Singapore's Disappearing Trade Tour
- Have a glimpse of Singapore's thriving trades in the 1960s-1980s
- Learn about how the country’s most prolific trades are slowly disappearing in modernity
- Revisit your childhood days and learn more about snacks from the 1960s
- Go behind-the-scenes to a traditional “loti” factory
- Meet one of the masters of paper house making and find out how it relates to Chinese customs
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Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Sampler of local coffee, bread and local snacks
Exclusions
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Other services not specified
Additional Info
The activity is unable to accommodate for allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets, or other dietary needs
This tour could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, you may book a different date or ask for a refund
This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Singapore's Disappearing Trade Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at 08:55 - 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 69 Pagoda St, Singapore 059228
- [Return] 12:30 - 13:00, at Chinatown MRT Exit A (outside Bee Cheng Hiang) (69 Pagoda St, Singapore 059228),
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Join us on a nostalgic journey to a bygone era in Singapore. Discover the secrets of traditional bread-making at one of the city's oldest bakeries. Learn about the fading art of crafting paper objects used in Chinese ancestral offerings. Explore the local coffee industry with a visit to a coffee roasting factory. This tour, called "Disappearing Trades," was the 2017 winner of the Singapore Tourism Awards for the best leisure tour experience. It's a chance to step back in time and uncover the stories of Singapore in the 1950s to 1980s, understanding how people lived and worked during that period. If you're a heritage enthusiast and love meeting craftsmen passionate about their trades, this journey offers a unique opportunity to connect with Singapore's past.
Route
How to get there
By bus: Take Bus 48, 66, 66B, 67, 170, 170A, 960, 960e to Newton FC stop, and walk for 1 minute
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Venues
- 新加坡克罗士街上段 91 号 邮政编码 058362
