On this award winning tour, visit the ancient burial grounds where the forgotten Tombs of the Malayan Princes rest. Highlights on this walk include the Sultan Mosque, an antique store, understanding traditional Indonesian medicine and Arabic goods, the Old Royal Palace and Tombs.
Highlights
- Walk through Kampong Glam, the "Muslim Quarter", once home to the Sultan
- Explore the Sultan Mosque, the old Royal Palace and tombs of the Malayan princes
- Uncover the "jamu" remedies to every conceivable ailment
- Visit antique and traditional medicine stores
Recent Photos of this Tour
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singapore oct 2010me tall, she smallPhoto by: Barry H10 2010 -
singapore oct 2010 056some one has to volunteer to be dressed upPhoto by: Barry H10 2010 -
Masjid Sultan DomeA visit to the main Mosque. Remember to cover up and remove your shoes.Photo by: Frances AUnited Kingdom, 04 2010 -
Muslim perfumeryVisit a local Muslim perfume shop where they can't use alcohol to make perfumes.Photo by: Frances AUnited Kingdom, 04 2010 -
Inside the Masjid SultanLearn about the religion and it's various beliefs and practices.Photo by: Frances AUnited Kingdom, 04 2010 -
Sultans of Spice Walking TourThis tour is a must see. We thoroughly enjoyed the city and the tour guide was knowledgeable and articulate.Photo by: Robert CUSA, 12 2008 -
Useful Information
Kampong Glam and Sultan Mosque Morning Walking Tour
How was Singapore sold to the British for 60,000 Spanish Dollars? Find out about the man who did it, and the man who forced him to. No one remembers the sultans that used to rule, except the guides on this tour. The old Royal Palace, the Sultan Mosque, the Tombs of the Malayan Princes: they all carry an air of royalty snatched away too quickly. Uncover a curious blend of Malay folk traditions and Islam in the legends of the mysterious 'keris' (dagger), exotic perfumes, 'jamu' remedies to every conceivable ailment and the story of the faith that is so often misunderstood. Don't miss this hidden cultural enclave where Singapore's indigenous culture still thrives.
Join the guides who are experts in Singapore's rich heritage and colorful history. Highlights on this walk include the Sultan Mosque, an antique store, understanding traditional Indonesian medicine and Arabic goods, the Old Royal Palace and Tombs.
Winner of Singapore Tourism Awards for Best Sightseeing/Leisure/Educational Programme 2004
Reviewed by Sean Pat F, January 2013
great
Reviewed by David T, December 2012
This was an awesome tour and our guide, Helena, was outstanding. I would recommend this tour to everyone!!
