A Colonial District Walk - The Time of an Empire

On 6th February 1819, Singapore was claimed as a trading outpost of the British Empire to "secure to the British flag the maritime superiority of the Eastern seas". In governance, religion, entertainment, and many other spheres, the imprint of Singapore's colonial past is indelible.

This is the Walk where you will see some magnificent architecture of those times, including St. Andrew's Cathedral, The Supreme Court, CHIJMES, the National Gallery Singapore and more.

Also, learn about Singapore's national flower, the Sarkies brothers, The Straits Times and finish at one of the most famous hotels in the world, Raffles Hotel, where the drink called 'the Singapore Sling' comes from.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Raffles Hotel Arcade, 1 Beach Road Raffles Hotel, Singapore 189673 Singapore

Stop by to see where the famous Singapore Sing was created.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Coleman Street, Singapore Singapore

A street with many old shops and buildings

Stop At: St Andrew's Cathedral, 11 St. Andrew's Road St. Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore 178959 Singapore

One of Singapore’s most treasured works of architecture.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 30 Victoria Street Chijmes, Singapore 187996 Singapore

CHIJMES (pronounced “chimes”) stands for the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus, a Neo-Classical style building which houses one of Singapore’s most aesthetically-pleasing dining and entertainment venues.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: 1 St. Andrew's Road #01-01 National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957 Singapore

Housed in two beautifully restored national monuments – City Hall and former Supreme Court is the National Gallery Singapore. Here visitors will see the outside of the building only.