Private Custom Walking Tour of Singapore: Explore Rich Culture and History
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99 Ratings
Singapore
Discover the rich culture and history of Singapore on a private walking tour. Explore must-see sights, hidden gems, and local neighborhoods tailored to your interests. Available in English and Chinese.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
6 days
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Highlights
- Hello Singapore - Our customised private tours of Singapore last from 4 to 8 hours; your tour length is your choice. You can start your tour at any time from 8 am to 7:30 pm allowing you to book a day tour or a night tour.
We can combine some of the must see’s like the Singapore River and riding the Singapore Flyer with something a little more off the beaten track to ensure that you see Singapore for what it really is; a melting pot of cultures and flavours.
If you are a foodie but do not want to do our full food tour we can combine foodie elements into your Customised Private Tour too!
What's Included
- Exclusive private tour
- Expert professional guide
- Immersive walking tour experience with public transportation (bus and MRT) included
What's Not Included
- The costs of drinks / snacks / meals / souvenirs etc are not included and are payable by yourself.
- If you wish to use a taxi or Uber to travel around these costs are not included and are payable by yourself. Only public transportation costs are included.
- This tour does not include transportation in a private vehicle.
- Gratuities
- Singapore River Cruise, Singapore Flyer and Gardens by The Bay, Battlebox tickets
Additional Information
Tailored walking excursion based on your preferences.
Collection from your hotel. Available both morning and evening. Duration between 4 to 8 hours.
Guidance provided in English and Chinese.
Blend popular attractions with local districts and less known treasures. Discover Singapore’s best on foot, with an itinerary aligned to your preferences. For first-time visitors with no specific interests, we offer a comprehensive city tour.
Each tour covers the following themes, with the level of detail varying based on your interests: Colonial History, WW2 History, Politics, Current Affairs, Lifestyle of an Ordinary Singaporean, Housing, Religion, Education, Cuisine, Architecture, Language.
Preferred spots to incorporate into your tour include: Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Arab Street, Little India, Marina Bay, Civic District, Tiong Barhu, Sentosa, Gardens By The Bay, Hawker Centre, Singapore River Cruise, Crazy Rich Asians locations, Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony, Souvenir Markets, Raffles Hotel.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved - please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please bring at least one litre of water each as it gets very hot in Singapore. You will need to stay hydrated. Please bring an umbrella as it does rain a lot in Singapore and we will continue in wet weather.
- 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.
- Collapsible / foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Location
Merlion
We pick up from ALL hotels in Singapore! Please contact us after booking and let us know where you are staying.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
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(99 Ratings)
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E9455yireginad
Apr 9, 2024
Being a local for the day - Our Singapore private tour with the BEST tour guide (Pamela Loh) and our spectacular driver Bernard. My husband and I have high expectations when traveling. We like to experience as many things as possible in a given day but do not want to be rushed or herded like sheep. We also want a guide that is knowledgeable, friendly and gives you an immersive experience as a local.
I highly recommend Hello Singapore Tours and you will not be disappointed—request Pamela as she was excellent, knowledgeable, respectful, entertaining and just extremely fun to spend the entire day with around the city.
Recap of the tour
First, we checked out the National Orchids Garden where we saw many wild and hybrid orchids.
Then, we stopped at Marina Bay overlooking the iconic Marina Bay Sands and learned of the story of Merlion. We saw Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore and visited the old parliament house before making it along our Singapore River into Fullerton Hotel, the former General Post Office.
Next, Bernard drove us to the oldest Chinese temple in Singapore, Thian Hock Keng. After which, we made our way to the heart of Chinatown. Along the way, you tried the pandan chiffon cake. Then, we also had lunch at Chinatown hawker centre where you tried a local snack, popiah (fresh spring roll), carrot cake, chicken rice where you washed it down with the tiger beer.
Lastly, we visited Gardens by the Bay, the 2 conservatory domes, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest where you saw more cherry blossoms where you thought you were done with in Tokyo and the second tallest indoor waterfall in the world.
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C8820zjjohnr
Mar 27, 2024
Pamela is a tour guide was five stars all the way! - Pamela was an amazing guide and we had a fantastic time seeing the local sites in Singapore. As a Neurosurgeon, I am not easily impressed with the work ethic of other people often come quite disappointed from things like this. Hello Singapore tour guided by Pamela was simply outstanding in my book. We covered a lot of ground in our six hour tour and Pamela was incredibly informative and a real pleasure to work with. From her prompt meeting at the airport and the luxurious van accommodations and outstanding driver during the tour we felt comfortable with her right from the start. Well organized well sold out itinerary and color commentary gave us a good understanding of the history of Singapore.
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Safari64937096390
Mar 14, 2024
Hire Gene to give you a tour of Singapore. - Our tour with Gene this past January was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and flexible during our tour. He took some excellent photos for us and written documentation for our memories.
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335juliannem
Mar 2, 2024
Walking Tour - Our guide, Berit was very knowledgeable and showed us many interesting aspects of Singapore. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Happiness33252841083
Feb 26, 2024
Go with Hello Singapore to deeply see the city! - We took an amazing 1/2 day private tour with Gee Soo. Not only did he take us to all the main sights, but took us to places we wanted to see. He was so energetic, loved his city and was very thorough. He took pictures of us all along the way which we value greatly. When we finished the tour he sent us an email with all the pictures he had taken along with a summary of our tour. It was one of the most amazing tours we have ever taken anywhere.
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Itstaylorle
Feb 22, 2024
Like Hanging out with Family! - My sister and I did the custom half day tour. Gene was our guide and did a fantastic job curating the experience around our interests.
In 4 hours, we got to try Singaporean food, walk through Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street, and Marina Bay. Hanging out with Gene felt like family. We shared some laughs and even had delicious tea together!
I would highly recommend Hello Singapore for anyone who wants an intimate and private experience that is tailored to your liking.
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Vivien_c
Feb 8, 2024
The best day in Singapore with Kwang Wei - We had a wonderful day in Singapore with Kwang Wei. We were contacted before the tour and asked about our interests and the experiences we particularly wanted to include.
Kwang Wei met us on time at our hotel and ran through the day he had planned so we could change anything.
Everywhere we went he was knowledgeable and shared his own personal experiences of growing up and living in Singapore.
He took us on a bus and the tube and covered everything on our list at a pace that suited us.
We had lunch at a clean and efficient hawker centre in Little India as requested.
Kwang Wei was really attentive, took it our pace, helped with steps, was ready with a umbrella when needed and even cleared our lunch table!
He delivered us back to our hotel at the end of the day.
We wouldn't have experienced the real Singapore without him and had the best day.
Huge recommendation for Hello Singapore and Kwang Wei.
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Flyer18782288705
Jan 29, 2024
The perfect guide - Richard Kan is a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. He brought to our attention the rich history of Singapore and spots that we wouldn’t have found on our own.
Richard also conducted the tour at our pace and was very adaptable! We did not feel rushed or that we missed out on any of the cultural sights and food.
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Kmkeeley
Jan 8, 2024
Great experience over four days of tours! - We were a 28-person university group from the US and spent four days in Singapore on various tours organized by Hello Singapore, each to a different area of the city and with a different theme. They (thankfully) broke us into smaller groups so we'd be able to more easily move around, and each of our leaders (Gene, Bibi, and Pamela) were fantastic. They were knowledgeable and shared insight and context into what we were seeing and experiencing, without overloading us with too much information. They were able to pivot on the spot when a student had a medical need and needed a pharmacy mid-tour, when torrential rain came down and necessitated a change in itinerary, or when other obstacles came up. They were patient and kind, and we got to visit local establishments and try local delicacies we'd never have ventured to experience otherwise. I was very impressed that each guide quickly learned everyone's names and were able to keep track that no one got lost as we moved around from place to place. Highly recommend!
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60phxtravelers
Jan 4, 2024
Fun Full Day in Singapore - We enjoyed a fantastic, private tour of Singapore all excellently planned and executed by our wonderful guide, Gee Soo! Not only was he an excellent guide & shared many facts & stories but he also was a delightful gentleman who we enjoyed spending the day with. We also took time & enjoyed chicken rice & ice cream. After the 17,000 steps or so, we even had a debriefing session plus he was thoughtful enough to take pictures, then send to us at the end of the day. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Singapore!
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