Uncover Singapore's colourful side - this audio tour shows you the secret spots where you can find spectacular street art works in the midst of a historical ethnic neighbourhood. With just your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app which also works offline, you will be introduced to some stellar art by local and international street artists as you explore the narrow lanes of Singapore's ethnic Arab and Malay quarter.
Begins at Bugis Station under the Bugis village sign. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
Our tour ends nearby in an area with hip cafes and eateries.
The tour takes you on a wandering walk beginning at the busy shopping malls at Bugis and leads you to the nearby historic neighbourhood Kampong Glam. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is approximately 2km and takes about half an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime! Most people will opt to stop for photography opportunities along the way. Be prepared for Singapore's unpredictable tropical weather as this tour takes place completely outdoors - bring along a hat or umbrella to protect yourself from the hot afternoon sun. The exact route can be seen upon downloading the tour, and audio from the tour can be listened to anytime. The tour takes place in outdoor areas which are mostly wheelchair accessible, but there may be roads and curbs that might not be the most wheelchair friendly.
We'll go through Bugis Village which has abundant affordable shopping.
The Arts Centre houses many art groups including a collective of several well-known street artists whose tags we'll discuss and you'll find all over the city.
Admire and hear about the murals on Arab street inspired by the many textile shops here.
Haji Lane is very popular for its collection of indie retail boutiques. This particular end is especially popular because of the very large and colorful artwork.
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