Tours & Trails

A Lighter Side of History: Our Trading Port

A Lighter Side of History: Our Trading Port

23 May • 09:30am •

Explore Singapore's maritime heritage from a trading post to busy waterway. Experience a curator-led tour of the “Once Upon a Tide” exhibition before going on an exclusive Singapore Strait expedition and a visit to Sisters' Islands Marine Park.

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Anchors & Architecture: Singapore’s Maritime Past Rediscovered

Anchors & Architecture: Singapore’s Maritime Past Rediscovered

23 May • 09:30am •

Step into Chinatown’s seafaring past and discover how key port nodes have endured! Through vivid maritime stories, explore how built heritage is conserved and thoughtfully integrated into today’s urban landscape, bridging Singapore’s maritime legacy and modern city life.

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A Singaporean's Dream Through Toys

A Singaporean's Dream Through Toys

Discover Singapore’s humble past and evolution from a trading settlement through ‘A Singaporean’s Dream Through Toys’. This guided tour and interactive AR storytelling colouring book workshop explores the Industrial Revolution’s impact on Singapore, taking visitors through early Singapore’s trading roots, cultural heritage, maritime history, and evolving national identity through toys.

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Tours & Trails
Stories of the Kelongs: A Maritime Heritage Boat Tour

Stories of the Kelongs: A Maritime Heritage Boat Tour

10, 16 - 17, 24 May • 04:00pm

Embark on a maritime heritage boat tour through the Johor Straits to uncover the stories of kelongs, coastal communities and seafarers’ faith.

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Places Tours & Trails
Sultan Shoal Lighthouse Tour

Sultan Shoal Lighthouse Tour

23 May • 09:00am

Embark on a sea adventure to Sultan Shoal Lighthouse, passing iconic islands like Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island. Discover maritime heritage, stunning sea views, and receive an exclusive gift after the tour—reserve your spot today!

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Food Practices Tours & Trails
TASTES OF THE TIDES: Laksa Siglap & the Flavours of Coastal Kampongs by Emylia Safian & Minh Le Tien from Seia Home Dining

TASTES OF THE TIDES: Laksa Siglap & the Flavours of Coastal Kampongs by Emylia Safian & Minh Le Tien from Seia Home Dining

2 May • 11:15am

Discover Laksa Siglap, a rare coastal dish from Kampong Siglap, in this hands-on workshop. Families will explore fragrant herbs, kerisik (toasted coconut), fish paste, and a Malay fishing song “Ikan Kekek”, uncovering Singapore’s rich maritime culinary heritage.

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Temasek Shophouse: Let's Explore the Neighbourhood

Temasek Shophouse: Let's Explore the Neighbourhood

16 May • 04:00pm

Walk the hidden heritage of Orchard–Bras Basah with a local guide, uncovering stories of migration, community, and everyday lives that shaped Singapore's landscape.

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Food Tours & Trails
The Fullerton Heritage Spice Trail

The Fullerton Heritage Spice Trail

9, 23 May • 10:00am

Discover hidden stories and explore the historic spice trade routes that once flowed through one of Singapore's most iconic precincts on this exclusive 90-minute walking tour. 

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Places Tours & Trails
The Lost Anchorage: Telok Ayer to Padang

The Lost Anchorage: Telok Ayer to Padang

9, 16, 23 May • 04:00pm

This guided walk traces Singapore’s 1840s shoreline as a lens to explore how a port city was shaped by migration, trade, faith, labour, and land reclamation, using historic map overlays to reveal where the sea once met today’s streets.

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The Winding River of History: Singapore's Maritime Past & Eurasian Contributions to Nation Building

9, 16 May • 10:00am

The Winding River of History: Singapore's Maritime Past & Eurasian Contributions to Nation Building offers a unique dual experience that pairs an intimate tour of the Eurasian Heritage Gallery with a storied cruise along the Singapore River. Participants will gain rare insights into how the Eurasian community’s maritime and professional contributions were pivotal to Singapore’s growth during the British era and beyond

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Thian Hock Keng Temple Half-day Historical & Cultural Tour

Thian Hock Keng Temple Half-day Historical & Cultural Tour

3, 10, 17, 24 May • 02:30pm

A "Waterfront" History: Discover how Telok Ayer once faced the open sea and the famed Goddess of Sea temples to the Chinese immigrants including its pivotal role to our fishing port and trading hub.

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Places Tours & Trails
Tides of Change: Singapore’s Maritime Story

Tides of Change: Singapore’s Maritime Story

2, 9, 16, 23 May • 09:00am

Explore Singapore’s maritime origins on a guided walk along the Singapore River. Discover stories of traders, migrants, and seafarers whose journeys, beliefs, and enterprises shaped the nation’s identity as a global port city.

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For Families Practices Tours & Trails
TIED TO THE TIDES: Kelongs, Knots & the Fisherman’s Craft by C.O.O.E.

TIED TO THE TIDES: Kelongs, Knots & the Fisherman’s Craft by C.O.O.E.

1 May • 11:15am

Explore Singapore’s vanishing kelongs and coastal fishing heritage with arts collective C.O.O.E. and a maritime elder. Families will explore traditional fishing tools and fishing nets, learn basic knots, and create decorated fish shapes—bringing maritime stories to life.

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