Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Moderate amount of walking is required, including outdoors.
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Not recommended for travelers requiring walking assistance.
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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Step into the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown and discover the people, places, and stories behind one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. This guided walking tour takes you through colourful streets, historic shophouses, bustling markets, and centuries-old temples.
Along the way, visit famous landmarks like the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, and Chinatown Complex, while uncovering lesser-known gems most visitors miss. Hear fascinating tales of tradition, trade, and everyday life in old Singapore.
Ideal for first-time visitors, solo travelers, and culture lovers, this relaxed walking tour offers an authentic glimpse into Singapore beyond the typical tourist attractio...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local snack tasting
English-speaking tour guide
Guided Chinatown Walking Tour
Personal expenses
Guide tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
MRT Telok Ayer Station DT18 Exit A
The meeting point for the tour is at Telok Ayer MRT Station - Exit B (Street Level). Look for our tour guide in their bright purple/yellow "Monster Day Tours" shirt!
Return
Chinatown
The ending point for the tour is at Chinatown Complex. Perfect location to end, where you can easily travel to your next location or continue to spend some time in Chinatown Complex.
Chinatown Walking Tour
Telok Ayer Street
About
Step into the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown and discover the people, places, and stories behind one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. This guided walking tour takes you through colourful streets, historic shophouses, bustling markets, and centuries-old temples.
Along the way, visit famous landmarks like the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, and Chinatown Complex, while uncovering lesser-known gems most visitors miss. Hear fascinating tales of tradition, trade, and everyday life in old Singapore.
Ideal for first-time visitors, solo travelers, and culture lovers, this relaxed walking tour offers an authentic glimpse into Singapore beyond the typical tourist attractio...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local snack tasting
English-speaking tour guide
Guided Chinatown Walking Tour
Personal expenses
Guide tips and gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
MRT Telok Ayer Station DT18 Exit A
The meeting point for the tour is at Telok Ayer MRT Station - Exit B (Street Level). Look for our tour guide in their bright purple/yellow "Monster Day Tours" shirt!
Return
Chinatown
The ending point for the tour is at Chinatown Complex. Perfect location to end, where you can easily travel to your next location or continue to spend some time in Chinatown Complex.
Itinerary
1
Fuk Tak Chi Museum
Explore Singapore’s early Chinese immigrant history at Fuk Tak Chi Museum, featuring traditional architecture, cultural exhibits, and historic artifacts in one of the city’s oldest Chinese temples.
2
Thian Hock Keng Temple
One of Singapore’s oldest Hokkien temples, dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu, and admire its traditional Chinese architecture and rich cultural heritage.
3
Ann Siang Hill
Enjoy Singapore’s historic Chinatown district, famous for its colorful shophouses, vibrant dining and nightlife, and rich cultural heritage.
4
Maxwell Food Centre
Experience one of Singapore’s most famous hawker centres, serving authentic local favorites like Hainanese chicken rice, char kway teow, and fresh sugarcane juice in a lively atmosphere.
5
Sri Mariamman Temple
Visit Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple, renowned for its intricate Dravidian architecture and vibrant religious festivals.
6
Pagoda Street
Discover the former Coolie House, once home to Chinese migrant workers who helped build early Singapore, and learn about their lives and contributions along the Singapore River.
7
Chinatown Heritage Centre
Learn about a restored shophouse museum showcasing the lives of early Chinese immigrants, with recreated living quarters and stories of old Singapore.
8
Smith Street
Admire the historic Lai Chun Yuan Opera House on Smith Street, a landmark celebrating traditional Chinese performing arts and heritage.
9
Sago Street (Street Of The Dead)
Uncover the history of the Former Death Houses, where early Chinese immigrants held funeral rituals and cared for the dying.
10
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
Majestic Buddhist temple housing a sacred tooth relic and showcasing traditional Chinese architecture.
11
Chinatown
Wander through Chinatown Complex, a bustling center of local flavors, culture, and everyday community life.
