- Race Course Road - We tell the story of the horse racing track which used to exist in the area from 1843 to 1933, how the racecourse was subsequently turned into a sporting field known as Farrer Park and the role it played in India’s fight for independence from British colonial rule!
We also stop to look at the Fengshui shops in the area.
- Temple of 1,000 Lights (Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya) - We enter a secret chamber which houses a reclining Buddha at this temple, and take a look at the sculptures which tell the story of Buddha’s life.
- Leong San See Temple - Be enthralled by the ornate architecture and learn about Taoism and ancestral worship at this century-old temple.
- Balestier - Find out how Balestier Road got its name, its link to America and the food haven that it has become today.
- Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple - Listen to fascinating stories about Hindu gods at this colourful temple which dates back to circa 1870.
- Serangoon - We take a short break at a local coffee shop which serves one of the best Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodles in Singapore.
- Flanders Square - Discover an unusual Red Light Area which is active in the day and shuts at night.
- Petain Road - Just a stone’s throw from the Red Light Area lies what is possibly Singapore’s most beautiful row of heritage shophouses. We take a look at their architecture and learn about who the Peranakans are as well as their unique culture.
- Chye Seng Huat Hardware - Discover the hipster joints of Tyrwhitt Road.
- Holy Trinity Church (Anglican) - One of 2 churches built in the Chinese Renaissance style in Singapore.
- Jalan Besar Stadium - The birthplace of Singapore soccer was also a major inspection site during Operation Sook Ching. We learn about WWII in Singapore and its atrocities suffered during the Japanese Occupation.
- People’s Association Headquarters - We lay eyes on the impressive grounds of the the Former Victoria School.
- Kitchener Road - We point out the locations of locals’ favourite eateries and talk about an amusement park in the area which once entertained the likes of Charlie Chaplin!
- English-speaking Licensed Tourist Guide
- Gratuities.
Join us for a walk through Farrer Park and the surrounding area, an off-the-beaten-tourist-track destination brimming with hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Listen to fascinating stories from the past, visit century-old temples, walk by legalised brothels in an active Red Light Area, admire the architecture of what is possibly Singapore’s most beautifully restored heritage shophouses along Petain Road, and find out the locations of locals’ favourite food haunts all of which have yet to be picked up by the radar of the Michelin Guide.
Whether you’re a long-time resident of the neighbourhood or you’ve just checked in for the night, you’ll find surprises at every turn on this unique walking tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
