Singapore Heritage Tour: Past to Present Journey

Embark on a captivating journey through Singapore’s history and culture. Cruise down the river, indulge in a Hawker dinner, and savor a traditional tea-tasting experience.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hello Singapore - Enjoy a private tour of Singapore exclusively for you and your friends or family. The tour is limited to your group, with a maximum of 12 participants. Private history and culture tours are available any day of the week, starting between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm from Sunday to Thursday, and between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm on Fridays and…
What's Included
  • Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Exclusive private tour for your group
  • Experienced professional guide
  • Refreshing Sugar cane juice
  • Local favorite Dinner (Chicken Rice)
What's Not Included
  • 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.
Additional Information

Embark with us on a temporal voyage through Singapore’s history until today. Relish a meal at a Hawker Centre followed by a tea ritual.
Your adventure kicks off with the establishment of modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles. Explore historic colonial architecture to understand the lives of the first settlers who arrived in Singapore.
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Location
City Hall
North Bridge Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rosemary_s
Jan 14, 2026
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 his company, and hope he enjoyed ours (if maybe not some of Tony’s jokes!) During the rest of our stay we were able to travel with the background knowledge Kavin had provided, and said a quiet “Thank you” to him on several occasions. Would wholeheartedly recommend both Kavin and the company he represented so well. Rosemary & Tony Stacey (Worcestershire, UK)
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K4715uokathleens
Nov 5, 2025
Loved our Singapore Foodie Tour! - Su Ling did an excellent job showing us Singapore and catering to our interests. She was warm & friendly and a lot Of fun . It was a perfect blend of learning Singapore’s history , cultural food experiences & shopping opportunities.
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Haznig
Nov 5, 2025
Highly recommend this tour - Kavin was a perfect guide teaching us the history and culture of this beautiful country. Was varied and so interesting.
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V6499wgmichaelo
Oct 21, 2025
Excellent snapshot of Singapore’s past and present - We had a fantastic 4-hour “History & Culture” tour with Gee. It was very well organized and flowed naturally from colonial landmarks to modern life. We began at St Andrew’s Cathedral, then explored the National Gallery inside the beautifully repurposed former City Hall and Supreme Court (rooftop views, the linking bridge, and even a holding cell!). From Clarke Quay, the Singapore River Cruise brought the city’s story to life before we hopped off at Merlion Park. Highlights kept coming: a peek into historic Clifford Pier (now part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel), a public bus ride to Tanjong Pagar/Chinatown, and the Skybridge at Pinnacle@Duxton—an inspiring example of how the government supports amazing, design-forward social housing with sweeping city views. We then tasted Singapore’s flavors at Maxwell Food Center (classic chicken rice and fresh sugarcane with lemon) and finished with a serene traditional tea ceremony at Tea Chapter. Gee, our guide, was knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and his passion for Singapore’s heritage and daily life really shone. A great way to meet other interested people and a perfect, compact introduction that weaves history with contemporary Singapore—highly recommended.
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Dvircohentravller
Jul 19, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *“And Then Came Richard…” - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *“And Then Came Richard…” We thought we signed up for a walking tour. What we got instead was a full-blown **time-traveling masterclass**, guided by none other than Richard Kan — a walking encyclopedia with charm, wit, and a knack for storytelling that made Singapore come alive. We began at **St Andrew’s Cathedral**, diving straight into the city’s colonial past — from Sir Stamford Raffles’ urban planning vision to the founding pillars of multicultural Singapore. Richard didn’t just share facts — he *painted* them into the walls. At the **National Gallery**, we found ourselves inside prison cells (yes, real ones), discovering the secrets of squat toilets and courtroom dramas, only to rise to the **City Hall rooftop** for a sweeping view of Marina Bay — where history, innovation, and reclaimed dreams stretch into the horizon. And then came the **Singapore River Cruise** — bumboats, trade routes, and the heartbeat of commerce since 1819. With every bend in the river, Richard connected the past with the present, turning buildings into living stories — from the old Parliament to the Fullerton Hotel and Raffles’ landing site. A short MRT ride (yes, he even made the subway feel magical) brought us to **Chinatown**, where gods from all faiths live within a stone’s throw. The “Street of Harmony” wasn’t just a term anymore — it became real, tangible, and profoundly moving. Dinner? A cultural delight. **Hainanese Chicken Rice** at Maxwell Food Centre, washed down with **Sugarcane Lemon**, all while learning about **HDB flats** and why hawker culture was UNESCO-worthy. By now, we were not tourists — we were insiders. And just when we thought it was over, **Tea Chapter** happened — a peaceful, fragrant end where we brewed Chinese tea the traditional way, unwinding everything we had absorbed. Oh, and yes — now we know how to **chope** a table with tissues and avoid looking too **kiasu** at the hawker centre. Richard, you didn’t just guide us. You inspired us. **10/10. Would follow you through history again.**
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Stefaniesz8910gi
May 4, 2025
An Unforgettable Singapore Experience! - I had an amazing time on this tour! We visited St Andrew’s Cathedral, explored the National Gallery, and enjoyed stunning views from the City Hall rooftop. The Singapore River Cruise was a relaxing highlight, and the visit to Merlion Park was fascinating. The view from Pinnacle@Duxton's Skybridge was breathtaking, and the local meal at Maxwell Food Centre was delicious. To top it off, the Chinese Tea Experience at Tea Chapter was a peaceful cultural touch. A perfect mix of history, sights, and local experiences—highly recommend!
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Helenmj9113tg
Apr 21, 2025
You should seriously look at this tour! - A knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide showing these iconic places around Singapore gave us an insight to this city we would never have known. The boat trip was fabulous too. Highly recommended.
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Jennifer_w
Apr 7, 2025
Perfect start to my trip. - This tour and my tour guide, Kavin, were fabulous. It was a perfect tour for my first day in Singapore. I learned so much about the history and culture of the country and Kavin was enthusiastic and informative and spoke great English. I was very happy with this tour and highly recommend it to everyone.
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Lori_j
Apr 2, 2025
Tea Ceremony & Boat Ride - Mr. Young was a wealth of information. This Tour was well planned and we hit everything that was on the literary. All of the attractions and public transportation costs were included. We enjoyed seeing the Church and tea ceremony. The pace was good and Mr. Young made sure we didn't get overheated.
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Wfm855
Feb 21, 2025
Great Singapore Tourguide - Pam our tour guide was amazing and made our stay in Singapore very special. She did a great job in showing us the sights of Singapore. It was Chinese New Years during our tour and Pam was terrific in both incoporating some of the special events that were occuring into our tour as well as adjusting to special circumstances because of the holiday. We have been traveling for more than 40 years and this was one of the most enjoyable experiences we have had and it was because of the efforts of Pam in ensuring that our time in Singapore was memorable. I highly recommend Pam and we were more than happy that we spent our time with her.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).