Private History & Culture Tour with River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting | La Vacanza Travel

Private History & Culture Tour with River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Singapore
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Join us on a journey through Singapore from past to present. Enjoy dinner in a Hawker Centre and a tea ceremony.

You start your journey with the founding of Modern Singapore by Sir Stamford Raffles, visiting historic colonial buildings to learn about the early pioneers who came to Singapore.

You will board a bumboat and cruise down the river through to the present day. Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it.

Discuss the political reform by Mr Lee Kuan Yew and discover how Singapore went from third-world to first-world in one generation.

Feast on Singapore’s most iconic dish; Chicken Rice at Hawker Centre in Chinatown. Your guide will teach you Hawker Centre etiquette and point out all of the must-try foods in Singapore.

After dinner, retreat to a beautiful teahouse for a traditional tea-tasting experience. Try the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same teahouse.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Hello Singapore, Singapore Singapore

This private tour of Singapore is just for you and your friends/family. No one else will join your tour. You can bring a maximum of 12 people on your tour. Private history and culture tours can be booked any day of the week and can start any time between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm Sunday to Thursday and any time from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tours last 4.5 hours and finish in Chinatown.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St Andrew's Cathedral, 11 St. Andrew's Road St Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore 178959 Singapore

Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: City Hall, City Hall, Singapore

Now a national monument, this impressive historical building was built in 1926, it bears witness to Singapore's Colonial past and the Japanese occupation, leading up to its independence.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew_s Road, Singapore 178957 Singapore

National Gallery is an art museum, overseeing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 3 River Valley Road Clarke Quay Nearest Train Station: NE5 Clarke Quay MRT and DT20 Fort Canning Station, Singapore 179019 Singapore

Walk up to the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: River Cruise, 57 Boat Quay, Singapore 049846

Board a relaxing ride on a bumboat for an enjoyable cruise along the river. The cost of the Boat Quay River Cruise is included in your tour

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 1 Fullerton Road One Fullerton Merlion Park, Singapore 049213 Singapore

Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Esplanade Park, Connaught Drive, Singapore Singapore

Visit Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and reflect on the contributions made to Singapore by many great men at its various memorials.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Marina Bay, Marina Boulevard, Singapore 018980 Singapore

Soak in the sight of Singapore's bustling bay as you stroll along the waterfront. It is home to some of the city's most distinctive architectural icons

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Fullerton Waterboat House, 3 Fullerton Road, Singapore, Singapore 049215 Singapore

Check out the Fullerton Waterboat House, located at the mouth of Singapore River, adjacent to the Merlion Park. It is part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, built in the 1940s.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 1 Cantonment Road The Pinnacle @ Duxton, Singapore 080001 Singapore

The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city center. It features the world's two longest sky gardens of 500 meters (1,600 ft) each, on both the 26th and 50th floors

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Maxwell Food Centre, 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184 Singapore

Come and enjoy the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre or other popular food centres in the Chinatown area and taste Singapore's most iconic dish: Chicken rice! and wash it down with freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tea Chapter, 9 Neil Road, Singapore 088808 Singapore

Visit a beautiful tea house and learn the art of the tea ceremony and try the Imperial tea that Queen Elizabeth II was served in the very same tea house!

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Dinner (Chicken Rice)
  • Traditional tea tasting experience with take home souvenir
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Sugar cane juice
  • Entry/Admission - Hello Singapore
  • Entry/Admission - Clarke Quay
  • Entry/Admission - River Cruise
  • Entry/Admission - The Pinnacle @ Duxton
  • Entry/Admission - Maxwell Food Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Tea Chapter

Exclusions
  • Prices do not include the costs of transport to get to the start and from end points of the tour.
  • The extra half an hour for hotel pick-up to take you to the start point of the Singapore night tour.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • You must be physically fit and be able to walk 9km to join this tour. We do walk at a slow casual pace but if you tire easily we will suggest to make use of the occasional taxi ride to cut down the walking. In this case taxi costs would be payable by yourself.
  • Stroller accessible
  • If you are a vegetarian we promise to get you something to eat at the Hawker Centre but we can not guarantee what will be available, it might be quite basic (like rice and veg)
  • Service animals allowed
  • If the tea house is closed for any reason we will include a larger dinner section.
  • If the rooftop of The Pinnacle is closed due to bad weather we will take you to a different HDB building.
  • Near public transportation
  • Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation.
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

City Hall, 150 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179100
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from ALL hotels in Singapore. Please select the 5 hours pick-up version of the tour when booking. There is a surcharge for the airport and airport hotels of SG$25.

Airports

  • Changi Airport, Airport Boulevard, Singapore Singapore


Ports

  • Marina Bay Cruise Centre
  • Singapore Cruise Centre


Return Details

Tea Chapter Trading Pte Ltd, 9 Neil Rd, Singapore 088808

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

William_D

06 Mar, 2024

We had a great day with our guide Su Ling. We learned a great deal about the city and she helped us plan the rest of our time in Singapore.

michelegG8754HR

26 Feb, 2024

Our experience with Richard was amazing. He is a very knowledgeable and educated tour guide answering every question we asked. It was extremely humid so I suggest taking plenty of water and a powered portable fan. Comfortable shoes is a must because of all of the walking. We had a wonderful time and highly recommended this excursion. Thank you Richard☺️

lorrainepS7133ZS

25 Feb, 2024

My gosh our guide was amazing Richard Kan was full of interesting facts and humerous! He paid alot of attention to his group and paced accordingly. Definitely would recommend him. I am only sorry I left early the next morning and could not book a future tour with him ! I don’t give him a 10 but 100!!

Marta C

13 Feb, 2024

Richard was punctual and well prepared for the tour. He made sure we got a good mix of exposure to food, architecture, and local culture. Richard was courteous, engaged, and answered all of our questions. Tea tasting was a lot of fun. I also particularly enjoyed all the sustainability facts he was sharing. After the tour, he got a detailed overview of everything that we saw and some recommendations for a good meal and drink. Highly recommend Richard for private tours.

Cathy_G

30 Jan, 2024

What a wonderful day we spent with Pam. Not only is she knowledgeable about the history and culture of Singapore, she is a pleasure to be with and learn from. The river cruise was great and gave a full sense of the changes Singapore has gone through and the growth and change that has been experienced. Loved the tea tasting. A lovely way to end a great tour. Pam was very conscious of the pace that worked best and any requests we had. She was a joy to be with! Highly recommend this tour! Cathy and Paul

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Fun and learning in Singapore

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Very informative, educational and enlightening

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Best time, best guide! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Packed so much into this tour

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Exceptional service

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Highly recommend!

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Great tour of the important areas of Singapore!

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It was Nice experience. We Enjoyed a lot with Gene.

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So Much Fun

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Let all your senses savor Singapore, especially your sense of Taste.,

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Rainy but fun

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The Best Personalized Intro to Singapore Ever!f

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A great tour highlighting the contrast of old and new Singapore.

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A must do if you want to know about Singapore

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