Discover Singapore: 10 Workshops and Tours You Need to Join
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Singapore is a city you’d love to keep coming back to. However, if you’ve wandered through Orchard Road, marveled at the sights of Gardens by the Bay, and explored Chinatown countless times, you might be wondering what’s next.
If you’re looking to dive deeper into the culture of the Lion City, joining a workshop or a tour offers a thrilling way to learn more about Singapore’s history, culture, and traditions. From cooking classes to biking tours, there are so many activities that will allow you to see the city-state through a different lens.
Check out some of the activities you can join in Singapore below for a unique travel experience:
Cultural Cooking Class by Food Playground
Join this three-hour cooking class and learn more about Singapore’s food heritage and culture while savoring the light and fun atmosphere. Participants get to prepare three dishes, which vary according to the day you’re joining.
Some of the dishes past students whipped up include Nasi Lemak, Egg Fried Rice, Char Kway Teow, and Kueh Dadar (Rolled crepes with coconut filling), among others. Highly recommended by those who have booked the class, this experience also teaches techniques and processes you can practice at home.
Ceramic and Pottery Workshop
A great experience led by accommodating facilitators, this workshop lets you craft your own cup, bowl, or vase, which you can take home and display in your space. There are different packages available, and you can choose one depending on your schedule.
Options include a 35-minute pottery workshop, 60-minute pottery workshop, and 30-minute pottery workshop + 30-minute mini cup painting sessions. Those interested are required to make a reservation with the operator by calling or texting the Orchard Gateway branch of Taoz Ceramics Studio at +65 83422381.
Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour
Traveling with a group? You may want to check out this Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour that will bring you to the places where locals like to eat. Those who have joined the tour before enjoyed not just indulging in the flavourful dishes but learning more about Singapore’s food and hawker culture. Facilitated by an English-speaking tour guide, the hawker food items to be featured are recommended by the Michelin Guide or Bib Gourmand. The tour is expected to last for three hours and 30 minutes.
Singapore Pub Crawl Half Day Tour
Meet new people and explore Singapore’s vibrant nightlife. Go bar hopping and let the professional party guide bring you to four pubs and one nightclub located all over the city. Participants get free shots or drinks per bar (the total number will depend on your package) and get deals for drinks. The best part? You can skip the queue and get access to one of the must-visit nightclubs in the city.
Splendor of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour (with Lunch)
In addition to its towering skyscrapers, Singapore boasts stunning and well-preserved colonial buildings. This tour takes you to must-visit places in Singapore’s Old European Town and Civic District. The itinerary includes St. Andrew’s Cathedral, the National Gallery Singapore, The Arts House, and the Old Hill Street Police Station, among others. Participants also enjoy a three-course lunch by the Singapore River.
2.5 Hour Private City Tour Off the Beaten Track
You’ve been to the tourist spots and seen the iconic landmarks so this time around, allot just two and a half hours to explore the trendy neighborhood of Hougang with a local guide. This tour lets you see “Singapore’s alternative side,” away from the tourist trails. Aside from learning more about local street art and the hangout spots in the area, you also get to check out Kampong Lorong Buangkok, the last surviving rural kampong or village in Singapore, and the Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple.
Discover Tingkat Painting and Learn Peranakan Traditions
Learn the art of mini tingkat painting, a traditional Singaporean craft, when you join this three-hour session. Participants will receive hands-on guidance from Pei Lin, who brings her own style to this art form. If you join the class, you get to bring home your own painted mini tingkat, which can be used as decoration or as storage for accessories. If you’re interested in Singaporean culture and art, this workshop is the best way to immerse yourself in the country’s rich traditions.
Singapore Historical Bike Tour
Looking for a fun way to explore Singapore with your friends? Riding a bike and pedaling to some of its hidden gems sounds like a good idea! This historical bike tour by Bike Around Tour will bring you to local hotspots like the Colonial District, Singapore River, Little India, and Kampong Glam. Cycle around Singapore and have a break at a local coffee shop to savor local iced coffee and tea in between stops.
Singapore Sidecars Heritage Tours
This tour lets you see Singapore from a unique perspective: while on board a Vespa! Take your pick from the different routes and see heritage alleys while learning stories about each location from your friendly Vespa driver. Those who have previously joined can’t stop raving about the fun they had, making this a finalist for the Best Tour Experience at the 2019 Singapore Tourism Awards. The routes available include the Joo Chiat and Katong Area Tour, the Kampong Glam and Civic District Tour, and Singapore in a Nutshell.
Naturalist Night Adventure
Wildlife enthusiasts will seize the opportunity to join this adventure that teaches participants how to spot and identify nocturnal wildlife. The field experts will happily share their knowledge of local flora and fauna, helping you appreciate Singapore’s natural attractions. A big hit among families, including kids, this tour offers two packages: Flight of the Colugo and Mangrove Rambling.
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