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Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch is a tour or activity in Singapore, about 3 h 30 min long. It costs about CAD $77 per person. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
On this walking tour, we cast our minds back more than 200 years to a time when Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles of the British East India Company arrived in Singapore, started a British trading post in 1819, became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826, and eventually a separate colony of the British crown in 1867.
We’ll visit well-preserved structures from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras, and stately neo-classical style buildings, which have all been restored to showcase the splendour of Colonial Singapore.
We pay tribute to our former colonial masters who left behind their legacy of careful town planning, sound legal system, good education system, solid infrastructure, impressive architecture, etc, which have certainly played a significant part in the development of modern Singapore.
At about midday, we’ll kick back and enjoy lunch by the Singapore River at Boat Quay, before we resume our tour of the Civic District and Old European Town.
Please meet us at City Hall MRT Station Exit B (Street Level) at 0955 hrs. We start our tour at 1000 hrs.
We end our tour at the Armenian Church, which is just a short walk away from our starting point at City Hall MRT Station.
Check the meeting time and place on Viator when you book. They can differ by option and date.
Our story begins with how the British started their trading post in Singapore in 1819, where the early European settlers built their homes, and how the first Anglican church came to be constructed in 1836.
15 min
We explore the 2 colonial buildings which now make up the National Gallery Singapore, namely the Former Municipal Building (later renamed City Hall Building) and the Former Supreme Court Building. Step into the chamber where Lord Louis Mountbatten accepted the surrender of the Japanese on 12 September 1945, the holding cells of the former Supreme Court, etc.
40 min
Discover the hidden gems in the oldest surviving building in Singapore, dating from 1827.
20 min
Discover how 2 buildings, one formerly the Town Hall and the other the Memorial Hall for Queen Victoria, built more than 40 years apart, were amalgamated to form one. We also take a look at the original bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles and learn about its association with football!
10 min
Formerly the Government Offices of Colonial Singapore.
Cross the oldest surviving suspension bridge in Singapore, and learn about what life was like along the Singapore River about 200 years ago.
10 min
Formerly the General Post Office, the building now houses The Fullerton Hotel, a luxurious 5-star hotel with a heritage gallery well worth visiting.
15 min
Stop for a 3-course lunch at a riverside restaurant. Non-vegetarian and vegetarian options are available.
40 min
Ever wonder what it's like inside the maximum security building with the spaceship-like structure on top? Come explore with us.
25 min
Iconic neoclassical style colonial building with its rainbow-coloured windows.
Visit the oldest surviving fire station in Singapore. Come face-to-face with an antique horse-drawn fire truck, and climb aboard a vintage fire engine.
20 min
Step inside the oldest church in Singapore, dating back to 1835, and learn more about significant contributions made by the Armenian community to Singapore.
15 min
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch costs about CAD $77 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 3 h 30 min. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Licensed tourist guide and disposable poncho in the event of rain.; Lunch. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Gratuities.. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: Please meet us at City Hall MRT Station Exit B (Street Level) at 0955 hrs. We start our tour at 1000 hrs. It ends at: We end our tour at the Armenian Church, which is just a short walk away from our starting point at City Hall MRT Station. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch has child pricing for ages 0 to 12. Adult pricing applies from age 13. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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