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.
Highlights
- 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
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Singapore Sling MenuDidn't try one here - quite expensive - much cheaper in our hotel bar!Photo by: J M MUnited Kingdom, 04 2012 -
Our afternoon teaLovely afternoon tea - but a bit strange having hot dim sum as part of it!Photo by: J M MUnited Kingdom, 04 2012 -
Raffles HotelRaffles HotelPhoto by: J M MUnited Kingdom, 04 2012 -
AsianTrip March 2012 072Raffles Hotel afternoon teaPhoto by: Hernan A04 2012 -
Raffles Hotel decorated for ...Grand Colonial splendourPhoto by: Irene DAustralia, 12 2011 -
DSCF0331Guided tour of Pewter galleryPhoto by: Sandra M11 2011 -
DSCF0294Picture tells the storyPhoto by: Sandra M11 2011 -
DSCF0292The fountain inside the gardens of RafflesPhoto by: Sandra M11 2011 -
DSCF0286Door man out front of RafflesPhoto by: Sandra M11 2011 -
Singapore Raffles Tiffin RoomEnjoying a nice cuppa!Photo by: Allison T10 2011 -
Guess what?Photo taken during a coach drive to the promenade.Photo by: Chiu Yan LHong Kong, 08 2010 -
simple: buy a Diet CokeAdvertising at Raffles just after spending $10.60 on a glass fo Diet Coke at the bakeryPhoto by: Frances AUnited Kingdom, 04 2010 -
Statue of RafflesThe first stop on the Raffles tourPhoto by: Frances AUnited Kingdom, 04 2010 -
Chocolate CakeServed as the light refreshments at the Ah Teng's bakeryPhoto by: Frances AUnited Kingdom, 04 2010 -
By the riverVisual of yesteryearPhoto by: Kenneth E03 2010 -
High Tea in the Rafflevery nice high teaPhoto by: Ruth CNew Zealand, 03 2010 -
Near the Raffle landing sitewhat to know the story about them? join the tourPhoto by: Ruth CNew Zealand, 03 2010 -
from the boatMerlionPhoto by: Ruth CNew Zealand, 03 2010 -
from the boatthe theater and the stanford hotelPhoto by: Ruth CNew Zealand, 03 2010 -
from the boatinteresting~ they are not realPhoto by: Ruth CNew Zealand, 03 2010 -
Useful Information
Founding Footsteps of Raffles - Raffles Hotel, Bumboat Ride, Clarke Quay, Pewter Gallery
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.
