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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Known as Singapore's lifeline and 'belly of the carp', listen to the tales of old Singapore River. Hear about the river 'clean up' and it is part of a reservoir today! Don't miss the magnificent skyline, buildings and art installations as we stroll down the river.
One of the grandest building which is a post office and municipal building in the past, the Fullerton Hotel earns the name of one of Singapore's finest heritage hotels. We will talk about our founding prime minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew here.
Tourists all over the world visit the Merlion to check off the boxes. Beyond that, the sights offered in the area are truly breathtaking! You will agree that this is the site to be at to truly experience all that Singapore has to offer!
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).