About this experience
From your hotel, you will be taken to Toa Payoh New Town, the first town that built Housing Development Board. See how a typical self-sufficient town complete with public and private housing, public transport, public amenities as well as industrial and commercial areas. Get a glimpse of the local life through a visit to a wet market and hawker centre, public recreation areas and view a typical show-flat for a public housing flat.
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What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Hotel pick-up
08:30Shared transfer collects you from your hotel and heads towards Toa Payoh.
Toa Payoh New Town arrival
09:00Your guide introduces Singapore's original HDB new town — its layout, its history and what makes it a model for urban planners worldwide.
Wet market
Walk through the stalls where fresh produce, seafood and meat are traded each morning, and hear how this kind of market underpins neighbourhood food culture.
Hawker centre
Sit down at a working hawker centre and try local food alongside the regulars — this is Singapore's democratic dining at its best.
Public housing show-flat
Tour a typical HDB flat to understand the scale, layout and community design behind the homes where most Singaporeans spend their lives.
Return hotel transfer
12:30Shared transfer drops you back at your hotel, arriving by approximately 12:30.
Meeting point
Hotel pick-up (Kampong Glam area, Singapore)
Your transfer will collect you from your hotel at 08:30. Confirm your exact pick-up point at the time of booking. No need to make your own way to a meeting point.
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- Booking confirmation (mobile or printed)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cash for any food or drinks you wish to buy at the market or hawker centre
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start — do I need to get myself anywhere?
No. Shared transfers pick you up from your hotel at 08:30 and drop you back by approximately 12:30. Your exact pick-up point is confirmed at booking.
Is food included, or do I need to bring money for the hawker centre?
The tour includes the visit to the hawker centre, but food and drinks are at your own expense. Bring some Singapore dollars — most hawker stalls are cash only.
Can I cancel if my plans change?
Please check the cancellation policy shown at checkout for the exact window. In cases of extreme weather, the operator may cancel or adjust the itinerary for safety.
Will the itinerary follow exactly the order listed?
The sequence of stops may vary slightly due to traffic or operational factors, but all key elements — wet market, hawker centre and show-flat — are included in every departure.
Is this tour suitable for children or older travellers?
The tour involves light walking around a flat neighbourhood and is generally suitable for most fitness levels. If you have specific accessibility requirements, contact us before booking.
Do I need to print my ticket?
A mobile booking confirmation is sufficient. Show it to your guide or driver at pick-up.