Splendor of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour med frokost
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På denne vandretur kaster vi vores tanker tilbage mere end 200 år til en tid, hvor Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles fra British East India Company ankom til Singapore, startede en britisk handelsstation i 1819, blev en del af Straits Settlements i 1826, og til sidst en separat koloni af den britiske krone i 1867. Vi besøger velbevarede strukturer fra de georgianske, victorianske og edvardianske epoker, og statelige bygninger i nyklassisk stil, som alle er blevet restaureret for at fremvise pragten i Colonial Singapore. Vi hylder vores tidligere koloniherrer, som efterlod deres arv fra omhyggelig byplanlægning, sundt retssystem, godt uddannelsessystem, solid infrastruktur, imponerende arkitektur osv., som helt sikkert har spillet en væsentlig rolle i udviklingen af det moderne Singapore. Omkring middag vil vi læne os tilbage og nyde frokosten ved Singapore-floden ved Boat Quay, før vi genoptager vores rundtur i Civic District og Old European Town.
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Vores historie begynder med, hvordan briterne startede deres handelsstation i Singapore i 1819, hvor de tidlige europæiske bosættere byggede deres hjem, og hvordan den første anglikanske kirke kom til at blive bygget i 1836.
Vi udforsker de 2 kolonibygninger, som nu udgør National Gallery Singapore, nemlig den tidligere kommunale bygning (senere omdøbt til rådhusbygningen) og den tidligere højesteretsbygning. Træd ind i kammeret, hvor Lord Louis Mountbatten accepterede japanernes overgivelse den 12. september 1945, den tidligere højesterets afholdelsesceller osv.
Oplev de skjulte perler i den ældste overlevende bygning i Singapore, der stammer fra 1827.
Oplev, hvordan 2 bygninger, den ene tidligere rådhuset og den anden mindesalen for dronning Victoria, bygget med mere end 40 års mellemrum, blev slået sammen til en. Vi tager også et kig på den originale bronzestatue af Sir Stamford Raffles og lærer om dens tilknytning til fodbold!
Tidligere regeringskontorerne i Colonial Singapore.
Kryds den ældste overlevende hængebro i Singapore, og lær om, hvordan livet var langs Singapore-floden for omkring 200 år siden.
Tidligere General Post Office huser bygningen nu The Fullerton Hotel, et luksuriøst 5-stjernet hotel med et kulturarvsgalleri, der er et besøg værd.
Stop for en 3-retters frokost på en restaurant ved floden. Ikke-vegetariske og vegetariske muligheder er tilgængelige.
Har du nogensinde spekuleret på, hvordan det er inde i den maksimale sikkerhedsbygning med den rumskibslignende struktur på toppen? Kom på opdagelse med os.
Ikonisk kolonibygning i neoklassisk stil med sine regnbuefarvede vinduer.
Besøg den ældste overlevende brandstation i Singapore. Stå ansigt til ansigt med en antik hestetrukket brandbil, og stig ombord på en gammel brandbil.
Træd ind i den ældste kirke i Singapore, der dateres tilbage til 1835, og lær mere om betydelige bidrag fra det armenske samfund til Singapore.
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Excellent. Ping (our guide) was charming, approachable and very knowledgeable. She made the whole tour interesting and relatable, taking us to some places that we would not have found if we had been independent tourists.
I couldn't fault this tour- really well researched and explained, lots of interesting information and we went into buildings that told the story of Singapore which are free for the public to go into but as a tourist you'd never know it! Ping finds plenty of seated areas either in shade or air-con to tell the story, so you never feel too hot or tired. I wish I'd done this tour the first time I came to Singapore!
The tour was very well organised by our tour guide Ping. She is very knowledgeable about Singapore and its history, and we learnt so much during our time together. I would highly recommend her tour, and we will definitely book her other tour options when we are back in Singapore.
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour—it was informative, engaging, and a lot of fun from start to finish. It provided an excellent overview of Singapore’s colonial history and gave me a much deeper appreciation for how the country’s past has shaped the vibrant city it is today. Ping was an outstanding guide. Her extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, personal anecdotes, and thoughtfully curated stops brought the history to life and made the experience truly memorable. She struck the perfect balance between education and entertainment, and the time flew by. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Singapore, especially if it’s your first visit. It’s a fantastic way to gain historical context, discover places you might otherwise miss, and better appreciate everything you’ll see during the rest of your stay.
A fabulous tour with very a knowledgeable guide Ping. Lots of history about Singapore’s early development and culture. A delicious lunch too. Thank you Ping it was a very memorable experience. We highly recommend.
Ping was an amazing tour guide; excellent historian, great story teller, and very passionate about the history of her country. She took special time to keep us shaded and keep the tour very interesting throughout.
Excellent walking tour, very informative guide named Ping who was able to answer many diverse questions from our group. Food good very enjoyable!
Ping was an outstanding guide. She remembered everyone’s names, came prepared with wet wipes and umbrellas, was energetic and enthusiastic and knew her subject backwards. She answered every question the group asked unhesitatingly and comprehensively. The route was well planned to make the most of shade and air-con. I learned heaps and am so pleased we did this tour.
Ping was great. Very knowledgeable about the tour theme and other aspects of Singapore, fun disposition and her delivery was excellent - good English and easy to hear and understand. Five stars.
Absolutely do it! This tour hosted by Ping is fantastic.Her knowledge,personal experiences,and insights into Singapore's history make it truly unique.Ping makes learning about the country's history and culture both engaging and easy to understand. The walk itself is easy, flat and relaxed, Ping is a wonderful tour guide with plenty of fascinating details and stories,to bring this wonderful place to life. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Highly recommended
