Botanic Gardens & Tiong Bahru Walking Tour with Breakfast

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Sunrise at Atbara, Singapore Botanic Gardens. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sunrise at Inverturret, Singapore Botanic Gardens. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

As Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Botanic Gardens are a must-see. Spread across 82 hectares with a plethora of walking trails, the Gardens are best enjoyed with a guide who can lead you to the most popular spots and hidden gems effortlessly.

Inhale the fresh morning air, do your morning stretches whilst you catch the breathtaking sunrise, watch the locals practise taichi and qigong, spot wildlife, and learn about the rich history of the Gardens, as we go on a leisurely stroll together.

On this tour, you’ll have the unique experience of coming face-to-face with the homes of the ultra-rich, and having breakfast at a hawker centre in a public housing estate.

Explore the quaint alleyways and experience the old world charm of Tiong Bahru with its bustling wet market, heritage street art, Art Deco architecture, disused bomb shelter, and a Monkey God Temple.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: On-A-Roll-Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Breakfast
Included: Disposable poncho in the event of rain.

Not included

Not included: MRT fare of about S$1.20.
Not included: Gratuities.

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Begin the morning by taking a stroll through Gallop Park, one of a handful of Good Class Bungalow Zones in Singapore. Come face-to-face with the fabulous homes of the ultra-rich on this sunrise walk.
Stop 2

5 min

Continue our stroll through the Good Class Bungalow Zone of Woollerton Park as we enjoy the view of more magnificent homes in this serene, leafy neighbourhood.
Gallop Extension

20 min

Walk up to Atbara and Inverturret, two of the oldest Black & White Houses in Singapore, and enjoy the stunning sunrise as you inhale the fresh morning air, and do your stretching.
Stop 4

5 min

Cross HPL Canopy Link which connects Gallop Extension to Learning Forest, two of the most recent additions to the vast grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Stop 5

10 min

Listen out for the woodpecker in the bamboo grove, and look out for bushy-tailed squirrels and other wildlife as we traverse Learning Forest on foot.
Stop 6

10 min

Learn about the 8 families in the Ginger Order, and have some fun identifying them. Did you know that bananas are gingers too?
Stop 7

10 min

As we walk from Ginger Garden to the iconic Bandstand, we pause to gaze across Palm Valley, learn about how the Botanic Gardens attained its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, and watch the locals practise qigong.
Stop 8

5 min

Stop to visit the POW steps, a historical gem hiding in plain sight.
Stop 9

15 min

Constructed in 1866, Swan Lake is the oldest ornamental water feature in Singapore. Home to a pair of white mute swans, smooth-coated otters can sometimes be spotted frolicking in or around it too.
Stop 10

15 min Admission not included

Catch the MRT from Napier Station to Havelock Station, where we explore Tiong Bahru for the next segment of our tour. Please bring along your own MRT card or credit card to take the MRT.
Stop 11

45 min

Stop for traditional breakfast at Tiong Bahru Food Centre, one of the most popular hawker centres in Singapore. After refueling, we explore Tiong Bahru Market, a wet market known for its variety, freshness and quality.
Tiong Bahru

one hour

Marvel at the Art Deco architecture of Singapore's first public housing estate. Hunt down the vibrant, interactive, heritage street art by local artist, Yip Yew Chong. Take a peek at a disused Air Raid Shelter. Light a joss-stick at a more than a century old Monkey God Temple.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet us at 6.35 am at Botanic MRT Station Exit A (Street Level). Please bring along your MRT card or credit card, as we'll be taking the MRT once during this tour.