Explore the city through privately curated tours like a local & experience authentic connections.
Eat Your Way Through Joo Chiat
Get your taste buds ready for a bursting experience in Singapore’s treasure trove – Joo Chiat & Katong – where food gems & culture intersects!
03 HOURS (0930-1230hrs)
Matriarch of Rumah Katong
Listen to the stories of Peranakan Culture, Peranakan Food, + Exclusive access to Katong Antique house!
2.5 hours (0945-1215hrs)
Little India is a buzzing historic area that shows off the best of Singapore’s Indian community, from vibrant culture to incredible shopping. You may not know that this district once had a racecourse, cattle herders and brick kilns. But while these places and people are gone, time stands still in the pockets of this historic district. Olden-day trades… Continue reading SPEND A DAY AT LITTLE INDIA
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Wander around the colourful neighbourhoods of Joo Chiat and Katong, which are filled with hipster cafés, old shophouses, and a thriving culture. Explore the Peranakan culture as you pass through heritage shophouses, quaint shops, and eateries in this picturesque area of eastern Singapore. With this comprehensive things-to-do itinerary in Katong’s top attractions and hidden gems,… Continue reading SPEND A DAY AT KATONG
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One of the must-see locations in the heart of Singapore is Chinatown. Because of its location, food street, shopping, and multi-cultural past, it draws both tourists and residents in large numbers. Despite being modernized today, this area has a long history, and as you investigate and untangle the memories of its past, you may begin… Continue reading SPEND A DAY AT CHINATOWN
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The origin of coffee, the continent of Australia, pirates of Southeast Asian seas – what do all these have to do with Singapore’s economic success? Plenty, if you are Tribe, a travel start-up specializing in curating unique local experiences. In the hands of 2017’s Singapore Tourism Awards recipient for best tour experience, these info-bits are… Continue reading CRAFTING THE MADE IN SINGAPORE STORY
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Tribe is not just a tour company. We offer event planning services for corporate clients as well. Many of our clients are corporations and educational institutions such as schools and universities who come to us for customized events and tours. Among our clients are Hermes, Ren Ci Hospital, Community Centers and IEEM. We are your… Continue reading TRIBE’S CORPORATE EVENT PLANNERS
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Like any celebrity who’s been regularly featured in the news, there are few things about Singapore you wouldn’t be able to discover just by causally surfing the Internet. Ah, but to know it like a friend, to unravel its secrets and listen in on its intimate narratives, that would require being ushered by the most… Continue reading MADE IN SINGAPORE JOURNEY
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Your day is far from over when the sun sets in Singapore, and no visit to our island would be complete without a foray into what we have to offer by night. Without meaning to sound like a stale cliché, this city truly does not sleep. There’s always some place to drink, something to do… Continue reading AFTER HOURS
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When’s the best time to visit Singapore? This totally depends on the type of traveller that you are. Here are Tribe’s very own favourite times of the year and why. January/February Not a typically hot holiday season, simply because the rest of the world is back to work. Come if you want to soak in… Continue reading BEST MONTHS TO VISIT
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Tomorrow is National Day. And what better way to pledge our allegiance than to savour our national dish – Chilli Crab! Whether you have recently called Singapore home, or are a regular visitor to Singapore, or even a local, when confronted with where to go to get your Chilli Crab fix, here’s a few top… Continue reading BEST PLACES FOR CHILLI CRAB IN SINGAPORE
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If you are keen to venture off the beaten tracks of Orchard Road and other tourist spots to check out some interesting neighbourhoods, we have circled out a few that have that bit of character about them. CHANGI VILLAGE Think Texas and the US, Catalonia and Spain. If Singapore had a breakaway region, it may… Continue reading NEIGHBOURHOODS
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Is Singapore Child Friendly? If you are doing research and wondering if Singapore is child-friendly at all, worry not. Here’s the lowdown. Singapore is very child-friendly compared to the rest of Asia. Most restaurants (especially the newer establishments) are equipped with baby chairs and often provide plastic bowls and utensils. More importantly, service staff usually… Continue reading FOR KIDS
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Teh tarik – the quintessential local beverage. If there was such a thing as comfort beverage, this would be it for the people in South East Asia. Teh tarik is comprised of black tea, sugar, and condensed and evaporated milk mixed to frothy perfection. What’s so special you may wonder? Teh tarik literally means “pulled… Continue reading KOPIS & TEHS
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There are many categories of National Museums, other museums and heritage institutions in Singapore. Depending on who you ask, it is unclear which ones falls into which categories. But you don’t care do you. We thought so. Here again is Tribe’s very own musings and about the local museum scene. This one is ordered with… Continue reading MUSEUMS IN SINGAPORE
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You probably heard it by now, that eating is one of the highlights of visiting Singapore. In a food obsessed nation, almost everyone swears by a few must-eats (“die die must try” – in local speak). Those of you with well meaning Singapore friends know exactly what I am talking about. Even with a very… Continue reading MUST EATS
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Good on you if you chose to spend your honeymoon from traditional hotspots such as Maldives and Paris. Here are a few spots you may or may not already know that you can add to you trip with a special someone. Walks Looking for a magical spot for an early morning stroll, head to MacRitchie… Continue reading COUPLES
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Singapore’s parks get short shrift when compared to the many things to do in Singapore. Unfairly we may add. Our parks are great for a stroll, running or cycling, or simply for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of the trappings of a city. But what many people (locals included) often overlook… Continue reading NATURE & PARKS
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The proof of the pudding is in the queuing! Most of the eateries listed here have snaking long queues (at least half hour wait, if you are lucky) and all will be put off, except those who live to eat. You may not publicly read too much about these places because those who already know… Continue reading “UNDER THE RADAR, EASY ON THE WALLET” ORCHARD ROAD EATS
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Google “must eats in Singapore” and every lists will spit out a Top 10 or 50 Must Eats, which will include the usual suspects of chilli crab, Hainanese chicken rice and char kway teow. I don’t have an issue with that other than the fact that it crowds out unfairly, other must eats of the… Continue reading SNACKS, LITTLE BITES & DESSERTS
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When we are down and out, or craving a little taste of home, many of us reach for comfort foods. And let’s face it; everyone has a favorite. They are imbued with memories, celebratory identities and soothing associations that are more than just about food. One of my earliest memories as a child of comfort… Continue reading 8 COMFORT FOODS IN SINGAPORE
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It’s true. “If you have not visited or eaten at a hawker centre, you cannot claim to know Singapore. There is no place more quintessentially local than a hawker centre.” So even if you rattle off places like Little India, Raffles Hotel, Merlion, Sentosa, Mount Faber and Orchard Road, you have little street cred if… Continue reading HAWKER CENTERS
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