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Heritage Stories At The Singapore Botanic Gardens

by Serai Tours
1, 3, 6, 9, 13, 17 May • 10:00am

Walking tour of strategically chosen spots to highlight the heritage of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

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*Programme tickets will go live on 22nd April 2026 12pm

Friday (1 May): 10am - 12pm
Saturday (9 & 23 May): 10am - 12pm
Sunday (3 & 17 May): 10am - 12pm
Wednesday (6, 13 & 20 May): 10am - 12pm

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Take a walk through the Singapore Botanic Gardens on a journey of discovery, where nature, history and human stories unfold together. Moving through key sites from the Tanglin entrance, participants encounter stories shaped by ambition, survival and adaptation, from the Gardens’ origins in 1859 to its evolution into a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, explore stories that carry memories of people, places and nature, and trace the movement of plants, knowledge and ideas that powered maritime trade. Together, these stories reveal how the Gardens became more than a place of beauty, shaping livelihoods, connections and a shared sense of belonging that continues to grow today.    

Serai Tours

Serai Tour Services is a Singapore-based experience company specialising in guided walks that explore the nation’s history, heritage and cultural landscapes. Inspired by “serai”, the Malay word for lemongrass, we see our role as the essential ingredient that brings together people, culture and place. Through thoughtful storytelling and on-site exploration, we uncover the stories behind Singapore’s cultural and natural landscapes, offering deeper and more meaningful ways to experience the city. 

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