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The Original Singapore Walks

D'Centennial Building, 100 Lorong 23 Geylang, #07-01, Singapore 388398, Singapore (Downtown Core)
(65) 6325 1631
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Ranked #3 of 123 activities in Singapore
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Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: The walks work on a simple principle: to bring people into places most other tours don't. Graveyards, smoke houses, wet markets, gun batteries, the... more » Owner description: The walks work on a simple principle: to bring people into places most other tours don't. Graveyards, smoke houses, wet markets, gun batteries, the city’s best-kept secret places. You name it, we have it. Since 2003, the Walks led by an eclectic bunch of researcher-guides have taken locals and travellers alike off the beaten track, and entertained with an endless store of anecdotes that reveal the true heart of the city. Pre-booking not necessary! « less
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2013 NEW

Tours attended in 2010: Dhobis, Saris and a spot of curry & Red Lantern (China Town tour) + The War Memorial Tour (afraid I can’t remember the name!) Both of the tours were excellent, groups are kept small and the guides are really informative. Were well worth the money we paid and we would recommend them to anyone visiting Singapore... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Incredibly informative and entertaining. I learned more in that morning/early afternoon than my friends, who I was visiting, knew about the area and culture learned over the past years living there. It was brilliant and totally turned me on to walking tours! The visit to the Hindu temple was amazing and the spice and silk shops were so great and... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

Due to a change in travel plans, I ended up with a free day in Singapore and booked this tour at the last minute as part of my three-day tour package. What a great experience! Interesting and very informative, this tour is not actually a walking tour, it's aboard a bus (just an FYI if you're concerned about walking for... More

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Gladstone, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Our walking tour started off in a very touristy part of Chinatown, with vendor stalls selling their tourist souvenirs. Our guide was very knowledgeable & informative with the history of the area. We had just come off a 14 hour flight, so I probably didn't absorb as much as I should have. We walked at a steady pace, enabling all... More

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Bacolod, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

We were in a group of five that took the tour hosted by Geraldine. Re reading the synopsis of the walk it delivered on its promises although, almost inevitably, the actuality is possibly a little less exotic than the description. The good thing about these tours is that not only are they interesting and informative but they drag you out... More

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Des Moines, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 via mobile

Went on the Sultans and Spices tour on the origin of Singapore. The tour included stops in the Arab and Malay areas of the city. We stopped at several market shops, the oldest mosque in the city, and an Islamic cemetery housing royalty of years passed. Had a great time!

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San Francisco, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Our guide (Ms Dragon) was very knowledgeable and gave a lot of historical background. The sights themselves aren't spectacular, but the history is!

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I have been in Singapore for quite a while & heard of the Original Singapore Walks from friends. I decided to do the Arab Street Walk with some friends. Gosh! The guides are really excellent & I enjoyed every bit of it. I learnt a lot about the history of the location as well as Singapore. A wonderful insight.

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We took the Monday Colonial walk with Carol and enjoyed every minute. Our guide was both knowledgable and articulate, weaving together local anecdote and historical research to give a top notch insight into the city's origins and development. Would recommend this as a great way to explore and get under the skin of the city. We rally enjoyed the morning... More

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Singapore River, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Very good value and by far the best was the of Changi. I knew nothing about and some incredible stories of courage. The content is incredible, so eye opening to see and hear about We went on two tours and one of the guides was really museum itself is very well designed , powerful displays, clear presentation of information, gorgeous... More

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