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3 Hour Singapore Historic Highlights Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Kid-friendly, Sightseeing, Walking

  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Walk through Singapore's history and explore all that lies behind this glimmering metropolis. See attractions like the Merlion, historical gems like the mail tunnel in the old Singapore post office, Cavenagh Bridge, Old Parliament House, Cookie Museum and more. Sample charcoal-grilled kaya toast and teh tarik.

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    • Head to The Walking Singapore, and make first stop at the major tourist attraction, Merlion Park. Learn about Singapore's mythical national icon, the half lion half fish.

    • Head towards the river's oldest bridge- Cavenagh Bridge and pass through the mail tunnel of the old Singapore Post Office, which is today's Fullerton Hotel.

    • Continue your walk to the Old Parliament House, the oldest surviving building in Singapore. Learn about its many uses and extensions through time and the restoration works that transformed it to The Arts House of today.

    • Make a stop to sample charcoal-grilled kaya toast and teh tarik- a staple amongst ages. Kaya is a traditional jam made from coconut and eggs; teh tarik is a hot milk tea beverage which literally means pulled tea.

    • Head to the downtown core of Singapore and visit the National Gallery, which is home to the world's largest collection of Singapore and South East Asian art.

    • Walk through the South Beach Complex to the Fountain of Wealth, where you will be invited to walk around a mini fountain three times for good luck.

    • Stop at the Cookie Museum to sample uniquely flavored cookies like Pandan Chiffon, Chili Crab and Chicken Rice. 

    • Head back to The Walking Singapore, where your guide will present you with souvenirs. 

What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide

  • Kaya toast and teh tarik sampling

  • The Cookie Museum cookie sampling

  • Miscellaneous souvenirs

What's Excluded
  • Gratuities. (optional)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Know before you go
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.

  • After lunch scooter tours in case of rain will be substituted by next day scooter tours or souvenirs.

  • 24 hours prior to the tour booking requirement.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 SGD 45 Per Person

This is a private tour

Starting From

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USD 35 / person