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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
If you have never been in a typical HDB (Housing Development Board) town in Singapore, this is your golden opportunity to get up close and experience how the majority of Singaporeans live, work, play and learn. I will take you through Toa Payoh Central’s position as a integrated transport hub, the strategic role played by HDB in nation building through the planning and provision of affordable housing for the masses, as well as see in detail, typical HDB flat units and their layouts. Get ready to be wowed by HDB’s achievements in uplifting a nation’s living condition and be intrigued by bite-sized nuggets about HDB living in Singapore!
Light local breakfast at coffee stall
Gratuities
Departure Point
510 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319398
Meet at Toa Payoh MRT Station outside the ticket office at the station concourse (just after exiting fairgates). Look for our friendly guide in dark blue hat.
Return Details
510 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319398
Meet at Toa Payoh MRT Station outside the ticket office at the station concourse (just after exiting fairgates). Look for our friendly guide in dark blue hat.
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery, Singapore, Singapore -- TOA PAYOH BUS INTERCHANGE --
Witness first hand Toa Payoh’s role as a key transport node and its design as an integrated transport hub. 10 minutes
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery, Singapore, Singapore -- LOCAL COFFEE STALL --
Enjoy a typical breakfast meal that most locals love. 30 minutes
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery, Singapore, Singapore -- HDB GALLERY(LIVINGSPACE) --
The newly updated HDB Gallery at the HDB Hub tells the fascinating story of the government agency tasked to provide housing for millions since pre-independence. 60 minutes
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery, Singapore, Singapore -- MY NICE HOME GALLERY --
The My Nice Home Gallery is an initiative by the HDB to provide showrooms for typical HDB flats to inspire creative interior design ideas and give the public a sense of how HDB flat units look like. 30 minutes
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery, Singapore, Singapore -- HDB HUB --
This is where public housing heaven is made, as prospective HDB flat owners choose their units. It’s also where resale transactions take place. HDB Hub is essentially HDB central. 30 minutes
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery, Singapore, Singapore -- HEARTLAND MALL --
Get to see how HDB heartlanders eat, shop, play and relax in this very typical HDB town centre. 10 minutes
HDB LIVINGSPACE Gallery, Singapore, Singapore -- HDB ATRIUM --
Witness community activities and exhibitions that are regularly held in this communal space for residents in the area. 10 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.
Emma_C
06 Sep 2023
Super interesting guide with personal stories relating to HDBS. Great variety of seeing models of HDB towns, show units, and walking through an HDB community.
Jean_A
27 Jul 2023
Excellent guide-very knowledgeable! Enjoyed personal stories and insights. Quite jealous of the HDB system. Wish we had it in my country!!!
535terencer
09 Jun 2023
Awesome and comprehensive tour. Guide was very passionate, knowledgeable, polite, and energetic.
Highly recommended and is a good way to spend half a day in Singapore.
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