Singapore Essentials: Your First Day in the City

I really wanted to learn more about the history of Singapore, but none of the group tours seemed to offer the depth I was looking for. I don’t usually book private tours, but I chose this one so I could tailor the experience to what I wanted to learn—and I’m so glad I did. Jane was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and well-prepared. I filled out an intake form beforehand, and she came ready to answer my questions. She was also very flexible with where we went, making the most of our time. One small note: there seemed to be an expectation to stop for food at some point. I had already eaten beforehand, but Jane kept suggesting it, so I ended up grabbing something small and sharing it with her. It wasn’t a big deal, just something to be aware of if you’re planning your time around the tour. Overall, I learned so much about the city and saw places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own or through a typical group tour. This ended up being one of my favorite experiences—I only wish more tours were like this.

Roy was an absolutely amazing tour guide.he gave us an overview of singapore including , history,culture, religion and cuisine. we experienced Temples, shrines, government buildings with an overview of past present and future Singapore. we walked around Chinatown, the English areas and the downtown going to overviews so we could appreciate the city layout and the growth with land reclamation This tour was definitely worth doing

Cheryl was delightful! She gave a very interesting tour and we saw many things in a short amount of time. She also taught us how to use the train system! She kept checking in to make sure we didn’t need anything from a rest to water. We really enjoyed the tour!

Jack was an excellent. Meeting him was easy. He made very efficient use of WhatsApp. The tour covered everything we asked for and more. His knowledge of Singapore was vast and we learnt loads. The added bonus was the ice cream. Also at the end he recommended somewhere for lunch and it was delicious.

I highly recommend this private walking tour with Joanne. She is eager to impart the history and cultural traditions of the Chinese, Indian and Malay people who live in Singapore. We were here for the start of the Lunar New Year and Joanne started the tour by giving us two mandarin oranges and explained the customs of gift giving at the new year. We visited the Indian, Malay and Chinese neighborhoods and sampled Teh Tarik (delicious frothy milk and condensed milk), prata (Indian flatbread) and Yusheng, a special dish eaten at the New Year. Joanne explained the symbolism behind each ingredient. Joanne also taught us how to ride the subway and gave us suggestions for the rest of our visit. Joanne's love for Singapore shines through during the tour. Joanne also sent a follow up email detailing where we had visited and what we had eaten, which is very helpful as there was so much great information to absorb. Request Joanne and unlock the joy of Singapore during your visit.

Mark is a good man.Caring and knowledgeable,exceptionally well mannered,considerate and polite. Mark met all the requests we had advised you of before the tour.His ability to share his extensive knowledge of Singapore is impressive. A very good tour Thank you