One of our favourite tours – the “Balik Kampong” or Going Home tour.
We believe that this is THE tour that will bring you a little bit off the beaten track. Let us show you a part of Singapore that most tourists don’t get to see. We will walk through graffiti laced streets and explore the palace grounds of the past kings and princes of Singapore.
Expect other surprises as we walk down the former Arab quarters and the oldest shopping streets of Singapore.
We also touch upon the colorful, often censored history of old Bugis Street, celebrating the diverse communities that once called this area home
If you would like to go on this tour on your own date/time, head on to this page, or drop us an email, and we can customize this tour for you.
Did you know? The meaning of “Gelam”
While often spelled “Glam” (like Glamorous), the district is named after the Gelam Tree (Paperbark Tree), which was used by the Orang Laut (Sea Nomads) to caulk their boats. This connects the district to its maritime past—a story we dive into on the tour.
