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Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch

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Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch
Top rated
4.9753084 out of 5 stars
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4.9753084 out of 5 stars
81 reviews

Explore the colonial buildings in Singapore's Old European Town and Civic District, and discover fascinating facts about them. Enjoy a 3-course lunch by the Singapore River.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Clare – United Kingdom

Ping was such a friendly, thoughtful and knowledgeable tour guide. She made the whole experience immersive and both my children really enjoyed the tour too. I would highly recommend this tour if you are in Singapore.

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Stewart – United States

Ping was a superb tour guide around Singapore and cannot reccomend her enough. She was knowledgeable and engaging - answering all questions the group had. She moved at a fair pace and covered a lot of ground and areas on the tour. The lunch was also a solid choice with a good selection of food.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    City Hall

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    St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore

    Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    National Gallery Singapore

    Photo stop, Guided tour (40 minutes)

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    The Arts House

    Photo stop, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall

    Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)

  • Asian Civilisations Museum

    Photo stop, Guided tour (1 minute)

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    Cavenagh Bridge

    Photo stop, Guided tour (10 minutes)

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    The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

    Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Boat Quay

    Lunch (40 minutes)

  • Old Hill Street Police Station

    Photo stop, Guided tour (2 minutes)

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    Central Fire Station

    Photo stop, Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    St. Gregory the Illuminator

    Photo stop, Guided tour (15 minutes)

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Highlights

  • Be transported back in time to when Singapore was a British Colony.
  • A walk through Singapore's history from 1819 to 1965.
  • Enjoy lunch by the Singapore River.

Full description

On this walking tour, we cast our minds back more than 200 years to a time when Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles of the British East India Company arrived in Singapore, started a British trading post in 1819, became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826, and eventually a separate colony of the British crown some 41 years later.

We’ll visit well-preserved structures from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras, and stately neo-classical style buildings, which have all been restored to showcase the splendour of Colonial Singapore.

We pay tribute to our former colonial masters who left behind their legacy of careful town planning, sound legal system, good education system, solid infrastructure, impressive architecture, etc, which have certainly played a significant part in the development of modern Singapore.

At about midday, we’ll kick back and enjoy lunch by the river at Boat Quay, before we resume our tour.

Includes

  • Licensed tourist guide.
  • Lunch at a riverside restaurant.
  • Disposable poncho in the event of rain.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Gratuities.

Meeting point

Please meet us at 0955 hrs at City Hall MRT Station Exit B (Street Level).

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine.

From $48.43 per person

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Overall rating

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based on 81 reviews

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Clare – United KingdomApril 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Ping was such a friendly, thoughtful and knowledgeable tour guide. She made the whole experience immersive and both my children really enjoyed the tour too. I would highly recommend this tour if you are in Singapore.
S
Stewart – United StatesApril 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Ping was a superb tour guide around Singapore and cannot reccomend her enough. She was knowledgeable and engaging - answering all questions the group had. She moved at a fair pace and covered a lot of ground and areas on the tour. The lunch was also a solid choice with a good selection of food.
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Reid – United KingdomMarch 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic walking tour of Singapore with Ping - can’t recommend highly enough. Ping was incredibly knowledgeable about her home city and has a fantastic depth of knowledge regarding Singapore’s history and modern culture. Also, was able to fully respond to all the many questions asked by the group. If you’re looking to gain a solid understanding of the history of colonial Singapore, then this is definitely the tour to book. Also, the lunch that was included was delicious.

Product ID: 517200

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