Full-Day Private Ride, Food Included

Overview

Seven to eight hours on a bicycle, with a local guide and a lot of food, is the shape of this private tour from Singapore City Explorers. It starts at High Street Centre on North Bridge Road, opposite the Parliament House and a short walk from City Hall or Clarke Quay MRT, and finishes at Chinatown MRT. Only your group takes part, so the pace and the conversation stay yours.

The route threads through the Singapore River area, Tiong Bahru, Robertson Quay, Fort Canning Park, the Central Fire Station, Raffles Arcade, Haji Lane and Marina Bay. Along the way the guide folds in tastings and a proper lunch, with bottled water and use of a bicycle and helmet covered. Alcoholic drinks are the one thing you pay for separately, and only if you want them.

One reviewer called it the best introduction to the country for a first visit, covering the most important places, the local food and how residents live, and suggested doing it on the first day in Singapore. Another urged future riders to arrive hungry, since the hawker eating turned out to be a highlight. It suits reasonably fit visitors who want a full day of riding and eating rather than a short spin.

Itinerary

1. Meet at High Street CentreMeet at B1-53, 1 North Bridge Road, opposite the Singapore Parliament House. Nearest MRT stations are City Hall or Clarke Quay, a 5 to 10 minute walk. Tours run Mondays to Saturdays.
2. Singapore River, first stopA 15 minute stop along the river.
3. Singapore River, second stopA further 30 minutes along the river.
4. Tiong BahruA 40 minute stop in this neighbourhood.
5. Robertson QuayA 30 minute stop.
6. Fort Canning ParkPassing by with a short stop, not a full visit.
7. Central Fire StationA 30 minute stop.
8. Raffles ArcadePassing by with a short stop only.
9. Haji Lane and Marina BayHaji Lane for 30 minutes, then Marina Bay for 30 minutes. The tour ends at Chinatown MRT station.

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