'Culture & Heritage' Half-day Singapore Tour

On this time-saving half-day Singapore tour, sample the best of Singapore culture and heritage...

Fascinating Indian fashion and body-art. Unusual Chinese traditions. And colonial heritage in the oldest part of the city. All these in 4 fun-filled hours...

Enjoy panoramic views of the Civic District - an enchanting mix of modern and colonial-era architecture.

Indian body art. Get a henna-painting for your hand.

Hear interesting stories about the early Chinese immigrants. Then sample some local snacks or hit the Chinatown shops.

Sharon and Chiep Ping - your guides for this half-day Singapore tour. They'll show you the best of Chinatown, Little India and the Civic District.

Itinerary for This Half-day Singapore Tour

DURATION:	A morning itinerary lasting approximately 4 hours
TYPE:	For private groups/families (no time wasted on multi-group pick-ups)
PICK UP:	- Flexible pick-up time, starting from 7am. - Flexible pick-up place: hotel, airport, cruise centre, etc.
ORGANISERS:	Licensed tour guides from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd
HOW TO USE THIS TOUR:	You might enjoy this half-day Singapore tour if... You want a good introduction to Singapore history and culture, with some shopping thrown in. OR You are arriving in the morning but can only check-in to your hotel in the afternoon. OR You are transiting at Singapore Airport with at least 7 hours to spare. OR You are arriving at the Singapore Cruise Centre and want a hassle-free start to your vacation. OR You have only limited time in Singapore.

The Civic District

After pick up, this half-day Singapore tour takes you to the Merlion Park, where you may enjoy sweeping views over Marina Bay.

Thereafter, your guide takes you through the historic core of Singapore - The Padang (Public Square), City Hall, Old Parliament House, and St Andrew's Cathedral. Hear about the fascinating events that took place here.

Little India

Next stop, Little India. Enjoy a slice of Indian culture. Learn how to wear a saree with grace and poise. Get a henna-painting* for your hand, or other parts of your body. Smell and admire the jasmine garlands. Then watch devotees present them as offerings at an astoundingly beautiful Hindu temple nearby - as your guide explains to you the rather mysterious rituals in the temple.

*Henna painting is a form of Indian body art, involving non-permanent drawings.

Singapore Chinatown

Re-live the heart-wrenching history of early Chinese immigrants at the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Then, hop over to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple - to marvel at some of the most fascinating Buddhist relics in Asia.

This 'Culture & Heritage' Half-day Singapore Tour ends at a strategic place in Chinatown. Here, you may shop and get some good bargains. Let your guide know what you like - and she/he will point you to the best shops for your kind of stuff.

Flexibility

This half-day Singapore tour ends with some flexibility:

You could linger on in Chinatown - to shop for local stuff, enjoy a local coffee, or sample local snacks.
Or if you prefer to be transported back to your pick-up point, this can be arranged also. Just indicate this in the form below.

The Pricing for This Half-day Singapore Tour

Group Size (Persons)	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2
Price per Person (SGD)	$45	$47	$50	$55	$62	$70	$83	$110	$150

If your group has more than 10 people, check with the organiser for pricing.

Inclusions:

The service of a licensed Singapore tour guide - guidance & commentary.
Transport in the form of MPV, mini-bus or VIP coach depending on group size. The transfers include:

pick up from your specified location, and
movement between attractions, up till the last stop at Chinatown.

(After-tour Transport - If a transfer back to your hotel or any other location is required, a fee of S$50 per group will be added to the total bill.)

In Little India, a complimentary henna-painting is given to one person in the group. The others could watch the process, or get a henna-painting for themselves at a fee which depends on the size of the drawing.
Tickets to the Chinatown Heritage Centre.

Exclusions:

Personal purchases in the course of this half-day Singapore tour.
Personal travel insurance.
Tips for tour guide and driver.

Use the form below to enquire about this half-day Singapore tour. Or indicate 'Booking' to book. The organiser - Sharon from Summer Footprints Pte Ltd - will contact you to: