Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch | 3 hours 30 minutes

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Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch
2 Adults x $47.54
$95.08
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$95.08

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Licensed tourist guide and disposable poncho in the event of rain.
  • 3-course lunch by the river, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
  • Gratuities.

Overview

On this walking tour, we cast our minds back more than 200 years to a time when Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles of the British East India Company arrived in Singapore, started a British trading post in 1819, became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826, and eventually a separate colony of the British crown in 1867. We’ll visit well-preserved structures from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras, and stately neo-classical style buildings, which have all been restored to showcase the splendour of Colonial Singapore. We pay tribute to our former colonial masters who left behind their legacy of careful town planning, sound legal system, good education system, solid infrastructure, impressive architecture, etc, which have certainly played a significant part in the development of modern Singapore. At about midday, we’ll kick back and enjoy lunch by the Singapore River at Boat Quay, before we resume our tour of the Civic District and Old European Town.

Meeting points

Please meet us at City Hall MRT Station Exit B (Street Level) at 0955 hrs. We start our tour at 1000 hrs.

End point

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We end our tour at the Armenian Church, which is just a short walk away from our starting point at City Hall MRT Station.

Itinerary

  • St Andrew's Cathedral

    Our story begins with how the British started their trading post in Singapore in 1819, where the early European settlers built their homes, and how the first Anglican church came to be constructed in 1836.

    15 minutes

  • National Gallery Singapore

    We explore the 2 colonial buildings which now make up the National Gallery Singapore, namely the Former Municipal Building (later renamed City Hall Building) and the Former Supreme Court Building. Step into the chamber where Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the surrender of the Japanese on 12 September 1945, the holding cells of the former Supreme Court, etc.

    40 minutes

  • The Arts House

    Discover the hidden gems in the oldest surviving building in Singapore, dating from 1827.

    20 minutes

  • Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall

    Discover how 2 buildings, one formerly the Town Hall and the other the Memorial Hall for Queen Victoria, built more than 40 years apart, were amalgamated to form one. We also take a look at the original bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles and learn about its association with football!

    10 minutes

  • Asian Civilisations Museum (Pass By)

    Formerly the Government Offices of Colonial Singapore.

  • Cavenagh Bridge

    Cross the oldest surviving suspension bridge in Singapore, and learn about what life was like along the Singapore River about 200 years ago.

    10 minutes

  • The Fullerton Shop

    Formerly the General Post Office, the building now houses The Fullerton Hotel, a luxurious 5-star hotel with a heritage gallery well worth visiting.

    15 minutes

  • Boat Quay

    Stop for a 3-course lunch at a riverside restaurant. Non-vegetarian and vegetarian options are available.

    40 minutes

  • N/A

    Ever wonder what it's like inside the maximum security building with the spaceship-like structure on top? Come explore with us.

    25 minutes

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Iconic neoclassical style colonial building with its rainbow-coloured windows.

  • Central Fire Station

    Visit the oldest surviving fire station in Singapore. Come face-to-face with an antique horse-drawn fire truck, and climb aboard a vintage fire engine.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    Step inside the oldest church in Singapore, dating back to 1835, and learn more about significant contributions made by the Armenian community to Singapore.

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Well-rounded Singapore tour

Published on Jan, 2025

Excellent well-rounded tour of the Historical buildings near the Bay area in Singapore. Ping was our guide, and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. She also took pictures for us and gave us suggestions on things to see and do in the area. Lunch was a nice addition too! Recommended.

Colonial Singapore Walking Tour led by Ping

Published on Jan, 2025

Very informative tour led by Ping. Wonderful knowledge of the city, the history and how it works. The ancient history and the development of Singapore into the city it is today was fascinating.

Excellent walking tour without being too exhausting

Published on Dec, 2024

The buildings were amazing, a side to Singapore we had not seen before and our guide Ping took a lot of photos which she forwarded to us by email.

Amazing tour of the history of Singapore with Ping.

Published on Oct, 2024

Our guide Ping took us on one of the best walking tours we have ever been on. It was because she had so much passion and personal stories about the rise of Singapore as a country since independence. We were particularly taken aback when we saw the pivotal buildings like city hall where the war with Japan was finished and papers were signed. We saw so many more interesting sites that were all weaved together with such knowledge and storytelling from Ping. History brought back to life. Even the aerial view from the “space ship” on top of the courts was surreal. Lunch is included and this makes the Colony tour number one on the to do list for any visitor to Singapore.

Fantastic tour about Singapore.

Published on Aug, 2024

The Colonial Walking Tour was informative and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with my guide Ping. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fun. The co tent helped me connect the dots of the fascinating history of Singapore. Thank you!

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