Kampong Glam and Waterloo Street Private Walking Tour (4 hours)

Kampong Glam and Waterloo Street Private Walking Tour (4 hours)

By heritagewalks.singapore

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Overview

With a background in business and education, I bring a thoughtful and well-researched approach to guiding. Rediscovering my fascination with Singapore’s culture and history inspired me to become a licensed Singapore Tourist Guide. I conduct heritage walking tours that explore Singapore’s colonial beginnings and its journey toward a vibrant multicultural landscape. My tours highlight the stories, architecture, and communities that shaped the nation, offering visitors a deeper understanding of how Singapore evolved into the dynamic city it is today. Passionate about creating meaningful and engaging experiences, I strive to make every walk informative, enjoyable, and memorable.

Activity location

Rochor River Park
- Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lavender Stn Exit B
- Singapore, Singapore

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Singapore Kampong Glam and Waterloo Street Private Walking Tour

4h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00

Price details

P 3,124.48 x 1 AdultP 3,124.48

Total

Until Sun, Feb 22

What's included, what's not

Wet Wipes
Bottled water
Snacks

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Rochor River Park

At Rochor River Park near Crawford Bridge, travelers learn about early Orang Laut settlements that once thrived along the riverbanks. The walk explores how the British later designated the area as a Bugis enclave under the Jackson Plan, shaping Rochor’s role as a centre for trade, migration, and cultural exchange in colonial Singapore.

Hajjah Fatimah Mosque

At Hajjah Fatimah Mosque, travellers explore one of Singapore’s most distinctive mosques and learn about Hajjah Fatimah, a wealthy Malay philanthropist. The visit highlights the mosque’s eclectic architecture—blending Islamic, European, and Chinese influences—and its role in serving the early Muslim community along Beach Road.

Malay Heritage Centre

At the Malay Heritage Centre, travellers explore the former Istana Kampong Glam and learn about the history, culture, and contributions of the Malay community in Singapore. Through galleries and artefacts, the visit highlights royal heritage, traditions, and Kampong Glam’s role as a centre of Malay life and trade.

Bussorah Street

At Bussorah Street, travellers explore a historic street in Kampong Glam once linked to pilgrims travelling to Mecca. Today, Bussorah Street is a lively pedestrian street lined with cafés, restaurants, souvenir shops, and traditional perfumeries. Visitors see colourful shophouses, outdoor dining, and views leading toward Sultan Mosque, blending historic charm with a vibrant mix of local culture, tourism, and everyday life.

Sultan Mosque

At Sultan Mosque, travellers explore one of Singapore’s most important Islamic landmarks and learn about its role as the spiritual heart of the Malay and Muslim community. The visit highlights its golden domes, grand prayer hall, royal patronage, and the mosque’s significance in Kampong Glam’s history.

Muscat Street

At Muscat Street Murals, travellers see colourful artworks celebrating Kampong Glam’s heritage and everyday life. The murals depict scenes of traditional trades, cultural diversity, and community stories, transforming the narrow street into an open-air gallery that reflects the area’s history while adding a vibrant, contemporary artistic touch.

Arab Street

At Arab Street, travellers explore a vibrant heritage district once known for textile and spice trading. Today, the street features colourful shophouses, fabric stores, boutiques, and cafés, offering insights into Kampong Glam’s trading past while showcasing its modern blend of fashion, food, and creative culture.

Haji Lane

At Haji Lane, travellers see one of Singapore’s narrowest and most colourful streets, lined with vibrant murals, indie boutiques, and trendy cafés. Once a quiet residential lane, it is now a creative hotspot that reflects Kampong Glam’s youthful energy, blending street art, fashion, and café culture.

Parkview Square

Parkview Square in Singapore is a stunning 1950s-style Art Deco masterpiece, frequently called the "Gotham building". Visitors will see a grand limestone and glass façade, a lavish lobby, and a plaza filled with bronze statues of historical figures. It also houses an iconic, dramatic atrium bar.

Bugis Junction (Pass by)

Travellers at Bugis Junction will experience a unique mix of modern shopping and preserved heritage, featuring a stunning glass-roofed shopping street with charming shophouses. The vibrant hub features numerous retail shops, diverse restaurants, and easy access to the nearby bustling Bugis Street Market.

Bugis Street (Pass by)

Bugis Street in Singapore is a bustling, multi-level, open-air bazaar filled with hundreds of affordable, trendy fashion boutiques, souvenir shops, and quirky accessories. Visitors will navigate narrow lanes packed with cheap clothing, street snacks.

Albert Centre Market & Food Centre

Travellers at Albert Centre in Singapore will experience a bustling, traditional hawker centre. It offers iconic local, affordable eats like laksa, wanton mee, and desserts.

Kuan Yin Thong Hood Cho Temple

Visitors at the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple will see a vibrant, gold-and-red facade with ornate Chinese architecture. Inside, they will witness a magnificent gilded statue of the Goddess of Mercy. Crowds of devotees offer flowers and incense, while others shake bamboo fortune sticks to seek divine guidance.

Sri Krishnan Temple

At Sri Krishnan Temple, travellers will see a vibrant example of classical South Indian architecture. The main entrance features a colourful gopuram (tower) adorned with statues of Hindu deities, including the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Visitors can witness Hindus at prayer, and also observe a unique symbol of interfaith harmony where many Chinese Buddhist devotees from the neighbouring temple come to light joss sticks in a large bronze urn at the entrance. The temple's detailed carvings, colourful murals, and serene atmosphere provide a captivating cultural experience.

Waterloo Street

Crossing Middle Road, Waterloo Street transitions into a vibrant arts belt. Travellers will find restored 1920s buildings focusing on traditional arts, alongside the Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Southeast Asia's oldest Jewish place of worship.

Location

Activity location

Rochor River Park
- Singapore, Singapore

Meeting/Redemption Point

Lavender Stn Exit B
- Singapore, Singapore

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