Singapore Souvenir Guide
Despite our personal travel philosophy discouraging us from spending our time & money shopping while we travel and our desire to limit the number of physical tokens from our trips, we understand the desire. For that reason, we’ve curated our guide to the ultimate Singapore gifts and souvenirs. We focused our edit on high-quality, locally owned/made/designed, and unique objects to help you bring home a meaningful memory from your time in Singapore.
We’ve rounded up the locations on a convenient map to take with you while you are out sightseeing. Happy shopping!
A family-owned antique shop featuring reasonably priced, well-curated, locally sourced vintage (and some new) treasures. Tea tasting (by appointment) is offered in the back room.
Peranakan Tiles Gallery (娘惹砖家)
Museum-cum-giftshop offering a comprehensive exploration of Singapore's Peranakan tile history.
The gallery atmosphere offers design-forward, unique, high-quality Singapore souvenirs. Known for its signature blue-and-white porcelain pieces.
A high-end antique dealer specializing in colonial-era furniture pieces, it also has an impressive collection of vintage brassware.
This is a fun experience to accompany your shopping—Singapore's oldest surviving dragon kiln! It offers a vast selection and a unique experience.
A modern, wearable take on the traditional, regional art of the Batik dyeing process. They offer pieces for men, women, and children.
Singaporean- & Female-founded gin distillery. They offer tours of the distillery, tastings, and a more extensive Gin School—beautifully packaged (fit for gifting) with flavors reflective of the region.
A local incubator featuring a rotating selection of dozens of high-end Singaporean fashion and lifestyle designers. The rooftop is also open to view Orchard Road.
A Singapore-based independent publishing house. They offer a variety of titles (children's books, cookbooks, fiction, non-fiction, historical, coffee table/display, etc.). Every book is a Singapore-focused title. (Online only)
A small, family-owned spice stall offers curated gift sets featuring flavors unique to Singaporean/SE Asian cuisine (e.g., Laksa, Rendang, Singapore Chili Crab, etc.).
Chopsticks
An affordable and useful souvenir to take home (lightweight, not super fragile). A couple of stores along Pagoda Street offer a wide assortment of materials packaged nicely for gifting and transport.
Fun packaging. Great for gift-giving. Several locations across the island.
Impressive curation of Singapore souvenirs. They offer a bonus infusion of Raffles heritage through historical displays. Find a mix of luxury home goods, gourmet treats, clothing, and art.
Paterson Tea House
A quaint and traditional shop that offers all of your tea-tasting needs. They specialize in high-quality Chinese teas and teaware, including pu-erh, green, white, and other classic teas, alongside traditional brewing accessories.
Hai Seng Porcelain
An old-school shop selling authentic vintage-inspired kitchen and tableware.
