Singapore Group History & Culture Walking Tour
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.
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Singapore Group History & Culture Walking Tour
What's included in Singapore Group History & Culture Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hello Singapore
Tours start at 3.30 pm in the Civic District and finish at 8 pm in Chinatown.
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
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.
Inclusions
- 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.
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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.
End Points
- Your tour will finish in Chinatown. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to get back to your hotel.
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Ticket Redemption
Your tour guide will be communicated to you by message on the Viator messaging system. Please make sure to check your messages. Your guides contact number and picture can be located at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O1jvqCypoyihOkd8zOa4OWrwWwsg3WVKZNNxuzhvnmI/edit?usp=sharing If someone else has booked this tour for you please make sure to email Hello Singapore and provide them with your contact phone number. Your tour guide needs it incase you get lost. If you have any questions about your tour please contact Hello Singapore at [email protected] Please note: - Please wear comfortable shoes - Must be fit and can walk 9km in humid weather - Please bring an umbrella in case it rains.
