Most tours just show you the statues. On the Indie Singapore River Free Walking Tour, we explain the struggle. This is the definitive “Singapore 101” experience.

We start at the Civic District, the colonial heart of the city, and trace the river that birthed a nation. You will walk the path of the coolies, the merchants, and the colonizers who built modern Singapore.

Our go-to tour if you want our quick guide to Singapore’s history.

This is the walk where we will show you how Singapore changed from a fishing village to a colonial outpost to the shiny metropolis it is today. We will touch on the important events that shaped Singapore, and along the way you will see some of our most important monuments and some of the futuristic skyscrapers. We will try to share a bit more about where we go from here as well.

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.

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We want to show you some of its busiest markets, most beautiful places of worship and liveliest hawker centres.

At the same time, this walk will bring you through the back-alleys and side-streets to show you some sights that make this area truly special.

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 Significance of the Flower Garland
You will see stalls selling Jasmine garlands on every corner. These are not just decorations. In Hindu culture, they are offerings to the Gods (Puja) and symbols of respect. On our tour, we visit the garland makers to watch this lightning-fast craft in action.

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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.

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You’ll be introduced to the City in Nature and sneak a peek at how the locals live, play and eat.

We will bring you into Chinatown – a tourist attraction, but at the same time, also a local living area. Over the period of the tour, we hope that you will see how our unique blend of culture/religion/perspective has shaped Singapore to the city that it is today.

The walking tour aims to go deeper than just introducing the sites: we’ll stray off the beaten path and delve into the city’s amazing history. While we are at it, we will also show you some of our favorite eating spots!

Of course, we’ll also try to provide you with an insider’s take on what you can do during your stay in Singapore.

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.

Free Tip:
Did you know? The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is actually a very modern building (built in 2007), while the Sri Mariamman Temple dates back to 1827. We explain why the oldest Hindu temple is in the heart of Chinatown.

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