Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comFounding Footsteps of Raffles - Raffles Hotel, Bumboat Ride, Clarke Quay, Pewter Gallery
based on Retrace the colonial history of Singapore on a jam-packed half-day tour. Highlighting the influence of Sir Stamford Raffles, the 4.5-hour afternoon tour takes in Singapore’s elegant Raffles Hotel and Raffles Landing Site. You’ll indulge in an afternoon tea buffet at the Raffles Hotel’s renowned Tiffin Room and enjoy a famous Singapore Sling cocktail, or have a choice of tea and cake at a traditional Chinese bakery. You’ll then take a cruise along the Singapore River to Clarke Quay and make a visit to a pewter factory.
Sir Stamford Raffles played an enormous role in Singapore’s history, founding a British colony here in 1819. His vision for Singapore’s future came true, and Singapore became a vital international port and trading center for the Far East. You’ll retrace the course of Sir Stamford Raffles’ dream on your Raffles Hotel Singapore tour, visiting the site where Raffles first set foot in 1819 and seeing an exhibition on the history of the Singapore River. The highlight, of course, is visiting the centre of high-society colonial Singapore, the stylish Raffles Hotel.
The river cruise by bumboat, the traditional vessels that ferried cargo up and down the river in times gone by, is another highlight of your Raffles Hotel Singapore tour. Today your bumboat will steer you along the historic Singapore River, past colonial buildings, Chinese shop houses and the modern skyscrapers of Singapore’s business district. The cruise ends at Clarke Quay, a riverside festival village. You’ll visit a pewter gallery to discover the history of pewter and its role in the development of Singapore as a trading port, and witness a demonstration on pewtersmithing.
Founding Footsteps of Raffles - Raffles Hotel, Bumboat Ride, Clarke Quay, Pewter Gallery
Unavailable Dates in 2008:
- New Years Eve
- New Years Day
- Chinese New Year (6-8 Feb and 10 Feb)
- Good Friday (21 March)
- Easter Sunday (23 March)
- Labour Day (1 May)
- Vesak Day (19 May)
- National Day (9-10 Aug)
- Malaysia National Day (31 Aug)
- Hari Raya Puasa (1 Oct)
- Deepavali (28 Oct)
- Hari Raya Haji (8 Dec)
- Christmas (24 - 25 Dec)
Please note: Tour Operator will not pick up from Singapore Cruise Centre, Ferry Terminal or the Airport.
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- Coach tour
- Entrance fees
- Bumboat cruise
- Afternoon tea at Tiffin Room or light refreshments (Coffee/Tea and a slice of cake) at Ah Teng's Bakery
- Round trip hotel transfers
- English speaking licensed guide
- Goods and Services Tax
- Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of your travel date
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- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate
- Please note - group sizes vary from 4 to 40 passengers per tour. The type of transport provided may vary from a 9 seater minibus to 40 passenger coaches depending on number of passengers booked. Private touring is also available to ensure a private guide and driver is guaranteed.
- Gratuities to the guide and driver is not customary in Singapore. Any such expression of appreciation should be made on a voluntary and individual basis.
- You are required to specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Singapore. This is important information the tour operator will require in case you need to be contacted regarding changes in the tour departure times. This information must be advised at time of booking or on arrival in Singapore.
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This was a lot of fun. I am very glad that we took the option with tea as it was a lot of fun and gave ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, March 2008
While in Singapore I went on 2 other tours with another company, but I have to say that this one was ... Read more ›
Anne F, Australia, July 2008
