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Singapore Group History & Culture Tour:River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting

By The Hello Tourism Company Singapore Pte Ltd
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$189 per adult
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Overview

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 a 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.

Activity location

  • Hello Singapore
    • Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • City Hall
    • 150 North Bridge Road
    • 179100, Singapore, Singapore

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Singapore Group History & Culture Tour:River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

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 a 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.

Language options: English
Starting time: 3:30 pm
Price details
NZ$189.28 x 1 AdultNZ$189.28
Total
Price is NZ$189.28

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedSugar cane juice
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner (Chicken Rice)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTraditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrices listed do not include the costs of transport to get to and from the start and end points of the tour. They do include the costs of public transport used during the tours.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You must be fit and be able to walk 9km to join this tour. We do walk at a slow casual pace but if you tire easily a group tour will not be suitable for you. Instead book a private version of the tour so that we can cut down walking by taking the occasional taxi ride.
  • 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.
  • This tour is not suitable for under 6’s due to the walking requirement. If you have young children please book a private tour.
  • Cancellation policy applies
  • 100% refunds are given if you cancel 7 or more days before your tour.
  • 50% of the fee is payable if you cancel your tour 5 or 6 days before your tour.
  • There are no refunds if you cancel your tour less than 5 days (119 hours) before the start of your tour.
  • There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour.
  • Small group tour - minimum numbers apply.

Activity itinerary

Hello Singapore
  • 45m
Tours start at 3.30 pm in the Civic District and finish at 8 pm in Chinatown.
St Andrew's Cathedral
  • 10m
Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836
Former City Hall
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
National Gallery Singapore
  • 10m
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.
Clarke Quay
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk along the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river
River Cruise
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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
Merlion Park
  • 10m
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it
Esplanade Park
  • 20m
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.
Marina Bay
  • 20m
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
The Fullerton Waterboat House
  • 10m
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.
The Pinnacle @ Duxton
  • 15m
The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city centre. It features the world's two longest sky gardens of 500 metres (1,600 ft) each, on both the 26th and 50th floors
Maxwell Food Centre
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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 a freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!
Tea Chapter
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHello Singapore
    • Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECity Hall
    • 150 North Bridge Road
    • 179100, Singapore, Singapore

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