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700 Years of Singapore’s History: From Hill to River
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700 Years of Singapore’s History: From Hill to River

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Run by a local guide · Paul Lim

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Behind the futuristic, modern city of Singapore is a rich history of over 700 years of an improbable country.  You will journey from a Hill to a River and hear tales of Singapore's beginnings and the remarkable people who shaped this vibrant city.

Duration
2 h 45 min
Destination
Singapore
Meeting Point
ONALU Bagel Haús
Provider
Paul Lim

Description

On this tour, we will bring back 700 years to discover the stories behind the Singapore that you see today. You will:

- Explore Fort Canning Hill and the many stories connected to this hill
- Visit an excavation site that rewrote Singapore's history.
- learn how being a former British colony has impacted our country today.
- Discover the importance of the Singapore River in our history as a port.
- See the past, present, and future of Singapore.

This is more than just a tour; it's a chance to step back in time and discover the heart and soul of Singapore.

Includes

  • Empress Place
  • Fort Canning Park
  • Waterfront Promenade
  • Keramat Sultan Iskandar Shah

Meeting Point

ONALU Bagel Haús

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Traveler reviews

25 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

What an outstanding welcome!

We live to take free walking tours when travelling. Paul is definitely the best guide we ever met. Knowlegeble and passionate about his country, well organised, generous and with humor. Fully recommended!

manuela martra · August 2026

Muy interesante

Una caminata por la historia del pais muy interesante. Nuestro guia Joseph un encanto, np solo tenía mucho conocimiento, sino que además nos consideraba para todo, aprendimos muchísimo y además nos ha dado un obsequio.

Verónica Prieto · July 2026

Great tour!

I had a great tour today with Joseph! His long time experience as a teacher really shines through. It was super well planned and Joseph was very considerate- he brought us local snacks to try, and cold towelettes for when the heat got to be too much. Highly recommend!

Willa Tucker · June 2026

Lovely Tour

We had a great time on our tour and Joe was such a great guide! It was an excellent introduction to Singapore's culture and history. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!

Vivien Peltason · June 2026

Fun and informative!

We enjoyed Paul's tour very much! He is an engaging story teller and takes you along some highlights of Singapore while explaining their historical and modern significance.

Flore Luyk · May 2026

Not to be missed

Fabulous overview of Singapore history! Paul informed and entertained us about the past and present of this amazing place! One of the best I’ve been on. Thanks Paul.

Linda Katz · May 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 5.0 · 25 reviews

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