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The Time Of Empire™

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...A Colonial District Walk

Day: Every Monday morning

Duration: 2½ hours

Starting Time : 9:30am

Starting Point:

By MRT - Meet at City Hall MRT Station, Outside Exit B (North Bridge Road).

By cab - Alight at the MRT exit at the junction of North Bridge Road and Stamford Road. Nearest landmark: St. Andrew's Cathedral

Ending Time: 12:00pm at the Long Bar, Raffles Hotel

Price: S$25/Adult S$15/Child

Visiting sites:

• St Andrew's Cathedral • Coleman Street

• Armenian Church • CHIJmes • Raffles Hotel

"This place possesses an excellent harbour... Singapore is everything we could desire" - Sir Stamford Raffles, 1819.

		On 6th February 1819, Singapore was claimed as a trading outpost of the British Empire to "secure to the British flag the maritime superiority of the Eastern seas". In governance, religion, entertainment, and many other spheres, the imprint of Singapore's colonial past is indelible. Learn about Singapore's national flower, the Sarkies brothers, The Straits Times and that wonderful drink called ‘the Singapore Sling'.
Discover Singapore's colonial legacy from "the time of empire". Join the guides who are experts in Singapore's rich heritage and colorful history. Highlights on this walk include St. Andrews Cathedral, Armenian Church, CHIJmes and Raffles Hotel.

On 6th February 1819, Singapore was claimed as a trading outpost of the British Empire to "secure to the British flag the maritime superiority of the Eastern seas".

In governance, religion, entertainment, and many other spheres, the imprint of Singapore's colonial past is indelible.

Learn about Singapore's national flower, the Sarkies brothers, The Straits Times and that wonderful drink called ‘the Singapore Sling'.

Discover Singapore's colonial legacy from "the time of empire". Join the guides who are experts in Singapore's rich heritage and colorful history.

Highlights on this walk include St. Andrews Cathedral, Armenian Church, CHIJmes and Raffles Hotel.

Reviews:

Here’s what previous walkers have to say about Time of Empire™

"I did 3 (The Time of Empire™, Sultans of Spice™, & Secrets of the Red Lantern™) walks with your company. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed them and that they were all brilliant value. Your staff were excellent in their own individual way and gave me a lot of information/insight that I would not have gained on my own."

- Carol Featherstone from England

"My husband and I were lucky enough to take 2 of your tours (Time of Empire™ and Red Clogs Down the Five Foot Way™) with Helena. Would like to pass on our immense enjoyment of both days - so informative, fun and interesting. Wished we could have done more. Once again, best activity in Singapore - will be back for more when we pass through again."

- Pauline Seux from Brisbane, Australia