The Story of Kampong Gelam’s Past

Schedule

Sat Jan 10 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+08:00

Location

In front of Permata Restaurant entrance in Sultan Gate | Singapore, SG

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Friends of the Museums together with the Malay Heritage Centre offers free walking tours of Kampong Gelam historic precinct.
About this Event

Please note this is an outdoor walking tour so wear comfortable shoes, bring water and an umbrella for rain or sunshine.

Our Volunteer guides reserve the right to deny entry to any visitor(s) showing signs of illness. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We thank you to arrive 10 minutes before tour commences.

P lease note that audio or video recording of the tour is not permitted.

G roup photos might be taken during the tour to be used in marketing or communication materials by FOM or MHC. If you don't want your photo taken please let our guide know before the tour commences.

By attending this tour, visitors agree to indemnify and hold FOM, its officers, employees, servants, agents or other persons engaged by FOM, from all liability for all claims, demands, actions, for all damages and losses including on account of death or on account of any personal injury (including injury resulting in death) however caused or sustained by the visitor, and/or all damages and losses however caused to the visitor’s personal belongings suffered at any time while the visitor attends this FOM activity.

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In front of Permata Restaurant entrance in Sultan Gate, Meet in front of Permata Singapore Restaurant, Singapore, Singapore

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