Singapore: Hidden Layers-A Cultural and Urban Tapestry Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Explore hidden parts of the city through this engaging walking tour. Discover diverse cultures, urban design, and savor local treats. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers alike.

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

Experience Details

Step off the well-worn tourist trail and into the intricate fabric of the city’s lesser-known neighborhoods, where history, culture, and urban design intersect in surprising and authentic ways. This immersive walking tour takes you beyond the landmarks and into the heart of the communities that give the city its character.


Discover how streets, parks, and public spaces were designed and reimagined over time.


As you stroll through a mix of historic and contemporary streetscapes, you’ll encounter beautifully preserved heritage buildings and innovative urban design.


Along the way, stop to enjoy hand-picked food tastings from beloved local hawker centers, offering a delicious taste of the neighborhood’s identity and traditions.


Whether you’re passionate about architecture, fascinated by how cities grow, or simply curious about the stories behind the places we live, this tour offers a rich, multi-sensory experience that connects the past, present, and future of urban life.

What You Get

Breakfast
Breakfast of a selection of my local favourites is served at a local hawker centre. Subject to stalls being open, the selection varies.
A Local licensed Guide!
Tea and coffee
Enjoy a cup of Local Coffee or Tea!
Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
Please bring along your credit card or Singapore Tourist Pass to pay for Public transport which we will use to travel between two neighbourhoods.

Good To Know

  • There is a large amount of walking involved on this tour, mostly flat, with a few upslopes and stairs. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring sunscreen, umbrella and water.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

1

Redhill

Our first stop is Redhill, one of Singapore's oldest neighbourhoods, where we will explore where Singaporeans live, play and eat! In addition, I will bring you to one of my favourite places in Redhill, a very unique place where we will learn how inclusivity is practiced in Singapore. Breakfast is included here to power us up for our tour!
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
2

Kay Siang Road

Do you know that colonial bungalows with expansive grounds and surrounded by lush greenery still exist in Singapore? Yes! some of it have been around for 100 years! In a short trek, we will see up close the beauty of some of Singapore's oldest residential dwellings
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Queenstown

As we head into our second neighbourhood via local bus, a district coveted by locals and foreigners, you will witness beautiful public and private housing nestled among nature. What's more, head to a beautiful sky terrace 148 metres above sea level, a hidden gem and experience not just an amazing view of Singapore City but also be awed by just how green Singapore is! The tour will end at a local hawker centre where light refreshments will be served
1 hour 15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Redhill MRT Station (EW18), Tiong Bahru Road, Singapore, SG, 158792

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We will meet at Exit A of Redhill MRT Station (Our local metro system)
End Point

Queenstown MRT Station (EW19), Commonwealth Avenue, Singapore, SG, 149729

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We will end at Queenstown MRT Station

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Singapore Standard Time.
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Earliest available date: July 31, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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