tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2018-11-20T12:57:07+08:00 Peatix Jane Iyer tag:peatix.com,2018:event-349623 2018-06-19T09:00:00SGT 2018-06-19T09:00:00SGT

This tour will explore the historic Civic District with its beautiful and impressive colonial buildings, including the Fullerton Building (the old General Post Office), the National Gallery (former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings), the Asian Civilisations Museum, the Victoria Concert Hall and Theatre, and the Arts House (the old Parliament building).You will learn about why, how and when Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in this sparsely populated island in January 1819 to set up a trading post on behalf of the East India Company; what his vision for its future was; and how he devised an early city plan. You will also cross Cavenagh Bridge, the only suspension bridge in Singapore, made with strong Scottish steel. From there, you will learn about the importance of the Singapore River in our country's trading history.Our Tuesday Small-Group Discovery Walks are aimed at visitors and new Singapore residents, but we find even “old timers” learn a lot. We keep to a maximum of 10 participants and pace the walk to take our sultry climate into account — lots of water and air-con stops are included.Please note confirmation of this tour including the exact meeting place etc will be sent via email to all those registered about 24-hours in advance; this will be preceded by a Peatix or Verlocal message to all registered.We do need a minimum number of 6 to run these; occasionally we have to cancel due to insufficient numbers — but we try not to! (If we must, we’ll of course refund your payment.)Please note that the cost of these tours is a little higher because we are keeping the group size small. The quality, however, will be very high. And don’t just take it from us, here are comments from a recent Tuesday Small-Group Discovery tour:"I would like to thank you for the tour yesterday, it’s been a wonderful morning! Your guide is amazing and so expert about history.""I just wanted to let you know that my aunt had a brilliant time yesterday. She couldn't say enough about the tour and how great your guide was. Thanks so much! I will certainly recommend you.""Your guide was WONDERFUL! We all enjoyed her. I'm looking forward to the next tour.”