Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Ready to experience a side of Singapore like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Hougang!
If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Singapore? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Kampong Lorong Buangkok, Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple, and more that let the true form of the city shine!
Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Private guide
No guest pick up nor drop off
Food & drinks
Departure Point
600 Upper Serangoon Rd, 600, Singapore 534801
Exit E, upstairs next to the taxi stand
Return Details
600 Upper Serangoon Rd, 600, Singapore 534801
Exit E, upstairs next to the taxi stand
17 Serangoon North Ave 1, #1, Singapore 555894 This temple has been in existence at the present site for more than a century and its lack of pillars allows its devotees a full view of rituals. 20 minutes
Kampong Buangkok, Singapore, Singapore Established in 1956, Kampong Lorong Buangkok is the last surviving kampong on mainland Singapore. 20 minutes
485 Serangoon North Ave 1, Singapore 555890 Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
107 Serangoon North Ave 1, Block 107, Singapore 550107 Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
209 Hougang St 21, Singapore 530209 Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
146 Serangoon North Ave 1, Singapore 550146 Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
10 Serangoon North Ave. 2, Singapore 555877 Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Aegle TCM Clinique, Singapore, Singapore Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
17 Serangoon North Ave 1, #1, Singapore 555894 Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Brenda_W
06 May 2025
A great way to see the “real” Singapore. Our guide (Joyce) was fantastic! We learned so much about the local culture.
Q7945GKgregm
27 Jan 2025
We had a great time with Monica who was a knowledgeable and friendly guide on our trip around parts of Singapore most visitors do not see. We ended up spending 3 hrs with her on our booked “2 hr” tour. The highlight was a wander around the last remaining kampong in Singapore. Monica also bought us locals coffee and some welcome water. We recommend this 5 star tour.
Lasazar
18 Jan 2025
Joisse gave is a wonderful tailored tour. We wanted to see real life in Singapore, no sights, and Joisse took us to a village and public housing where tourist normally don’t go. Communication before and during the tour was great. All expectations were fulfilled. We learned a lot, all questions were honestly answered and we loved the little stories. Joisse is a caring, wonderful person with humor and it was a pleasure to get known to her. Thank you very much. We can absolutely recommend her as a tour guide.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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