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Behind the Neon: Geylang’s Hidden History and Haunting Secrets
About
Geylang, one of Singapore's most intriguing districts, is a place where the old and new converge. With a history steeped in drug trade, sex work, and hidden societies, this area offers a captivating look into the city's urban transformation. Geylang is more than just its neon lights; it is a place of contradictions, blending faith, survival, and survivalist secrets in every corner.
This walking tour dives into the lesser-known history of Geylang. It’s a journey into the heart of Singapore’s legal red-light district, uncovering tales of crime, faith, and resilience that are rarely seen. You’ll get to experience Geylang’s streets, from sacred temples to shady corners where the drug trade and ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour
Non alcohol drink
Private transportation
Tip for Tour Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Aljunied
Meet your guide at Aljunied MRT Station, Exit B. Look out for your guide near the exit — they will be holding a Chrysalis Tours sign.
Return
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The tour will conclude at Get Some, where your guide will have a sharing session by talking about their personal history, including past wrongdoings, struggles, and reflections, as well as how they managed to turn their lives around.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Checkpoint: Welcome to Singapore’s Legal Red-Light Zone. Learn how Geylang evolved into the only designated red-light district, setting the tone of contradiction, survival, and coexistence.
Meeting Point – Not a “pass by,” travelers gather here
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Geylang
Lorong 25 – Spirituality Meets Secrets
Explore a street where temples and churches stand alongside remnants of old secret societies. Discover how this unique blend of faith and shadowy history paints a fascinating picture of Geylang’s dual identity—sin and salvation intertwined.
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Geylang
Lorong 24 - Back Alleys of the Drug Trade
Walk through the back alleys that were infamous hotspots for the drug trade during the 70s and 80s. Uncover the gritty stories of addicts and dealers evading relentless law enforcement in their pursuit of the next high.
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Geylang
Introduction to HCSA Community Services. the non-profit organization, founded in 1996, focuses on empowering people who face significant challenges and helping them rebuild their lives.
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Geylang
Lorong 16 – Brothels and Transit Hotels
Discover the regulated sex trade in Lorong 20 and 16, where licensed brothels operated under strict laws and transit hotels offered discreet stays. These sites, once infamous for police raids and hidden activities, now stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era.
Behind the Neon: Geylang’s Hidden History and Haunting Secrets
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About
Geylang, one of Singapore's most intriguing districts, is a place where the old and new converge. With a history steeped in drug trade, sex work, and hidden societies, this area offers a captivating look into the city's urban transformation. Geylang is more than just its neon lights; it is a place of contradictions, blending faith, survival, and survivalist secrets in every corner.
This walking tour dives into the lesser-known history of Geylang. It’s a journey into the heart of Singapore’s legal red-light district, uncovering tales of crime, faith, and resilience that are rarely seen. You’ll get to experience Geylang’s streets, from sacred temples to shady corners where the drug trade and ...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in Mandarin & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided walking tour
Non alcohol drink
Private transportation
Tip for Tour Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Aljunied
Meet your guide at Aljunied MRT Station, Exit B. Look out for your guide near the exit — they will be holding a Chrysalis Tours sign.
Return
Get Some @ Guillemard | Craft Beers
The tour will conclude at Get Some, where your guide will have a sharing session by talking about their personal history, including past wrongdoings, struggles, and reflections, as well as how they managed to turn their lives around.
