Singapore Fort Canning & Civic District Heritage Walk
Highlights
- Explore Fort Canning Park and Singapore's Civic District on a heritage walk.
- Enjoy a personalized experience with a small group of 1 to 10 travellers.
- Your licensed guide will share expert insights into Singapore's colonial history and architecture along the way.
About this tour
Discover Singapore's colonial past on this half-day walking tour through Fort Canning Park and the Civic District. Explore historic sites, lush gardens, and scenic views at Fort Canning Park, then stroll down Hill Street. Visit The Art House (Old Parliament House), the former City Hall, and the Padang before admiring the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall. See the Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, cross the Cavanagh Bridge and Jubilee Bridge, and take in the iconic Fullerton Building, tracing Singapore's rich history and architecture along the way.
Route map
Itinerary10 stops
- 1
Begin the walk at Fort Canning Park, meeting your guide at Fort Canning MRT Station, Exit B. Explore this historic hilltop park, once home to Singapore's early rulers and colonial forces, taking in its archaeological sites, spice gardens, and sweeping views over the city.
About 90 min here
- 2
10:30
About 30 min here
Continue to Hill Street, taking in its colourful shophouses and civic-era architecture as the walk makes its way toward the Civic District.
- 3
11:00
About 15 min here
Visit The Art House or Old Parliament House, one of Singapore's oldest government buildings, now repurposed as a lively arts and heritage venue.
- 4
11:15
About 15 min here
Pass by the Former City Hall, a grand neoclassical landmark that witnessed pivotal moments in Singapore's history, including the Japanese surrender in 1945.
- 5
11:30
About 15 min here
Stroll across the Padang, the historic open field that has hosted cricket matches, National Day parades, and other major civic events for nearly two centuries.
- 6
11:45
About 15 min here
Admire the Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, twin heritage buildings recognised by their iconic clock tower and long-standing role as Singapore's cultural hub.
- 7
12:00
About 15 min here
Stop at the Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, marking the spot where the founder of modern Singapore is believed to have first landed.
- 8
12:15
About 15 min here
Cross Cavenagh Bridge, one of the oldest surviving bridges in Singapore, originally built to link the commercial and civic districts.
- 9
12:30
About 15 min here
Take in the grandeur of the Fullerton Building, a former general post office that now stands as an iconic riverside landmark.
- 10
12:45
About 15 min here
Conclude the walk at Jubilee Bridge, taking in scenic views of Marina Bay and the historic Civic District skyline before the tour wraps up.
What's included
Included
- · Licensed professional guide
- · Guide speaking your language
Not included
- · Entrance fees to attractions
- · Personal expenses
- · Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- · Flights
- · Gratuities
- · Meals not stated in the itinerary
Meeting point
Fort Canning MRT Station, Exit B
What to bring
- · Water bottle
- · Sunscreen
- · Passport or ID
- · Hat / umbrella / poncho
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Know before you go
Things to bring: Umbrella / hat Water Fully charged mobile phone It's a walking tour, please wear comfortable clothing and shoes
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Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 48 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the start time are non-refundable.
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- · If you do not arrive at the meeting point at the scheduled time, the booking is treated as used and cannot be refunded.
- · If we cancel your booking for any reason, you will be offered a different date or a full refund — your choice.
- · If your guide does not arrive, contact us and we will arrange a replacement guide or refund you in full.
- · If the tour cannot run because of events beyond anyone’s control — natural disaster, civil unrest, government restrictions — you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
- · If we cancel because of bad weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
- · This activity requires a minimum number of participants. If it is not met, we will offer a different date or a full refund.
Cancel up to 48 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the start time are non-refundable.
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