Singapore
Experience the bohemian charm of Tiong Bahru
Traditions & Heritage • 3 hours
5.0
(6)
Experience the bohemian charm of Tiong Bahru
Walk the quirky streets of this charming neighborhood discovering art deco architecture, unique boutiques, coffee roasteries, and a wet market
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Visit one of Singapore's trendiest neighborhoods - the historic Tiong Bahru, with your host
- See the area’s iconic Art Deco architecture and traditional Taoist temples, soaking up Tiong Bahru’s history and culture - it’s not all finance and skyscrapers in Singapore you know
- Visit the local wet market and grab some delicious street food at a hawker centre
- Browse the unique independent shops, galleries and pop ups
- Stop by an independent coffee shop, craft beer bar or trendy rooftop joint
- Get tips from your host about other neighborhoods to explore during your visit
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks (additional to the ones provided in the experience)
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You'll spend a few hours with one of our Singapore hosts, exploring one of the city's most hip(ster) historic neighborhoods - Tiong Bahru. This old housing estate used to be a cemetery, but the creepy factor has since diminished. After some regeneration, it is now one of the most incredible areas in the city.
Out with the old and in with the hipsters. Marvel at the pre-war Art Deco architecture as you wander through the quirky streets lined with old-school shophouses. Browse the endless supply of vinyl record stores, unique bookstores, pop-up boutiques, eccentric design shops, and independent coffee roasteries.
And don't miss the wet market - on the ground floor, all manner of fresh and live (but not necessarily wet) produce can be bought, and on the first floor is a hawker center. Wrap things up with a mian jian kueh (a kind of peanut pancake) or some fried noodles.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Real Stories, Real Connections
See our hosts and guests creating memories
Host Jimmy and guests ready for a full day in Singapore
Host Caleb and the Colors of Little India
Host Priscilla and Guest Suzette Amid Singapore’s Colorful Streets
Kelia and companion enjoying their Singapore food day
Kelia and companion enjoying their Singapore food day
Kelia and companion enjoying their Singapore food day
Nathan family enjoying a day with Roy
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What travelers think of this experience
Constantine
Jan 2025
Adam is a great tour guide - he showed us a beautiful Tiong Bahru neighborhood and was very knowledgeable and attentive to detail.
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Shinichi
Dec 2024
Jack was very informative and we learned a lot about the neighborhood. We could never have experienced the places we went if we had travelled by ourselves. Many thanks to Jack!
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Anne
Dec 2022
Unique district of Singapore with a guide who is born and bred from the area. A great tour for those who are looking for something a little different.
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Tiffany
Jul 2019
Our local host Nengyi was fantastic, showing my brother (9 y.o.) and I around Singapore’s Tiong Bahru area, with a wealth of local insight. Not only did he share his knowledge on the history and culture of Tiong Bahru, the experience was interactive, and we had the chance to order food and express ourselves the local way, weave through different housing complexes and markets to get a glimpse of everyday life in the bustling neighborhood. Definitely something that goes beyond the standard guide book - our first but certainly not our last City Unscripted experience. Really looking forward to exploring other cities!
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Peker
Jun 2019
We had a great time with our tour guide Nengyi in Singapore. In advance of our tour, he provided us with options where to visit and then showed us interesting sights/places while giving us information about the history and city life of Singapore throughout our walking tour. He also took us the iconic Marina Bay Sands roof next to the pool to show us the amazing views of Singapore. Thank you Nengyi for your professional and friendly tour...
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Alok
Feb 2018
My family and I tried out the kickstart tour on the day we arrived and the advice we got was so helpful that we thought we must come back for more and see something my son told me didnt exist in Singapore- creativity and bohemians- Mami proved him wrong!!!
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