Singapore's Historic Chinatown Walking Tour with Lunch

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US$55.44 per guest

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Earliest available date: July 27, 2026

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10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

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Location

Central Singapore

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 6 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Singapore's Chinatown, discovering rich history and cultural stories. Walk the cobblestones, witness iconic murals, and enjoy a classic lunch at a historic eatery.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

On this walking tour, we trace the footsteps of the early immigrants who left China in search of a better life in South-East Asia, and how they found their way to Singapore, built temples and formed clans to look after each other. We learn about how some prospered to become some of Asia’s richest men, whilst others slaved and died penniless without any next-of-kin to mourn them.

We’ll see where Chinese opera theatres, brothels, opium and gambling dens once thrived when the ratio of men to women was 14:1.

Through murals by local artist Yip Yew Chong, we sneak a peek at what life was like in 19th and 20th century Singapore.

Lunch will be at one of the oldest establishments in Singapore, before we continue our hunt for other traditional trades in Chinatown which have withstood the test of time.

What You Get

Licensed tourist guide and disposable poncho in the event of rain.

Lunch

Traditional Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle/Rice Lunch and Snacks will be provided.

Gratuities.

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Sky Garden at CapitaSpring

Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from Singapore's second tallest skyscraper. From here, we'll have a bird's eye view of the Historic District of Chinatown.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Yueh Hai Ching Temple

Possibly established as early as 1819, making it older than Thian Hock Keng Temple, Yueh Hai Ching Temple is often overlooked by locals and tourists. Once inside this serene temple, you'll be transported to a different world.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Pekin Street

Step inside the courtyard of a Chinese boys' school from 1854 and imagine what the area must have been like with school boys learning to read and write, and playing traditional games like chapteh after classes.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Fuk Tak Chi Museum

Once a temple built by Cantonese and Hakka worshippers of Tua Pek Kong (God of Prosperity) in the 1820s, the quaint building now houses a museum with an intriguing display of what life was like in the area about 200 years ago.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Thian Hock Keng Temple

Established in 1821, Thian Hock Keng Temple is the oldest Hokkien temple and likely the second oldest Chinese temple in Singapore. Admire its stunning architecture, built without a nail being used, learn about Taoist and Buddhist practices, find out about the gift from Qing Emperor Guang Xu to the temple, and hunt for the bats which live on the premises.

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Ann Siang Hill

See if you can spot the last water well in Chinatown, learn about the hills and plantations which used to exist in the area, and find out how Ann Siang Hill got its name.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Chinese Weekly Entertainment Club

Discover the truth behind how Club Street got its name, and the high society parties which used to take place at this millionaire's club.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Goh Loo Club

We stop at another Chinese millionaire's club and find out the story behind its interesting window grills.

2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Mohamed Ali Lane

Come face-to-face with local artist, Yip Yew Chong's second mural on this tour. He has successfully breathed vibrancy into Historic Chinatown with his brilliantly-coloured, often interactive, heritage-themed street art.

2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Chiew Kee Noodle House

Enjoy a traditional soya sauce chicken noodle/rice lunch at this establishment dating back to 1949.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Yue Hwa Chinese Products

Once the "Raffles Hotel of Chinatown", we learn about the illustrious past of this 1927 building, which now houses a Chinese emporium.

2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Majestic

Find out how The Majestic Theatre came into being, and the wealthy Chinese merchant who made it possible.

2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Lim Chee Guan New Bridge Road Store

Established in 1938, Lim Chee Guan endured the Second World War and remains as one of Singapore's best loved brands 85 years on.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Pek Sin Choon Pte Ltd

Established in 1925, this tea shop with its unique Nanyang blends has close to 100 years of history.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Tai Thong Cake Shop

This old school bakery from 1950 sells Cantonese-style mooncakes and other sweet treats year round. We drop by for a taste.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Lau Choy Seng Pte Ltd

Located along Temple Street where we'll find 3 more of Yip Yew Chong's murals, Lau Choy Seng (1948) is a treasure trove of kitchenware which will inspire you to display your culinary skills.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Smith Street

We take a look at another of Yip Yew Chong's murals, one which depicts his own home in Sago Lane, Chinatown more than 5 decades ago. We also stop to take a look at Lai Chun Yuen Opera House along Smith Street, which was Singapore's first integrated resort, bringing theatre, opium-smoking, gambling and prostitution all under one roof. We learn about the sordid past of Smith Street, where numerous brothels once lined, and the coolies, rickshaw pullers, businessmen, etc. who used to frequent them.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Sago Street (Street Of The Dead)

Find out how Sago Lane became known as the Street of the Dead, and what has become of it today.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Fong Moon Kee (冯满记)

We end our tour at Fong Moon Kee. Established in 1908, this 115-year-old ointment shop might just have the answer to any aches and pains which may have been nagging you. If coolies and rickshaw pullers lived by their ointments, who are we to question their wisdom?

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

The Whisky Distillery, Raffles Place, Singapore, SG, 048616

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Please meet us at Raffles Place MRT Exit A (Street Level, in front of The Whisky Distillery) at 0955 hrs. We start our tour at 1000 hrs.

End Point

Fong Moon Kee (冯满记), Sago Street, Singapore, SG, 059016

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Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 46 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

Well worth doing

July 08, 2026

We really enjoyed the tour. Ping was a great guide, very informative with a wealth of knowledge about Singapore and its cultures and history. She comfortably answered questions that weren’t really ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Must do

July 03, 2026

Great activity to do. Learn about things you’d miss otherwise. Enriched the trip. Great guide and group.

(Viator)

We thoroughly enjoyed...

March 30, 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Ping was very friendly and informative. She remembered our names right away and even those of her previous guests that we ran into! Lunch was delicious as well. Eve...read more

(Viator)

Fantastic Introduction to Singapore's Chinatown!!

March 27, 2026

Fantastic introduction to Singapore's Chinatown!! Ping was a terrific guide!! Her knowledge of all the nooks and crannies of Chinatown was great!! We will ask for her anytime we return to Singap...read more

(Viator)

Great Chinatown tour

March 26, 2026

Ping was a fantastic guide. She knows so much about Chinatown and took us to such interesting places. It was so worth our time to learn about the area and the culture. Ping was so organized. The 3 ...read more

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