Why choose this Singapore 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.
Make the most of your Singapore adventure
What makes Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour) a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You must be physically fit and be able to walk 9km to join this tour. We do walk at a slow casual pace but if you tire easily we will suggest to make use of the occasional taxi ride to cut down the walking. In this case taxi costs would be payable by yourself.
- 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 tea house is closed for any reason we will include a larger dinner section.
- If the rooftop of The Pinnacle is closed due to bad weather we will take you to a different HDB building.
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour) Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Sugar cane juice
- Dinner (Chicken Rice)
Not Included
- Prices do not include the costs of transport to get to the start and from end points of the tour.
- The extra half an hour for hotel pick-up to take you to the start point of the Singapore night tour.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by The Hello Tourism Company Singapore Pte Ltd.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Singapore.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. - This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 60 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VERY IMPORTANT:
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/1I6PKx7UQhoFsH_0E1cL_XcHvw-liYYk4N5msGu4xSKo/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 bookings@hellosingaporetours.com
Cancellation Policy: If for whatever reason you want to cancel your booked tour then please note the following. Please email us your notice to cancel and we will confirm a cancellation by email.
• 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.
Rescheduling Policy: If you find that your travel plans change or you become ill whilst travelling and wish to reschedule your booked tour we will always do our best to accommodate your request. If we still have availability on the date that you wish to reschedule to the following rules apply:
• We can reschedule a tour at no additional cost if you tell us more than 7 days before your tour is due to take place.
• There will be a 50% rescheduling charge for tours that are rescheduled with 7 of fewer days notice.
• Tours can not be rescheduled with less than 14 hours notice.
• Rescheduling charges can be paid by credit card via invoice.
