Revisit the olden days with the Old School Snacks tour. Is 'Ear Biscuit' made from a pig's ear? Why would a snack be called 剎骑马 (sha qi ma – or kill the riding horse)? Do you know carrot cake has a stick version? Join us in this 2-hour interactive tour to get your answers satisfied.
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Explore off-the-beaten-path, find hidden gems and meet the locals! HawkerWalk is a tour designed to bring out the local hawker heroes' stories, passion, and grit. Combining behind-the-scenes experiences and stories of the hawkers, tour participants will gain a deeper appreciation of the grit and sweat hawkers put in to deliver the everyday dishes we enjoy.
Through the Old School Snacks tour, we bring you up, close, and personal with the last of the hawkers making these traditional snacks. First, learn why a snack is named 'kill the riding horse' or the origins of a 'pig ear biscuit.' Then, sample the Asian version of a granola bar, French fries, and other delicious local food!
This tour is perfect if you like:: Food, Snack tours, a Hawker experience, and Interaction
Highlights:
● Know the stories of the local heroes by seeing them get immersed in their passion - making traditional snacks! Learn and taste Singapore's local snacks by joining this tour.
Address: Guests to meet guide at Chinatown Complex Ground Floor (Facing Buddha Tooth Relic Temple) 335 Smith St, S 050335
Included: Interact with hawkers behind the scenes , Professional tour guide , Up to SGD15 worth of Snacks/local food bundle comprising of 1 portion each of sachima, chee cheong fan and yam, Carrot Cake stick, 1 cup of Kopi. The items will be replaced with another of equivalent value if unavailable.
Not included: Other personal expenses , Gratuities and Tips , Pick-up / Drop-off Hotel Transfers