Raffles was definitely on our to do list being of such historic relevance in Singapore. Even the Singapore Sling lived up to the hype. The buffet afternoon High Tea was definitely a highlight and worth the spend. Plenty to eat and there is no rush to leave. Wonderful.
Review by: Miranda N, May 2017
We arrived in Singapore at 10.00 am and were picked up by coach to a central area at 13.30. The guide directed us to the coach which would be taking us to Raffles. Great guide pointing out and informing us along the way. We then went on a Bumboat and the landmarks where shown from a different angle, great experience. Onto Raffles where we had afternoon tea in the Tiffany room, presentation was as you would expect, with additional heated food available from the buffet, together with 3 types of scones and as much jam and cream you required. Tea and Coffee was plentiful. Additional cold teas were also available. The only additional cost was the Singapore Sling which was a must, was it great, but of course, drinking a cocktail where it had been invented, the atmosphere, soak it up and go and explore. Raffles Hotel will be celebrating 130 years opened in l887 it certainly well worth a visit together with the afternoon tea and the Singapore Sling
Review by: Lynne M, May 2017
Great afternoon trip with a great mixture. The boat cruise was very interesting and a pleasant way to see the many sights on the shores of Singapore. Raffles Hotel High Tea was the best I have ever been too. You don't want to miss it...
Review by: Julie P, May 2017
Very good trip and well organised although slightly rushed in parts _br/_ Shame that the Raffles had long bar closed for refurb, the afternoon tea was very good.
Review by: Ontheroad, May 2017
Lovely afternoon tea although waiting staff not very attentive. Weather spoilt the boat trip as we had thunderstorms so had to dash from one place to the other. The Long Bar was closed for redecoration so only opportunity was to have the Singapore sling with afternoon tea
Review by: Lmolina, May 2017
Make sure men in your party wear long pants. It doesn't seem to matter if they are jeans or suit pants and partnered with a t-shirt or sneakers, as long as they are long. The tour left from Chinatown and started with a bum boat ride from Clarke Quay with the guide Siva pointing out historic buildings and telling a colourful story of old Singapore. After a short walk around some of the older buildings, we arrived by bus at Raffles Hotel, which, despite its three-storey height, is very imposing. As we were part of a tour group we sat with other people from our tour which was nice to meet new people. The food at the high tea was plentiful and service was prompt. Champagne and Singapore Slings are extra about S26 a glass. The gift shop is very nice as well but there are a lot of people about. We left the tour after high tea and walked to the Singapore FLyer, about 10 minutes away.
Review by: Dawn C, April 2017
Excellent tour. Our guide was very informative and changed the order of the tour so that we got the best out of it because of the weather. Afternoon tea in Raffles was everything you'd imagine it to be. I can certainly recommend the Singapore Sling in the Bar with the crushed peanut shells on the floor. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Review by: Vanessa C, April 2017
We had the loveliest time with this tour. Our tour guide Linda Chan was excellent. We had lost faith in interesting tour guides until Linda amused us with her funny quips and amusing stories. Our pick up was on time and we met in China Town before starting our tour. There was a short tour of some areas on Singapore before heading to Raffles where we had a fabulous High Tea and a chance to look around and explore the Hotel. We loved our trip and High Tea experience - made even better by Linda as our Tour Guide.
Review by: chris j, April 2017
Good tour, went for cake at Raffles rather than afternoon tea as we had a tour with lunch and were going on the night safari with dinner later. With hindsight should have gone for the tea but we still had a full tour including the long bar although as a non drinker the Singapore sling at 22 was not considered a worth while investment.
Review by: Zulkifli M, April 2017
This tour was amazing!
Review by: anita w, April 2017
Great value and very interesting....well worth taking this excursion
Review by: ROBERT B, April 2017
Very nice tour, good pace. Raffles tea was excellent, could have used more time to look around and visit gift shop.
Review by: Ranjit M, March 2017
It was all very good till the cruise was cancelled due to rough river.
Review by: SUSAN P, March 2017
Picked up at hotel by small minibus taken to central point where we had to join a larger group on a big bus ,not what we expected my wife picked up from hotel in minibus taken to central point where we had to join a big bus my wife had sandals on which showed her feet told to go to nearby shop and buy some different shoes,not very fashionable but she borrowed my socks ,no problem now,another lady bought new shoes and became crippled and had to change back soon as we had been to raffles,high tea very nice but like being on conveyer belt everybody queuing to go in when we came out more queues to replace us but l suppose that's how it is ,had to have a Singapore sling in the long bar ok ,continued on to river trip in bumboat this was very good and informative .Big bus took us back to our hotel
Review by: Susan G, March 2017
Booked this tour prior to leaving the UK, downloaded the voucher and hoped all would go to plan. We were picked up from the hotel lobby as arranged albeit it a few minutes latter than arranged due to traffic in the city. We were taken to the meeting point and the joined our assigned tour. We were taken to Clarkes Quay for the bumboat tour first. Whilst on the boat we were shown a video giving details of how Singapore has developed over the years. After the river tour we rejoined our coach and were taken to the Raffles Hotel to enjoy afternoon tea in the Tiffin Room.
Review by: anne, March 2017
A good tour - enjoyed the boat trip and the chance to walk around some of the older buildings and be given the history of the area. It was nice to have high tea at Raffles but we felt the whole experience at the hotel was very touristy and the service in the Tiffin Room was not as wonderful as we expected although the food was good. It was also disappointing not to be able to go in the Long Room as it was closed. Lots of renovations are going on in the hotel to update it. Overall an enjoyable half day.
Review by: Leslie G, March 2017
Good tour and guide.Raffles worth a visit and afternoon tea is good value.Well worth doing.
Review by: Patricia S, March 2017
The tour and boat cruise were very enjoyable, and the high tea at Raffles was delicious. A buffet was also included, so there was plenty of food. Table service was excellent. Singapore Slings were very expensive, but all part of the experience. Unfortunately the Long Bar was closed for renovations, so we didn't see it.
Review by: Sandra P, March 2017
Wonderful tour, highly recommend, very good value for money. Tour guide excellent, 'bum boat' ride was great showing off the Marina Bay Sands and Merlion. Raffles, just beautiful. We all loved the experience.
Review by: Gwen M, March 2017
This was most enjoyable, due to weather conditions our guide changed the itinerary by giving us the boat ride first, This was a good move since once we got to Raffles there was no rush!! After getting off the boat we walked across a bridge and saw the statue of Raffles and then by bus to Raffles Hotel. Since we got there a little after 3 there was no queue which was another plus. I was seated with another 2 singles and we had a wonderful experience. Champagne or Singapore Sling was offered for an extra cost. I opted for champagne. We spent over 2 hours sitting and enjoying our tea while a lady was playing the harp. Dress well as this is Raffles after all!!
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