Singapore: City Origins & History Private Walking Tour

Singapore: City Origins & History Private Walking Tour

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Discover the fascinating origins of Singapore on a guided walking tour of the city. Learn about this inspiring and resilient city and retrace its history from colonized fishing village to an independent and vibrant international hub bursting with culture.

Highlights

Visit a number of Singapore's most historically significant locations
Listen to the city's transformation from a fishing village to a metropolitan city
Learn about Singapore's multi-cultural society, heritage, and culture
Capture the best photos and videos at scenic spots around the city
Discover lesser-known areas off-the-beaten-track

Description

Retrace the history of Singapore in the company of an expert guide and learn about the origins of the Lion City from its humble beginnings. Meet your guide at Raffles Place MRT Station or, your referred pick-up location 30 minutes before start time (when pick-up & drop-off option is selected). Then, set out on a walk along the Singapore River to discover how the city developed from a small fishing village to a busy trading port of the British Empire. Learn about how the city’s history is tied to the importance of the river, and how it was once lined with fishing boats and spice sellers. Continue the tour onto Fullerton Hotel, the city's newly minted National Monument, and admire the grand architecture of the building. Next, wander through the Civic District, bursting with historical, architectural, and cultural heritage, and where modern Singapore was born. Visit the National Gallery, the city’s newest and largest museum of Singapore and Southeast Asian art and afterwards stroll along the Marina Bay Esplanade before finally visiting the mythical Merlion, the city’s national icon.