Food tours in Singapore
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Singapore. The most comfortable months are January and February, with highs around 88°F (31°C) and about 11 rainy days a month.
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Top food tours in Singapore
Small Group: Singapore Street Food & Night Tour with 9 tastingsFrom $87View 
Authentic Singapore Street Food TourFrom $60View 
Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food TourFrom $148View
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What to eat and drink in Singapore
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Hainanese chicken rice
- Poached chicken with rice cooked in chicken stock, served with chilli and ginger sauces.
- Laksa
- A spicy coconut curry noodle soup with prawns, fish cake and cockles.
- Satay
- Skewers of grilled marinated meat with peanut sauce.
- Kaya toast
- Toast with coconut-egg jam and butter, eaten with soft-boiled eggs and strong coffee.
- Char kway teow
- Flat rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with prawns, cockles, egg and sweet soy.
- Roti prata
- Crisp, flaky flatbread served with a curry dip.
- Hawker
- Hawker centres: open-air food courts with dozens of stalls, each cooking a few dishes very well.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Singapore month by month
Averages for Singapore, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 87 (31) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (31) | 89 (31) | 89 (32) | 89 (32) | 88 (31) | 87 (31) |
| Low °F (°C) | 76 (24) | 76 (25) | 77 (25) | 78 (25) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (25) | 78 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (25) | 76 (24) |
| Rainy days | 13 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 19 |
| Sunset (15th) | 7:16 pm | 7:21 pm | 7:17 pm | 7:09 pm | 7:06 pm | 7:11 pm | 7:16 pm | 7:14 pm | 7:04 pm | 6:53 pm | 6:51 pm | 7:01 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Singapore?
January and February. Expect highs around 88°F (31°C) and about 11 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are April and May.
What food is Singapore known for?
Hainanese chicken rice: poached chicken with rice cooked in chicken stock, served with chilli and ginger sauces. Laksa: a spicy coconut curry noodle soup with prawns, fish cake and cockles. Satay: skewers of grilled marinated meat with peanut sauce.
Where can I book food tours in Singapore?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
