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Free tour

Live, Work, Play - the Singapore Way! (A walk through Chinatown and the City)

4.60
Acceptable (5 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
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Registered on 30 March 2024
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We are avid travellers interested in culture, heritage and tourism. Whenever we travel, we participate in walking tours. We believe that walking tours are the best way to discover a city. We are local licensed tour guides who are very keen to share the city state of Singapore with tourists and visitors. We call ourselves ‘Lah Kopi Tours’. ‘Lah Kopi’ means (in Hokkien dialect) to get together in a relaxed manner. This is how we want you to feel, spend time with us leisurely manner as we bring you refreshingly local experiences. Come join us and we love to have you onboard our tours.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

How do we live? 
Where do we play?
What are our favourite food? 

Are you curious how Singaporeans 'Live, Work and Play'?  In this walking tour through Chinatown, the Central Business District and down the shorelines of the Singapore River, you will step into the shoes of the locals immersing yourself in the Singaporean life while hearing inspiring stories on what shaped Singapore's success as an urban city.

Starting from Chinatown MRT station, we will visit the nearby  housing estates and a food centre.  Be inspired by Singapore's 'Housing Story' and get few recommendations for hawker food that meets Michelin-standards.  

Next, transcend to the past and listen to personal stories of the guide who lives in the area where squatters and vices abound.  Be intrigued by the designs of shophouses and skyscrapers at the same time.  

While in the area, we will visit the Yueh Hai Ching Temple, Singapore's own Temple of Love.  A national monument nestled among office buildings, the temple is a must-visit for anyone seeking divine favour in the voyage of love.

After seeing the tallest office towers in the city, we stroll along Singapore River.  Listen to the stories of 'The River Clean Up' and the tales of old where the river was once the lifeline of the island.  We will cover stories of how the river has been transformed to be relevant for us to live and play today.

We walk through the grand Fullerton Hotel and make our way to the Merlion Park, where we will capture the memorable moments of Singapore!  Be awed by the infamous Merlion and we will finish the Singapore Story with the picturesome view of Marina Bay.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
I will be in front of the McDonald's Restaurant near to Exit E of the Chinatown MRT Station (street level). I will be wearing a Turquoise (Sea Blue) Polo T.
1
Outside visit
Upper Cross Street
We will explain Singapore's Housing Story as we are in this vicinity. We will also drop by the Hong Lim Food Centre and introduce to you a few of the local dishes, with one of them being listed on Michelin Bib Gourmand's list.
2
Outside visit
Nankin Street
You will be shown Singapore's shophouses and some of the sculptures that explain the way locals lived in the past. Do not miss the few instagram spots we are going to point out.
3
Outside visit
Phillip Street
The Yueh Hai Ching Temple is nestled among skyscrapers. It is Singapore's own Temple of Love and it is a must-visit for those seeking divine favour in love. Admire the sculptures, artefacts and deities within the temple, done by the finest craftsmen who are our forefathers from Southern China.
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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).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.

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