Singapore is a surprising city-estate. It is more like New York than any of its neighboring nations, and it boasts an urban design taking the western and oriental reminiscences to an iconic, completely new level. Walking with a local guide in the Essential Free Tour of Singapore, you will discover a place where your capacity for wonder will never be exhausted! Beyond the futuristic skyline the city is famous for, your knowledgeable guide will take you for a historical and sentimental trip along the vibrant Singapore River. You will learn that this river has always been the lifeline for locals, even when this tip of the Malay Peninsula was only inhabited by fishermen and pirates!

Your passionate guide will take you to important monuments and also to discover the culture of Singapore. Walking down the Singapore River, you will see impressive landmarks such as Fort Canning Park and Fullerton Hotel, but also learn how this first Portuguese, then Dutch and finally British colony became an international trade and finance hub that achieved independence in 1965. Your guide will share many legends about the spirits and criminals that once haunted the river, and how the immigrant communities transformed the city forever. Strolling along historical bridges, colorful shophouses, world-class museums and parks you will get to understand the uniqueness of this stunning city-state!

One of the highlights of the tour will be Merlion Park. This open area with stunning views is also the home of a famous statue: a mythical animal with the head of a lion and the body of a fish symbolizing the maritime fishing origins of the country. From there, there are wonderful views of Marina Bay Sands, the most the iconic site of Singapore. It is composed of three buildings interconnected by a platform that resembles the shape of a ship; it includes casinos, hotels, museums, restaurants and theaters. You better have your camera ready! The tour will be led at a reasonable pace and your guide will be open to all questions. So, come and share a wonderful day in Singapore!