History, Heritage & Hip: The Kampong Glam Singapore Free Tour
Explore Kampong Glam’s royal past and Islamic heritage on a guided walk with storyteller Ping. Visit historic mosques, admire vibrant street art, and discover the district’s unique mix of tradition and modern trends.
Things to do History, Heritage & Hip: The Kampong Glam Singapore Free Tour
Delve deep into the history of Kampong Glam as we recount when the British arrived in Singapore, where they sought to control, how Kampong Glam became the Seat of the Malay Royalty, who Sultan Mosque is named after, and what became of him and his family. Examine the Islamic roots of Kampong Glam, as we trace the origins of those who settled into the area, and learn about their traditions, customs and cuisines.
End the tour at hip and happening Haji Lane, where heritage meets contemporary. Vibrant street art adorn the walls of century-old shop houses which house popular thrift stores, indie boutiques, themed photo booths, and laid-back cafés and bars.
Highlights:
- Crawford Bridge
- Heap Seng Leong, an old school coffeeshop from the 70s
- Hajjah Fatimah Mosque
- Istana Kampong Glam
- Gedung Kuning
- Peranakan architecture and culture
- Teh Tarik (Indian Muslim Pulled Tea) Demonstration
- Sultan Mosque
- Heritage shops along Arab Street
- Haji Lane, the most Instagrammable street in Singapore
Included
Sultan Mosque
Haji Lane
Lavender MRT Station (EW11)
English-speaking licensed tourist guide.
Meeting point
Lavender MRT Station Exit A (Street Level)
Reviews (5)
2025-11-19 05:41:06
“Amazing!”
Ping was a very informative, engaging and interactive guide. I really appreciated the way she shared about the history, taking us to some historic sights and shops… it was a great experience and i encourage you all to give it a go. Thank you, Ping!
Jami Wallace (English)
2025-11-05 06:06:09
“Kampong Glen Walking Tour”
We went in this tour today with Ping as our guide. Our group of 4 really enjoyed the tour and we learnt a lot even though we had previously lived in Singapore. Highly recommended.
Michael (English)
2025-10-22 05:28:17
“Great experience ”
Great guide and great view of the tour
Susanne (English)
2025-10-01 06:40:55
“The Kampong Glam Singapore Free Tour”
Very Good
Dominik Ullrich (English)
2025-10-01 05:37:14
“Walking tour kampong glam”
It was a very informative walk with Lots of historical information about the Quartier. Can Highly recommend.
History, Heritage & Hip: The Kampong Glam Singapore Free Tour
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