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
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Tekka Market 665 Buffalo Road
- At bottom of escalator of Tekka Market facing bus stop called Tekka
See how Singaporeans do their groceries in a fresh produce market and taste tea masala drink and a snack
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
Visit this special temple to hear how good triumphs over evil and see the intricate craftsmanship of the Indian temple artisans
How a Chinese magnate shows his love to his wife through architecture. And the various ethnic Indians and Chinese co- existence
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
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
Discover what makes Kampong Gelam the religious center of Singapore Muslims. And explore Haji Lane boutiques and cafes with loads of instagram opportunities
Be surprised at the exploits of this sea -faring Bugis and the trade that made Singapore a sea-port
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
Bussorah St
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
English commentary
1 local drink or bottle of water
2 local snacks
Transport
Meals
Any optional entrance fee
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
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
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.
$250/ per group
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