This is a tour where all of us will be walking on what was once upon a time, the sea. It is surreal, but yes, this walk is 90% done on what was once water. Along the way, we’ll see, “touch and feel” the “past” of Singapore History. With this tour, your ole Uncle Chris will take you through the years from the early 1800s to 2025. The beautiful sight-seeing is but a bonus.
There’s plenty of highlights along the way. We’ll start the tour with “Scandal Point”, which doesn’t exist now. It was demolished and its “contents” was used as landfills for the surrounding areas where we’ll be walking. Scandal Point was once upon a time a hill, or knoll – which may be a better word.
We’ll reimagine the site of the former Satay Club when life was simpler. From here, we’ll deviate into our real Singapore City where life began back on the 6th February 1819 – which (frankly) isn’t exactly quite true – the indigenous Orang Lauts and Malays were already here way before the British arrived. But yes, it is true that Sir Stamford Raffles and William Farquhar did put Singapore on the world map.
We meet 9am (25th May 2025), at Toastbox (ground floor) at The Esplanade, Theatres on the Bay. The nearest MRT is Esplanade, (or you can also come by Citylink - City Hall MRT). This tour will end at Telok Ayer Street, where many of our ancestors landed years ago…many penniless….
Note:
- We do the worldwide practice of tipping at the end of the tour. Tipping guide as follows: $20 for a satisfactory guide, $20+ for a guide who exceeds expectations, and $30 for an outstanding guide.
- We also reserve the right to accept or reject habitual late cancellations and no-shows.
- Call or message Uncle Chris at +65 91814298 for corporate, private, or student bookings.
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