Singapore Trip Overview
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 the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre. 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Singapore, Singapore
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Singapore
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 the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre. 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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hello Singapore, Singapore Singapore
Small group History and Culture tours run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and start at 4:00 pm in the Civic District of Singapore. Tours last 4.5 hours and finish at 8.30pm in Chinatown.
Over the course of the night tour we will undertake an in-depth exploration of Singapore’s history and development. We will start our journey with the founding of Modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles and progress through time to the present day. We will learn about the incredible development of Singapore over the last 60 years and about modern day life for the average Singaporean.
We start our Singapore night tour in the Civic District where will we visit some of the historic colonial buildings and learn about the early pioneers who came to Singapore to make a living.
We will then board a bumboat and take a 30-minute cruise down the river through to the present day. We visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it.
Our journey through time progresses by bus to a residential district called Tanjong Pagar. We will discuss the political reform by The Founding Father of Singapore, Mr Lee Kuan Yew and discover how Singapore went from third-world to first-world in one generation. We will be accessing the roof of an award-winning Housing development Board (HDB) residential building from where we will get the most amazing birds-eye view of downtown Singapore.
The fourth stop of our night tour of Singapore is the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre in Chinatown where we will enjoy Singapore’s most iconic dish; Chicken Rice. We will wash it down with a freshly squeezed Sugar Cane Juice; a real hit on our tours! Your guide will teach you Hawker Centre etiquette and point out all of the must-try foods in Singapore. We will make sure that you know how to eat like a local for the remainder of your time in Singapore.
After dinner, we retreat to a beautiful tea house for a traditional tea tasting experience. You will learn the art of the tea ceremony and try the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same tea house. You’ll receive a small souvenir to take home to remember the experience.
This tour is packed full of ‘must see’ and ‘must do’ highlights. We cover some very interesting historical and political subjects and can go as deep or as light as you like on them. Our promise is to keep it fun and informative.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: St Andrew’s Cathedral, 11 St. Andrew’s Road St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore 178959 Singapore
Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Former City Hall, 3 St Andrew’s Rd, Singapore 178958
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1 St. Andrew’s Road #01-01 National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957 Singapore
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 3 River Valley Road Clarke Quay Nearest Train Station: NE5 Clarke Quay MRT and DT20 Fort Canning Station, Singapore 179019 Singapore
Walk along the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: River Cruise, 57 Boat Quay, Singapore 049846
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 1 Fullerton Road One Fullerton Merlion Park, Singapore 049213 Singapore
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Esplanade Park, Connaught Drive, Singapore Singapore
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.
Stop At: Marina Bay, Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018980 Singapore
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Fullerton Waterboat House, 3 Fullerton Road, Singapore, Singapore 049215 Singapore
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 1 Cantonment Road The Pinnacle @ Duxton, Singapore 080001 Singapore
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
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184 Singapore
Come and enjoy the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre and taste Singapore’s most iconic dish: Chicken rice! and wash it down with a freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tea Chapter, 9 Neil Road, Singapore 088808 Singapore
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!
Duration: 30 minutes
