Your local
Singaporean ambassador
Singapore for travellers, not tourists
My name is Nigel. I am a born-fed(fattened?)-and-raised 4th-gen Singaporean. I am also a world-traveller who, on his travels, engages only home-grown guides in every city I visit, from Portugal to Pondicherry, Yellowstone to Yangon.
There is only so much that you can watch/read/listen/glean about a place in your research. The human-touch, which you experience with a local-guide, is non-replaceable.
This honest, heart-to-heart, non-scripted, salt-of-the-earth commentary built on passion, education and lived-experience is what I bring to you.
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I have shared three fixed itineraries (and two off-the-beaten-path trails) which capture the essence of Singapore, each in its own unique way.
It’s time to explore 😊
By the end of the heartbeat trail, you will understand what it is that makes Singapore tick. Encompassing everything from early-industry to modern-infrastructure, immigration, conflict and even Formula 1, this tour connects you to the pulse of my city-state. START at City hall MRT, Raffles Hotel, Chijmes, St Andrew’s Cathedral, National Gallery/Padang/Esplanade Park/War Memorial, Victoria Concert Hall/Asian Civilizations Museum, Anderson Bridge, One Fullerton, Merlion, END
Tours – Essence of Singapore
Duration - 4 hours/tour
Cost - $240/tour
(Click on Names to view trail on Google Maps)
A country is nothing but a soulless landmass without her peoples. On this colourful tour, you will encounter, experience and enjoy the lives that when woven together, have given birth to Singapore as we know her today. START at Tanjong Pagar MRT, Telok Ayer Methodist Church, Thean Hock Keng Temple, Nagore Durgah Shrine, Amoy Street Hawker Center, URA City Gallery, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Chinatown loop, END
Senses – A fusionopolis that intoxicates, Singapore’s charms have lulled the senses of her explorers over the centuries. Soak in the places, customs and vibes of this everchanging kaleidoscope on this tour. START at Little India MRT, Tan Teng Niah Villa, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Walk-thru Little India via Veerasamy Rd to Weld/Arab St, Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Sultan Mosque, Bussorah St, Istana Kampong Glam, Haji Lane, END
Dong Shan Temple in Yishun _ Explore the differences between Buddhism and Taoism
The Yishun Trails
(perfect if you are visiting the Singapore Zoo/Mandai Wildlife Reserve)
Duration - 2 hours/tour
Cost - $110/tour
A place so interesting that Netflix HAD to use it for the promos of their hit-series "Stranger Things." - It's a pity most tourists never explore the ancient, quirky and welcoming heartland of Yishun. Nestled between the colonial-era Sembawang Shipyard (previously home to the largest dry-dock in the world) and the Seletar Aerospace Park (Asian hub for Airbus, Embry-Riddle, Rolls-Royce, etc), Yishun has abit of something for everyone. Come hang with the natives ;) West Loop START at Khatib MRT, Yishun Ring Road, HDB blocks 775-795 cluster, Dong Shan temple, Sri Maha Mariamman temple, Feeder bus to Chong Pang Market and Hawker Centre, Yishun MRT, END East Loop START at Khatib MRT, Yishun Ave 2, Lower Seletar Reservoir, HDB blocks 816-848 cluster, Gurdwara Sahib Yishun, Feeder bus to Yishun Integrated Transport Hub, Yishun MRT, END
Changi Beach - Changi, more than just an airport
Tour Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Tours are conducted in English.
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These are walking tours.
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The terrain is generally flat.
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The routes are all in well-developed, urban areas interspersed with local flora.
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Wildlife is rare.
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All tours are approximately 3.5 to 4hours in duration except for the Yishun trails.
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The Yishun Trails are 1.5 to 2hours long.
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Tours do not include any paid attractions.
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Duration and routes may vary with group demographics, weather, photo-stops, road-closures, etc.
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The weather in Singapore is either "HOT" or "HOT AND WET" - Ponchos, raincoats and/or umbrellas are recommended.
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Comfortable walking-shoes are recommended.
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In the event of a medical emergency, I am able to assist with basic first-aid and CPR and am aware of the nearest treatment-centers/evacuation-routes/emergency-hotlines.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
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My guiding fees are $240 per tour, except for Yishun Trails.
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Yishun Trails cost $110 per tour.
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Above fees are for singles/small groups of up to five(5) persons e.g. A single-traveller would pay $240 for a Senses tour OR a family of five would pay $110 for an Yishun trail.
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For group sizes bigger than five (5) persons, please write in to us via the Request page.
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To combine tours (e.g. Fabric and Heartbeat trails) or, to customize your own tour, please write in to us via the Request page.
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Fees will be collected in CASH in Singapore Dollars (SGD) before the start of the tour.
Would you like to book a tour or, do you want more information? Drop us a note here (or a testimonial :) and we will get back to you shortly. Cheers!
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Singapore events and festivals calendar from Singapore Tourism Board
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Singapore's Country Code for dialling purposes is +65
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Emergency Services 24/7 Hotlines (+65 not needed)
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Police - 999
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