ROYALTIES & RITUALS
Joined 2023
Visit the seat of Singapore Malay Royalty to uncover where the Malays and their rituals come from in Kampomg Gelam and then move on to Little India to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a living heritage of the Indians in Singapore
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Tekka Market 665 Buffalo Road
- At bottom of escalator of Tekka Market facing bus stop called Tekka
MARKET & MASALA/ TEKKA MARKET
See how Singaporeans do their groceries in a fresh produce market and taste tea masala drink and a snack
FLOWERS & FRAGRANCE /CAMPBELL ST
Soak in the smell and sight of fragrance of flowers and incense. Discover which Indians from India came to Singapore and what jobs and food they brought
DEITIES & DEMONS/ SRI VEERAMAKALIAMMAN TEMPLE
Visit this special temple to hear how good triumphs over evil and see the intricate craftsmanship of the Indian temple artisans
HYBRID ARCHITECTURE/ HOUSE OF TAN TENG NIAH
How a Chinese magnate shows his love to his wife through architecture. And the various ethnic Indians and Chinese co- existence
ROYALTY & REMPAH /YELLOW MANSION
Discover story of the first and last Sultan of Singapore and take a glimpse of the royals mansions. Rempah is the Malay word for spices and see how this is used in Malay cuisine
RAGS TO RICHES /ARAB ST
Uncover what made the Arabs one of the richest races in old Singapore and what remains of this conglomerate now. And the rags to riches story of Indian Muslims in Kampong Gelam
RELIGION& RECREATION/HAJI LANE
Discover what makes Kampong Gelam the religious center of Singapore Muslims. And explore Haji Lane boutiques and cafes with loads of instagram opportunities
BUGIS SEA SEA SKILLS/ BEACH ROAD
Be surprised at the exploits of this sea -faring Bugis and the trade that made Singapore a sea-port
POP & PIETY/BUSSORAH ST
Admire the golden domes of the Sultan Mosque, and the various picturesque spots in Bussorah St such as the Malay doughnut, customised perfumes. And learn of the Beatles influence on Malay Pop songs
Ending Point
Bussorah St
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Inclusions & Exclusions
English commentary
1 local drink or bottle of water
2 local snacks
Transport
Meals
Any optional entrance fee
Tour Important Information
As this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes, put on sunscreen and hat and bring a bottle of water .
I can also do 2 to 6 pm tours when available Please inform of food allergies or diet restrictions as there is local snack tasting
Important message from the supplier
Prefer to start 9 am at designated first point of interest but can be available after noon on adhoc basis
I can customise tours to your interest
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 2023
About Tour Guide Lena K.
My passion in guiding comes from my love in traveling over 30 cities and living in 7 cities in Europe and Asia, meeting different people. I am both trained by professional Singapore Tourism Board and heritage associations. I believe one the best ways to know something intimate about a place is to be with a local. I promise to give you a 5 -senses tour experience of taste, smell, touch, sight and hearing and share secrets and folktales that only a native knows. And I am indeed a mini Singapore as my family is of Malay- Chinese-Indian and European heritage so I live and breathe all 4 races.
Reviews
“Awesome walking tour in Singapore!”
Our amazing tour guide gave us an incredibly thorough tour of Singapore. Our tour lasted over four hours and we covered everything from historic sites to a Buddhist temple to the Chinese market. We learned a lot about Singapore and its history. Definitely suggest wearing comfortable shoes because we walked all over. It was great. Highly recommend.
Lena K.
Dear Martha, Kent ,Avery and Sydney. It is such a pleasure to guide your family as you all are so engaging. Wish you a great time the rest of your holiday. P,S. And happy to learn about Nashville and the Sabre-tooth Tiger.
$250/ per group
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