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SULTANS & SPICES
Joined 2023
Hear stories of kings(Sultans) of Singapore and the different surprising traditions, cuisine of the Malays and Muslims. See how religion and recreation exist harmoniously.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Front of Rumah Makan Minang , 18 Kandahar St
- At the street level of the Rumah Makan Minang which is an Indonesian restaurant. It is near to Sultan Mosque.
THE SULTAN & THE “SIR”/ MALAY HERITA CENTRE
Regale in the story of how Singapore was first discovered by a Prince, then by a Sultan and handed to the British.
MANSION MUSINGS/ YELLOW MANSION
Introduction to Malay immigrant story and the successful Javanese merchant who lived in the Yellow Mansion for four generations.
GELAM ORIGIN/ GELAM TREE
Decide which theory of the origin of the name of Kampong Gelam is true after the various stories you hear.
GIRL POWER/ RUMAH MAKAN MINANG
Be surprised with the story of the matrilineal practice of the Indonesian immigrants.
RAGS TO RICHES / ARAB ST
Ever wonder why Singapore has a street named ARAB. And who are these Arabs who deserve streets named after their leaders?
INDIAN CUISINE / NORTH BRIDGE ROAD
Discover how the South Indians journey to Singapore and their unique contribution to Singapore cuisine .
PARLOURS & PAINTINGS/ HAJI LANE
Get ready for insta- worthy shots of wall art and the little cutesy boutiques, beauty parlors and even tattoo stops.
BOGEYMAN & THE BEACH/ BEACH ROAD
Learn how the Indonesian BUGIS ethnic group gets the Bogeyman rap and why Beach Road was the most frequented place for sailors of yester year.
PIOUS & POP / BUSSORAH ST
Do you know that in the 60s and 70s, Singapore was influenced by the likes of Cliff Richard and the Beatles and that Kampomg Gelam was where the fashionaista, literary and the religious converge . Join my tour where I tell you personal stories.
Ending Point
Sultan Mosque
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Inclusions & Exclusions
English commentary
1 snack
Drink
Meals
Any optional entrance fee
Tour Important Information
As this is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes, hat and sunscreen. Bring a bottle of water to hydrate
I can also start at 2 pm , on certain weekends.
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.
$120/ per group
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