Singapore Peranakan Trail Food Tasting Tour

Singapore, Singapore

A culture tour of the unique "Peranakan" people in Singapore. Take the Singapore Peranakan Trail with food tasting tour and look into the history and lifestyle of the Peranakan people through an exhibition of their finest clothes, jewelry, furniture, customs and festivals. View traditional Peranakan shophouses dating back to the early 1920's, and area that still draws people for the delicious local food.

Take a colorful journey into the history, lifestyle and unique character of the Peranakan people in Singapore. Walk through a spice garden - the original site of the first Botanic Gardens.

Next, off to Katong and Joo Chiat, bustling enclaves well known for their rich cultural mix, with residents from various communities such as the Peranakans, Eurasians, Malays and Indians adding to the cultural fabric of Singapore.

See rows of colorful traditional Peranakan shophouses dating back to 1920s and 1930s amidst an area that draws people from around the island for delicious local food. Stop for a Peranakan beading demonstration followed by tea and sampling of some Nonya delicacies.

USD $39.41

Review by: Liberty U	March 2012
I really enjoyed the tour. It was very informative of the early people of singapore. I also enjoyed the food tasting.. you have a chance to learn how to make it.

Review by: Lucas R	January 2012
There wasn't much food tasting on this tour, which was the bit I was most looking forward to - Last 30 minutes of it was the food tasting. We did have a very knowledgeable and exciting guide that explained some very interesting facts about the Peranakan culture and guided us through the amazing Peranakan Museum.

Review by: Megumi H	December 2011
I am very pleased with the tour. Spice garden was interesting, got some taste of the spice road trade. Pranacan butique was rustic and nice, I tried traditional Pranacan dress. Bead work and embroidary was lovingly done and really colorful. I stayed after the rest of the group set back to the hotel and I bought a hand-painted cotton sarong. They tailored the fabric into wrap skirt on the spot.

Review by: Ann H	October 2011
I loved this tour - so interesting and the tour guide was fantastic. Thank you

Review by: beverley a r	October 2011
great guide was fantastic everything explained and any questions answered he is a ceredit to your team w2ould recommend this tour to anyone

Review by: Astra B	August 2011
a good cultural tour but was expecting much more food tasting.

Review by: Ivan R	July 2011
Great knowledge by our guide Mr Foo I think his name was._br/_ Very informative and interesting, but hoped to see more food than we did

Review by: Eryl U, Australia	January 2010
Basic tour but very informotive, great guide. At the spice gardens he knew it all. Only sorry i didn't write down what he told us about the spices. Food allthough small was delicious. Well worth a go at this tour.

Review by: Jessica C, United States of America	December 2009
This was an excellent tour! We were shown the highlights at the Spice Garden and the Peranakan Museum and given insight that wasn't on any of the plaques. I was able to make a pork-rice dumpling with some assistance and then to eat a cooked one. The food was good and something I would not have tried on my own, but would love to try again! We learned about the Peranakan bead work and saw samples, amazing! We also saw examples of embroidery at really high quality, and a traditional dress I modeled. It was a morning well spent!

Review by: Barry L, Australia	December 2009
A tour offering insights into early life in Singapore. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. These tour are very well run.

Review by: Lee C, United Kingdom	November 2009
Really enjoyed this tour. Very educational.

Review by: Janet L	November 2009
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable as he explained the history of the Peranakan people. He provided a history lesson and stories in the museum. He was very knowledgeable in the herbs at the Fort Canning Park. I think the tour could have been better, perhaps more time at the museum, perhaps a food preparation demonstration beyond wrapping of the dumplings. The name of the tour is "food tasting" so a short cooking demonstration of the foods that we are tasting might be a potential option.

Review by: Leama C	November 2009
Really enjoyed this tour. Very educational.

Review by: Michele R, United Kingdom	September 2009
The tour started with a visit to the spice gardens which was interesting. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Next was the Peranakan museum and then a visit to a Peranakan home to try some food. I enjoyed the tour but felt there was a bit too much hanging around at the last 2 places and would have liked more information about how the food was cooked and perhaps a recipe or two.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	August 2009
My friends and I really enjoyed this trip, especially the visit to the Peranakan Museum.

Review by: Helen J, Australia	July 2009
Most enlightening tour touching on history, customs, architecture, & Peranakan food that is not widely known. Most enlightening & personable guide, driver & presenters, who took time to ensure they imparted knowledge to our benefit. Highly recommended for those interested in Singapore's history & food culture.

Review by: Susan G, United Kingdom	June 2009
This was our favorite trip. Learned a lot about Singapore and the people. Food was good but different. They even dressed me up as a Peranakan. Great!

Review by: Kathleen D, Australia	March 2009
Loved this tour - it was brilliant. I have visited Singapore many times but had not heard of the Peranaken Museum. The shophouse we visited was wonderful. The hosts were gracious and could not have been more welcoming. Definitely recommend this tour for a small insight into the real Singapore and its history.

Review by: Sean D, United Kingdom	March 2009
Great tour and gives a very interesting insight into Peranakan culture and cooking and medicine.

Review by: M K, United States of America	March 2009
This was fun. Got to see the garden where they grow peranakan herbs. Wear bug spray - we got eaten up! Little food tasting, culture museum. Enjoyed the experience!

Review by: Anonymous, United States of America	March 2009
The Peranankan Tour is a must do. However, I did get eaten alive by mosquitoes at the spice garden. Make sure you spray yourself with insect repellent.

Review by: Michelle K	March 2009
This was fun. Got to see the garden where they grow peranakan herbs. Wear bug spray - we got eaten up! Little food tasting, culture museum. Enjoyed the experience!

Review by: KATHLEEN D	March 2009
Loved this tour - it was brilliant. I have visited Singapore many times but had not heard of the Peranaken Museum. The shophouse we visited was wonderful. The hosts were gracious and could not have been more welcoming. Definitely recommend this tour for a small insight into the real Singapore and its history.

Review by: Anonymous	January 2009
Extremely interesting explanations from our tour guide and the Peranakan gentleman of the shop. I discovered with this tour a little known aspect of Singapore.

Review by: Jocelyn F, United States of America	September 2008
Loved the food, loved the insight into Singapore. What a great way to discover Singapore cuisine.

Review by: Anonymous	September 2008
Loved the food, loved the insight into Singapore. What a great way to discover Singapore cuisine.

Review by: Chris C, Australia	July 2008
Took this tour for my 16 year old daughter's sake. But thoroughly enjoyed it myself as well. Great guide and very interesting.

Review by: Linda H, Australia	September 2007
It was very interesting to learn about some of Singapore's history and culture. The food tasting was great and our guide was very helpful.

Review by: Anonymous	August 2006
This was, for me, an independent tour. It was very well done, but should be planned for men as well as women.