Tasting Trails: Chinatown, Little India & Kampong Glam, Haji Lane
Overview
About
Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam, as well as the trendy Haji Lane.
What you'll do
Many food tours are either too long, eating up most of your precious time, or too short to truly connect with the culture. That's why we created a balanced experience — a thoughtful fusion of local flavors and cultural gems, without the rush or the drag.
Just the right pace. Just the right mix. Like the Yin and Yang of travel.
What Travelers Love about this Tour:
1. Private Experience: Just your group and at your own pace. Perfect for solo travelers, families, friends, or small teams seeking an exclusive, stress-free experience.
2. Guided by true locals: Our guides are deeply rooted in their neighborhoods that they could bring history to life with personal stories and insights, offering a perspective beyond any guidebooks
3. Seamless & Efficient Routes: Make the most of your time with zero hassle.
4. Authentic Flavors: Taste hand-picked
Meet your host
Itinerary
Singapore Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Tasting Trails: Chinatown, Little India & Kampong Glam, Haji Lane in Singapore, Singapore. This culinary tours experience includes 14 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
House of Tan Teng Niah
The Former House of Tan Teng Niah is a vibrant, historic Chinese villa in Little India, Singapore, built in 1900 by a local businessman. It stands out for its colorful façade and is one of the last surviving Chinese villas in the area.
Little India Arcade
Little India Arcade is a historic shopping complex in Singapore offering traditional Indian goods, textiles, and food in restored 1913 shophouses.
Buffalo Road
Tekka Place
Tekka Market is a bustling market in Little India, Singapore, known for its fresh produce, meat, seafood, and diverse hawker food, reflecting the area's multicultural heritage.
Sultan Mosque
Sultan Mosque is a prominent mosque in Singapore's Kampong Glam, known for its golden dome and rich Islamic heritage, serving as a key religious and cultural landmark since 1824.
Kampong Glam
Kampong Glam is a historic district in Singapore known for its Malay-Muslim heritage, vibrant shophouses, trendy cafes, and cultural landmarks like Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre.
Arab Street
Arab Street is a lively street in Singapore’s Kampong Glam, famous for its textile shops, Middle Eastern cafes, and rich Islamic heritage.
Haji Lane
Chinatown Heritage Centre
With your guide leading the way, uncover stories of early Chinese immigrants, their struggles, hopes, and resilience. Explore faithfully recreated 1950s-style homes and reveal the harsh realities of migrant life. Discover how Chinatown transformed from a crowded enclave into the vibrant cultural district it is today.
Smith Street
- Smith Street is home to stunning murals by Yip Yew Chong, each showcasing Chinatown's rich heritage:
- "My Chinatown Home": A glimpse into family life in a traditional shophouse.
- "The Letter Writer": Honoring those who helped immigrants communicate with their families.
- "Mid-Autumn Festival": Celebrating Chinatown’s festive traditions.
Pagoda Street
Nanyang Old Coffee
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple showcases Tang Dynasty-inspired architecture with multi-tiered roofs, wood carvings, and symbolic elements like dragons, phoenixes, and lotus flowers. This blend of religious, artistic, and cultural significance makes it a central spiritual landmark in Singapore.
Chinatown Complex
This concludes the tour.
