Private tour in Singapore Caleb L

Christian Heritage Tour - Singapore

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"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeing new sights, but in looking with new eyes" by Marcel Proust has increasingly shaped my travel approach in recent years. When I recall my most memorable overseas trip experiences, the highlight is often not a mainstream tourist attraction, but a serendipitous encounter off the beaten path. I hope to guide you to your serendipitous encounter. I love to travel ... my style is to spend more time with authentic local neighbourhoods visiting local markets, and shops, speaking to locals (language permitting), blending in (try!) and engaging in the daily activities of the locals. This also shaped my guiding approach; I seek to unearth local stories, unwritten practices, nuances of community dynamics, unique botanical features etc. (not regurgitate info from Google search results). I am equally comfortable discussing policy & governance comparisons, explaining municipal matters, sharing cultural nuances, tracing historical developments or pointing out minutiae like a tile design, a leaf's drip tip, an orchid's sepal. In my free time, I enjoy exploring, learning and sharing insights about this little island of Singapore. I attended UIUC in Illinois, USA for 3 years, worked for a German MNC for 5 years helped coordinate a 100 pax orphanage project in Indonesia for 12 years, so I am passionate with learning and sharing about different cultures. I am an adult educator at a polytechnic in the evening and enjoy guiding during my free time in the mornings. I have been a heritage guide since 2016 and have developed over 15 unique walking tours and clocked over 100 tours for schools, churches, seniors and other social groups. I am also a tourist guide licensed by STB (Singapore Tourism Board).

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Overview of your Singapore tour

In the 19th century, when most Westerners came to Singapore to make a fortune, there was a small but dedicated group of missionaries who established schools and churches to meet the educational, social and spiritual needs of the fledging Singapore colony. This 2.5km leisurely trail will unveil their stories at the various historical church and school sites, many of which are designed national monuments.

Your Singapore tour itinerary

- LaSalle College of the Arts - pioneering work by Brother Joseph McNally - Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church - "mother" church, 1st church for locals - St Margaret School (former) - 1st girls school in South East Asia - Trinity Theological College (former) - conceptualized by WW2 POWs - Methodist Girls' School (former) - started from a shop house school for Tamil girls - St Joseph Institution (former) - 1st Catholic Sch in SG - Bible House - served as a bible repository for over a hundred years - Armenian Church - oldest church in SG home to Armenian diaspora in SG - Anglo-Chinese School (former) - started from an inquisitive Chinese businessman who tried learning the English language .

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Transport details
Type: Walking

2.5km leisurely walk through the civic district around Bras Basah Rd precinct

What's included
Private Guide
Meeting location

11 Rochor Canal Road, Singapore, 188505, Singapore

Rochor MRT control station

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
Religious Sites
History
Tour reference number
1381609
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Singapore best suited for?

This private tour in Singapore is perfect for travellers interested in the rich Christian heritage and history of the city. It's ideal for those who want to explore the pioneering spirit of early missionaries and visit historical church and school sites. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible.

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