Singapore Group History & Culture Walking Tour

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Duration4h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

Join us on a journey through Singapore from past to present. Enjoy dinner in a Hawker Centre and a tea ceremony.

You start your journey with the founding of Modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles, visiting historic colonial buildings to learn about the early pioneers who came to Singapore.

You will board a bumboat and cruise down the river through to the present day. Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it.

Discuss the political reform by Mr Lee Kuan Yew and discover how Singapore went from third-world to first-world in one generation.

Feast on Singapore’s most iconic dish; Chicken Rice at a Hawker Centre in Chinatown. Your guide will teach you Hawker Centre etiquette and point out all of the must-try foods in Singapore.

After dinner, retreat to a beautiful teahouse for a traditional tea tasting experience. Try the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same teahouse.

What's included

  • Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Sugar cane juice
  • Dinner (Chicken Rice)
  • Prices listed do not include the costs of transport to get to and from the start and end points of the tour. They do include the costs of public transport used during the tours.

What to expect

  1. Hello Singapore
    45m
    Tours start at 3.30 pm in the Civic District and finish at 8 pm in Chinatown.
  2. St Andrew's Cathedral
    10m
    Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836
  3. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Now a national monument, this impressive historical building was built in 1926, it bears witness to Singapore's Colonial past and the Japanese occupation, leading up to its independence.
  4. National Gallery Singapore
    10m
    National Gallery is an art museum, overseeing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks.
  5. Clarke Quay
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Walk along the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river
  6. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Board a relaxing ride on a bumboat for an enjoyable cruise along the river. The cost of the Boat Quay River Cruise is included in your tour
  7. Merlion Park
    10m
    Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
  8. Esplanade Park
    20m
    Visit Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and reflect on the contributions made to Singapore by many great men at its various memorials.
  9. Marina Bay
    20m
    Soak in the sight of Singapore's bustling bay as you stroll along the waterfront. It is home to some of the city's most distinctive architectural icons
  10. The Fullerton Waterboat House
    10m
    Check out the Fullerton Waterboat House, located at the mouth of Singapore River, adjacent to the Merlion Park. It is part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, built in the 1940s.
  11. The Pinnacle @ Duxton
    15m
    The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city center. It features the world's two longest sky gardens of 500 meters (1,600 ft) each, on both the 26th and 50th floors
  12. Maxwell Food Centre
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Come and enjoy the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre or other popular food centres in the Chinatown area and taste Singapore's most iconic dish: Chicken rice! and wash it down with a freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!
  13. Tea Chapter - Retail
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit a beautiful tea house and learn the art of the tea ceremony and try the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same tea house!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour starts from outside Exit B of City Hall MRT Station. Your guide will be waiting for you at street level. Please fully exit the MTR Station, do not wait inside.
If you are arriving by taxi Exit B is located on North Bridge Road. Ask for St Andrews Cathedral, North Bridge Road.

End point

Your tour will finish in Chinatown. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to get back to your hotel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You must be fit and be able to walk 9km to join this tour. We do walk at a slow casual pace but if you tire easily a group tour will not be suitable for you. Instead book a private version of the tour so that we can cut down walking by taking the occasional taxi ride(At your own expense).
  • If you book this tour and later cancel because you cannot walk 9km there will be a cancellation charge of 10%.
  • If you are a vegetarian we promise to get you something to eat at the Hawker Centre but we can not guarantee what will be available, it might be quite basic (like rice and veg)
  • If the rooftop of The Pinnacle is closed due to bad weather we will take you to a different HDB building.
  • This tour is not suitable for under 6’s due to the walking requirement. If you have young children please book a private tour.
  • Cancelation policy applies
  • 100% refunds are given if you cancel 7 or more days before your tour.
  • 50% of the fee is payable if you cancel your tour 5 or 6 days before your tour.
  • There are no refunds if you cancel your tour less than 5 days (119 hours) before the start of your tour.
  • There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour.
  • Small group tour - minimum numbers apply.

Cancellation policy

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

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