Tours & Trails

Mazu Heritage Tour: Goddess of the Sea An ICH Journey Through Singapore’s Maritime Past

1 - 2, 8 - 9, 15 - 16, 22 - 23 May • 10:00am

Discover Mazu’s enduring legacy as you explore Thian Hock Keng Temple and step on board majestic wooden vessel. A captivating journey through maritime faith, seafarers’ stories and the enduring bond between people and the sea.

Other Peranakans: Diverse Nusantara Peranakan identities in Singapore, 1880s to 1950s

7 May • 07:30pm

Explore the rich histories of less-known Peranakan groups – the Indian/ Jawi Peranakan and Arab Peranakan; and Bugis and Jawa Peranakan.

Part of the Singapura Stories Seminar 2026 Series.

Pulau Ubin Maritime Heritage Tour

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 09:00am

Discover Pulau Ubin’s maritime heritage through a guided tour led by a native islander, exploring its history, living kampung, and role in nation-building.

Raffles Heritage Sunset Tour

1 - 2, 8 - 9, 16, 22 - 23 May • 05:00pm

Experience Singapore’s maritime legacy at sunset on the Raffles Heritage Sunset Lighthouse Tour. Explore Raffles Marina’s lighthouse, uncover Raffles’ coastal vision, enjoy storytelling, heritage insights, and breath-taking views, connecting history, navigation and the golden glow of Singapore’s shoreline.

Rest, Refresh, Reflect

6, 13, 20 May • 10:00am

6, 13, 20 May • 02:00pm

From March to September 2026, join us on Wednesdays to explore our heritage trail, Humble Beginnings, Lasting Legacy, where you can encounter the human stories of resilience and service that connect this historic space to the wider history of Singapore.

River Trade Trail and Stories

9 May • 10:30am

Discover how the seas shaped Little India in this interactive maritime heritage trail, that ends with an Indian seafood feast!

Roots & Flavours: A Pulau Ubin Discovery

2 - 3, 9 - 10, 16 - 17, 23 - 24 May • 08:30am

Travel by bumboat to Pulau Ubin and uncover its rich maritime past. Once sustained by granite trade and coastal fishing, island villagers relied on tides and kelongs for livelihood before migrating to mainland Singapore, leaving behind kampungs that reflect the nation’s seafaring heritage.

Seaside Tales of Sembawang

9, 23 May • 09:00am

24 May • 10:00am

Sembawang has been a childhood playground, workplace, reservist camp, and home to Jerome Lim, whose experiences of the northern precinct span five decades. Join Jerome on a trail to discover Sembawang spaces and places where his personal stories come alive.

Sembawang: Spirits of the Sea and Shore

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 05:30pm

Discover Sembawang’s maritime past through its colonial houses, naval base relics, and hidden bunkers. Walk the coast at Wak Hassan, hear kampong memories, and encounter ghostly tales of spirits by the sea—where heritage and the supernatural still linger together.

Singapore Maritime Gallery Tour

2 May • 10:00am

Join our 1-hour Singapore Maritime Gallery tour to explore Singapore’s rich maritime heritage, innovations, and future-ready strategies. Discover how we maintain our global hub status, and meet the people shaping the future of maritime excellence. An exclusive gift awaits!