Singapore's History of Trade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

A walk from the beautifully preserved ethnic area of Chinatown to the modern skyscrapers of Boat Quay, this self-guided audio tour's route traces the history of trade from the time of its founding in 1819 through to the economic and cultural marvel that is modern Singapore.

Your guide, Kenn Delbridge is a 20-year resident of Singapore, who runs an audio studio that creates soundtracks and soundscapes for international broadcasters like BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel, and he's produced numerous audiobooks that focus on city walks.

This tour is ready whenever you are. Simply download the tour using the VoiceMap app while in a wifi zone.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends near the Fullerton Building.

Itinerary

Duration: 50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts outside the Chinatown Heritage Centre.

    Admission ticket free
  • Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (Pass by)

    The tour passes through the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

    Admission ticket free
  • Sri Mariamman Temple (Pass by)

    The tour passes Sri Mariamman Temple.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes Masjid Jamae (Chulia).

    Admission ticket free
  • Singapore River (Pass by)

    The tour passes over the Singapore River.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes the Parliament Of Singapore

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes the Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles.

    Admission ticket free
  • Cavenagh Bridge (Pass by)

    The tour passes over the Cavenagh Bridge.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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