Singapore Group History & Culture Tour:River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting

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Duration:4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Singapore, Singapore

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Join us on a journey through Singapore from past to present. Enjoy dinner in a Hawker Centre and a tea ceremony.

You start your journey with the founding of Modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles, visiting historic colonial buildings to learn about the early pioneers who came to Singapore.

You will board a bumboat and cruise down the river through to the present day. Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it.

Discuss the political reform by Mr Lee Kuan Yew and discover how Singapore went from third-world to first-world in one generation.

Feast on Singapore’s most iconic dish; Chicken Rice at a Hawker Centre in Chinatown. Your guide will teach you Hawker Centre etiquette and point out all of the must-try foods in Singapore.

After dinner, retreat to a beautiful teahouse for a traditional tea tasting experience. Try the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same teahouse.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Hello Singapore
Tours start at 3.30 pm in the Civic District and finish at 8 pm in Chinatown.
2.
Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836
3.
Now a national monument, this impressive historical building was built in 1926, it bears witness to Singapore's Colonial past and the Japanese occupation, leading up to its independence.
4. National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery is an art museum, overseeing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks.
5. Clarke Quay
Walk along the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river
6.
Board a relaxing ride on a bumboat for an enjoyable cruise along the river. The cost of the Boat Quay River Cruise is included in your tour
7. Merlion Park
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
8. Esplanade Park
Visit Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and reflect on the contributions made to Singapore by many great men at its various memorials.
9. Marina Bay
Soak in the sight of Singapore's bustling bay as you stroll along the waterfront. It is home to some of the city's most distinctive architectural icons
10. The Fullerton Waterboat House
Check out the Fullerton Waterboat House, located at the mouth of Singapore River, adjacent to the Merlion Park. It is part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, built in the 1940s.
11. The Pinnacle @ Duxton
The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city center. It features the world's two longest sky gardens of 500 meters (1,600 ft) each, on both the 26th and 50th floors
12. Maxwell Food Centre
Come and enjoy the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre or other popular food centres in the Chinatown area and taste Singapore's most iconic dish: Chicken rice! and wash it down with a freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!
13. Tea Chapter
Visit a beautiful tea house and learn the art of the tea ceremony and try the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same tea house!

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• You must be fit and be able to walk 9km to join this tour. We do walk at a slow casual pace but if you tire easily a group tour will not be suitable for you. Instead book a private version of the tour so that we can cut down walking by taking the occasional taxi ride.
• If you are a vegetarian we promise to get you something to eat at the Hawker Centre but we can not guarantee what will be available, it might be quite basic (like rice and veg)
• If the rooftop of The Pinnacle is closed due to bad weather we will take you to a different HDB building.
• This tour is not suitable for under 6’s due to the walking requirement. If you have young children please book a private tour.
• Cancelation policy applies
• 100% refunds are given if you cancel 7 or more days before your tour.
• 50% of the fee is payable if you cancel your tour 5 or 6 days before your tour.
• There are no refunds if you cancel your tour less than 5 days (119 hours) before the start of your tour.
• There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour.
• Small group tour - minimum numbers apply.

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Posted By : Ashley_C
Pam took us on an excellent 4.5 hr tour of downtown Singapore. We met at the City Hall MRT station and walked to the National Museum where she told us about the history of Singapore, British and Japanese occupation and eventual independence. It was quite warm that day but Pam made sure and took us into air conditioned spaces periodically so we could cool off. A unique aspect of this tour is going to a public housing building (with an amazing 50 story view) and learning about the process of renting/buying the units (fascinating coming from US). The hawker center was fun; the rice was delicious as was the sugar cane juice and pastry. The tea ceremony was a wonderful end to an amazing tour. I learned a lot and had a great time - Pam is an excellent guide!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 22:13:40

Posted By : Mary_M
Pam was a fabulous tour guide and I learned so much about Singapore! Would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 23:42:01

Posted By : E6039VNsarahz
Pamela did a fantastic job walking us through the history of the area. The boat tour was a relaxing way to see the various sights from the water. Really enjoyed the hainanese chicken rice and dessert that we tried at the hawker center.
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 03:34:22

Posted By : trurinac
Pamela, our tour guide was awesome! She had a small group but the majority were Spanish speaking. Regardless…this did not deter her.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 11:04:22

Posted By : Moneyhime
Amazing tour and amazing guide!!! Pamela is a wonderful guide,we have learnt a lot about Singapore and its history. Book it!!! You won’t regret it!!! She is marvellous!!! Thank you so much!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 10:28:15

Posted By : D9359LTdaveb
My Wife and I went on a small group Cultural walking tour with cruise. Gee Soo Boo took us on this fantastic tour his knowledge was outstanding! Gee Soo is a brilliant tour guide, we went in a group of eight people which was a nice size, everyone in the group was really nice as well. Absolutely Fabulous.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 19:00:56

Posted By : SydneyWithkids
My daughter and I recently embarked on a 4.5hr walking tour which included a river cruise, dinner at local hawker centre, traditional Chinese tea ceremony as well as visiting number historical and significant buildings plus a public housing apartment block.

Prior to us staring we had done a bike tour in the morning and had second thoughts about going as we were so fatigued and it was supremely hot and humid. Typical Singapore weather, but we were feeling it. We both have since said how glad we are that we participated. It was a highlight of our trip!

Our tour guide Gee was nothing short of outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble and every question (and there were lots) was answered thoroughly and with genuine enthusiasm. He is the embodiment of both professional and yet is genuinely amicable. Nothing felt forced. He genuinely loves his job and Singapore and it shows! He is the best ambassador for both.

So my recommendation would be book a tour you won’t be disappointed. We gained so much knowledge we wouldn’t have otherwise learnt and it was an absolute pleasure.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 11:33:09

Posted By : LaurenEdmunds
I had a really great time - our guide Gee was so knowledgeable, kind and friendly. The tour itself went to a few places I'd never go on my own, and I learned a lot about the life of an average Singaporean as a result.
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Posted On : 2024-04-01 20:38:34

Posted By : Rosalie S
The Hello Singapore History & Culture Tour with Gee Soo was a highlight of my holiday in Singapore.
The tour was so interesting and our Tour Guide Gee Soo was amazing.
He made the tour even more memorable.
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Posted On : 2024-03-31 06:31:14

Posted By : Louis_F
wonderful trip and guide. A great way to learn about singapore and see some highlights! guide was super
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 07:05:51