Free tour

BORED of singapore - pay as you wish walk & tour

4.71

Good (7 ratings)

Singapore

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Jan

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Registered on 10 October 2022

Jan has spent time living in Thailand and Japan and is now back in Singapore with fresh eyes (and ears) for anything pertaining to Singapore's history, culture and the arts. As someone who’s travelled extensively, his cultural sensibilities extend beyond the shores of this little red dot. He enjoys answering questions and sharing his honest perspectives of Singapore. Now and today, Jan runs these walking tours with a bunch of his loveliest mates, Roy, Adam, Edwina and Jamie. Say hi and give us a hug when we see you!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to "Bored of Singapore," where we debunk the myth of glitz and glamour peddled by "Crazy Rich Asians"! Step onto our quirky adventure through the real Singaporean lifestyle, far from the opulent excess of Hollywood fantasies.

As we amble through vibrant neighbourhoods, you'll discover the heart and soul of Singapore – its people. Come up close and personal with chatty store-owners surrounded by their quirky snacks and ingredients piled high, while observing locals find their Zen in our authentic places of worship!

Forget the lavish malls – we'll lead you thru where locals shop till they drop and conclude with late-evening snacks at a local hawker market. From heritage trails to hidden gems, our tour unveils the authentic tapestry of everyday life in this dynamic city-state.

So, if you're ready to trade in the Hollywood fantasy for an authentic slice of Singaporean life, join us on a tour that promises to challenge your perceptions and leave you with stories to last a lifetime. Let's embrace the weird, the wonderful, and the truly Singaporean together!

IMPT notes.

i. Please reply our messages

ii. There’s a min. of 8 participants (keep our groups small under 15) in order for this tour to start. We do our best to start as many tours as possible

iii. Suggested tip amount: S$30 ~ $50 per person (most of us are not crazy rich Asians, and life here is Expensive, we really do appreciate your ❤️)

iv. Unfortunately, this tour is not designed for families with children below 12 years old; nor is it for folks with moving difficulty.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

73 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189556

We will send tour confirmation messages to all confirmed sign ups. Look out for our description of what we generally look like. See you ABOVE GROUND at Exit A of Bras Basah MRT Station (on the Circle Line; a.k.a Yellow Line)

Outside visit

Bras Basah Road

Where we meet & start. Where not one, not two, goodness not even 5 places of worship are located. Come and count on your own!

Outside visit

Waterloo Street

Massive evidence of how fast this little island has progressed, can be found here!

Outside visit

Albert Street

A cross road of prayers, gods & deities, food, snacks, sweets, cooking and fast-paced Singaporeans meet!

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).