HISTORY

Raffles Hotel is the icon of the high-society colonial Singapore, which was highly influenced by Sir Stamford Raffles who had a great impact to turn Singapore into a British colony in 1819. Enjoy a Footsteps of Raffles Tour with a visit to the history gallery to illustrate the heritage of Raffles. The Hotel is one of the city’s most elegant landmarks, this tour will lead us to experience the stunning process of the rising of Singapore from a small fishing village to the world business centre that it is today. After the tour, enjoy a signature Raffles Afternoon High Tea at the Grand Lobby. 

The Fullerton Building has a great story to tell. Standing majestically at the mouth of the Singapore River, the Fullerton Building witnessed the transformation of Singapore from a colonial outpost to a first-world metropolis. Let our resident guide take you back in time to 1928 when the story of the Fullerton Building first began. As “Mile Zero”, from which all of Singapore was measured, the historical building had famously hosted the General Post Office – known then as the “Most Important Post Office in the East.” It was also here where Singapore pioneer leaders made decisions that steered the course of the nation, propelling Singapore into first-world status. Discover the rich history of our newly minted National Monument and gain exclusive access to preserved areas within The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.

Step back into a more gracious era of colonial bungalows and mansions.Enjoy a guided tour of colonial-era architecture in Singapore as we stroll through these lovely neighbourhoods set in green and tranquil oases.

Discover the Singapore Maritime story as you journey through the experiential zones and learn how Singapore transformed into one of the world’s leading international maritime centres and one of the world’s busiest port. Through panoramic videos, models and interactive stations, learn about the maritime sector’s importance to the Singapore’s economy.

Hop on an iconic, traditional bumboat along the Singapore river. Bumboats have graced the river for more than a century, originally used to transport goods and cargo for trade. Admire the plenty of landmarks including Raffles Landing Site, the Merlion, the Esplanade and Marina Bay Sands.

Visitors can relive the mid-1900s by hopping onto trishaws, a three-wheeled vehicle used before cars, buses and trains took over Singapore roads. Trishaw Uncle will bring visitors on a trishaw expedition to marvel at elaborate temples and colourful, quaint and bustling streets of Singapore.

Parliament Singapore. Take a guided tour through the corridors of history and find out the origins of Singapore’s Parliament. Learn about Singapore’s parliamentary system, the roles and functions of parliament, and how laws are made.

A visit to the Supreme Court of Singapore to experience Singapore’s court system and the role of the supreme court. Take a guided tour and gain an insight into Singapore’s legal system through this tour.