Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour)

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4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Chinese, English, Cantonese, Malay
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Explore Singapore's heritage on a private walking tour. Learn about major historical milestones, enjoy iconic dishes at Hawker Centre, and savor a traditional tea ceremony. Book now!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private tour
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.

Good To Know

  • 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.
  • 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 rooftop of The Pinnacle is closed due to bad weather we will take you to a different HDB building.
  • If the tea house is closed for any reason we will include a larger dinner section.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What You’ll Experience

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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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

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
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

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.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

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
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

River Cruise

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
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
7

Merlion Park

Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
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 freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
13

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!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

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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.
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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.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 6 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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