Half Day Nyonya, Babas & Peranakans Vespa Tour
Delve deep into Peranakan culture from a Vespa sidecar. This thrilling excursion sees us jump into a sidecar and take a spin through the Joo Chiat/Katong area, a treasure trove for delectable food and home to ornate shophouses and residential terraces. In the 1920s and 30s, many communities moved out of the city centre to this neighbourhood. As a result, quaint bungalows, shophouses and places of worship were built that reflect the multi-cultural and varied community of Peranakan, Eurasian, Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures. Dubbed ‘Little Singapore,’ Joo Chiat/Katong is Singapore’s largest architecture conservation district. We will stop at a striking Indian temple Sri Senpaga Vinayagar, visit the few remaining traditional paper-makers that dot the area, soak up stunning street art and pass by iconic spots on Koon Seng Road on this immersive tour.
Route
- Duration: 1 hour / 2 hours, with departure between 10 am to 8 pm;
- Meeting Point: Opposite Lotus Apartments, 11 Everitt Road, S427806;
- Highlights: Take a spin on our Vintage Vespa Sidecar. Singapore’s first Heritage Town. Diverse facades, rich ornamentation and unique architectural styles;
- Visited Places (1 Hour): Rustic Lanes / Sri Senpaga Vinayagar / Street Art / Icons of Koon Seng Road / Shophouses / Local Kopi Shops;
- Visited Places (2 Hours): As per one hour itinerary, with added food experience at a local Hawker Centre or select shophouse diner, with a visit to a greater surrounding area including a look at one of Singapore’s old residential areas (which you may recognise from the classic movie St Jack), and a scoot through a pre-war school, formerly Lee Kuan Yew’s Primary School and now home to an arts complex featuring pottery, martial arts and music studios;
- Advisory: Light tropical clothing is recommended. Please ensure sufficient personal insurance cover during tour;
- Cancellation Policy:
- 62-47 Days: No charge;
- 46-32 Days: 50% penalty charge;
- 31-17 Days: 80% penalty charge;
- 16 Days & less prior to service date: 100% penalty charge;
- No Show: 100% penalty charge;
- Trail programme operated daily on private basis with English speaking assistance or with separate licenced guide.
- Tours with licenced English-speaking guiding services / assistance. Other languages will apply additional surcharge and subject to availability;
- Sidecar Vespa, Driver, Helmet and Poncho;
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
