Royal Palace, Mosque & Cultural Discovery Tour

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Duration: 2h 30m
Location: Singapore, Singapore | Singapore, Singapore


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Discovery of rich heritage of Singapore's indigenous culture
History of British East India Company & spice trade route
Rare artifacts & curious tales in a local antique store
Grand Palladian & Malay architecture of 19th-century palace
Walking the oldest & narrowest streets in Singapore

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Singapore's heritage icons
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

On this guided tour, become acquainted with the royal history of Singapore and marvel at the wealth of indigenous culture thriving in its urban metropolis. Learn about the British East India Company's attempt to control the spice trade route, gain insights into Islam, and glimpse dying trades.

Meet your guide at the Bugis MRT Station and begin your journey through the surrounding ancient, narrow alleyways to explore the last of the remaining traditional trades in Singapore. Then enter the historic Sultan Mosque, built in the 1920s in the Indo-Saracenic style, and marvel at its grand minarets and balustrades as you revel in the calming atmosphere.

Next, head to an antique store to hear peculiar tales and browse through rare artifacts. Then take in the grand combination of traditional Malay motifs and the Palladian architectural style of the Istana Kampong Glam, built in the 19th century. As your adventure comes to an end, enter the Royal Graveyard to find the tombs of the Malayan princes.