Begin your heritage tour of Singapore with a colourful splash at the Kampong Gelam Hall of Fame tour. Spanning a massive 131 metres long along Bali Lane and another 107 metres along Ophir Road, this five-metre tall art mural project is as impressive as it is long. Consisting of wild and imaginative works by 17 Singapore-based artists, the murals blend culture, history and fiction; feel free to interpret the artworks with your imagination!

See Bras Basah in a different light with Artoholic Singapore: The Bras Basah Bugis arts and cultural precinct audio tour. This self-guided tour takes you through historical buildings, prominent art venues, architectural gems, and hidden cafes. Stop by the National Museum of Singapore to check out the Singapore History Gallery, pop into the Institute of Contemporary Arts Singapore to learn more about Asia’s developing contemporary art scene, and rest your feet while indulging in fragrant espressos at the 7 Kickstart Cafe. The audio tour takes you through nine key locations, each with its own unique character. 

Fascinated with Peranakan culture? Take the Colours of Katong Design Walk to explore Katong, Joo Chiat and Marine Parade—precincts that are heavily influenced by its Peranakan culture. 

Places of interest on the tour include the Peranakan House of Joo Chiat, vibrantly coloured Peranakan-styled buildings along Tembeling Road, and iconic heritage restaurants serving spicy Nyonya cuisine around East Coast Road. End your tour with a flourish at a DIY colouring workshop, where you can take home a DIY pop-card of your own creation as a souvenir. 

Feast your senses with the vibrant sights, sweet scents and flavourful tastes of spicy Indian cuisine on the Little India: Journey of the Senses tour. Admire the intricate architecture, discover hidden gems, and explore stunning art murals in the ethnic enclave’s side alleys. The tour ends at the Indian Heritage Centre, where you gain an in-depth insight into the culture, heritage and history of Indian Singaporeans.  

Most locals have visited Chinatown, but few have traced the neighbourhood’s wall murals in depth. In this two and a half hour tour—Growing Up- A Mural Walk in Chinatown—you will be taken on a journey through Chinatown’s storied past under the masterful strokes of local artist Yip Yew Chong, whose much-loved street art is found all over the island. His murals in Chinatown portray familiar nostalgic scenes in the area, giving you a colourful visual reference of what it was like growing up in Chinatown back in the old days. The tour bonus? Fascinating easter eggs and mesmerising secrets behind the murals on display. 

Named after Joseph Balestier, the first American Consul to Singapore, the Balestier precinct is known for its eateries and is the go-to place for lighting equipment and bathroom fixtures. The self-guided Balestier Heritage Trail takes you deep into its past to discover how it transformed from a rustic plantation into a colourful district. Along the way, you will visit landmarks such as the Sun Yat-Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall, the historic Balestier Market, and striking Art Deco apartment blocks. 

Get to know more about Singapore’s first satellite town with the Queenstown Heritage Trail. Named after Queen Elizabeth II to mark her Coronation, the area was originally developed as a self-sufficient housing estate complete with schools, shops, amenities, markets, cinemas and places of worship. The tour takes you to the iconic landmarks that define the town, such as the Queenstown Public Library (Singapore’s first full-time branch library), the Ridout Tea Garden, and the Queenstown Sports Complex (Singapores’ first neighbourhood sports complex).

Peel off its hipster veneer to gain a deeper insight into Singapore’s only conservation housing estate with the Tiong Bahru Heritage Tour. An experienced volunteer guide will lead you to explore the neighbourhood’s pre-war and post-war architecture. Snap Instagram-worthy photos of the imaginative murals around the neighbourhood as your guide regales you with fascinating stories of this age-old neighbourhood. The tour's highlight? An exclusive visit to Singapore’s first communal civilian air raid shelter that saved countless lives during World War II. 

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