Singapore Group History & Culture Walking Tour | 4 hours 30 minutes

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Singapore Group History & Culture Walking Tour
2 Adults x $118.03
$236.06
Approx Total
$236.06

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Sugar cane juice
  • Dinner (Chicken Rice)
  • Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
  • 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.

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.

Meeting points

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.

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

Itinerary

  • Hello Singapore

    Tours start at 3.30 pm in the Civic District and finish at 8 pm in Chinatown.

    45 minutes

  • St Andrew's Cathedral

    Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    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.

    10 minutes

  • National Gallery Singapore

    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.

    10 minutes

  • Clarke Quay

    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

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    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

    30 minutes

  • Merlion Park

    Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it

    10 minutes

  • Esplanade Park

    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.

    20 minutes

  • Marina Bay

    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

    20 minutes

  • The Fullerton Waterboat House

    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.

    10 minutes

  • The Pinnacle @ Duxton

    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

    15 minutes

  • Maxwell Food Centre

    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!

    30 minutes

  • Tea Chapter

    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!

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • 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.

Partially Refundable

June 10100% refund
June 16No refund

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Fun and interesting

Published on Jan, 2025

Pam did a fabulous job explaining the history of Singapore and show us the sights and sounds of the area. The food was great, the boat ride fun and the tea ceremony were very interesting. Wear comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking.

Great history beautiful sights.

Published on Jan, 2025

Pam did an excellent job showing us the highlights of Singapore featured on this trip. More importantly, she explained the history of Singapore in an enjoyable manner. We learned a lot and had a great deal of fun. Truly enjoyed the boat ride and tea ceremony.

History and culture come alive

Published on Jan, 2025

Pam took us on a wonderful engaging and informative tour of Singapore/civic district, Clarke Quay ending in Chinatown where we ate at the famous chaotic hawker house and wrapped up with an elegant tea tasting. Pam clearly knows and loves the history and cultural of her city, taking us to viewing points and into neighborhoods we would not have known about and sharing the dynamics of the Singapore government and economy. The boat ride to the harbour area was delightful and the overall pace was efficient but not rushed. Highly recommend this tour and hope you get Pam as your guide!

Very informative tour.

Published on Jan, 2025

Pam was very informative and enthusiastic informing the group with interesting stories and history of Singapore. We enjoyed our time touring the city with Pamela as our guide.

Fantastic way to get to know Singapore and immerse yourself in different aspects of its history and culture.

Published on Jan, 2025

This was an excellent tour - I learnt so much about the history and culture of Singapore and got a really good understanding of how the different areas connect together by walking around. The river cruise gave great views of the architecture and the juxtaposition of old and new. Richard (the tour guide) was very knowledgeable and friendly.

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