EXPERIENCE THE EXTRAORDINARY WITH GUIDED TOURS OF THE CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE
Want to discover the secrets and history behind our exhibits?
Our guided programmes offer deeper insights into the local culture, history, and landmarks you can see in our centre. With our tour guides’ expert knowledge, you can enrich your visit with the kind of cultural immersion you and your companions will never forget.
If this piques your interest, explore our guided programmes below.
A Unique Character-Led Tour
"Under One Roof"
This tour reveals the living conditions of people in 1950s Chinatown through a more personal lens. Experience the stories as told by the people who lived them, with character reenactments including those of a coolie, hawker, and Samsui woman.
With this tour, you go beyond what’s written on our display plaques. You breathe the same air as the people telling their tales, reliving their struggles and hearing their voices. You connect with old Chinatown’s residents in ways you might never have thought possible.
Timing: Every Friday and Saturday (5:30pm - 7:00pm)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Group Size: Up to 12 participants
Language: English
Note: If you wish to book for a private session, please email us at info@chinatownheritagecentre.com.sg
An Insider’s Look
Private Guided Tours
In our guided tours, you can experience a more human connection with the people who once occupied these spaces.
Our guides have deep knowledge of Singapore Chinatown’s culture and history. They’ll take you on a journey beyond the display plaques and dive into the significance of specific items in the exhibits, how families functioned in the shophouses, and personal anecdotes of the lives lived here.
Cost: $8/person (excluding admission ticket)
Timing: Group guided tours are only offered outside of the centre's operating hours between 8am - 10am and 6pm - 8pm.
Duration: 1.5 hours
Guide to Pax ratio: 1:15 (for adults) ;
1:20 (for children)
Language: English / Mandarin
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT OUR TOURS
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Are the tours suitable for children?Yes, the tours are suitable for children too! Do note that due to space constraints and safety concerns for our exhibits, strollers are not permitted in the galleries. A designated stroller parking area is available on the 1st floor.
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Is the centre wheelchair accessible?Our centre consists of 3 shophouses over 3 stories high and the typical route involves navigating via staircases between floors. For wheelchair users, there is 1 hydraulic lift that provides access to all three floors and it can accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. We seek your patience if there are other members of the public with impaired ambulation who may require the use of lifts then too. We advise visits to be during weekdays when there is less crowd, in order to have an enjoyable experience.
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Are walk-ins accepted for the guided tours?For the “Under One Roof” Character-Led Tour, capacity is limited and walk-in purchases are subject to availability. It is highly recommended to purchase your tickets online to avoid any disappointment. For the Insider’s Look Guided Tour, please enquire with us to book a session before your visit.
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What is the cancellation/rescheduling policy?a) Tour Cancellation by Participant We have a strictly no refund & non-cancellation policy once a tour is confirmed. Tickets sold are non-transferable, non-refundable and void if altered or duplicated. Please see our Terms of Use for more information. b) Tour Cancellation by Chinatown Heritage Centre If tours and activities are cancelled by Chinatown Heritage Centre, for any other unforeseen reason, Participants will be offered a choice of a full refund or transfer to another date with open availability. In such cases, Participants will be notified by email using the email address that was provided at the point of ticket purchase. Please see our Terms of Use for more information.
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Are photos and videos allowed during the tours?Yes, photography and videography are allowed, except for flash photography. We kindly request to avoid capturing other participants’ faces in your photos and videos.
HOW TO GET TO CHINATOWN HERITAGE CENTRE?
Open Daily 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Last Entry 6:00 pm
48 Pagoda Street
Singapore 059207
Nearest MRT: Chinatown (NEL)
Take exit A at Chinatown station to Pagoda Street. Chinatown Heritage Centre will be about 100 metres down the street from there!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
The Chinatown Heritage Centre is proud to be partners with the Singapore Tourism Board, Chinatown Business Association, National Heritage Board, Urban Redevelopment Authority and Kreta Ayer Community Club
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