Katong and Peranakan Singapore: The 10 Best Tours

1.Singapore Food & Bike Tour – Katong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 289 reviews · from $96Our pick

Start near Dakota MRT and ride with a local guide through Geylang Serai, Katong, Joo Chiat, and East Coast Park. Expect at least eight tastings, including laksa, dumplings, curry puff, cakes, and Hainanese chicken rice. Guides such as Holden, Han, Zac, and Fred add food and local history.

“Holden was a fantastic guide—extremely knowledgeable not only about the food, but also about the local history, and we learned a great deal from him. We sampled a wide variety of dishes, and every choice was excellent. We highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Eat Snap Katong Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · from $76

Start at Marine Parade MRT at 9:00 am and walk through Katong, Joo Chiat, and Geylang Serai with a guide such as Darius, Jamie Seow, or Han. Taste at least nine Malay, Indian, and Chinese dishes, including laksa and curry puffs, in a group capped at 10.

“Great tour but just be aware there is a lot of walking which can be tiring particularly when it is hot.”

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3.Katong Evening Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $103

Spend three hours exploring Katong with a local guide such as Shabnam, Jasmine, or Daniel. Visit Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple, stroll past Peranakan shophouses, and sample local food, snacks, curry puffs, and bottled water in a group capped at eight.

“This was a brilliant tour. Daniel our guide was so informative about the different foods we tried, regarding its heritage and preparation. He was also a proud ambassador for his country and gave us a great insight into life in Singapore. We went tRead more”

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4.Singapore: Food and Bike Tour: Katong District

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 38 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Start at Dakota MRT with a small group of up to eight, then cycle through Katong for at least eight local dishes, including laksa, chicken rice, putu piring, and curry puff. Guides such as Jojo, James, Han, and Derrick add stories about Singapore’s food, housing, and Peranakan culture before a beach ride.

“The tour was great fun, very informative and perfect length.”

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5.Singapore: Katong Local Food and City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Join a licensed English-speaking guide for three hours in Katong and Joo Chiat. Taste at least nine local dishes, from sweet to spicy, while learning about Peranakan culture and photographing colourful shophouses. The group is limited to 10, and guides may include Jamie, Steven, Daniel, or Fred.

“The walking tour was excellent, with Jamie hosting my wife and I. Jamie made the tour for us, not just her knowledge about food preparation, diversity and some history of Singapore, but also her Gen X insights into growing up and living in Singapore. The walk itself showed us part of Singapore that we would likely have never ventured to. The Katong area itself is vibrant and represents a diverse and eclectic mix of wonderful bars, restaurants and smaller food outlets. Jamie’s knowledge and explanations were second-to-none and this was, without doubt, the best part of our 5 day trip to Singapore. Thanks Jamie.”

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6.Singapore: Peranakan Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $6Best value

Visit Singapore’s Peranakan Museum for a self-guided look at beaded slippers, jewelry, wedding clothes, furniture, and family traditions across three floors. Admission is valid for one day, with interactive displays and cultural programs. Special exhibitions require a separate ticket.

“Guided tour helped open up the story of the personal lives and backgrounds of the Peranakan community”

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7.Best Ever Katong Food Tour with Local Foodie – PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Meet at Marine Parade MRT at 9:30 am for a private three-hour walk through Katong and Joo Chiat. Your local guide leads you to food stops serving laksa, roti prata, rojak, snacks, desserts, and drinks, with cultural sights and photo stops along the way.

“I had a genuinely good time. We went to several locations stoping at some cultural spots on top of the food stops. Every bite I had was a new experience to me ( things I haven’t tried before) and each one delicious. I highly recommend this tour.”

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8.Peranakan Cooking Class in Singapore, near Lavender MRT Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $128

Meet Colin or a colleague at a private studio inside a bicycle shop near Lavender MRT. Over about three hours, prepare two or three dishes such as ngoh hiang, Hainanese chicken rice, laksa, or kueh dadar, then eat with your host.

“I went there last week with my partner and we enjoyed the class a lot.”

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9.Singapore: Peranakan Culture, Cuisine & Hidden Treasures

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $113

Walk through Katong and Joo Chiat with an English-speaking guide, photograph Koon Seng Road, visit a private Peranakan museum, and sample Nyonya snacks with tea at Kim Choo Kueh Chang. The 150-minute tour starts near Cold Storage and ends at i12 Katong.

“Stefan was talkative describing many cultural and historical things. The audio earpiece was also helpful.”

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10.Learn to cook authentic Peranakan food with local market tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $168

Meet chef Wei Qiang at Chinatown MRT for a private Peranakan cooking class and local market visit. Shop for ingredients, then prepare assam fishhead and ayam pongteh from scratch. The class includes equipment, apron, recipes, and lunch, with space for two to six people.

“Wei was very welcoming and a great teacher. We cooked three recipes together, and he made sure we knew what we were doing. He also gave a great history of peranakan cooking and the history behind it. Would definitely recommend for an authentic cooking experience.”

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