Bugis & Kampong Glam

Changi

Chinatown

East Coast

Indonesia

Marina Bay & Civic District

Sentosa Island

Singapore

Do the Kampong Glam heritage tour  for the Muslim quarter, then the Chinatown walking tour  for shophouse lore and temple courtyards.

A treasure hunt through Kampong Glam’s colorful heritage. This two-hour walking tour transforms Singapore’s historic Malay quarter into an interactive playground of puzzles and stories. Instead of a traditional guided stroll, you’ll follow clues given by five whimsical "genies" – each revealing a different side of the neighborhood – leading you down hidden alleys, into heritage shops, and through iconic sites like the golden-domed Sultan Mosque and vibrant Haji Lane. By solving challenges and riddles at each stop, you uncover the district’s rich history and culture in a fun, hands-on way that’s perfect for all ages.<br/>
- Created by Tribe Tours – a multi-award-winning tour company known for innovative experiences (including Singapore Tourism Award wins for creativity).
- Participants rave about the interactive format; one family noted the “challenging and fun clues” delivered bite-sized history lessons that kept even the kids engaged.
- Stands out as one of Singapore’s most creative heritage tours, blending culture with an escape-room twist – it’s frequently recommended for families, school groups, and anyone who prefers active exploration over lectures.


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Heritage Tours

Explore Kampong Glam, Singapore's culturally rich district, on a 2-hour heritage tour. Discover the neighborhood through stories of its five genies, each representing a unique aspect.

From the Sultan Mosque to the Haji Lane, this tour captures the essence of Kampong Glam. Explore hidden alleys and heritage shops like Jamal Azura to deepen your appreciation for this diverse locale.

See iconic landmarks, explore secret alleyways, and uncover the vibrant community that calls Kampong Glam home. This immersive tour connects you deeply to this special place.

Tribe Tours

Singapore: Kampong Glam Experiential Heritage Tour

Singapore Walking Tours

Part history tour, part photography adventure on the streets of Chinatown. Follow the journey of a 1910s Chinese coolie (migrant laborer) as you explore temples, shophouses, and back-alleys – learning about early immigrants while capturing vibrant, Instagram-worthy shots. A local guide (often joined by a savvy nano-influencer) leads the way to secret vantage points and shares tips for the perfect photo, making this experience both fun and educational.<br/>
- Singapore’s first Instagram-themed heritage tour – a unique concept that has caught the attention of young travelers and locals for its fresh take on sightseeing.
- Guests find it both informative and fun, saying they learned about Chinatown’s history and culture while discovering quirky photo spots even some locals didn’t know about.
- The inclusion of ‘nano-influencer’ guides has been noted in blogs as a highlight – you get professional photography tips and insider angles along with rich historical anecdotes.


A multi-tiered traditional building with red accents, set against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers under a blue sky.

A sidewalk with potted plants, red lanterns hanging from a building with pillars, and a parked car in the background.

A person leans over the railing of a white building with large arches. Birds are perched on the ledges of the arches.

A colorful, intricately detailed section of a temple facade filled with numerous cherubic figures under a bright blue sky.

Woman smiling on a rooftop, red-tiled buildings and a tall building with Chinese characters in the background under a cloudy sky.

A cityscape with colorful buildings featuring red-tiled roofs in the foreground and a tall, rectangular building in the background.

A woman stands on a street corner with tall, modern and older-style buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Tall, narrow white building with pink window accents, surrounded by greenery and taller buildings in the background.

A wall mural depicting a traditional performance with actors in costumes, surrounded by people watching, with a red lantern overhead.

The year is 1910. A coolie has just arrived in Singapore after a week-long journey from Guangdong province, in a crowded Chinese junk boat. From the Singapore River, he offered prayers and gratitude at a nearby temple, proceed to find jobs, sought accommodation and eventually settled down in a new country – Singapore.

Following the life journey of a coolie migrant labourer, this tour will bring out stories of early immigrants and the progression of Singapore, while capturing insta-worthy shots along the way. Join in discovering Singapore in a novel and fun way with friendly influencer guides as they share tips and secret spots to capture the finest shots of SG.

Singapore: Chinatown Instawalk – A Coolie’S Life

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