{"id":174177,"date":"2024-07-22T15:00:17","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T07:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=174177"},"modified":"2024-07-23T22:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T14:00:25","slug":"singapore-heritage-trails-walks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/singapore-heritage-trails-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the hidden side of Singapore with fascinating guided trails and free heritage walks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore might be a mere dot on the map, but we&#8217;ve got plenty to see and do on this little island. For <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/historical-places-singapore-travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">history and heritage<\/a> junkies, &#8216;hoods worth wandering into include <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-glam-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kampong Glam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/tiong-bahru-neighbourhood-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiong Bahru<\/a> and Kampong Lorong Buangkok. While we can hop on a Vespa or cruise on a kayak for a fun tour, we\u2019re equally loco for these local heritage trails that teach us a thing or two about culture, art, architecture, nature, history and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Best heritage trails in Singapore<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Discover our maritime heritage<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_298455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-298455\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-298455 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/singapore-heritage-trails-walks-raffles-lighthouse-mpa-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"Raffles Lighthouse | Heritage trails and walks Singapore\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/singapore-heritage-trails-walks-raffles-lighthouse-mpa-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/singapore-heritage-trails-walks-raffles-lighthouse-mpa-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/09\/singapore-heritage-trails-walks-raffles-lighthouse-mpa.jpg 1400w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-298455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Maritime &amp; Port Authority of Singapore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What do you know about our island&#8217;s maritime history? If your answer&#8217;s along the lines of &#8220;not much&#8221;, you gotta join <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mpa.gov.sg\/events-careers\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Maritime &amp; Port Authority of Singapore<\/a>&#8216;s maritime heritage trail. The free walking tour takes you from Fort Canning Park all the way to Clifford Pier as you learn how seafarers and traders shaped our maritime destiny. We also recommend signing up for the Raffles Lighthouse tour, which takes you to Pulau Satumu. Climb the steps up this iconic lighthouse and visit the heritage gallery.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Hello, Singapore<\/h3>\n<p>So you grew up in Singapore? You may not know the island as well as you think. Take a deep dive into the not-so-well-known side of town with tours by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellosingaporetours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hello Singapore<\/a>. Epicureans must join the food tour, which spotlights Singapore&#8217;s culinary scene and the stories behind them. If you love your history, set aside half a day for the tour that covers the city&#8217;s past and present.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Care for some culture?<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_222363\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-222363\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-222363 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/03\/arab-street.png\" alt=\"arab street sultan mosque\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/03\/arab-street.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/03\/arab-street.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/03\/arab-street.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-222363\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you&#8217;re in the area, you&#8217;ll have to stop by the nearby Sultan Mosque at Kampong Glam to admire the historic landmark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With a great TripAdvisor track record, <a href=\"https:\/\/indiesingapore.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Indie Singapore<\/a>\u2019s free walking tours are worth a shot when you&#8217;ve got a <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-this-weekend-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekend<\/a> empty of plans. Pick from these four precincts: <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-chinatown-singapore\/\">Chinatown<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/kampong-glam-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kampong Glam<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/bugis-food-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bugis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/little-india-singapore-neighbourhood-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Little India<\/a> or the Singapore River via the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/civic-district-singapore\/\">Civic District<\/a>. Other curated experiences include a 2.5-hour walk through <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/everton-park-cafes-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Everton Park<\/a>, Spottiswoode Park, and Kampong Bahru Road, where you&#8217;ll discover old-school eats, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/street-art-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mural art<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/instagram-worthy-places-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IG-worthy spots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Help yourself to a trail<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_211850\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-211850\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-211850 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Riverfront-HDB-Sungei-Api-Api-pasir-ris-heritage-trail.png\" alt=\"Riverfront-HDB-Sungei-Api-Api-pasir-ris-heritage-trail \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Riverfront-HDB-Sungei-Api-Api-pasir-ris-heritage-trail.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/Riverfront-HDB-Sungei-Api-Api-pasir-ris-heritage-trail.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-211850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pasir Ris lookin&#8217; gorgeous! Photography: National Heritage Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhb.gov.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">National Heritage Board<\/a>\u2019s self-guided tours let you pick from countless trails put together by various organisations and volunteers in Singapore. Best of all, they&#8217;re free. There\u2019s a trail for pretty much everything \u2013 chase stained glass windows and hopscotch at heritage schools or stroll through Jewish and Armenian quarters and discover maritime-themed HDB flats at <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/pasir-ris-heritage-trail-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pasir Ris<\/a>. The options are endless!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Sign up for a graveyard shift<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re dead tired of cultural precincts and need a change of scenery, a free self-guided walk at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singaporeheritage.org\/bukitbrownwayfinder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bukit Brown Cemetery<\/a> might liven things up. As one of Singapore\u2019s largest and last-remaining graveyards, it sure has plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/true-singapore-ghost-stories-from-the-honeycombers-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(ghost) stories<\/a> to tell. Just download a PDF from the site to uncover the resting places of significant individuals in Singapore&#8217;s history, find intricate tomb designs, read up on World War II tales and more.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Get a ticket to kooky town<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_202200\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-202200\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-202200 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Haw-Par-Villa-park.png\" alt=\"Haw Par Villa | heritage trails\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Haw-Par-Villa-park.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Haw-Par-Villa-park.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Haw-Par-Villa-park.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/Haw-Par-Villa-park.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-202200\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warmest welcome\u2026 to hell. Photography: Nicole Nithiyah<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-haw-par-villa-singapore-hell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Haw Par Villa<\/a> is legit our favourite oddball spot in Singapore. So we&#8217;re betting an after-dark stroll headed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.journeys.com.sg\/tosw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Journey Tours<\/a> into the Ten Courts of Hell will kill it \u2013 in a good way! Learn about the legends and myths of Buddhism, Taoism, Chinese history and mythology. Who needs <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/halloween-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Halloween<\/a> when we have this all year round? Other cool options include a look back in time at WWII in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/changi-singapore-things-to-do-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Changi<\/a> and a jaunt through Fort Canning Hill.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Get your Chinatown on<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_207407\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-207407\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-207407 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/chinatown-singapore.png\" alt=\"streets of chinatown\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/chinatown-singapore.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/chinatown-singapore.png 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/chinatown-singapore.png 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/08\/chinatown-singapore.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-207407\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The colourful streets of Chinatown are waiting to be explored. Photography: Adrian Jakob via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sure, signing up for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fom.sg\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Friends of the Museums<\/a> membership opens up a whole bunch of culturally centric events for you. But you can also attend some of the free heritage walks in Singapore as a non-member. Like the URA\/FOM Heritage Trail, which starts off from the Urban Redevelopment Authority building and takes you around four areas in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-chinatown-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinatown<\/a>. Also, check out the guided tour of the Asian Civilisations Museum, which runs every Monday like clockwork.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Calling all architecture addicts<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_174199\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-174199\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-174199 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/colonial.jpg\" alt=\"Heritage trail Singapore | Colonial Bungalows and Architecture\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/colonial.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/colonial.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/07\/colonial.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-174199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Step back in time with colonial black and white British bungalows. Photography: Jane\u2019s Tours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The folks at <a href=\"https:\/\/janestours.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jane&#8217;s Tours<\/a> sure know how to construct a cool architectural trail. Learn about Singapore\u2019s colonial history and visit some of the island\u2019s most picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/black-and-white-houses-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">black and white bungalows<\/a>. If you aren\u2019t colonially hungover, check out the other trails covering mid-century and modern architecture, <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/emerald-hill-guide-orchard-road-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emerald Hill<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/tiong-bahru-neighbourhood-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tiong Bahru<\/a>, aka Singapore&#8217;s coolest neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Prance around a precinct<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve landed on our shores without much of a plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monsterdaytours.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Monster Day Tours<\/a> offers customised itineraries for you to explore the best of Singapore. Its free walking tours take you around places like Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Marina Bay Sands and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/civic-district-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civic District<\/a> for a closer, behind-the-scenes look at these hotspots. If you prefer something private, join the three-hour guided tour around Changi Airport and <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-jewel-changi-airport-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jewel<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Visit the president\u2019s home<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_222241\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-222241\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-222241 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/istana-singapore.png\" alt=\"istana-singapore | heritage trails\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/istana-singapore.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/istana-singapore.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-222241\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It&#8217;s only open a few times a year&#8230; Photography: Icemoon via Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Better hustle if you wanna visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.istana.gov.sg\/Visit-And-Explore\/Istana-Open-House\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Istana<\/a>! This gorgeous 18th century, neo-Palladian style presidential palace only hosts open houses during public holidays and special occasions. That&#8217;s when you can explore the main building on your own or embark on a guided walk (for a nominal fee), which departs every 30 minutes. Otherwise, bask in the palace&#8217;s flora and fauna via a nature tour.<\/p>\n<h3>11. Park it like it\u2019s hot<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_220496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-220496\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-220496 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/swan-lake.png\" alt=\"swan lake singapore botanic gardens\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/swan-lake.png 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/swan-lake.png 900w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-220496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bask in the beauty of the Botanic Gardens. Photography: Singapore Botanic Gardens via Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vegetating in Singapore\u2019s many <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/exploring-nature-in-singapore-head-outdoors-to-the-citys-islands-reservoirs-nature-reserves-gardens-and-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gardens and national parks<\/a> is fun. But if you\u2019re looking for more to do in nature, you&#8217;d best follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.nparks.gov.sg\/visit\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">National Parks Board<\/a>\u2019s events page to find the occasional free heritage walk across the island&#8217;s lovely green spots. We&#8217;re totally on board with discovering <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/guide-to-pulau-ubin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulau Ubin<\/a>&#8216;s kampong history \u2013 that&#8217;s our kind of walk in the park!<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Although many of these tours are free, we highly encourage you to tip your guide at the end of the tour.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And&#8230; that&#8217;s a wrap! Go ahead and show some love to Singapore with one of these history and heritage trails.<\/p>\n<p><em>[This article was originally published in 2018 and updated in 2024 by Sufyan Saad.]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore might be a mere dot on the map, but we&#8217;ve got plenty to see and do on this little island. For history and heritage junkies, &#8216;hoods worth wandering into include Kampong Glam, Tiong Bahru and Kampong Lorong Buangkok. 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