Singapore Night Food Tour: Hawker Dinner, River Walk & Light Show (9 Tastings)
Hawker dinner in Chinatown, an evening walk along the Singapore River past Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, satay at Lau Pa Sat, then the free Spectra light and water show at Marina Bay. 9 tastings, 3.5 hours.
- Duration: 3 h 30 min
- Price: from S$99 per adult, S$79 per child
- Starts at 6:00 pm
- Runs every day
- Languages: English, Mandarin
- Just your party: 2 to 10 guests
- Meeting point: Chinatown MRT station, Exit A (Pagoda Street)
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
About this tour
See Singapore when it lights up, and eat the way locals do after work.
You start with dinner at Chinatown Complex, the biggest hawker centre in Chinatown. Then you walk along the Singapore River: the old warehouses of Clarke Quay, the bridges, Boat Quay and the Fullerton, with stories of the river that built the city. Next is Satay Street at Lau Pa Sat, where the road closes every evening for smoky satay grills. The night ends at Marina Bay with Spectra, the free light and water show at 9 pm.
What you taste (9 tastings, enough for dinner): • 4 hawker dishes at Chinatown Complex, for example char kway teow, claypot rice, wanton mee or fried carrot cake • Satay with peanut sauce at Lau Pa Sat • 1 more Lau Pa Sat favourite and a local dessert • 2 drinks: sugarcane juice and a kopi, teh or lime juice
Good to know: • Satay Street opens every evening from 7 pm. Spectra plays every night at 8 pm and 9 pm (also 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays); it may not run in bad weather. • Easy walking, about 3 km. The tour runs rain or shine. • Tastings are shared portions. Tell us about allergies or diet needs when you book. • Ugkstour is a Singapore travel agent (licence TA03758N), and your guide is licensed by the Singapore Tourism Board.
Itinerary
- Meet at Chinatown MRT, Exit A (Pagoda Street)
- Hawker dinner at Chinatown Complex (Chinatown Complex Market & Food Centre, 335 Smith Street): 4 hawker dishes and a sugarcane juice at Singapore's biggest hawker centre.
- Clarke Quay and the old riverside warehouses (Clarke Quay): Walk to the river and hear how bumboats and coolies once carried the city's trade here.
- Boat Quay, Cavenagh Bridge and the Fullerton (Boat Quay): Old trading houses along the river, now lit up with riverside restaurants.
- Satay Street at Lau Pa Sat (Lau Pa Sat, 18 Raffles Quay (Boon Tat Street)): Satay off the grill, one more dish, a dessert and a local drink beside the old Victorian market hall.
- Walk to Marina Bay: Along the bay to the Event Plaza in front of Marina Bay Sands.
- Spectra light and water show (9 pm) (Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands)
- Tour ends at Marina Bay Sands (Bayfront MRT station): Bayfront MRT is a few minutes' walk away.
What is included
- Licensed tourist guide
- 9 tastings, enough for dinner
- 2 drinks (sugarcane juice and a local drink)
- Spectra light and water show (free)
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Alcohol
- Extra food and drinks
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
About 3 h 30 min.
Where does the tour start?
You meet your guide at Chinatown MRT station, Exit A (Pagoda Street).
How many people can join?
Just your own party: 2–10 guests, priced per person.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start.
Who is the guide?
A tourist guide licensed by the Singapore Tourism Board who speaks English, Mandarin. You see their name, photo and licence number after you pay.