The 11 Best Lunch Experiences in Singapore

1.Chinatown Historic Walking Tour with Lunch

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

Spend three and a half hours walking from Raffles Place through Chinatown with an English-speaking guide. See temples, historic shophouses and old lanes, stop for soy sauce chicken at Chiew Kee Noodle House, then visit a century-old tea merchant and traditional medicine shop. Ping is a frequently named guide, though your guide may vary.

“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 and Old European Town with an English-speaking guide, tracing the story from Raffles’ 1819 trading post to independence in 1965. Stops include St Andrew’s Cathedral, the National Gallery and Cavenagh Bridge, followed by a three-course lunch at Boat Quay. Ping is a guide associated with the tour; her personal stories and photo help have been a welcome extra for many.

“Sensational Ping was very professional, knowledgeable and spoke good English”

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3.Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $55

Walk from City Hall through Singapore’s colonial Civic District with a licensed guide, visiting St Andrew’s Cathedral, the National Gallery, Cavenagh Bridge, and the Armenian Church. The 3.5-hour tour includes a three-course Boat Quay lunch, a maximum group size of 15, and, on many departures, guide Ping’s thoughtful stories and group photos.

“This was an informative tour visiting places not readily thought of by tourists, good insight into the development and history of Singapore, friendly knowledgeable guide, very well organised.”

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4.Singapore’s Historic Chinatown Walking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $55

Walk Singapore’s Chinatown with a licensed guide, from a high-rise garden view to old temples, clan clubs, murals and heritage shops. The 3.5-hour route includes snacks and soya sauce chicken rice or noodles at Chiew Kee Noodle House. Ping has led the tour, sharing stories about the district’s people, customs and changing streets.

“Ping is very knowledgeable. Her knowledge of Singapore's social history gave an unique insight into Chinatown.”

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

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

Cross from Singapore to Batam by high-speed ferry for a guided day of local sights, a four-course seafood lunch, kueh lapis tasting and a 60-minute Indonesian massage. You’ll visit the Welcome to Batam monument, temples, a museum and Barelang Bridge, with an English-speaking local guide. The group is capped at 15, and the day runs from morning until about 10pm.

“Loveley trip, A lot of activities for a very small price. Massage was great, the coffee factory was a really good ideea, the seeafood meal was very good and plenty. A must do. You cannot get much more for that price.”

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

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

Take a small-group day trip from Singapore to Batam, with return ferry tickets, an air-conditioned bus, a local guide and lunch included. Stops include Barelang Bridge, two temples, a Chinese-style mosque, Indonesian coffee, batik and layer cake. Groups are capped at 15. Past guides named Hendry, Winner and Din, though your guide may differ.

“Had a great time exploring Batam with our guide Hendry. He is very kind and knowledgeable with the culture and history of Batam. Highly recommended this tour”

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

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

Take an early ferry from Singapore for a private, English-guided Batam day tour. Join a Malay dance and Angklung session, see Barelang Bridge and local mosques, sample Indonesian food and coffee, shop, then unwind with a 90-minute massage. Guides have included Riza, Gunawan, John and Aulia.

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

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

Take a high-speed ferry from Singapore to Batam, then explore the island with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. Stops include a Balinese-style Hindu temple, a Chinese Buddhist temple, Barelang Bridge, and a local museum. The day also includes a four-course Indonesian meal, layer-cake tasting, and a 120-minute traditional massage.

“Loved the ferry ride over and the massage! Didn’t care too much for the cake and coffee tour as it was expected to buy something before you left each tour.”

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

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

Take a ferry from Singapore for a private, English-guided Batam day trip, with a visit to Galang’s former refugee settlement, a seafood lunch, Cheng Ho history, Batam layer cake and a 90-minute traditional massage. Guide John has been praised for clear explanations and a flexible approach. Ferry, local transfers, lunch, entrance fee and massage are included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $123

Spend about 14 hours on a private Singapore-to-Batam day trip, with round-trip ferry tickets, air-conditioned transport, a seafood lunch, local food and coffee stops, and a 90-minute Indonesian massage. Visit the Galang Vietnamese Refugee Camp and Barelang Bridge. Gunawan was named as a guide on one outing, though your guide may differ.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $183

Take a private, full-day trip from Singapore to Batam by BatamFast ferry, with an air-conditioned vehicle and guide on the island. Visit Barelang Bridge, try Luwak coffee and layer cake, eat a seafood lunch, and finish with a 90-minute traditional massage. A guide named Aulia is associated with the tour; assignments may vary.

“I am at a loss for words to describe how amazing my day with Aulia was! I had such an amazing time touring and learning about Batam and Indonesia. Aulia was amazing to talk to and was great at touring me around! I had a few special requestRead more”

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