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Bustling seafood market aisle in Singapore with hawker stalls and shoppers, showing how Cantonese fish is sourced on a tour
Travellers waiting by the entrance sign at Chinatown Complex in Singapore before joining the Cantonese fish tour and hawker walk
Fresh orange-speckled fish in foam trays at a Singapore wet market stall, laid out for selection on a Cantonese seafood tour
Fresh fish laid side by side on a market stand in Chinatown, Singapore, with dark-skinned whole fish on ice
Whole fish in blue plastic crates in a Singapore fish market stop on the Pasar Fish Chinatown Cantonese tour
Assorted whole fish on metal trays in a Singapore seafood market, each with a handwritten price tag for shoppers
Cook tending a flaming wok at a Singapore hawker stall kitchen, while diners watch and take a photo with a phone
Bustling seafood market aisle in Singapore with hawker stalls and shoppers, showing how Cantonese fish is sourced on a tour
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Bustling seafood market aisle in Singapore with hawker stalls and shoppers, showing how Cantonese fish is sourced on a tour
Travellers waiting by the entrance sign at Chinatown Complex in Singapore before joining the Cantonese fish tour and hawker walk
Fresh orange-speckled fish in foam trays at a Singapore wet market stall, laid out for selection on a Cantonese seafood tour
Fresh fish laid side by side on a market stand in Chinatown, Singapore, with dark-skinned whole fish on ice
Bustling seafood market aisle in Singapore with hawker stalls and shoppers, showing how Cantonese fish is sourced on a tour
Travellers waiting by the entrance sign at Chinatown Complex in Singapore before joining the Cantonese fish tour and hawker walk
Fresh orange-speckled fish in foam trays at a Singapore wet market stall, laid out for selection on a Cantonese seafood tour
Fresh fish laid side by side on a market stand in Chinatown, Singapore, with dark-skinned whole fish on ice
Whole fish in blue plastic crates in a Singapore fish market stop on the Pasar Fish Chinatown Cantonese tour
Assorted whole fish on metal trays in a Singapore seafood market, each with a handwritten price tag for shoppers
Cook tending a flaming wok at a Singapore hawker stall kitchen, while diners watch and take a photo with a phone
Packaged dried seafood and fish at a busy Singapore hawker market for the Pasar Fish Chinatown Cantonese fish tour
Fresh fish laid out on metal trays at a Singapore wet market during the Pasar Fish Chinatown Cantonese fish tour
Shared table of Cantonese hawker dishes in Singapore, diners using chopsticks and bowls as food is served family-style
Small-group briefing with laptop at a Singapore indoor eatery kitchen during the Cantonese fish and hawker tour
Back view of visitors in 'Tang Kay Kee' aprons standing at a busy hawker kitchen with large pots in Chinatown Singapore
Chef cooking in a Singapore hawker kitchen while a small group watches, part of a Cantonese fish tour and hawker experience
Group gathered around a table of Cantonese seafood dishes during a Chinatown hawker experience in Singapore
Diners queueing at the Tang Kay Kee hawker stall in Chinatown Singapore, viewing the fish head bee hoon menu
Pasar Fish host-led group inside a Singapore seafood stall kitchen, the guide gesturing as they learn about Cantonese fish

Chinatown Cantonese Fish Tour & Hawker Experience

Meet Chinatown's cantonese fish culture up close.
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Up to 16 guests
DURATION
3.5 hours
Booking type
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A hands-on food journey into Cantonese fish traditions 🐟
Fish has long been at the heart of life in Singapore - from bustling wet markets to family tables and celebratory meals. This immersive experience uses the lens of Cantonese cuisine to explore how seafood has shaped the way many Singaporeans shop, cook, and eat.Set in Chinatown Complex, one of the city’s most vibrant wet markets, you’ll go beyond a typical food tour to trace the journey of fish from live market tanks to dried seafood shops to the hawker plate. Along the way, you’ll learn how to identify key ingredients, understand their role in Cantonese cooking, and see how both fresh and preserved seafood continue to influence everyday meals.The experience continues at Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, where you’ll meet a fourth-generation hawker and discover the traditions behind Cantonese-style tze char before helping prepare and enjoy a lunch centred around snakehead fish.Part market tour, part cultural deep dive, and part hands-on cooking session, this experience offers a richer understanding of Singapore’s food heritage and the enduring role fish plays in bringing people to the table.What to ExpectWalk through Chinatown Complex wet market to see live fish stalls and dried seafood ingredientsLearn how fish is used in Cantonese soups and everyday cookingVisit Hong Lim Complex for an introduction to Cantonese-style tze charMeet a fourth-generation hawker and hear about local hawker food traditionsHelp cook and eat a lunch featuring snakehead fishGood to KnowDo message your host prior to the experience if you have any dietary requirementsLunch won't be served till around 11am, so do come sufficiently filled till then

Experience highlights

Hands preparing fresh fish on metal trays at a Singapore seafood hawker stall during a Cantonese fish tour experience
Deep dive into Cantonese fish culture
People browsing fresh fish at a Singapore wet market counter, selecting seafood during a Cantonese fish tour experience
Gain insight into SG's seafood story
Female hawker preparing Cantonese fish at a Singapore street-food stall, with diners nearby observing from behind
Meet a 4th-gen hawker & hear her story
Chef cooking in a Singapore hawker kitchen while a small group watches, part of a Cantonese fish tour and hawker experience
Get hands-on with hawker techniques
Small group sharing Cantonese-style seafood dishes at a shared table on a Singapore balcony during the hawker experience
Enjoy a hearty lunch

What You’ll be Doing

Learn Cantonese-style fish stories & meet a fish hawker!
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What’s Included

Lunch
Experienced Fish Guide
Conversations with 4th Generation Hawker

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Chinatown Complex(Chinatown Complex, Smith Street, Singapore)
  • Meet at selected timeslot
  • Notes: We will be meeting at 8:30am outside of Chinatown Complex main entrance (Opposite Buddha Relic Temple) https://maps.app.goo.gl/PWUJcPCxCyrxUtSN8 If you are driving, we will be ending up our tour at Hong Lim Complex, hence we would suggest a car free day out, otherwise, it is just an easy 10 minute walk between the 2 locations. Do also bring along an umbrella as the walk to Chinatown Complex and Honglim is mainly unsheltered.

End Point

  • End at Hong Lim Complex (Hong Lim Complex, South Bridge Road, Singapore)

Start & Ends

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Suitability / Accessibility

  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 3 days before activity for a full refund

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 6 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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What to Pack

  • Appropriate footwear for wet/slippery floors
  • Dress comfortably
  • Reusable bag (if buying fish at the market)
  • Umbrella
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The team behind this experience started it in 2025 after years working in conservation at WWF Singapore. The idea came during a trip through Cambodia and Vietnam, where busy seafood markets reminded them of childhood visits to Singapore’s wet markets with their families — something they felt was quietly disappearing. Today, they help people understand where their seafood comes from, why traceability matters, and how everyday choices affect marine life. Their work also supports Singapore’s wet markets, fish farms and fishing village heritage, with the hope of keeping both local food traditions and marine ecosystems alive.
Experience: 1 year
Speaks: Fluent English
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