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Footsteps of Raffles Tour, Singapore

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Where: Singapore, Singapore

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Duration: 4½ hours

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Hotel pick up and drop off and round trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Trace the history of Sir Stamford Raffles – the man who shaped Singapore
Visit the world famous Raffles where you can enjoy high tea or a light snack
The tour includes a bumboat cruise on the Singapore River
Tour is led by an English speaking guide

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Trace the footsteps of Sir Stamford Raffles, whose dream was to transform Singapore into a vital international port and trading centre for the Far East. The Raffles Landing Site, where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819, is where it all began. Today, the Raffles Hotel is one of the well-recognised landmarks of Singapore, often called the ‘grand old dame’ of buildings in Singapore, located on Beach Road.

Tired of sightseeing by land? Hop onto a bumboat and cruise along the historic Singapore River. The cruise offers an extravagant contrast between the richly-mellowed old architectures and the striking skyscrapers of modern Singapore. Catch a pewtersmith at work at Clarke Quay and see how the craftsmen create beautiful pewter work.

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Customer reviews

While the review shouldve been for this tour, sadly this tour was cancelled at the last minute for lack of enough numbers. I had originally booked this tour through the...

PRATIBHA CHOUDHARY India

If you want to simply sample tea at Raffles, then this is the tour for you. The tour guide was a mound of information and very helpful in answering questions. Raffles is at...

MR B J GRAHAM-WOOLLARD United Kingdom

Itinerary

You will be picked up from your hotel in Singapore and taken in an air-conditioned coach for a sightseeing tour in the footsteps of Raffles. An English-speaking guide will accompany you on this tour.

This tour starts from where it all began – at the Raffles Landing Site, where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819.

Visit an exhibition that traces the history of the Singapore River.

The next stop is at the world-famous Raffles Hotel, which used to be the watering-hole for the high-society in the 1800s. Here enjoy either an afternoon tea buffet with English/local delicacies or light refreshments. (See choice below).

Proceed towards the pier from where you will board a bumboat and cruise along the historic Singapore River. Disembark at Clarke Quay, a riverside festival village where you will get to visit the Pewter Gallery to discover the history of pewter and role of tin in the development of Singapore as a trading port. Be entertained by a demonstration on pewter-smithing.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Singapore after approximately 4-5 hours.

Please note

Pick-up time is half an hour before starting time.
Please call the tour operator at least 72 hours prior to start of the tour to reconfirm the departure details.
Raffles has a dress code. No Bermudas shorts, sandals without socks or beach shoes may be worn by men. No Bermudas shorts, beach shoes, clogs and slip-ons may be worn by women.

Inclusions

Pick-up and drop-off from major hotels in Singapore (Tour pickup not included from Airport/Cruise Centre/Train Station & Hotels which are out of the City Area like Changi Village, Crown Plaza Changi Airport)
Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
Services of an English-speaking guide
Bumboat ride is included
Afternoon tea buffet (with English/local delicacies) OR light refreshments

Exclusions

Drinks

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
Daily except Sunday

Duration
4½ hours

Start time
1400h (2:00pm)

Meeting point
Your hotel in Singapore - 1330h (01:30pm).
(Please mention your hotel name and address at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 72 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details).

Ending point
Tour returns to the original departure point

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$123.23

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Additional information

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
This is only a sample menu and is subject to change without prior notice. Replacement menu will be of same quality
Light refreshments: Coffee or tea with 1 slice of cake
Afternoon buffet:
Siew Mai
Soon Kueh
Crab Claw
Har Kow
Chicken Pie
Ku Chye Kueh
Char Siew Soh
Vegetarian Samosa
Chicken Curry Puff
Char Siew Pau
Pandan Kaya Pau
Fried Carrot Cake
Fried Yam Stick
Fried Bee Hoon
Fried Kway Teow
Red Bean Pancake
Crystal Dumpling
Sugar Cane Prawn
Vegetarian Spring Roll
Vegetarian Fried Spicy Noodles
Condiments:
Chilli Sauce, Spicy Sauce, Mint Chutney
Hot Scones
Scones
Butter
Marmalade
Fresh Cream
Clotted Cream
Strawberry Jam
Cold Items :
Assortment of Finger Sandwiches
Assortment of Open Faced Sandwiches

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