Practices Places Tours & Trails

Heritage Stories At The Singapore Botanic Gardens

by Serai Tours
1, 3, 6, 9, 13, 17, 20, 23 May • 10:00am

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

Heritage-Stories-At-The-Singapore-Botanic-Gardens

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/heritage-stories-at-the-singapore-botanic-gardens-tickets-1986188167275

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

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. 

Website: seraitour.com 
Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584341357844 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/seraitour/ 





Other fascinating stories & events…

Bananas About Maritime Heritage

23 May • 10:00am

23 May • 02:00pm

Join us for this exclusive collaboration with heritage bakery Dona Manis Cake Shop, to explore the fascinating history of bananas in Singapore! Discover different banana varieties, make delicious banana kueh, and take home your creations. Sign up now for a unique culinary experience!

BraveSails SB20! by Singapore Sailing and Sport Singapore

3 May • 10:00am

3 May • 11:30am

Ready to feel the wind in your hair? Be introduced to the wonderful world of sailing! Join us for BraveSails SB20!, a fun, hands-on sailing experience perfect for beginners, first-timers, and anyone looking to try something new!

Bubu and the Big Catch: Stories of the Southern Islands

2 - 3 May • 10:00am

Step into the shoes of a young Orang Laut (People of the Sea)! Guided by the wisdom of elders, young explorers will uncover stories of life at sea, try out a traditional bubu fish trap and craft their own sea creatures.