Footsteps of Raffles Tour
Singapore Sightseeing
Singapore
Singapore
Fri, 25th July 2008 - Tue, 31st March 2009

This tour starts from where it all began - at Raffles Landing Site - where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819, before progressing to an Exhibition that traces the history of the Singapore River.
Next, stop at Raffles hotel, where hives of activities were held for the high-society in the 1800s. Here, enjoy either an Afternoon Tea Buffet with English/Local delicacies or light refreshments.
Board a bumboat and cruise along the historic Singapore river. Disembark at Clarke Quay, a riverside festival village where you will visit a Pewter Gallery to discover the history of pewter and role of tin in the development of Singapore as a trading port. Be entertained by a demonstration on pewtersmithing.
Please note that drinks are not included in tour price. Due to the cultural aspect of this tour, no bermudas, shorts, sandals without socks or slippers are allowed by men. No bermudas, shorts, slippers, clogs and slip-ons are allowed by women.
Please note that there will be a pick-up from your hotel lobby half an hour prior to the starting time of the tour. You will be required to call the supplier to confirm your hotel.
Tour Info
Times: Mon - Sat
(excluding Public Holidays - 31 Dec 07, 1 Jan, 6-8 Feb, 10 Feb, 21 Mar, 23 Mar, 1 May, 19 May, 9-10 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Oct, 28 Oct, 8 Dec, 24-25 Dec 08)
Pick Up Time: 13:30
Tour Starts: 14:00
Duration: 4.5 hours
Meeting Point: Pickup (and drop off) service from Major hotels in the city area.

This tour starts from where it all began - at Raffles Landing Site - where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have first stepped ashore in 1819, before progressing to an Exhibition that traces the history of the Singapore River.
Next, stop at Raffles hotel, where hives of activities were held for the high-society in the 1800s. Here, enjoy either an Afternoon Tea Buffet with English/Local delicacies or light refreshments.
Board a bumboat and cruise along the historic Singapore river. Disembark
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