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Cruising along the Singapore RIver
A photo by the iconic Merlion

Private History & Culture Tour with River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting

By The Hello Tourism Company Singapore Pte Ltd
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$639 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
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.

Activity location

  • Hello Singapore
    • Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • City Hall
    • 150 North Bridge Road
    • 179100, Singapore, Singapore

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Private History and Culture To
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Private History and Culture: A 4.5 hours tour starting in the civic district

Price details
AU$639.29 x 1 AdultAU$639.29
Total
Price is AU$639.29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSugar cane juice
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner (Chicken Rice)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrices do not include the costs of transport to get to the start and from end points of the tour.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe extra half an hour for hotel pick-up to take you to the start point of the Singapore night tour.

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You must be physically fit and be able to walk 9km to join this tour. We do walk at a slow casual pace but if you tire easily we will suggest to make use of the occasional taxi ride to cut down the walking. In this case taxi costs would be payable by yourself.
  • 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 tea house is closed for any reason we will include a larger dinner section.
  • If the rooftop of The Pinnacle is closed due to bad weather we will take you to a different HDB building.
  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Hello Singapore
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
St Andrew's Cathedral
  • 10m
Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836
City Hall
  • 10m
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.
National Gallery Singapore
  • 10m
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.
Clarke Quay
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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
River Cruise
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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
Merlion Park
  • 10m
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
Esplanade Park
  • 20m
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.
Marina Bay
  • 20m
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
The Fullerton Waterboat House
  • 10m
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.
The Pinnacle @ Duxton
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city centre. It features the world's two longest sky gardens of 500 metres (1,600 ft) each, on both the 26th and 50th floors
Maxwell Food Centre
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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!
Tea Chapter
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHello Singapore
    • Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECity Hall
    • 150 North Bridge Road
    • 179100, Singapore, Singapore

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