The Real Singaporean Lifestyle
Looking for something different from the typical tourist spots?
This is an off-the-beaten-track tour that will take you to a public housing estate to understand the lifestyle of most Singaporeans and drive through a neighborhood where the rich people live.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- Pick-up from your hotel located in or near downtown. If the pickup location is too far away please contact me to customize the tour for you.
Public Housing Estate
Walk around the neighborhood to see the essential amenities that make up a public housing estate - public transport, hawker centre, library, medical facilities, sports facilities, community centre, schools, places of worship, etc
Learn about Singapore public housing policies and planning.
Buddhist Temple
30% of Singaporeans are Buddhist, including myself. Visit a beautifully restored 19th century Buddhist temple, and learn about it's history and it's contributions to the society.
Private Housing Estate
Drive around a neighborhood for the rich, and see how it differs from the public housing estate.
Ending Point
At your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
1. Guide fee
2. Spacious mid-sized SUV (D segment) for up to 4 passengers, including driver, fuel, toll, parking
3. A bottle of water per person
1. Admission tickets (not required for default itinerary)
2. Food and drink
Tour Important Information
The tour may not follow the order and duration specified in the itinerary. It depends on the pickup and dropoff points, as well as your interests.
The location for pickup/dropoff can be anywhere in town. There will be additional charges for pickup and dropoff that are too far away from the city centre, such as the airport.
The duration of the tour is from the agreed pickup time to the time of dropoff.
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
About Tour Guide Hj N.
Good Day my friend !!
I was born in the 1960s, in time to witness the transformation of Singapore from a slum-filled city to a modern metropolis.
I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and share with them interesting stories of Singapore, especially in heritage and culture.
Pick me as your guide and I will make sure that you have a memorable experience !!
$280/ per group
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