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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I thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Jimmy. He gave me a great insight into Singapore’s history, people, culture, food and plans for the future. If you are keen to learn more about this fascinating island nation I would wholeheartedly recommend booking Jimmy. Thank you Jimmy for a fantastic day exploring Singapore.
read full reviewDecember 2024
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Outstanding guide very enthusiastic our tour included a visit to the wet market, which probably can be excluded
read full reviewDecember 2024
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We had a layover in Singapore and decided to get out of the airport. We were crunched for time but our guide Jimmy was very accommodating even meeting us earlier so we could make it back in time for our flight. Jimmy was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable about his country and culture. He was very kind and took candid shots of our family and created a slide show for us to remember our time. He was very responsive when planning the tour and things we wanted to see. Lastly he helped us get a cab back to the airport. I can’t recommend him enough and will definitely book another tour when in Singapore.
read full reviewNovember 2024
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Had a fantastic time with Jimmy who took us to so many stalls within Chinatown where we ate some unique food. Cannot recommend this trip enough - it’s fantastic and going with someone with the knowledge he has is a must. If you go listen to Jimmy’s advice and pace yourself with the food. I lost count of the number of dishes we ate but you will not be left wanting more. A fantastic culinary journey and my thanks goes out to Jimmy !!!!!
read full reviewNovember 2024