Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour)

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Location

Central Singapore

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

Chinese, English

Location

Central Singapore

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

Chinese, English

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US$464.77 per guest

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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 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.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers 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.

Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir

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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.

45 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Hello Singapore

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.

This private tour of Singapore is just for you and your friends/family. No one else will join your t…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

St Andrew's Cathedral

Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836

Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore an…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

City Hall

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.

Now a national monument, this impressive historical building was built in 1926, it bears witness to…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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.

National Gallery is an art museum, overseeing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean a…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Clarke Quay

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

Walk up to the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more ab…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

River Cruise ClarkeQuay stand

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

Board a relaxing ride on a bumboat for an enjoyable cruise along the river. The cost of the Boat Qua…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Merlion Park

Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it

Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construc…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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.

Visit Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and reflect on the contributions made to Sing…

20 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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

Soak in the sight of Singapore's bustling bay as you stroll along the waterfront. It is home to some…

10 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

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.

Check out the Fullerton Waterboat House, located at the mouth of Singapore River, adjacent to the Me…

15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

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

The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city center. It features th…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

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 freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!

Come and enjoy the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre or other popular food centres in the Chinatown area…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Tea Chapter - Retail

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!

Visit a beautiful tea house and learn the art of the tea ceremony and try the Imperial tea that Quee…

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Pickup Details

We pick up from ALL hotels in Singapore. Please select the 5 hours pick-up version of the tour when booking. There is a surcharge for the airport and airport hotels of SG$25.

Meeting Point

City Hall, North Bridge Road, Singapore, SG, 179100

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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

Tea Chapter Trading Pte Ltd, Neil Road, Singapore, SG, 088808

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Your tour will finish in Chinatown. Your guide will provide you with directions on how to get back to your hotel.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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ElissaSpektorMiaSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great Custom 4 day Singapore tour

Pamela was a wonderful tour guide, personable and full of great information. We spent 4 days with her and she was able to give us a real insiders look at Singapore and take us to all the local and cultural spots that we would have never been able to find on our own. She was able to adapt the tour to what we wanted and made sure we were properly fed with all the best local treats along the way. We highly recommend her and Hello Tours.

S1155NGdavidmJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

Walking Tour is the Best

A really informative and immersive tour full of history and stops to try the local food. Highly recommend.

karengM9312VAJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fantastic!!!

had a fantastic experience on this solo guided walking tour of Singapore! The tour was both interesting and fun, offering fascinating insights into Singapore's history, culture, and hidden gems that I would never have discovered on my own. A special thank you to Pamela, who was an outstanding guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing stories and historical details in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. Her enthusiasm, sense of humor, and friendly personality made the experience e...read more

Response from ViatorJune 18, 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience exploring Singapore with us. A special thank you for your kind words about Pamela. She is truly passionate about sharing Singapore's history and culture, and we will be sure to pass along your compliments to her. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back to Singapore again soon!

Maps63449270287May 2026 • TripAdvisor

Excellent Tour with Gene

It was an excellent tour. Gene - our tour guide - was very knowledgeable and provided us with very interesting insights to Singapore’s culture and history. I absolutely loved that we went through the fill mosaic of Singapore’s culture- not the regular tourist spots, but also how Singaporeans live their daily lives

Response from ViatorMay 13, 2026

Thank you so much for your kind feedback. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with Gene.Thank you once again for joining the tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Singapore again in the future!

Rosemary_SJanuary 2026 • Viator

Great introduction to Singapore

First time in Singapore, so thought we’d get a guided tour to orientate ourselves. Our guide for the day, Kavin, made early contact and gave concise information about when and where we were to meet. Both he and we were punctual! After a brief online registration, we were good to go. Kavin was an excellent guide, with whom we quickly developed a good rapport. The tour itinerary we chose in advance, so we knew what to expect; our guide proved to be the perfect complement to that tour - we enjoyed ...read more