SG Culture Little India Heritage Walking Tour (2h)
SG Culture Little India Heritage Walking Tour (2h)
[SG Culture Pass] Awesome Little Indian Heritage Chinese Walking Tour (Thursday)
Embark on a colourful journey through Little India and uncover one of Singapore’s most vibrant cultural enclaves. Guided in Mandarin, this heritage walking tour brings history to life as you explore its lively streets, rich traditions, and timeless charm.
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[SG Culture Pass] Awesome Little Indian Heritage English Walking Tour (Friday)
Discover the vibrant sights and stories of Little India on this immersive heritage walking tour. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, uncover the traditions, flavours, and multicultural spirit that make this district truly unforgettable.
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Highlights
Experience the sights, sounds, and stories of one of Singapore’s most colourful districts on the SG Culture Little India Heritage Walking Tour. Curated by Awesome Travel & Tour Pte Ltd, this 2-hour guided tour takes participants on a fascinating journey through the history, trades, and multicultural charm of Little India — from its humble beginnings in the 1800s to its vibrant present-day character.
Walk through bustling streets lined with garland shops, goldsmiths, and spice stalls, visit the Indian Heritage Centre, and admire the striking House of Tan Teng Niah. Along the way, uncover stories of migration, trade, and tradition that shaped this iconic enclave. The tour concludes at Tekka Centre, where you’ll learn about Singapore’s UNESCO-recognised hawker culture and savour the aromas of authentic local dishes. It’s a sensory-rich experience that brings Singapore’s living heritage to life.
- Historic Walking Route: Explore key heritage landmarks across Little India on a guided 1 km route.
- Expert Commentary: Learn about Little India’s evolution from buffalo pens to a bustling cultural hub.
- Architectural Icons: Visit the Indian Heritage Centre and the colourful House of Tan Teng Niah.
- Immersive Cultural Experience: Discover traditional trades, festivals, and community life.
- Hawker Culture Stop: End at Tekka Centre and learn about Singapore’s UNESCO-listed hawker heritage.
Itinerary
Duration: 2 hours
Little India MRT Station: Water Buffalo Mural (10 mins)
10 minsStarting PointBegin the tour at Little India MRT, where the iconic mural recalls the district’s early days as buffalo pens and brick kilns in the 1800s.Indian Heritage Centre (30 mins)
30 minsAdmission IncludedStep inside this architectural gem to explore exhibits on Indian migration, Chettiar moneylenders, and Singapore’s diverse Indian communities.Campbell Lane (15 mins)
15 minsWalking TourWander through colourful market stalls selling flowers, coconuts, and traditional goods that showcase Little India’s living heritage.House of Tan Teng Niah (15 mins)
15 minsPhoto StopAdmire this restored Chinese villa, an architectural symbol of Little India’s multicultural past.Serangoon Road (20 mins)
20 minsCultural WalkStroll along the heart of Indian commerce and hear stories about textile merchants, goldsmiths, and cultural festivities like Deepavali and Thaipusam.Tekka Centre (30 mins)
30 minsFinal StopConclude the tour at Tekka Centre — a vibrant market and hawker hub. Learn about Singapore’s hawker culture and sample iconic Indian dishes.
What's included
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Additional information
- Operates daily except Mondays.
- Timeslots: Tuesday–Saturday at 10:30 AM, Sunday at 3:30 PM.
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours.
- Last entry: Up to 5 minutes after tour start time.
- Meeting Point: Little India MRT, in front of the public bathroom near the gantry.
- Meeting Time: 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
- Look for a tourist guide wearing a Singapore Tourism Board (STB) badge.
- Minimum of 20 participants required for the tour to proceed.
- Tour covers approximately 1 kilometre at an easy walking pace.
- Operates rain or shine — please bring appropriate weather gear.
- Non-refundable for no-shows.
- Children are welcome, but caregivers must be prepared to catch up with the group if they need to attend to their child(ren).
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Water bottle.
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen).
- Umbrella or raincoat for wet weather.
- Public toilets available along the route.
- Provision shops available for refreshments.
- Instant confirmation upon booking.
- Bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before activity start date.
- 50% refund if cancelled 2 days before the activity.
- No refund for no-shows.
- Mobile and physical vouchers accepted.
- No physical ticket required.
- Tickets valid for the selected activity date only.
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Provider
Awesome Travel
USD 23.38
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