Fascinating Indian fashion and body-art. Unusual Chinese traditions. And colonial heritage in the oldest part of the city. All these in 4 fun-filled hours...
Enjoy panoramic views of the Civic District - an enchanting mix of modern and colonial-era architecture.
Indian body art. Get a henna-painting for your hand.
Sharon and Chiep Ping - your guides for this half-day Singapore tour. They'll show you the best of Chinatown, Little India and the Civic District.
A morning itinerary lasting approximately 4 hoursFor private groups/families
(no time wasted on multi-group pick-ups)- Flexible pick-up time, starting from 7am.
- Flexible pick-up place: hotel, airport, cruise centre, etc. Licensed tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd
You might enjoy this half-day Singapore tour if...
You want a good introduction to Singapore history and culture, with some shopping thrown in. OR You are arriving in the morning but can only check-in to your hotel in the afternoon. OR You are transiting at Singapore Airport with at least 7 hours to spare. OR You are arriving at the Singapore Cruise Centre and want a hassle-free start to your vacation. OR You have only limited time in Singapore.
After pick up, this half-day Singapore tour takes you to the Merlion Park, where you may enjoy sweeping views over Marina Bay.
Thereafter, your guide takes you through the historic core of Singapore - The Padang (Public Square), City Hall, Old Parliament House, and St Andrew's Cathedral. Hear about the fascinating events that took place here.
Next stop, Little India. Enjoy a slice of Indian culture. Learn how to wear a saree with grace and poise. Get a henna-painting* for your hand, or other parts of your body. Smell and admire the jasmine garlands. Then watch devotees present them as offerings at an astoundingly beautiful Hindu temple nearby - as your guide explains to you the rather mysterious rituals in the temple.
*Henna painting is a form of Indian body art, involving non-permanent drawings.
Re-live the heart-wrenching history of early Chinese immigrants at the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Then, hop over to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple - to marvel at some of the most fascinating Buddhist relics in Asia.
This 'Culture & Heritage' Half-day Singapore Tour ends at a strategic place in Chinatown. Here, you may shop and get some good bargains. Let your guide know what you like - and she/he will point you to the best shops for your kind of stuff.
This half-day Singapore tour ends with some flexibility:
You could linger on in Chinatown - to shop for local stuff, enjoy a local coffee, or sample local snacks. Or if you prefer to be transported back to your pick-up point, this can be arranged also. Just indicate this in the form below.
If your group has more than 10 people, check with the organiser for pricing.
Inclusions:
The service of a licensed Singapore tour guide - guidance & commentary. Transport in the form of MPV, mini-bus or VIP coach depending on group size. The transfers include: pick up from your specified location, and movement between attractions, up till the last stop at Chinatown.
(After-tour Transport - If a transfer back to your hotel or any other location is required, a fee of S$50 per group will be added to the total bill.)In Little India, a complimentary henna-painting is given to one person in the group. The others could watch the process, or get a henna-painting for themselves at a fee which depends on the size of the drawing. Tickets to the Chinatown Heritage Centre.
Exclusions:
Personal purchases in the course of this half-day Singapore tour. Personal travel insurance. Tips for tour guide and driver.
Use the form below to enquire about this half-day Singapore tour. Or indicate 'Booking' to book. The organiser - Sharon from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd - will contact you to:
answer your questions, verify your travel details (number of pax, return transport, etc), andguide you through the rest of the online booking process.
IF YOU ARE ENQUIRING ABOUT THIS TOUR IN OCTOBER 2011
This tour is run by the tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd. They normally respond to your queries within 24-48 hours. However, the guides will be on the road from 4 Oct 2011 to 26 Oct 2011 and will have limited Internet access during this time.
Therefore, they may not be able to reply to your queries on these days. However, all queries/bookings are still welcome - and the guides will get back to you from 27 Oct 2011 onwards.
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