4-Hour Guided Walking Tour: Exploring Peranakan Culture in Singapore

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Farrer Park

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Highlights

Explore vibrant Peranakan Houses at Farrer Park

Discover the Peranakan Tiles Gallery in Chinatown

Stroll through Ann Siang Hills: Where Heritage Blooms

First Botanical Gardens at Armenian Street

Enjoy Peranakan cuisine, also known as Nyonya cuisine, is a delightful fusion of Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian influences

Singapore

gastronomical, sightseeing, walking

Group Tour

4 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Begin your journey at Farrer Park, where Peranakan houses' vibrant pastel colours and intricate motifs captivate your senses. Explore the Peranakan Tiles Gallery in Chinatown, where each tile tells a cultural story through its exquisite designs. Stroll along Ann Siang Hill, soaking in bold, colourful facades that blend tradition with cinematic charm. Discover the First Botanical Gardens at Armenian Street.

Itinerary

Explore Peranakan sights with your guide
- Begin your journey by exploring the eye-catching pastel colours and intricate motifs that blend Spanish, Chinese, and Malay influences. Appreciate the stories behind each geometric pattern and floral design on the Peranakan tiles.
- Discover a unique collection of antique and replica Peranakan tiles, each carrying cultural significance. Admire the motifs—whether a phoenix, peony, or geometric design—and delve into the history and meaning behind each one.
- Walk down Ann Siang Road, taking in the ornate, colourful shophouses that reflect a rich multicultural heritage. Enjoy the cinematic charm of these iconic shophouses, which gained fame from their appearance in the movie "Crazy Rich Asians."
- Savour Peranakan cuisine's vibrant and aromatic flavours, a fusion of Chinese, Malay, and Indonesian influences. Learn about the signature herbs and spices like Candlenuts, Buah Keluak, and Tamarind that define Peranakan dishes.
- Wander through ten themed galleries, exploring Peranakan wedding traditions, religious practices, and everyday life. Appreciate contemporary art, fashion, and design works that bridge tradition with modernity.
- Conclude your tour with a culinary experience, enjoying dishes like Laksa, Popiah, Ayam Buah Keluak, and Kueh Kueh. Notice the signature design elements in the dining environment, making your meal a celebration of both heritage and flavour.

What's Included

Licensed & Professional Tour Guide

1 Bottle of Mineral Water

4 hours with a Tour Guide

Mrt / Bus to transfer between locations (if needed)

1 Milk Tea or Coffee with A Sharing Set of Kaya Toast

What's Excluded

Other personal expenses

Tips & Gratuities (is appreciated but not required)

Peranakan Museum Entrance ticket

Any Meals

Know Before You Go

Departure and Return.

Start Farrer Park MRT – Exit H Street level.

End: Bencoolen Mrt Station (near Peranakan Museum).

Not wheelchair accessible.

Not stroller accessible.

The tour requires at least 02 full-paying pax to proceed, and the operator reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the tour at their discretion.

Note that the tickets are non-transferable.

Children aged 0-2 can join free of charge.

Accurate contact details are crucial during booking; the operator isn’t liable for losses due to inaccuracies.

The food tour involves Singapore hawker centres; table booking or food pre-ordering isn’t possible. There might be waiting times.

Special dietary needs may not be catered to (unless it’s a private tour); please get in touch with us before booking.

Comfortable footwear is recommended; carry umbrellas or ponchos in case of rain.

You can cancel or reschedule your tour up to 48 hours before your scheduled tour date/time.

Refunds aren’t provided for cancellations less than 48 hours or no-shows unless the operator cancels/reschedules.

Changes requested less than 48 hours before the tour won’t be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on local time.

Meeting Point

Farrer Park MRT – Exit H Street level

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

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Explore Peranakan sights with your guide

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