Private Tour: Unveiling Singapore's Cultural Influences through Art and Architecture
5.0
15 Ratings
Singapore
Discover the cultural influences of Singapore through art and architecture on a private walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks and learn about the portrayal of everyday scenes in 19th century Singapore.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Thian Hock Keng Temple - Visit Telok Ayer and Thian Hock Kheng Temple, Singapore’s oldest Hokkien temple that played a significant role in shaping early immigrants’ lives. Appreciate its vibrantly resplendent architecture and discover stories behind its intricate decorative carvings of human figures, plants and animals from historical and religious influences. Then, experience the buzz of a hawker centre and have a go at ordering a local coffee or tea. Drinks are included in the tour cost.
What's Included
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Any additional expenses/fees not included in this tour.
Additional Information

Discover the vibrant city of Singapore via a Personalized Walking Tour that showcases Singapore’s diverse cultural influences through its magnificent cityscape and structures. Gain insights into how artists captured the routine scenes of early Singaporean life. Embark on a journey back to 19th century Singapore and listen to engaging tales of its inhabitants and landmarks, narrated through an intriguing array of public art installations and pictorial artworks. Wander through the Civic District, Chinatown, and Marina Bay to come across iconic locations and cultural icons - from the Fullerton Hotel and Singapore River - to Singapore’s oldest Chinese place of worship, the Thian Hock Kheng temple.

Location
Telok Ayer Stn Exit A
Please meet at the entrance of Telok Ayer MRT Station Exit A.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(15 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Theresa1276
Jan 4, 2024
Excellent Tour - Ms Rachel Chen was an amazing tour guide. She was both patient and extremely knowledgeable about each sight. Plus, she was our personal photographer :). This tour is not to be missed while in Singapore. You will not be disappointed as Ms Chen answers all questions with ease. Thank you very much Ms Chen. You made our tour in Singapore unforgettable.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Emily_h
Sep 13, 2023
Great Tour!! - My aunt, uncle, and I took this tour during our recent visit to Singapore, and it was fantastic! Rachel is an awesome guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable and catered to our group’s specific interests. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour or guide.
Review provided by Viator
Eastcoasttrvlr
Dec 29, 2022
Excellent half day tour of Singapore, the old and the new - This is an excellent tour facilitated by a very knowledgeable guide, Rachel Chen. Rachel packs a lot of information into her little frame and explains different topics clearly backed up by pictures and photographs of both old and new Singapore. I especially liked that the tour was in that part of the city that blends the old and the new and gave me a vision of the origin of the city state and its unique and rapid progress to its current first world status. She has a good command of facts on different topics ranging from art to faith and religion, environment and the greening of the city, architecture and economics. For me this is what makes traveling so educational and interesting. On top of all these, she is also a very charming, personable and caring person.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Alexgot98
Nov 16, 2022
Very enjoyable - Rachel was such a knowledgeable and kind guide, I really enjoyed walking around the city and learning more about its history and culture. She answered all of my questions and even gave me additional information in order to make the most out of the remainder of my trip. I would strongly recommend this tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kashpach
May 24, 2022
Memorable Experience - My cousin had booked this tour as part of my 2-week vacation in Singapore. It was my first time in the country and we were looking for things to do and places to visit. As an architect, I really enjoyed visiting all of the old temples and structures, as well as the more modern buildings in the area. Rachel was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly, and just overall a great companion! What's great was it was just my cousin and me in the tour so it really felt like a private tour or just three friends walking around Singapore. She even volunteered to take photos of us! I learned so much about Singapore, not only relating to Architecture, but also about the country's culture and current events. It was such a memorable tour, and I would gladly book a tour again with Rachel!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Archblood
Mar 19, 2022
A well-crafted tour with a refreshing perspective of Historical Singapore - Tour guide Rachel has shown much zest in helping us to understand more about historical Singapore. Her energetic delivery of the past behind each place that we went — whether it’s Thian Hock Keng Temple, the Fullerton Building, or National Gallery Singapore — filled us up with little known facts that you may not find in a generalised presentation of the city-state. And she was very confident to answer our questions in respect to these things. Highly recommended if you want a refreshed perspective of familiar and lesser-known places.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Roseg546
Mar 15, 2022
Tailored, engaging and insightful - Rachel managed to keep the group size small so it felt like having a personal tour guide! She was really knowledgeable and tailored the tour to my interests. We stopped for breaks when needed and she was a gracious host. In follow-up to my questions she also provided links in an email for further research.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Wenlock39rodney
Mar 10, 2022
The best way to discover Singapore - An excellent tour. As newcomers to Singapore we found Rachel’s in depth knowledge of the history and culture of the island fascinating. So much better that reading from a guide book. We couldn’t have wished for anything better. As a retired couple we have travelled a lot and booked many tours. This one topped the lot! We would highly recommend it. Thanks Rachel.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Dkhoo58
Dec 29, 2021
Wonderful - Rachel was a knowledgable and entertaining guide who also took time to engage our sons (22 & 16) with storytelling and snippets about Singapore history, Art and Architecture. We all enjoyed ourselves very much! Will do a different tour next time. Thank you, Rachel!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Imeldameldee
Sep 6, 2020
Great tour for both SG residents and visitors! - 2020 is a year where travel is cancelled but Im glad it made me discover more of our own backyard through this tour! Rachel is a very engaging and well-versed guide. I learnt so much about Singapore history and the arts around us through her stories. This tour made me want to know more about Singapore and appreciate what we have. Highly recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 8 guests
1
Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today