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History, Heritage & Hip: The Kampong Glam Singapore Free Tour
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History, Heritage & Hip: The Kampong Glam Singapore Free Tour

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Run by a local guide · On-A-Roll-Tours

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

Explore Kampong Glam’s royal past and Islamic heritage on a guided walk with storyteller Ping. Visit historic mosques, admire vibrant street art, and discover the district’s unique mix of tradition and modern trends.

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
Singapore
Meeting Point
Lavender MRT Station Exit A (Street Level)
Provider
On-A-Roll-Tours

Description

Delve deep into the history of Kampong Glam as we recount when the British arrived in Singapore, where they sought to control, how Kampong Glam became the Seat of the Malay Royalty, who Sultan Mosque is named after, and what became of him and his family. Examine the Islamic roots of Kampong Glam, as we trace the origins of those who settled into the area, and learn about their traditions, customs and cuisines.

End the tour at hip and happening Haji Lane, where heritage meets contemporary. Vibrant street art adorn the walls of century-old shop houses which house popular thrift stores, indie boutiques, themed photo booths, and laid-back cafés and bars.

Highlights:
- Crawford Bridge
- Heap Seng Leong, an old school coffeeshop from the 70s
- Hajjah Fatimah Mosque
- Istana Kampong Glam
- Gedung Kuning
- Peranakan architecture and culture
- Teh Tarik (Indian Muslim Pulled Tea) Demonstration
- Sultan Mosque
- Heritage shops along Arab Street
- Haji Lane, the most Instagrammable street in Singapore

Includes

  • Sultan Mosque
  • Haji Lane
  • Lavender MRT Station (EW11)
  • English-speaking licensed tourist guide.

Meeting Point

Lavender MRT Station Exit A (Street Level)

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Traveler reviews

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

Very nice

Perfectly organized and informative

Sanas Mir Bashiri · August 2026

It was very beautiful.

Thank you very much for the very interesting tour. We had a wonderful time learning about Singapore's history and culture.

Anna Traeger · August 2026

Kampong Glam Singapore Free Tour

Ping was an excellent guide and very informative

Fiona Meikle · July 2026

Very smart and informative Tour

Ping is a very nice and competent guide who gives very useful information about life and history of Singapore. The Kampong Glam Tour is exciting and a good start to get to know Singapore and the stories behind!

Martin Gerke · July 2026

Try it out!

I really enjoyed this tour

Filip Bled · July 2026

Best Experience with Ping

Ping is passionate guide. Her English is very good and smooth to share with good knowledge about the area. Must go with Ping to create the great moments in Singapore and understand more about Singapore History ????????

Jenny Ho · June 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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★ 5.0 · 32 reviews

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