8 Scenic Railroads in Singapore That You Shouldn't Miss

This immersive private walking tour to the ancient Chinese and European / Indian / Malay towns will trace the early footsteps of our forefathers. Journey into the past, and relive the experience of how early immigrants arrived, lived and made Singapore their home. Be enthralled by the discovery of various iconic characters from the past as well as their unique cultural and religious practices. Compare and contrast the historical changes from past to present and end off the tour with a panoramic view from a secret location which only few locals would know of. Prices of tour starts at SGD195 for a 4-hour tour and Travelers have the option of extending the tour and maximising the experience for an additional maximum of 4 hours at a pro-rated price (i.e SGD390 for an 8-hour tour). Should guests require a 3-4 seater private car for the tour, it will be an additional SGD100-SGD200 for the service (depending on tour duration).

Inclusions: Professional guide

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This is a walking guided tour with personal photographer. Your guide will help you in exploring the city and its culture and bring you to the picturesque spots of Singapore. She will capture the moments while you create and collect memories. You will receive the pictures after maximum of 1 week. Skip the hassle to google, maximise your time, capture beautiful shots and get lost with an expert. Walk with your real-life guide and photographer, walk with TEDS.

Inclusions: Walking Guided Tour, English Speaking Tour Guide, Photo Session, Downloadable Photographs, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, EZ Link

Singapore is not just a city full of buildings but also a city in a Garden, join us in a 2 hours walk to see the Rainforest and Orchid Garden behind busy Orchard Road. Do you know that Singapore Rain almost 170 days in a year? 1st part of the Tour will bring you to the Rainforest trail, this will show you the types of Eco Biodiversity that have been preserves, looking at the flora and fauna that is in our green. 2nd part of this Tour will being you to Orchid Garden which is a must visit when you are in Singapore, the first UNESCO Tropical Garden.

Inclusions: Guide

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Your host is a friendly 4th generation Singaporean Chinese with a strong passion to share real life experiences from growing up in Singapore since the 70's. His in-depth experience of the hawker markets (as they were the only places to eat out at in the 70's) promises an adventure of discovery the vibrancy of local street food now run by 2nd or 3rd generation family members. You will be introduced to a wide variety of local street food favourites mostly known to the locals. You will also get to know better your host and the country through his eyes and life's experiences, view the hawkers in action preparing food the same way since decades ago and get to meet other local people as well. This fun and engaging adventure is for those who want to experience unique traditional street food in the hawker centres located in the ethnic neighbourhoods. This is a dying culture that has been deeply embedded in the Singapore way of life since the colonial days of early 19th century until today.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Dinner, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Soda/Pop, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal shopping

Forget about the massive bus queues at the border, get into Malaysia with ease in a couple of minutes from Singapore via a special direct cross-border locomotive train service. Johor Bahru City Centre is a small and easily-walkable Malaysian town, but visiting on a group tour can mean unnecessary stops and limited time to explore. This half-day self-guided tour offers the best of both worlds, with round-trip transport by train, plus plenty of free time to take in the sights that interest you most. Remember to download and print your personalized walking map with attraction details before departure to ensure a smooth border experience.

Inclusions: Round-trip transport by special direct cross-border locomotive train, Personalized downloadable walking map with attraction details (compulsory to print before departure), Great glimpse of Malaysia, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, Foot and body massage (about US$18 for 60 minutes)

This is a 2-day fully-guided private tour ideal for travelers with limited time in Singapore, but still want to have a taste of 3 South East Asian countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia). First, you will take a high-speed ferry to Batam to visit the tallest Goddess Of Mercy statue in Indonesia, a Balinese-style Hindu temple, as well as to sample tasty Indonesian cakes. Next, you will fly to Kuala Lumpur to visit the renowned Batu Caves, National Palace, National Monument, National Mosque, Independence Square, as well as to visit the world-famous Petronas Twin Towers skybridge and observatory deck. On the 2nd day, you will visit the 4th largest cave in the world - Phu Pha Phet Caves, at a UNESCO Global Geopark at Satun, Thailand. You will also briefly stop by 2 Thai Buddhist temples and Thale Ban National Park along the way. Conclude with a Business Class coach ride back to Singapore after sightseeing on the 2nd day.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Fully-guided private tour, Live commentary at the various attractions, Singapore hotel pickup and drop-off, Free WIFI access throughout (subject to cell coverage), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Day 1: High-speed ferry from Singapore to Batam, Indonesia, Day 1: Airbus Malindo ATR flight from Batam to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Day 1: Malaysia domestic high-speed train from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar, Day 2: Private minivan sightseeing from Alor Setar to UNESCO Global Geopark at Satun, Thailand, Day 2: Business Class coach back to Singapore, Day 1: Traditional layer cake sampling at Batam, Indonesia, Day 1: Entrance tickets to Petronas Twin Towers skybridge + observation deck in Malaysia, Day 1: Accommodation at 4-star Raia Hotel & Convention Centre (or similar) at Alor Setar, Day 2: Entrance tickets to Phu Pha Phet Caves at UNESCO Global Geopark at Satun, Thailand, 10% of net proceeds go to helping the aged sick + cerebral palsy children in Singapore and Malaysia, Hygiene amenity kit (hand sanitizer, wet wipes, napkins, face masks, disposable gloves)

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities

Singapore Heartland Tour is unique because you go where the locals live and you eat where locals eat. You also got the chance to visit a household and experience the conditions they live in. Jurong in the west of Singapore is slowly developing into a flourishing town and still leave some nostalgic places for enjoyment and reflection.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle

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2hrs Walking Tour in Chinatown (Coffee Break on your own) This is a special location for all the Chinese when they first arrive on this Island.. Why did the Chinese made all the way to this Island dispite all the danger of the seas? Having to work and live their life here in Chinatown, the coolies faces alot of temptation and social evil..many of the streets in Chinatown share the stories of their struggles. Pagoda street, Mosque Street, Temple Street...is streets where Chinese, Indians and Muslim stays together..how did they come and make this work? Finally the street of Death in Chinatown, how did all the co-exist during those days? The Japanese has spies inside Chinatown and how did the information leak? Come and Join me to find out our early Chinatown and it's stories.

Inclusions: a Local Born Singaporean Guide :-)

Exclusions: Get a chance to taste Singapore local coffee or milk tea...on your own money