Avance rápido: S'pore desde 1940 hasta el siglo XXI
4 horas
City Highlight Tours
Singapore
Your local for this experience
Experience hosted by Peter
Private Tour
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"La guerra y la paz" de Leo Tolstoy tal vez invita a la reflexión, mientras que la de Singapur es impresionante. Descubra el espíritu de Singapur y su ascenso milagrosamente rápido desde los días de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Destination
Singapore
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
4 horas
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, 中文
Included
Private guide
Excluded
Entrance ticket
6 reasons to book this tour
Aprende sobre el espíritu 'puedo' de Singapur
Disfruta de una ciudad limpia, verde y tranquila
Vea cómo lo viejo se mezcla con lo nuevo
Explora sitios y monumentos patrimoniales
Descubre la sabiduría del plan urbanístico
Guiado personalmente por su anfitrión privado
What you can expect
En este tour privado, puedo mostrarte cómo Singapur se ha reinventado por completo desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial: la última vez que la ciudad estado estuvo involucrada en una guerra. Esas batallas en 1942 comenzaron y terminaron rápidamente, pero la ocupación japonesa de 3,5 años causó un gran sufrimiento tanto a los prisioneros de guerra como a los civiles.
Hoy en día, muchos visitantes de Singapur se preguntan cómo logramos progresar tan rápidamente después de nuestra independencia. ¡Este recorrido te ayudará a mostrarte cómo lo logramos todo!
Podemos comenzar su recorrido personalizado con una visita a una estructura militar subterránea de la Segunda Guerra Mundial ubicada en un hermoso paisaje escénico y luego caminar en dirección al histórico Distrito Cívico, mientras le cuento sobre la historia reciente y los hitos de Singapur. Puede pasar o visitar sitios, edificios y monumentos famosos, así como muchas estructuras modernas, incluido el Parque Merlion, el ícono nacional de Singapur.
Durante el recorrido, puede descubrir por qué y cómo Singapur se involucró en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. También puede escuchar una breve introducción a la historia colonial de Singapur, un período en el que fue gobernada por Gran Bretaña. También puedo incluir muchos datos divertidos sobre el milagro económico de Singapur entretejidos a la perfección en mis historias a medida que el pasado se conecta con el presente.
¿Quiere saber sobre el concepto militar Total Defense de Singapur? Puedo explicarlo todo y cómo sustenta el ejército moderno de la ciudad-estado.
Si está reservando este tour con niños, ¡póngase en contacto conmigo para obtener boletos de entrada con descuento a la estructura militar subterránea de la Segunda Guerra Mundial! También puedo personalizar este tour al 100% para ti. Solo hágame saber lo que le gusta y haré todo lo posible para incluirlo en este recorrido privado solo para usted.
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Peter.
Meeting point
Meet at Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station - Singapore to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
comienzo
Punto de encuentro en la estación de MRT Dhoby Ghaut.
Parada 1
Sube una colina baja para visitar una estructura militar heredada de Battle Box subterránea. Allí se tomó la decisión de rendirse a los invasores japoneses, lo que resultó en 3,5 años de dominio japonés en S'pore.
Parada 2
Camine por el parque circundante para apreciar sus edificios patrimoniales, estructuras, esculturas, Spice Garden, exuberante vegetación y vistas panorámicas de la ciudad.
Parada 3
Camine en dirección al Distrito Cívico, que tiene muchos edificios bellamente restaurados y conservados de la época colonial británica.
Parada 4
Continúe nuestro paseo hasta el Civilian War Memorial, que es un sitio tradicional para las ceremonias de conmemoración relacionadas con la guerra.
Parada 5
Diríjase al cercano Parque Esplanande para ver algunos monumentos conmemorativos de guerra.
Final
Este recorrido termina a tiro de piedra del Merlion Park, el ícono nacional de S'pore.
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
I can personalize this tour for you
Puedo personalizar este tour para ti
Dime la fecha de tu viaje y el tamaño del grupo
Dime tus preferencias y deseos para que pueda personalizar el tour para ti.
Espera mi oferta personal en tu bandeja de entrada!
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Reviews from guests
Franz🇩🇪 Germany
3 septiembre 2023
Peter is a nice guy from Singapore. He knows a lot of things, he is funny and he is flexible. We had a good time with him and his tour through Singapore.Peter is great
Mike🇺🇸 United States
17 diciembre 2018
If you want to really understand the evolution of Singapore from a British trading port to the global financial capital it is today in just 50 years, then you need to choose Peter as your guide. Peter is an excellent tour guide with a vast amount of knowledge about Singapore from history to lifestyles to governing principles. He took great care of us along the tour and we learned so much about how Singapore became what it is today. We really left with a deeper appreciation for the island and can’t wait to come back!Encyclopedic
Gilly🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 diciembre 2018
We booked a private walk with Peter and were not disappointed. Peter took great trouble to ensure the walk met our criteria - my parents had lived in Singapore and were married there in December 1941 and I was keen to get an insight into their lives at that time, while also wanting to understand how Singapore has developed. Peter's tour delivered a mass of information and his insight into the city and its history were much appreciated. The Battle Box WW2 museum, which was part of our walk, was excellent. Thank you, Peter, for sharing your knowledge with us. We'd definitely recommend you to other visitors to Singapore.A great insight
Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
25 abril 2018
I had the pleasure of Peter escorting me around Singapore's historical features. His knowledge and love for Singaporean history can't be beat. Peter's friendly demeanor and ability to answer all my questions made for a lovely afternoon. If you have a love of history, or just want to know about Singapore, this is the tour for you! I had the honor of having a solo tour, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Thanks for the memories and historical facts, Peter! Love Peter and history of Singapore!
Lauri🇫🇮 Finland
13 junio 2025
We spent a great morning and early afternoon with Peter with my family that includes 2 adults and 3 teenage boys. Peter provided us with a great introduction to Singapore showing us both key historical locations but also providing a glimpse into daily life in Singapore today. He was also able to adjust the planned schedule, as we went along, to accomodate our wishes. Thank you Peter for spending time with us and sharing your knowledge with me and my family.Great introduction to Singapore
Marie-Claude
20 abril 2025
Peter est un excellent guide! Il connaît les bijoux cachés de Singapore et il connaît très bien l’histoire de cette belle cité indépendante!
Marcher dans la ville, aller visiter Singapore City Gallery est un must pour connaître l’histoire de cette capitale, le développement des 60 dernières années depuis leur indépendance pour en faire une ville hyper technologique, branchée et respectueuse de l’environnement, de sa population!
Je vous recommande fortement Peter!!!Super
Varsha🇮🇳 India
11 abril 2025
We had a wonderful experience in Singapore, thanks to our amazing tour guide. He was extremely polite, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the tour. Peter helped us plan our itinerary efficiently, covering all the key attractions while giving us interesting insights and stories along the way. His attention to detail and warm personality made the trip even more memorable. Highly recommended if you're looking for a smooth and enriching travel experience!Amazing experience
Tomasz🇵🇱 Poland
4 abril 2025
Peter is a passionate guide, very patience and kind. I do recommend Peter.Great guide
Elvin🇸🇬 Singapore
12 marzo 2025
Had a great tour with my wife and 2 sons (3+5 years old) - our asks were perfectly accommodated, would do this again Expert and very nice
Donna
3 marzo 2025
Peter was everything we expected and more he was the quintessential guide to Singapore very knowledgeable very friendly and made us feel like he was a friend highly recommendPeter was amazing
Louise 🇨🇦 Canada
1 marzo 2025
From our first contact Peter has been a wonderful resource . Pre-travel he answered our questions including the best way to getting our hotel from the airport, to planning our tour with him.
He accommodated my wife’s mobility issues (bad knees)by setting a balanced pace , taking escalators and elevators instead of stairs .
And all this before we discuss the tour .
We have travelled enough to acknowledge that having an experienced , articulate, and understandable guide is important . Peter is all that, and much more
His experience and flexibility allowed us to see much more than we would in the limited time we had together.
Peter’s information was just right . We wanted to know about the country , history , people and cultures. Peter provided enough to inform and entertain, as he also has a good sense of humour. We altered our tour to make sure we saw the light shows , make a boat ride , and see the essential sites .
If you are fortunate enough to tour with Peter , you won’t be disappointed.
Louise , Darryl and Jory ( three 60 something Canadians .) See more, stress less with Peter
Philippe🇫🇷 France
15 febrero 2025
A few days before the appointment, Peter contacted us to give us all the information we needed to meet in the best possible conditions. And on the D day, we had a great time with him, discovering Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. He's inexhaustible about the park's history, fauna, flora and anecdotes. If you have the chance, choose Peter as your guide - you won't be disappointed!With Peter to discover Gardens by the Bay
Lynn🇨🇦 Canada
8 febrero 2025
Wow! What an enjoyable and informative tour, Gardens by the Bay with Peter. Peter is everything you want in a tour guide, humorous, informative and very personable. Thank you so much!!!
Lynn and Andrew PenneyWow!!
Chris🇺🇸 United States
22 enero 2025
Peter was a great guide for our tour of Gardens By the Bay. He listened to us and adjusted the tour to our walking speed and interests. He blended information with funny asides that made the experience lively and enjoyable. Flexiblle and Fun
Ricardo🇧🇪 Belgium
17 enero 2025
We had the pleasure of spending a day in Singapore with Peter as our tour guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. From the start, Peter impressed us with his extensive knowledge and thoughtful insights. He arranged private transport for us, making the day seamless and comfortable.
What truly stood out was Peter’s inspiring perspective on life and his respectful approach to sharing the local way of living. He gave us a deep understanding of the city's diverse cultures, beliefs, and how these communities coexist harmoniously. His explanations about the different districts and the main attractions were both informative and engaging.
Peter was attentive to our preferences, ensuring the tour was tailored to our interests. His helpfulness and genuine passion for his work made the day extra special. We’re incredibly grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to any traveler looking for a meaningful and enriching experience in Singapore.
Thank you, Peter!Inspiring & seamless in Singapore
Linda🇺🇸 United States
1 diciembre 2024
Peter was an awesome guide. Although the weather did not cooperate that day, he found spots for us to find shelter while explaining so that is something beyond anyone's control. He was an excellent guide. Very easy to communicate with. He was punctual and delivered what we had discussed. Would definitely us him upon a return trip to Singapore. Excellent English. He is a great guide. We saw so much more with him than we would have on our own. Highly recommend!Great tour of Marina Bay, Singapore
jkoenemund🇩🇪 Germany
22 noviembre 2024
Just perfect!
Molly🇨🇭 Switzerland
20 noviembre 2024
Peter accommodated my elderly grandparents very well customising the tour to their abilities without compromising on content at all! They ended up seeing so much of the gardens and loved the interesting facts as they went around.Took excellent care of my grandparents
Karen
2 noviembre 2024
Peter did a great job. His tour is interesting and he is funny.
He showed us an area where locals live and interact. We had food from a local restaurant and saw that they Can walk to anything they need within their housing.
Great concept. Interesting to see where our locals live
Stefan🇩🇪 Germany
23 agosto 2024
Great tour, we loved it. Not only casting an eye on some spots you usually wouldn´t see but also receiving valuable information about history of this young country and the way of thinking and living there. Peter was an extremly friendly and perfectly organized tour guide!! Thank you very much!!Entertaining and informative
paola🇺🇸 United States
10 agosto 2024
Peter is a passionate and very professional tour guide. He gave historic and religious background to all my family members about Little India and Kampong Glam.
I will contact him again next time that I will come to Singapore. Passionate tour guide
Chloe🇦🇺 Australia
5 julio 2024
Peter was excellent. Friendly, knowledgeable and we loved that he spoke about health & safety during the hot and humid weather of Singapore. The Kickstart tour was a great way to get oriented to the city. Peter was kind enough to provide us with more information and planning for what we wanted to do in Singapore Family of 4, first time in Singapore
Mike🇮🇹 Italy
13 mayo 2024
Peter was a fount of knowledge during our tour. His commentary of information about the places we visited was most enlightening.
Peter is a very kind and attentive guide. During our to our we had a couple of difficulties including a heavy fall and a shoe whose upper became detached from the sole. Peter dealt with these problems with efficient and calm aplomb, for which we were particularly grateful.
The National Orchid Gardens are worth a visit, but are probably best seen when the air is less stiflingly humid.Interesting tour
Kristina🇫🇮 Finland
7 abril 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Peter in the Gardens by the bay. He is very knowledgeable and took very good care of us. I highly recommend him as a guide, a lovely person indeed. Thank you, Peter!Lovely time in the garden
Jenny🇦🇺 Australia
19 marzo 2024
Peter was an excellent guide, he knows Singapore and clearly loves his country. We walked and took the fabulous local train system to get around…and get around we did, it was terrific. We unhappily ended our tour a little earlier as the heat was so intense so Peter arranged a taxi for us and bundled us back to the hotel. This was sad for us as we were enjoying our time with him very much. We highly recommend Peter as a guide and I would certainly use him again. Thank you Peter Excellent
Laura🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11 marzo 2024
Great tour from start to finish went above and beyond , thanks again Peter your knowledge and kindness was outstanding definitely book if you get a chance.Lovely Peter
Kate🇬🇧 United Kingdom
8 marzo 2024
Peter gave us a very full and professional tour. We covered a lot of ground, learning about the history of Singapore, its governance, architecture, culture, cuisine and more. Would recommend. Fascinating
Anders🇸🇪 Sweden
2 marzo 2024
The right man for the right job. Golden our trip and gave and showed us insperation for a nice stay. Knowledgeable and answered all our questions.Peter is the man!
nfprvgrb64
20 febrero 2024
We had an excellent tour with Peter covering the historical origins of Singapore, World War 2 and the modern day development of this amazing country since independence. We visited the Botanical Gardens, Fort Canning, The Battle Box and finished the tour at the National Museum of Singapore. An all round excellent tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Historical tour of Singapore
Larissa🇱🇺 Luxembourg
18 febrero 2024
From the moment we met Peter, it was clear that our 4-hour tour of Singapore was going to be something special. His warm greeting and bright smile set the tone for what was to become an unforgettable journey through the heart of this vibrant city.
Peter's knowledge of Singapore is unparalleled. He shared fascinating stories and facts about the city's history, culture, and architecture that we would never have discovered on our own. His passion for his home city shone through in every word, making every site we visited come alive in a way that was both educational and deeply engaging.
What truly set Peter apart, however, was his incredible flexibility and commitment to making our experience perfect. He tailored the tour to our interests, making on-the-fly adjustments that allowed us to explore areas of Singapore we were particularly drawn to. Whether it was finding a hidden gem of a local eatery or taking a slight detour to capture the perfect cityscape photo, Peter's willingness to go above and beyond made our tour feel truly personalized.
Beyond his extensive knowledge and adaptability, Peter's kindness and thoughtfulness were ever-present. He ensured that we were comfortable, hydrated, and fully enjoying every aspect of the tour.
In summary, our time with Peter was the highlight of our Singapore visit. His expertise, warmth, and personalized approach to guiding left us with memories we will treasure forever. Anyone looking for a tour guide in Singapore need look no further than Peter - he is simply the best.Amazing experience with Peter
elisabetta
17 febrero 2024
Thank you Peter for sharing with us all information about amazing Singapore ! Petter is very competent and polite guide who will let you discover hidden gems of this extraordinary countrynice experience
Erich🇦🇹 Austria
24 enero 2024
We did on two days two 4-hours with Peter and it was a great experience with a lot of impressions, information and good mood.
Peter is a real "local" and we recognized his wide knowledge about Singapore in many detailed insider informations. He was very helpful and tried to make our stay as comfortable as possible.
We can fully recommend him as a friendly and helpful guy with a lot of passion for his job!Peter a real local guide!
Hugh🇬🇧 United Kingdom
5 enero 2024
My wife and I booked the Highlights and Hidden Gems of Singapore tour with Peter. Peter very kindly agreed to meet us at our hotel and then led us on a fantastic tour of Singapore including the main city points of cultural, historic interest as well as experiencing local food. Peter also took us on and showed us how to use the MRT system so we could explore Singapore on our own over the following 2 days.
Many thanks Peter for a wonderful experience, a very kind and considerate guide.Fantastic tour
Jennifer🇬🇧 United Kingdom
28 diciembre 2023
Peter was an excellent guide to Singapore, and showed us some true hidden gems and delights in this wonderful citySuper guide
Andrew🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4 diciembre 2023
We opted to find ourselves a guide as we only had a short time in Singapore and wanted to learn as much as possible in the shortest time we could.
We spent around 4 hours with Peter - he is so knowledgeable and we learned so much.
We started with a quick review of the schedule and checked we were happy with that - it was of course spot on. We wasted no time and made our way around the city, Peter pointed out loads of things we just wouldn't have noticed. We cut through buildings where we'd get a quick story or background - also a quick blast of air conditioning which was welcome. We went out to a residential district where we went to a Hawker centre for lunch and then wandered around the area where we learned about the history. Took in China town and some key sights.
We made our way back in to the main city learning about the historical water based trade and through various hotels, malls and on to the gardens by the bay.
We just can't thank Peter enough for his time and knowledge and thoroughly recommend you hire him.Absolutely made our time in Singapore
Alice
8 noviembre 2023
I'm highly satisfied with Peter's tour. Peter is detailed explanations and passion for the subject made the tour enriching I highly recommend him as a knowledgeable guide.Peter makes the tour worth it
evasberg🇦🇺 Australia
7 octubre 2023
This was our first experience with the Withlocals company and can highly recommend them after the 2 and half hr tour of Gardens by the Bay with the wonderful Peter. He not only told us about the gardens, but the history, philosophy, and politics of Singapore and answered the many questions we had. He was thoughtful and kind, organising a taxi for us when we finished and sending us lots of recommendations for the next day’s sightseeing. We highly recommend Peter!We highly recommend Peter!
Paul🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 agosto 2023
Peter gave a great introduction to Singapore and the bay gardens. He was helpful and communicated clearly before and during the tour. He adapted the tour to the hot weather and ended at a food court for our lunch. He sent follow up directions by text to ensure we found our way safely back. Great welcome to Singapore
Susanne 🇩🇪 Germany
20 julio 2023
Peter gave us a good overview of the city, with lots of information about the city. He was incredibly nice, we really enjoyed it.Beautiful Singapur
helene🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19 febrero 2023
We asked for an unusual tour , visiting places my sister , returning to Singapore after 60 years , had known 1958-60
Peter did a lot of research to help us find everything as best we could (Singapore has changed a lot of course ) and the tour was a great success
Peter is a very knowledgeable and kind guide and we enjoyed his company very much
The driver was also very good !Fabulous tour with excellent guide Peter
Laure🇫🇷 France
26 septiembre 2022
Garden by the Bay is a beautiful place. Walking through them with Peter takes them to another dimension. We learned about plants, history, culture, and also got a sneak peak into a sustainable future for Singapor. Peter is kind, knowledgeable and passionate. It’s definetely been a « wow » moment for us. Thank you Peter!Wonderful!
Nicola🇦🇺 Australia
18 agosto 2022
Peter was extremely knowledgeable and very generous with his time. His tour was amazing and well worth the time.
As I was only in Singapore for a day, I reached out to Peter who built a tour based around my interests in Singapore’s WWII heritage. He was very knowledgeable and was able to weave in the modern context as well. Peter’s love for Singapore and his desire to share it with visitors shone through and he was a tremendous guide. Highly recommended!Fantastic tour curated to my interests
Bleuenn🇫🇷 France
7 mayo 2022
Short introduction to the best spots of Singapore and its history. Amazing guide, very friendly and who customise the visit according to the guests preferences. I strongly recommend visiting Singapore with Peter and I thank him again for his kindness. Very nice experience !
Jordan
29 febrero 2020
Great guy. Friendly and knowledgeable. He took us on a nice walk through so many places and gave us a ton of interesting info. He was also flexible about where we wanted to spend our time. Very prepared. Book him if you're interested in culture, history, and must-see landmarks in Singapore.Great
Ruth🇦🇺 Australia
8 febrero 2020
Peter was brilliant and so considerate of our poor aging feet! A very humid day and he took brilliant care of us. His cheery demeanour made asking questions of him easy and his stories and information about everything we saw gave us a fabulous understanding of Singapore and it’s history and culture. Thank youKnowledgable and fun
Venu🇺🇸 United States
10 enero 2020
Peter was a wonderful guide for our Chinatown adventure. He was particularly good meeting the needs of adults and children. In addition to being knowledgable and patient, he was a lot of fun. I would highly recommend him as a guide for adults, and a group that includes adults and kids of all ages. Thank you Peter!Peter is the best!
Dirk
27 diciembre 2019
We had a very nice tour with Peter through Singapore He showed us a lot of nice places. I can recommend a tour with Peter !nice tour
Cameron🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9 diciembre 2019
Peter was a perfect host for my family. His choice of places to see was fantastic and his factual knowledge was superb so his stories kept us interested throughout the tour - so much so that the 4 hour tour seemed to pass by very quickly. It’s always nice to see a new city but Peter just made it so worthwhile. Not only was it a walking tour but we were also on the MRT and Buses which gives you a great feeling about how good the transport system is in Singapore. There was also a good mix of places to visit - the Merlion, Fullerton Hotel, traditional Hawker Market, Chinatown, Temples and so much more. Nothing was rushed and Peter just moved with the pace we set so once again - Thank You PeterExcellent Tour
Jolande🇳🇱 Netherlands
9 diciembre 2019
We went on a tour with peter. He is so friendly and focused on the kids. Although our kids don’t speak English very well, they really enjoyed the tour.
Besides walking we took the metro and the bus, so we saw a lot of Singapore, and it was convenient for the kids. A lot of photo moments and also time for an icecream and a special treat.
Peter is a great host!
Lovely tour
yoshi🇺🇸 United States
7 agosto 2019
We had a very pleasant experience with Peter, going straight from an early morning flight to the local tour. We were a bit early and Peter adjusted his timing for us, no problem.
Clearly knowledgeable regarding the city being born there. Had a great demeanor, giving us good color and info which explained the local atmosphere and culture. A great way to learn about Singapore in a short amount of time.
We would highly recommend him.Flexible and Informative
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