Guided Walking Tour to the Historical Attractions in Farrer Park

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join us for a walk through Farrer Park and the surrounding area, an off-the-beaten-tourist-track destination brimming with hidden gems waiting to be discovered.

Listen to fascinating stories from the past, visit century-old temples, walk by legalised brothels in an active Red Light Area, admire the architecture of what is possibly Singapore's most beautifully restored heritage shophouses along Petain Road, and find out the locations of locals’ favourite food haunts all of which have yet to be picked up by the radar of the Michelin Guide.

Whether you're a long-time resident of the neighbourhood or you've just checked in for the night, you'll find surprises at every turn on this unique walking tour.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We tell the story of the horse racing track which used to exist in the area from 1843 to 1933, how the racecourse was subsequently turned into a sporting field known as Farrer Park and the role it played in India’s fight for independence from British colonial rule! We also stop to look at the Fengshui shops in the area.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple

We enter a secret chamber which houses a reclining Buddha at this temple, and take a look at the sculptures which tell the story of Buddha's life.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

English-speaking Licensed Tourist Guide.

Gratuities.

Options

Guided Walking Tour to the Historical Attractions in Farrer Park

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended - wonderful tour with Ping
helencJ8439BD,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We'd enjoyed walking tours led by Ping during a previous visit to Singapore, so when we saw the Farrer Park tour listed on the On-A-Roll-Tours website, we were immediately interested. It was an area we hadn’t explored much before, and the experience exceeded all expectations. Ping is a warm, engaging, and knowledgeable guide, who goes beyond simply reciting facts and dates - she shares her personal interpretations & stories, which makes the tour feel personal & memorable. One lovely touch on Ping’s tours is that she takes numerous candid & scenic photos throughout the walk, which she shared with us afterward. If you come across a tour led by Ping, don’t hesitate to book it. You won’t be disappointed!
Excellent tour
MW H,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ping was a charming guide, friendly and very knowledgeable. She showed us places we would never have seen and her historical knowledge was very good. It was a most enjoyable and illuminating tour. Highly recommended
Touring Farrer Park
Murray P,,May 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful tour of Farrer Park, guided by Ping. Her knowledge was deep and she took us to places not often visited by tourists. We came away with a sense of the richness of Singapore’s story - past and present, and as Australians it filled in some gaps in our knowledge about our near neighbour. Thank you Ping!