2-Hour Singapore River Sightseeing Tour
Description
Careen on the Singapore River, on this enlightening private tour of Singapore's glory. Explore the Clarke Quay and visit the Satay Club at Esplanade Park. Relish the delicacies of Singapore at KF Seetoh’s Makansutra.
Highlights
- Visit the Satay Club at Esplanade Park
- Explore the stunning Clarke Quay
- Learn about the Marina Reservoir
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Meet your Singapore tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour at Walking Singapore in Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, where your guide will inform you on the significance of the river to Singapore’s history.
Learn about the Marina Reservoir, where the river feeds into, the first settlers and traders on the island and the contribution of their trade.
Hop on a river taxi as it takes you up the river through the financial district and you will hear stories of Singapore’s banking history and the immigrant families that set it up.
Arrive at Boat Quay, which once handled 75% of all shipping businesses in Singapore. Discover the Boat Quay history and why the Chinese believe that riverbanks bring wealth and success.
Head to Clarke Quay. Named after Singapore’s second governor, Sir Andrew Clarke, Clarke Quay is a five block-long, colorful collection of bars, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs.
Find out about the warehouses that used to dominate this area.
Disembark and make your way to the oldest building on Clarke Quay - the River House. Occupied by VLV, a multi-concept dining and entertainment venue, this Teochew-style mansion was once the residence of Teochew merchant, Tan Yeok Nee and also an opium den.
Visit the Ice House where, in 1854, a businessman named Whampoa Hoo Ah Kay began shipping ice from America kicking off the ice trade in Singapore.
Walk along the riverbank and learn more about the Singapore government’s policies from the past and present.
Stop for photos with sculptures of money lenders.
Propel to the old parliament house and more secret sites.
Head to the Satay Club at Esplanade Park. From 1970 until its closing in 1995, Satay Club sold “the best satay in the region”. In its place is the Satay Club-styled Satay by the Bay.
End the tour with a rousing dinner at the “Guru of Grub”, KF Seetoh’s Makansutra, where you will get a taste of all Singaporean delights.
What's Included
River cruise
English-speaking Singapore guide
Cocktail sampling
Dinner
What's Excluded
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Know before you go
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Booking is required 24-hours prior to the tour
Meeting Point
Singapore
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | SGD 80 Per Person |
This is a private tour |