Colonial Singapore: Splendid Walking Tour Across Heritage Sites with Lunch

Step back in time on this splendid walking tour of Colonial Singapore. Explore well-preserved heritage sites, admire impressive architecture, and learn about the legacy left by the British colonial masters. Enjoy a delicious lunch by the Singapore River. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Andrew’s Cathedral - Our story begins with how the British started their trading post in Singapore in 1819, where the early European settlers built their homes, and how the first Anglican church came to be constructed in 1836.
What's Included
  • Licensed tourist guide
  • Disposable poncho for rainy weather
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities.
Additional Information

On this walking tour, we cast our minds back more than 200 years to a time when Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles of the British East India Company arrived in Singapore, started a British trading post in 1819, became part of the Straits Settlements in 1826, and eventually a separate colony of the British crown in 1867.
We’ll visit well-preserved…

Location
City Hall
North Bridge Road
Please meet us at City Hall MRT Station Exit B (Street Level) at 0955 hrs. We start our tour at 1000 hrs.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sibsyhunter
Dec 12, 2025
A must do Singapore Experience - Ping was an amazingly knowledgeable guide. We wanted to learn some history but also understand how Singapore runs now. Ping had the answers to all of our questions. The organisation of the tour was so slick and the timing perfect. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Ping’s company is called On a Roll Tours and she has other tours that she does. I would definitely do some more with her. If you come to Singapore then this is a must do tour. It’s very gentle walking and you get to sit down plenty for anyone worrying about that.
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Johncc7239qc
Dec 9, 2025
Excellent tour - Ping our guide was very knowledgeable, very informative and the tour was excellent and good value as it included lunch.
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Icrosmada
Dec 9, 2025
Great tour of Singapore with an absolute gem of a tour guide! - Our tour of Singapore was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide, Ping, was a friendly, knowledgeable, and all around great person to educate us on the history, culture, and everything in between. We highly recommend taking this tour whether it’s tor first time in Singapore or if you’ve visited multiple times. You will learn a lot and be thoroughly entertained!
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Bernard_d
Dec 6, 2025
December 2025 Walking Tour of Colonial Singapore - Our tour guide, Ping, was excellent. She was very professional, spoke excellent English, was very knowledgeable of Singapore history and locations, and looked after the group's safety.
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Brian_m
Dec 5, 2025
Thoroughly recommend this... - Thoroughly recommend this walking tour to anyone interested in learning more about Singapore. Our guide Ping was exceptional, a very skilled communicator who delivered a well paced, informative and interesting tour to a group from different countries with varied interests. A must do tour while visiting Singapore.
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Dianap589
Nov 25, 2025
For history and culture buffs - Highly recommended tour for everyone. It provides a very interesting introduction to Singapore’s history, government, economy and culture whilst visiting important landmarks and buildings. Our guide, Ping, was one of the most personable, organized, knowledgeable persons we have met whose service and narratives reflect her passion for history and her work.
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658raechellb
Nov 21, 2025
Best walking tour with the best guide . - This walking tour was absolutely amazing.. it was led by Ping and truly gave the best experience of history through the colonial side of Singapore . Lunch was excellent value included as well .
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W8426ggjeffreyk
Nov 15, 2025
++ if you're interested in history - Great tour for anybody interested in history of Singapore and the British Empire. Our guide, Ms. Ping, was knowledgeable, responded eagerly to questions, and was helpful with directions after the tour was over. She also took pictures of the group at several locations which she shared via email. A good lunch (basically Indian) was provided. Be aware that it requires a fair amount of walking, though our group was mostly seniors and we kept up well enough.
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Sbr7319
Nov 11, 2025
Interesting Singapore History Tour - Ping, our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of Singapore. We walked to many beautiful buildings from Singapore's past and present which we never would have found ourselves. Ping gave us opportunities to get out of the sweltering heat and when outside she made sure to find shady spots. Lunch along the water was a nice break.
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Michaelli8660ia
Nov 4, 2025
Walking Tour of Singapore - My Wife and I wanted to know a little about Singapore so we booked a tour with on a roll tours through Get Your Guide. we met our guide, Ping who is the owner and founder of the business at 10:00 am. We were taken not only to so many interesting sites but her knowledge and historical facts was outstanding. We took a break for lunch we she organised at Boat Quay and then continued on until about 3:00 pm. The tour was outstanding.
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From $54
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).