Kampong Glam and Sultan Mosque Morning Walking Tour

Singapore, Singapore

On this award winning tour, visit the ancient burial grounds where the forgotten Tombs of the Malayan Princes rest. Highlights on this walk include the Sultan Mosque, an antique store, understanding traditional Indonesian medicine and Arabic goods, the Old Royal Palace and Tombs.

How was Singapore sold to the British for 60,000 Spanish Dollars? Find out about the man who did it, and the man who forced him to. No one remembers the sultans that used to rule, except the guides on this tour. The old Royal Palace, the Sultan Mosque, the Tombs of the Malayan Princes: they all carry an air of royalty snatched away too quickly. Uncover a curious blend of Malay folk traditions and Islam in the legends of the mysterious 'keris' (dagger), exotic perfumes, 'jamu' remedies to every conceivable ailment and the story of the faith that is so often misunderstood. Don't miss this hidden cultural enclave where Singapore's indigenous culture still thrives.

Join the guides who are experts in Singapore's rich heritage and colorful history. Highlights on this walk include the Sultan Mosque, an antique store, understanding traditional Indonesian medicine and Arabic goods, the Old Royal Palace and Tombs.

Winner of Singapore Tourism Awards for Best Sightseeing/Leisure/Educational Programme 2004

USD $23.65

Review by: MR N C	March 2012
very knowledgable and enthusiastic guide. excellent.

Review by: Vaughan P	August 2011
interesting and informative

Review by: Blair S	July 2011
Fascinating local history, beyond what you find in the text books. Superbly presented with participation of local shop keepers. Nicely paced tour, easy walk, no rush, no waiting.

Review by: Margaret C	May 2011
fantastic leader! Couldn't be better!

Review by: tiggy	January 2011
Easy to find - our tour guide Geraldine was a star. Very enjoyable for older children and adults. Mosque was beautiful -they have some cloaks for those women that are not fully which was handy as wearing long pants and shirts was very warm. The information regarding the religious aspects was informative.

Review by: Barry H	October 2010
This was a very informative,relaxed walk with a very friendly guide ( although she seemed a bit nervous of my height at 6'4 the route that lead to local shops was not a blatant attempt to encourage us to spend more money and seemed to add to the experience, very good

Review by: Jo T	September 2010
This is a good tour if you want to find out more about the history of Singapore and its Muslim Society. Our tour guide was very well informed and was concerned about everyone's comfort level on a very hot day. The Mosque was interesting as were the streets of Little India. However we would not recommend this tour with children as it was a bit too long and there is a lot of standing around and listening to the guide. Also take refreshments with you. Our tour was running late and we ended up leaving the tour just before the end because we needed to eat as it was well after midday and there was no morning tea included. In summary, the tour was very interesting but too long. We would recommend that they included a short break for refreshments in this tour.

Review by: John B, United Kingdom	June 2010
The guide was excellent .

Review by: Frances A, United Kingdom	April 2010
A brilliant tour with a fantastic tour guide. Full of knowledge presented in an interesting and engaging manner the tour fitted a lot into a small space of time. Do remember an umbrella though!

Review by: Tony L, Australia	March 2010
Tour was very well organised, tour guide was good. Very interesting.

Review by: Jessica C, United States of America	December 2009
This was a super cheap program and really good! You get all kinds of behind-the-scenes information that you wouldn't get on your own. The only thing that would be better is the addition of lunch at the end of the tour, but I do love food!

Review by: Barbara H, United States of America	December 2008
The best walking tour around the city. There are so many little neighborhoods that you wouldn't learn about if you don't take the walking tours. Highly recommended. And if you like shopping, the tour guide stops in some very nice shops. Everyone wins on this tour.

Review by: Robert C	December 2008
The best walking tour around the city. There are so many little neighborhoods that you wouldn't learn about if you don't take the walking tours. Highly recommended. And if you like shopping, the tour guide stops in some very nice shops. Everyone wins on this tour.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	October 2006
An excellent tour and guide, throughly enjoyable.