Hi, I’m Jimmy
Hi, I’m Jimmy
I’ve lived in Singapore for 50 years
I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese
I am a Registered Tour Guide
Hi, I'm Jimmy, a passionate local host in Singapore with a deep love for the city's vibrant culture and rich history. My day often starts with savoring delightful street food like Chwee Kueh or Bak Chor Mee in the charming Tiong Bahru neighborhood, where I reminisce about my childhood. I enjoy exploring the city’s diverse neighborhoods, from the bustling streets of Chinatown to the serene Botanical Gardens, all while indulging in our renowned street food and hawker culture. I also take great pleasure in understanding and sharing Singapore's incredible journey from a third-world to a first-world country. Whether you're interested in our historical sites in the Civic District, the dynamic Marina Bay area, or the hidden gems of the local heartlands, I’m here to show you it all. My goal is to provide a unique, enriching experience that highlights Singapore's multicultural harmony, rich history, and, of course, its status as a food paradise.
My knowledge & interests
History
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Vegetarian food
Museum
Instagrammable
My reviews
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Jimmy took us to two hawker markets where we tried lots of excellent dishes and to a desert place afterwards. Jimmy got in touch before our trip to ask what we liked and if there was anything we wanted to try so our tour was somewhat tailored to us. We ate some great Malay, Indian and Chinese food across the two centres and left pretty full! Jimmy was really knowledgeable about the various dishes we tried but also re life of ordinary people in singapore and the the history of the place. Can highly recommend this private tour.
May 2025
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Enjoyed our host's depth of local history and culture. Benefitted from his tips on hawker center etiquette; this made us feel more confident in our own explorations.
April 2025
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Jimmy is a very knowledgeable guide and taught us a lot about Singapore. He kept us in touch about our wishes and logistics. He guided us through several areas with the relevant history and informed us about economics, education politics, history, planning, health care, and developments in Singapore. We felt very fortunate to have him as our guide. The private tour enabled us to ask many questions and help us understa.nd so much about Singapore. He even took several photos of us on the tour and sent them tto us before we got back to our hotel. He made sure we got a taxi to return to our hotel. Definitely one of the best guides we have had. Thank you Jimmy.
April 2025
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We did a private tour with Jimmy and he was excellent! Contacted us well in advance to discuss our preferences (which was no seafood-a tall order in Singapore) We had a variety of delicious foods at a large variety of establishments. Jimmy is incredibly well-informed on Singapore and his experience and intellect go well beyond food. Warning: Singapore is HOT and HUMID so wear cool clothes and drink lots of water! Highly recommend Jimmy-
March 2025