Private tour in Singapore Phil C
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Phil C. is a 4th generation Singaporean and the original creator of the Crazy Rich Asians Fan Tour in Singapore. He has been in the travel business for 15 years and is also the author of a coffee table book titled "How to live like a Crazy Rich Asian" published by Skyhorse Publishing from New York. He founded the tour in 2014, inspired to share his love of the novel and country with others. When not playing "Peik Lin" to his visitors, he loves to eat, read the gossip columns, and eat some more. Phil and his tours have been recommended and promoted by the Singapore Tourism Board. Featured/mentioned in: "Phil C. knows the ins and outs of Singapore society better than Nick Young knows which hawker centers sell the best satay. " - COSMOPOLITAN "Phil's tour mixes fun anecdotes from the book with facts about Singaporean culture and history, taking tourists "off the beaten path" and into the world of Crazy Rich Asians. " - ABC News CNN Travel Brit + Co GMA - Good Morning America Mercury News The Straits Times Coconuts. co On air with Ryan Seacrest CBS News Travel with Bender Elvis Duran and the Morning Show on Z100 United Airlines in-flight magazine Jetstar in-flight magazine Helped in content for: VOGUE NYLON Bon Appétit The Hollywood Reporter GQ China Condé Nast Traveler Robb Report Singapore Tourism Board Licensed Tourist Guide (15 years of experience) Singapore Tourism Board Licensed Travel Agent Degree in Business Management (Human Resource) RMIT University, Melbourne Australia CPR and AED trained by The School of Military Medicine none
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Are you a huge fan of Kevin Kwan's Best-selling Novel/Movie CRAZY RICH ASIANS? This tour takes you into the best-kept secrets about Singapore as mentioned in the book. From Tyersall Park to Kingsford Hotel, find out where these locations are and spend a day listening to the gossips and the crazy rich tales of Singapore, the country that has one of the highest density of millionaires in the world. Visit the film locations and recreate the same poses as the characters from the movie! Phil is also the author of a coffee table book titled "How to live like a Crazy Rich Asian". Featured/mentioned in: COSMOPOLITAN CNN Travel Brit + Co GMA - Good Morning America Mercury News The Straits Times Coconuts. co ABC News On air with Ryan Seacrest CBS News Travel with Bender Elvis Duran and the Morning Show on Z100 Helped in CRA content for: VOGUE NYLON Bon Appétit The Hollywood Reporter GQ China Condé Nast Traveler Robb Report *Recommended by Singapore Tourism Board
As this is a private tour, itinerary is not fixed and can be changed according to your mood and preference on the day itself. Sample itinerary: 0900 - Pick-up from Hotel 0915 - Tyersall Park and Goh Peik Lin's Home 0930 - "Star Trek House" or "Jurassic Park House" 0945 - The real Goh Family 1000 - Dempsey Hill - Who is the real Astrid Leong? 1015 - The $230 Million dollars home 1030 - The School of Nick Young and Colin Khoo 1100 - Bao Shaoyen's Sky Garage Apartment 1115 - Newton Circus 1130 - Eleanor Young's Home and Astrid's Neighbourhood 1145 - The Wedding - Colin Khoo and Araminta Lee 1200 - The Mahjong showdown 1215 - Chinatown "Bak Bak B*tch" 1230 - End of tour Review: "Phil knows the ins and outs of Singapore society better than Nick Young knows which hawker centers sell the best satay. " - COSMOPOLITAN
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Vehicle rental is included in this tour for a private car that fits 4 person. If a larger vehicle is required, extra charges will apply. Contact me to send you a quote with a customized link. Due to Singapore's weather being extremely humid, a walking tour might not be the best experience. **This is a rain or shine tour.
Singapore, Singapore
I could pick you up from your hotel, the airport or the cruise ship port.
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