Singapore Group History & Culture Tour:River Cruise, Hawker Dinner & Tea Tasting | La Vacanza Travel

Singapore Group History & Culture Tour: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 a 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

Tours start at 3.30 pm in the Civic District and finish at 8 pm 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: Former City Hall, 3 St Andrew's Rd, Singapore 178958

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 along 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 a 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
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Sugar cane juice
  • Entry/Admission - Clarke Quay
  • Entry/Admission - River Cruise
  • Entry/Admission - Former City Hall
  • Entry/Admission - Maxwell Food Centre
  • Entry/Admission - Tea Chapter

Exclusions
  • Prices listed do not include the costs of transport to get to and from the start and end points of the tour. They do include the costs of public transport used during the tours.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • You must be fit and be able to walk 9km to join this tour. We do walk at a slow casual pace but if you tire easily a group tour will not be suitable for you. Instead book a private version of the tour so that we can cut down walking by taking the occasional taxi ride.
  • 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 rooftop of The Pinnacle is closed due to bad weather we will take you to a different HDB building.
  • Near public transportation
  • This tour is not suitable for under 6’s due to the walking requirement. If you have young children please book a private tour.
  • Cancelation policy applies
  • 100% refunds are given if you cancel 7 or more days before your tour.
  • 50% of the fee is payable if you cancel your tour 5 or 6 days before your tour.
  • There are no refunds if you cancel your tour less than 5 days (119 hours) before the start of your tour.
  • There are no refunds if you do not turn up for the tour.
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Small group tour - minimum numbers apply.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

City Hall, 150 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 179100


Departure Time

03:30 PM


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

E6039VNsarahz

18 Apr, 2024

Pamela did a fantastic job walking us through the history of the area. The boat tour was a relaxing way to see the various sights from the water. Really enjoyed the hainanese chicken rice and dessert that we tried at the hawker center.

trurinac

05 Apr, 2024

Pamela, our tour guide was awesome! She had a small group but the majority were Spanish speaking. Regardless…this did not deter her.

Moneyhime

05 Apr, 2024

Amazing tour and amazing guide!!! Pamela is a wonderful guide,we have learnt a lot about Singapore and its history. Book it!!! You won’t regret it!!! She is marvellous!!! Thank you so much!!!

D9359LTdaveb

02 Apr, 2024

My Wife and I went on a small group Cultural walking tour with cruise. Gee Soo Boo took us on this fantastic tour his knowledge was outstanding! Gee Soo is a brilliant tour guide, we went in a group of eight people which was a nice size, everyone in the group was really nice as well. Absolutely Fabulous.

SydneyWithkids

02 Apr, 2024

My daughter and I recently embarked on a 4.5hr walking tour which included a river cruise, dinner at local hawker centre, traditional Chinese tea ceremony as well as visiting number historical and significant buildings plus a public housing apartment block. Prior to us staring we had done a bike tour in the morning and had second thoughts about going as we were so fatigued and it was supremely hot and humid. Typical Singapore weather, but we were feeling it. We both have since said how glad we are that we participated. It was a highlight of our trip! Our tour guide Gee was nothing short of outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble and every question (and there were lots) was answered thoroughly and with genuine enthusiasm. He is the embodiment of both professional and yet is genuinely amicable. Nothing felt forced. He genuinely loves his job and Singapore and it shows! He is the best ambassador for both. So my recommendation would be book a tour you won’t be disappointed. We gained so much knowledge we wouldn’t have otherwise learnt and it was an absolute pleasure.

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Excellent taste of Singapore’s heritage.

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A must-do when visiting Singapore!

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A fabulous insight into Singapore life. Hawker’s Market and Tea Ceremony the highlights.

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