Singapore's History of Trade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Duration50m - 1h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

A walk from the beautifully preserved ethnic area of Chinatown to the modern skyscrapers of Boat Quay, this self-guided audio tour's route traces the history of trade from the time of its founding in 1819 through to the economic and cultural marvel that is modern Singapore.

Your guide, Kenn Delbridge is a 20-year resident of Singapore, who runs an audio studio that creates soundtracks and soundscapes for international broadcasters like BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel, and he's produced numerous audiobooks that focus on city walks.

This tour is ready whenever you are. Simply download the tour using the VoiceMap app while in a wifi zone.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Chinatown Heritage Centre
    Pass by
    The tour starts outside the Chinatown Heritage Centre.
  2. Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
    Pass by
    The tour passes through the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
  3. Sri Mariamman Temple
    Pass by
    The tour passes Sri Mariamman Temple.
  4. Pass by
    The tour passes Masjid Jamae (Chulia).
  5. Singapore River
    Pass by
    The tour passes over the Singapore River.
  6. Parliament of Singapore
    Pass by
    The tour passes the Parliament Of Singapore
  7. Statue of Raffles
    Pass by
    The tour passes the Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles.
  8. Cavenagh Bridge
    Pass by
    The tour passes over the Cavenagh Bridge.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends near the Fullerton Building.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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