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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Do you recall those bloopers, back-of-house scenes on DVDs? Those scenes were precious. Called 'Uncut', they offered peeks of fun or unsavoury sights of how some blockbuster films were made.
On this walk, we take you behind the scenes, where there are no rose-tinted lenses, we share Singapore as it is. At least of whatever that is left.
Along Jalan Besar or ‘Big Road’ (in English), on the fringe of the city centre, of exceptional convenience for vices to thrive, we head off into back-alleys to view the Uncut version of our city-state.
However, increasingly, it is also a destination for the cool, the fancy, the hip, and in no time at all the new will soon envelope its intangible cultural edges.
A step too late and there’ll be no bling to peel, no hints of the industries that shun the limelight, those pages to turn and expose its underbelly goes crusty.
We’re still ahead of time, but barely. Join us, put on this blockbuster DVD and enjoy the "show" we have curated for you.
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My favourite local dessert made from Soya
Cost of public transportation, if any
Departure Point
Rangoon Rd, Farrer Park, Singapore
Head for Exit H which states direction of 'City Mall'. Ascend escalator to ground level and you don't have to look far for a Heritage Gate that says 'THE NEW WORLD' (sounds like something from Orwell's 1984)
Return Details
Lavender, Singapore
It will be a MRT (subway) station, and we will point and show everyone differing options of transportation there and then
City Square Mall, Singapore, Singapore Definitely not going into 'Another' mall. The vicinity is rich with stories of early entertainment and this area is 1 of 4 entertainment hotspots until the 80s here 10 minutes
Petain Road, Singapore, Singapore What does a street named after a general in WWI got to do with Hitler and men getting quick fixes here squeaky clean Singapore? Let's answer that here 10 minutes
Petain Road, Singapore, Singapore Homes on the 2nd floor and once-upon-a-time shops being housed on the ground floor, these baroque style houses are worth millions$$$ today! 5 minutes
Jalan Besar, Singapore, Singapore Jalan Besar or 'Big Street' the local Malay language is home to foods with Michelin stars and without, slew of clubs un-entertaining for female patronage, and years ago, my residence 10 minutes
2 Allenby Rd, Singapore 209973 Early migrants onto these shores dashed into a place of worship and thereafter a clan or association, resolving their spiritual and physical needs 10 minutes
Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore, Singapore New Town Concept, is an ingenious urban planning work to keep Singaporeans outta downtown and safely within the confines of their neighbourhoods. (So we don't step on tourists' toes > <) 5 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
michaelgZ516DG
23 Mar 2024
excellent place to visit,
fantastic food choices,
very safe,
lots to do for all ages,
reasonably priced,
easy to communicate as 'most' people speak English
ChandlersForders
24 Dec 2022
Great and unusual tour of parts of Singapore that are off the beaten track. It is thought-provoking, thought-challenging (in a good way) and presented with a great deal of humour. You scratch the underbelly of Singapore - hearing of activities that are not usually exposed to tourists or even to locals. You see the many sides of Singapore within a relatively short distance. It is a city of many facets that are changing rapidly and the tour helps uncover the more hidden aspects. Jan is passionate about his city of Singapore and balances the tour well for the people in the group.
Meredith F
20 Nov 2022
We thought we were extremely fortunate to have come across Offbeat tours and to have Jan as our guide. This tour was viewing Singapore from a different perspective - we could not find other tour groups that offer this kind of experience. The passion Jan has for Singapore is evident in his knowledge and entertaining narrative. He was engaging, humorous and always looked out for our safety and wellbeing as we manevoured around.
This tour in
Singapore
is organized by
Offbeat Experiences & Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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