Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comRaffles Hotel Singapore Half-Day Tour
based on 39 reviews
Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Product code: 3695FFC
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 or enjoy afternoon tea 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.
- Comprehensive afternoon tour highlighting Singapore's Raffles history
- Retracing Raffles' footsteps at the Raffles Landing Site
- Afternoon tea in the Raffles Hotel's famous Tiffin Room
- Exhibition on the history of the Singapore River
- Bumboat cruise along the Singapore River
- Pewter demonstration at a pewter gallery on Clarke Quay
- Knowledgeable English-speaking licensed guide
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Tour options:
Founding Footsteps of Raffles - Raffles Hotel, Bumboat Ride, Clarke Quay, Pewter Gallery
Daily except Sundays
Departure Point:
Tour departs from major hotels in Singapore city and Sentosa Island excluding Changi Village Hotel and Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel
Departure Time:- 2:00pm
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Return details:Tour returns to original departure point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Entrance fees
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- River cruise
- Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual. Jeans are permitted, however shorts or flip flops are not acceptable.
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This tour was well worth the money. It was delightful to have afternoon tea in the Raffles Hotel, and ... Read more ›
Peter H, Australia, January 2009
The tour guide was very professional - he gave you plenty of time to look around and made sure that ... Read more ›
Ronald M, Australia, April 2009
