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Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch
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Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch
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Activity Duration (3 hours)
Light
Hosted in English
No refund if cancelled
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What you'll do
Discover the hidden gems of Singapore on this exclusive private tour. Get ready to uncover the city's best-kept secrets.
Tour Highlight
On this walking tour, we'll take a step back in time to the early 19th century when Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles of the British East India Company arrived in Singapore.
We'll visit well-preserved structures from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras, showcasing the splendor 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, and so on.
At midday, we'll take a break and enjoy lunch by the Singapore River at Boat Quay before resuming our tour of the Civic District and Old European Town.
What is included?
- 3course lunch by the river, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
- Licensed tourist guide and disposable poncho in the event of rain.
What is not included?
- Gratuities.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Smiler Tour Guide
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Host since 2016
Itinerary
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
St Andrew's Cathedral
1
St Andrew's Cathedral
Stop: 15 minutes
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.
2
National Gallery Singapore
Stop: 40 minutes
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.
3
The Arts House
Stop: 20 minutes
Discover the hidden gems in the oldest surviving building in Singapore, dating from 1827.
4
Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall
Stop: 10 minutes
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!
5
Cavenagh Bridge
Stop: 10 minutes
Cross the oldest surviving suspension bridge in Singapore, and learn about what life was like along the Singapore River about 200 years ago.
6
The Fullerton Shop
Stop: 15 minutes
Formerly the General Post Office, the building now houses The Fullerton Hotel, a luxurious 5-star hotel with a heritage gallery well worth visiting.
7
Boat Quay
Stop: 40 minutes
Stop for a 3-course lunch at a riverside restaurant. Non-vegetarian and vegetarian options are available.
8
Supreme Court
Stop: 25 minutes
9
Central Fire Station
Stop: 20 minutes
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.
10
Armenian Apostolic Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator
Stop: 15 minutes
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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