Do this because
Get a glimpse of what it’s like to live as a Singapore local
Enjoy meeting a Singaporean family
Sample local snacks prepared by the host family
What to expect
This is all about the evolution of the Singapore home. As the population grew, there was a housing shortage. And the government had to build and relocated people from slums and squatter living conditions to new high rise apartment flats, known to Singaporeans as HDB flats. Learn about Singapore’s first homes - shophouses. What do they look like and what’s the story behind shophouses? Why the exodus from shophouse to apartment flats? When did this happen? Today, HDBs are regarded as enviable top-of-the-line homes.
Visit a typical housing neighbourhood to learn how local Singaporeans go about their daily lives - from supermarkets to hawker centres, from void decks to fitness amenities. The highlight will be the home visit to a host family. This is a rather intimate meeting with a Singaporean family, where you learn about their lives, their daily chores and have a no-holds-barred session where nothing is off-limits.
COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds
The experience complies with government regulations
Social distancing is enforced
Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected
Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors
All gear/equipment is sanitized between use
Visitors are required to bring and wear masks
Guides and all other staff are required to wear masks
Temperature screening is compulsory for all visitors
Staff have their temperatures checked regularly
Tickets can only be purchased online
What's included
Local Singaporean snacks
One-way transfer from Chinatown Heritage Centre
Location
48 Pagoda St, Chinatown Heritage Centre, Singapore 059207, Singapore
Meeting point:
Please meet your guide at Chinatown Heritage Centre.
Provider
Tribe Pte Ltd
Cancellation policy
Receive a 50% refund if you cancel up to 3 days before the activity begins.
Important to know
- Please bring your own earphones with a 3.5mm audio jack to connect to the device that the guide will use to explain everything during the tour
- You'll be provided a one-way transfer to the tour destination from the meeting point at Chinatown Heritage Centre
- Infants (age 0-2): Free of charge
