Overview
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 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.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private tour
Professional guide
Sugar cane juice
Dinner (Chicken Rice)
Prices do not include the costs of transport to get to the start and from end points of the tour.
The extra half an hour for hotel pick-up to take you to the start point of the Singapore night tour.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Your tour starts from outside Exit B of City Hall MRT Station. Your guide will be waiting for you at street level. Please fully exit the MTR Station, do not wait inside.
If you are arriving by taxi Exit B is located on North Bridge Road. Ask for St Andrews Cathedral, North Bridge Road.
End point
Your tour will finish in Chinatown. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to get back to your hotel.
Good to know
VERY IMPORTANT:
Your tour guide will be communicated to you by message on the Viator messaging system. Please make sure to check your messages.
Your guides contact number and picture can be located at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I6PKx7UQhoFsH_0E1cL_XcHvw-liYYk4N5msGu4xSKo/edit?usp=sharing
If someone else has booked this tour for you please make sure to email Hello Singapore and provide them with your contact phone number. Your tour guide needs it incase you get lost.
If you have any questions about your tour please contact Hello Singapore at bookings@hellosingaporetours.com
Cancellation Policy: If for whatever reason you want to cancel your booked tour then please note the following. Please email us your notice to cancel and we will confirm a cancellation by email.
• 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.
Rescheduling Policy: If you find that your travel plans change or you become ill whilst travelling and wish to reschedule your booked tour we will always do our best to accommodate your request. If we still have availability on the date that you wish to reschedule to the following rules apply:
• We can reschedule a tour at no additional cost if you tell us more than 7 days before your tour is due to take place.
• There will be a 50% rescheduling charge for tours that are rescheduled with 7 of fewer days notice.
• Tours can not be rescheduled with less than 14 hours notice.
• Rescheduling charges can be paid by credit card via invoice.
What to expect
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Hello Singapore
45 min
This private tour of Singapore is just for you and your friends/family. No one else will join your tour. You can bring a maximum of 12 people on your tour. Private history and culture tours can be booked any day of the week and can start any time between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and any time from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tours last 4.5 hours and finish in Chinatown.
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St Andrew's Cathedral
10 min
Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836
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City Hall
10 min
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.
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National Gallery Singapore
10 min
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.
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Clarke Quay
30 min
Walk up to the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river
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30 min
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
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Merlion Park
10 min
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
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Esplanade Park
20 min
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.
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Marina Bay
20 min
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
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The Fullerton Waterboat House
10 min
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.
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The Pinnacle @ Duxton
15 min
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
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Maxwell Food Centre
30 min
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 freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!
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Tea Chapter
30 min
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!
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Singapore).
Additional Information
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private History & Culture Tour with River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours 30 min.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Your tour starts from outside Exit B of City Hall MRT Station. Your guide will be waiting for you at street level. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Sugar cane juice
- Dinner (Chicken Rice)
What's not included?
- Prices do not include the costs of transport to get to the start and from end points of the tour.
- The extra half an hour for hotel pick-up to take you to the start point of the Singapore night tour.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hello Singapore, St Andrew's Cathedral, City Hall, National Gallery Singapore, Clarke Quay, Merlion Park, Esplanade Park, Marina Bay.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Chinese, Malay, Cantonese, English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by The Hello Tourism Company Singapore Pte Ltd
