Chinatown and Street Mural Walking Tour
- Explore a rich blend of culture and history on a guided walk through Singapore’s Chinatown
- Discover street murals by renowned artist Yip Yew Chong, depicting everyday life in 1960s Singapore
- Visit two of Chinatown’s most iconic temples, including the Thian Hock Keng and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
- Stroll through charming heritage streets and colorful shophouses, with plenty of hidden gems and Instagram-worthy moments along the way
Options
[SG Culture Pass] Join-In Tour
Inclusions
Admission to: 3 Hours Chinatown Street Mural & Singapore River Cruise
Admission to: Singapore River Cruise
English / Chinese-speaking guide
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Insurance
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-2
Children aged 3+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Children aged 3-12 must be accompanied by a paying adult
This activity has no age limit
This activity requires a minimum of 4 participant(s). If the minimum is not met, you can book an alternative date or request a full refund
Group size: 4-8 participant(s)
Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Caps or hats / Raincoat or poncho / Cash / Water bottle
Casual clothing / Walking shoes
This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
Luggage storage services are not provided
What's included in Chinatown and Street Mural Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at 16:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Look for guide holding Otter Tours Placard.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 45 min(s), Guided tour, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Explore Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Yip Yew Chong’s “Cantonese Opera” Mural
- [Attraction/experience] 16:45, 25 min(s), Thian Hock Keng Temple
- [Attraction/experience] 17:10, 20 min(s), Guided tour, Thye Shan Medical Hall (South Bridge Road Branch), Visit Yip Yew Chong’s “Pasar and the Fortune Teller” Mural
- [Attraction/experience] 17:30, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Mural: Provision Shop, Visit Yip Yew Chong’s “Provision Shop” Mural
- [Attraction/experience] 18:00, 1 hour(s), Singapore River
- [Return] 19:00, at Singapore River,
Our Favourites
Stroll through Ann Siang Hill’s colorful shophouses, then admire Yip Yew Chong’s murals—“Provision Shop,” “Pasar and the Fortune Teller,” “Letter Writer,” and “Cantonese Opera”—depicting nostalgic scenes like 1960s markets and opera performers. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, built in 1842 without nails and the majestic Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, housing a sacred relic. Covering 1.3 km, this tour blends art and heritage in Chinatown, a district shaped by Chinese immigrants since the 1820s. Experience vibrant street art, historic architecture, and cultural stories
End the tour with a 40-minute Singapore River Cruise, starting from Clarke Quay, passing Marina Bay Sands and the Merlion as the city lights up
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Venues
- Chinatown Singapore
