Hi, I’m Joanne
Hi, I’m Joanne
I’ve lived in Singapore for 45 years
I speak English, Mandarin and some Korean, Japanese, Cantonese
I am Registered Tour Guide
Hello! I'm Joanne, your go-to guide in the heart of Singapore. Although many see our nation as a tiny red dot, I'm always in awe of its vastness in culture, history, and innovation. There's a beautiful balance here – we're ever-changing yet rooted in tradition. Food is my passion, and I can't wait to take you on a culinary journey through our city's diverse flavors, all while sharing my latest finds on Instagram. A supermarket connoisseur? You bet! From Chinatown's vibrant streets to Kampong Gelam's historic lanes and Bukit Timah's scenic routes, I've got insider tips just for you. Whether you're after a comprehensive city tour or a delicious escapade, let's explore Singapore's treasures together!
My knowledge & interests
Food
Shopping
Photography
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Third wave coffee
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Gourmet food
Local speciality drinks
Traditional drinks
Landscape photography
Food photography
Nature photography
Ethnic culture
Pop music
My reviews
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Joanne was fantastic! From the start she made us feel welcome as if we were part of her Singaporean family. She went above and beyond before, during, and after our tour to give us the best tips and tricks, as well as amazing history to kick start our journey here. Highly recommend booking with Joanne on your first day so you know exactly where to go in the city!!! She’s the best!!!!
January 2025
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Joanne was a wealth of information about the history of Singapore and her love of this small city/state was so amazing. She toured us around several neighborhoods, ate with us and made the entire experience enjoyable from start to finish. Joanne was one of the best guides we've had and her command of the city was incredible. Since we're close to Lunar New Year, she shared with us many of the traditions she and others observe for the holiday. Would definitely recommend Joanne for visitors to Singapore.
January 2025
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She gave me history about Singapore and answered all my questions. We tried food from several vendors. Even though it rained horribly the whole tour she never tried to rush and finish the tour early. At the conclusion of the tour, Joanne stayed with me until I was in a cab back to my hotel.
January 2025
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There is a survey you take prior to your tour to help the guide build an itinerary for you. My amazing tour guide was Joanne, she took me through Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Gelam. She was very knowledgeable about the areas and was able to give me some historical information about how they developed. She also pointed out some places she thought would interest me as we chatted throughout the morning. I felt like she went above and beyond to give recommendations for solo exploring in the upcoming days. What I like the most about this tour is that it’s catered to your interests, the personal feel and local recommendations really put this over the top for me. I’m so glad I did this on my first day in Singapore.
January 2025