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Get Up Close with Singapore's Disappearing Trades
Immerse in Singapore's vanishing trades in an exclusive 3-hour journey.
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DURATION
3 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
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At location
Group size
Up to 15 guests
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Discover the vanishing trades of Singapore.
This is a 3-hour exclusive access to some of the people behind Singapore's disappearing trades. Visit a coffee roasting factory, an old-school bread maker and even an obscure ancestral paper money shop. This may be the last generation of such tradespeople in Singapore, so you'll be experiencing living history. Option DetailsToday, Singapore is recognised on the global stage as a modern metropolis. But what was life like in the 1950s to 1980s? Travel back in time with Tribe Tours on this nostalgic journey to learn about the rich heritage of some of Singapore's dying trades.On this 3-hour guided trip, you will get special access to factories and shops, where you can meet the expert craftsmen of some of the nation's favourite comfort foods and watch them in action!Pick up tricks of the trade and sample the Singaporean staple Kopi 'O' (black coffee) at a coffee roasting factory. Hear a baker share about how old-school bread is being replaced by mass-produced bread and see if you can taste the difference at one of Singapore's oldest traditional bakeries. Meet the highly skilled makers of the intricate paper offerings that the Chinese use to pay respects to ancestors...and much more!This journey into history is a great experience for adults to reminisce their childhoods and for children to witness a slice of Singapore's disappearing trades before they fade.Time SlotsThis experience takes place every Tuesday and Friday between 9am and 12pm.
What You’ll be Doing
Coffee, snacks, bakeries & paper houses
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What’s Included
Experienced Guide
See first-hand our natives at work and hear their stories
Coach comfort to shorten travelling time
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Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 24 Dec 2024
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Where we'll meet
Start Point
Meet-up at Chinatown MRT Exit A (outside Bee Cheng Hiang)(Bee Cheng Hiang 美珍香 (69 Pagoda Street), Pagoda Street, Singapore)
- 15 mins before selected timeslot
End Point
- End at Start Point(s)
Start & ends
- Every Tuesday09:00AM - 01:00PM
- Every Friday09:00AM - 01:00PM
Suitability / Accessibility
- Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)
Cancellation & other policies
- CancellationCancel 3 days before activity for a full refund
- Minimum ParticipantsIf there are fewer than 4 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.
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$141.98 SGD/person
4.8(56)
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Jason and his team are passionate about sharing the Singapore they know and love – the hidden flavous, the vibrant street life, the genuine warmth of its people. Imagine cooking authentic dishes, uncovering secret street art, and ordering at hawker centers like a pro. Fun fact: Even famous visitors (like Premier League teams!) will tap them up when they're in town to uncover the real, unseen Singapore.
Speaks: Fluent English, Chinese
Acceptance rate: 94%
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Comfortable Walking Footwear
Hat or Cap
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