What's a bullock cart got to do with Little India?

Explore the shophouses.

The majestic Masjid Sultan in Kampong Gelam.

Listen to the stories told by the murals.

History, Heritage, and Highlights

Art, Culture, & Historical

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Stella S.

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Singapore

Chinese (Simplified), English (Native)

4 hours

Private tour (only you and Stella S.)

Up to 5 people

Discover Singapore's 700 over years of history, and how trade flowed through this little island between the East and the West. I will bring you on an exploration of the three main ethnic quarters of Singapore - Little India, Kampong Gelam and Chinatown. You will learn about Singapore's multicultural heritage, and how we maintain religious and racial harmony. Along the way, I will also show you how to navigate Singapore's convenient and cheap public transportation system.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

Bugis MRT Downtown Line Exit E

- Bugis MRT Downtown Line Exit E, ground level at Duo Galleria beside the escalator coming up. Welcome, introduction and tour briefing.

08:50 AM

Kampong Gelam - a Malay-Muslim Hub

Explore and learn about the fascinating history of the thriving royal port town of Singapore that brought traders to this island from pre-colonial days. Discover the religious, social and cultural hub of the Malay-Muslim community of Singapore. Taste an iconic beverage.

09:50 AM

Walk/Bus/MRT to Little India

We will either take a short walk and then a short bus/MRT ride to our next destination depending on the weather and your preference.

10:10 AM

Little India

Find out about the history of Little India, and the Indian community in Singapore - their culture and religious beliefs. Along the way, you will get to have a taste of Indian sweets, and visit the Tekka Centre to experience one of Singaporeans' favourite wet markets and hawker centres.

11:10 AM

MRT to Chinatown

We'll take the MRT/bus to Chinatown. I can show you how to navigate the MRT.

11:30 AM

Chinatown

Take a stroll through Chinatown, learning about the history of the Chinese community and the area. Find some of the beautiful murals in Chinatown and hear the stories told by the murals. See the multiracial and religious harmony of Singapore along a main street of Chinatown. We will end our tour at one of the hawker centres in Chinatown, where I will introduce you to some must-try foods.

Ending Point

Tour ends at Maxwell Food Centre/Chinatown Complex

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

* Licensed tourist guide fee

* 1 local beverage each from a selected shop and Indian sweets samples

What‘s not included

* Public transportation fare (about USD2)

* Transfer from/to hotel

* Personal expenses for souvenirs/shopping

Tour Important Information

* This tour involves a lot of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes.

* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

* Please bring an umbrella or poncho in case of rain.

* Please bring personal bottle of drinking water.

* Please inform me in advance if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

This tour is recommended to be in the morning, so that it is not too hot. However, we can also have an afternoon to evening tour if you do not mind the heat.

Important message from the supplier

I can only work in the mornings on Saturdays in general.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Stella S.

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About Tour Guide Stella S.

Greetings from sunny Singapore!

I was born in Singapore, and I grew up along with Singapore, witnessing the transformation of this little island I call home. As I grew, I have discovered that though this island in the sun is small, it is filled to the brim with nature, history, culture, unique foods and stories which even I, as a Singaporean, am amazed by, and I'm eager to share with others who come to visit.

I love exploring the world, and my favourite holidays involve taking time to experience the country that I'm visiting, meeting the locals, trying the local food, and being immersed in the local culture, history, and beauty of the landscape. This is the wonder that I hope to share with my tourist-friends who come to visit Singapore.

So, when you come to Singapore, I'd love to introduce you to our rich nature, multicultural heritage, people, history, and food. Despite being a tiny country, we have so much to offer beyond the usual tourist highlights like the Marina Bay Sands, Universal Studios Singapore, or the zoo. I would like to share with you the wonder of the world-renowned tourist sights, and also the extraordinary in the ordinary places of Singapore! To enable you to experience Singapore like a local even if for a few hours.

Come and discover Singapore with me!