The 10 Lunch Experiences in Singapore That Earn Their Price

1.Singapore: Chinatown Historic Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54Our pick

Spend 210 minutes walking from Raffles Place through Chinatown with an English-speaking guide such as Ping. Visit temples, old shophouses, tea and medicine shops, and enjoy soy sauce chicken at Chiew Kee Noodle House. Lunch and a disposable rain poncho are included.

“A fascinating morning with Ping. We learned so much about the history, religion and culture of Singapore. Ping is an excellent guide, knowledgable and very personable, her insights made our stay in Singapore much more enjoyable. Highly recommended!”

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2.Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $49Best value

Walk Singapore’s Civic District with an English-speaking guide, following the city’s story from Raffles’ 1819 trading post to independence. See grand colonial buildings, pause at key landmarks, and enjoy a three-course lunch beside the Singapore River. Ping is a warm, engaging guide when available.

“I recently took this tour exploring the colonial past of Singapore, and it was absolutely phenomenal! Our guide Ping, took us to several additional spots that weren't mentioned in the tour description, including the unique experience of sitting in the first prime minister’s seat – something I would never have been able to do on my own. Ping was fantastic, blending humour with thoughtfulness in a way that made the tour both entertaining and deeply informative. As a solo traveler, I especially appreciated her willingness to take pictures without me even asking, capturing beautiful moments I can now cherish forever. The tour delivered a wealth of detailed information, connecting historical…”

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3.Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $55

Walk through Singapore’s Civic District with guide Ping, visiting St Andrew’s Cathedral, the National Gallery, Cavenagh Bridge, the Fullerton, and more. Along the way, hear how the British trading post grew into modern Singapore, then enjoy a three-course riverside lunch at Boat Quay.

“Very unique day tour. Full of Singaporean history and culture. Ping was so full of knowledge and very delightful to listen to . Highly recommend.”

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4.SMALL GROUP: Batam day tour with Ferry, 1-hour Massage, and Lunch from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · from $266

Spend a long day crossing from Singapore to Batam with an English-speaking guide such as Johni, Bell, or Aolia. You will visit temples, museums, bridges, and local shops, eat a four-course seafood lunch, sample kueh lapis, and receive a 60-minute Indonesian massage. Expect a full, sometimes shopping-heavy day.

“We had a wonderful time on this excursion! Johni was a terrific host who provided lots of information and cared very much about making us happy. We loved this day trip! Catching the ferry & doing customs was relatively easy and our guiRead more”

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5.Singapore to Batam:City Tour with Ferry Tickets & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · from $179

Cross from HarbourFront to Batam on a high-speed ferry, then tour temples, Barelang Bridge, a mosque, traditional Indonesian houses, food stops, batik shops, and Mega Mall. A guide and air-conditioned bus handle the day, with Nasi Padang lunch included. Bring passport copies and expect a full, busy schedule.

“This is a very different day out but very well worth it. Our guide was full of knowledge and took us to some very interesting places. Very engaging and very easy to get along with. While Batam is probably not a place most people are Read more”

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6.Batam Day Tour with Singapore ferry ticket, massage & lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $127

Travel from Singapore to Batam with a private English-speaking guide such as Riza, Gunawan, Aulia, or John. Expect Malay dance, Angklung, Barelang Bridge, seafood lunch, mosques, temples, coffee and cake shopping, plus a 90-minute Indonesian massage.

“I would like to thank Riza for the excellent guided tour. I truly had a wonderful day in Batam, discovering so many beautiful places. Riza is very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, simply the best guide ever ! Highly recommended.”

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7.PRIVATE: Batam day tour with Ferry, 2-hour Massage and Lunch from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $289

Cross from Singapore to Batam by ferry for a private guided tour of temples, mosques, museums, Barelang Bridge, and local shops. You’ll enjoy a four-course Indonesian lunch, kueh lapis tasting, and a 120-minute traditional massage. Guides may include Diane, Aulia, Jackey, or Linda.

“Diane was a great tour guide. She met me at the port in Batam and I found out that I was the only person on the tour. She was awesome! I mentioned that I wasn't really that interested in the trick eye museum so she arranged for me to get an extra 30 minutes massage instead. =) One of the best viator trips I've ever booked. Highly recommended.”

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8.From Singapore, Batam Heritage Day Tour with Lunch & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $197

Spend a long day crossing from Singapore to Batam with an English-speaking guide such as John. Visit Galang’s former refugee settlement, learn about Cheng Ho, eat seafood, sample layer cake, shop for luwak coffee and batik, and finish with a 90-minute Indonesian massage.

“The activity is absolutely great! I would recommend it 10/10. I was skeptical about the price, but also the lunch and the massage was high quality. The lunch was very fresh and a good amount of food. The Massage was very professional. If you wanna see Batam and the other Islands, then this is the best option.”

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9.Batam Heritage Tour with Singapore Ferry Ticket, Lunch & Massage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $123

Take the early BatamFast ferry from Singapore to Batam for a private guided day of bridges, the former Galang refugee camp, seafood lunch, mosques, local snacks, coffee, shopping, and a 90-minute Indonesian massage. Guide Gunawan is one named guide associated with the experience.

“A memorable day in Batam and the islands! Gunawan was my driver and guide and made sure I was able to see and learn as much as possible about the people and sights to see!”

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10.Batam Day Tour from Singapore with Ferry Ticket, Massage & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $183

Take a private day trip from Singapore to Batam with round-trip ferry tickets, air-conditioned transport, a seafood lunch, local coffee and cake tastings, landmark visits, shopping, and a 90-minute traditional massage. Guide Aulia is one named contact connected with the tour.

“Batman was an amazing experience. Got to see so many sites. The lunch was so tasty. The spa was much needed after all the walking I had done days before. I felt so relaxed on my ferry hope. My tour guide was so knowledgeable and sweet.”

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