatown Hawker Hop is a free, tip-based food walk that takes you into the heart of Singapore’s famous hawker culture, where locals eat, chat, and keep traditions alive.

On this tour, we’ll explore some of Singapore’s most iconic hawker centres, including Hong Lim Hawker Center, Maxwell Food Centre, and Chinatown Complex, uncovering the stories behind everyday dishes and the people who make them. Learn how hawker food became an important part of Singapore’s identity, why it’s recognised by UNESCO, and how to order like a local without feeling lost.

You’ll hear fun food stories, cultural insights, and local tips, from recipes passed down generations to what makes a stall truly special. I’ll point out must-try dishes, share practical tips on ordering, dining etiquette, and show you how to spot a great hawker stall like a local.

This tour is perfect for first-time visitors, food lovers, and curious travellers who want to experience Singapore beyond guidebooks. There’s no pressure to buy food—just come hungry for knowledge.

Why book this tour?

Visit multiple iconic hawker centres in one walk
Learn the culture and stories, not just what to eat
Get local tips on ordering, etiquette & choosing stalls
Relaxed pace with no hard selling or forced eating
Led by a local perspective

Personal Food Expenses (not included)

Only local cash is used in hawker Centers, Cash is King

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Starbucks at Chinatown Point

Meet Point: Starbucks at Chinatown Point. I’ll be waiting at the entrance holding a “Chinatown Hawker Hop” sign and wearing my official Tour Guide License (red strap, green badge)—you won’t miss me!

Free entry

Hong Lim Hawker Center

A bustling food haven in Singapore’s neighbourhood, offering Michelin award winning dishes.

Outside visit

Smith Street

Walk into the Heart of Chinatown’s heritage and culture while exploring King of fruits.

Free entry

Maxwell Center

One of the busiest and most popular hawker center catering to locals, CBD crowd and tourists who are after Singapore’s national dish, HCR.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).