Chinatown: The Making of Immigrant Singapore
70 min · 2.4 km · easy
Roamer has 3 self-guided culture walking tours in Singapore. Every one is free to start, so you can preview roughly the first 30% before you pay. They run from about 60 to 85 minutes and 1.4 to 3.6 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
Culture walking tours in Singapore
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown: The Making of Immigrant Singapore | 70 min | 2.4 km | 7 |
| Kampong Glam: The Sultan's Quarter | 60 min | 1.4 km | 7 |
| Little India: The Scent of the Subcontinent | 85 min | 3.6 km | 7 |
What each tour covers
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- Chinatown: The Making of Immigrant Singapore: A flat, unhurried walk through the lanes where immigrant Singapore came ashore and survived, reading the making of the plural nineteenth-century city one street, temple and shophouse at a time.
- Kampong Glam: The Sultan's Quarter: A slow walk through Singapore's old Malay royal and religious town, from the golden Sultan Mosque and the pilgrim streets to the sultan's surviving palace, the Arab merchant trade, and a mosque a remarkable woman built.
- Little India: The Scent of the Subcontinent: A warm, sober walk up Serangoon Road through the most living of Singapore's old ethnic quarters, from the spice-scented Tekka market to the great Vishnu temple where the Thaipusam procession begins.
How much do these tours cost?
Every culture tour in Singapore is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best culture walking tours in Singapore?
- Roamer has 3 self-guided culture walking tours in Singapore: Chinatown: The Making of Immigrant Singapore, Kampong Glam: The Sultan's Quarter and Little India: The Scent of the Subcontinent. Each is free to start.
- How much does a culture walking tour in Singapore cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Singapore culture tours?
- About 60 to 85 minutes, covering 1.4 to 3.6 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Chinatown: The Making of Immigrant Singapore
70 min · 2.4 km · easy
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