Our story begins with how the British started their trading post in Singapore in 1819, where the early European settlers built their homes, and how the first Anglican church came to be constructed in 1836.

We explore the 2 colonial buildings which now make up the National Gallery Singapore, namely the Former Municipal Building (later renamed City Hall Building) and the Former Supreme Court Building. Step into the chamber where Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the surrender of the Japanese on 12 September 1945, the holding cells of the former Supreme Court, etc.

Discover the hidden gems in the oldest surviving building in Singapore, dating from 1827.

Discover how 2 buildings, one formerly the Town Hall and the other the Memorial Hall for Queen Victoria, built more than 40 years apart, were amalgamated to form one. We also take a look at the original bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles and learn about its association with football!

Cross the oldest surviving suspension bridge in Singapore, and learn about what life was like along the Singapore River about 200 years ago.

Formerly the General Post Office, the building now houses The Fullerton Hotel, a luxurious 5-star hotel with a heritage gallery well worth visiting.

Stop for a 3-course lunch at a riverside restaurant. Non-vegetarian and vegetarian options are available.

Visit the oldest surviving fire station in Singapore. Come face-to-face with an antique horse-drawn fire truck, and climb aboard a vintage fire engine.