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Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour)

Private History & Culture tour (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 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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Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour)

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Itinerary4h 30m
STANDARDPrivate Tour
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Hello Singapore

Duration: 0h 45m• Admission not included

This private tour of Singapore is just for you and your friends/family. No one else will join your tour. You can bring a maximum of 12 people on your tour. Private history and culture tours can be booked any day of the week and can start any time between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and any time from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tours last 4.5 hours and finish in Chinatown.

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St Andrew's Cathedral

Duration: 0h 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

City Hall

Duration: 0h 10m

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

Duration: 0h 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

Duration: 0h 30m• Admission not included

Walk up to the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river

6

River Cruise

Duration: 0h 30m• Admission not 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

Duration: 0h 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

Duration: 0h 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

Duration: 0h 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

Duration: 0h 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

Duration: 0h 15m• Admission not included

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

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Maxwell Food Centre

Duration: 0h 30m• Admission not 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 freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!

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Tea Chapter - Retail

Duration: 0h 30m• Admission not 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!

Language
English
Rating
Location
Singapore
Duration
4hrs

Min travelers: 1

Max travelers: 15

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