MONUMENTAL WALKS
Monumental Walks
Monumental Walking Tours are thematic tours specially created by the National Heritage Board (NHB). They are led by guides who are passionate heritage enthusiasts, keen to share about the beautiful architectural features of Singapore’s National Monuments and the importance of these treasured buildings. Watch history come alive in front of you as you discover hidden gems of Singapore’s past.
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Official Tour Operator
OUR MONUMENTAL WALKS
LEST WE FORGET
Monumental Walk 1
Throughout history, people have erected statues and sculptures in honour of men and women of valour, courage and sacrifice. Tall, impressive and often austere - what do these memorials actually stand for? Who, or what, are we meant to remember?
Discover the symbolism in each memorial’s design as well as the hidden stories behind each sculpture and engraving. More importantly, learn about the heroes who sacrificed themselves for Singapore, lest we forget.
Monuments Covered
Civilian War Memorial
Cenotaph
Lim Bo Seng Memorial
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Gain insights into the significance of the war memorials
Remember the people who sacrificed their lives in defence of Singapore
Understand the need for Total Defence
A TALE OF TWO TOWNS
Monumental Walk 2
Join this tour of colonial buildings along the lifeline of 19th century Singapore – the Singapore River – and discover the two different worlds that existed on opposite sides of the river in colonial Singapore.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand why the Town of Singapore grew the way it did
Learn about the various structures along the river that have
withstood the test of time
Observe how Singapore has grown from a busy but small trading port to a bustling city
Monuments Covered
Former Fullerton Building
Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall
Old Parliament House
MIXED BLESSINGS
Monumental Walk 3
Go on a trail of religious monuments along Telok Ayer Street to experience the bustling street life, diversity and harmony of architectural styles and religions that continue to exist even today! Look out for the Church with a unique Chinese pavilion roof top and the Chinese temple and mosque with European influences in this trail!
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Monuments Covered
Thian Hock Keng Temple (Starting Point)
Al-Abrar Mosque
Telok Ayer Chinese Methodist Church
Learn about Singapore’s early years as a trading post, her early immigrants and pioneer
Understand the different practices, beliefs, and architectural expressions of different community and religious groups
Hear the stories of our forefathers, who replicated buildings from their homeland to find solace in a foreign land
STARS AND CRESCENT
Monumental Walk 4
Five stars and a crescent. Red and white. Majulah Singapura! We think we know what they mean. But do we really?
Hear the stories of how our National Symbols came about: learn about our pioneer leaders’ ideals and aspirations for Singapore, the inspirations behind the symbols, and how three of our National Monuments witnessed the birth of the National Symbols – the flag, the anthem, the pledge and the crest.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Learn about Singapore’s national symbols and their significance
Explore the roles that various national monuments played in creating our national symbols
Develop a sense of pride and identity as a Singaporean
Monuments Covered
Old Parliament House
Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall
Former City Hall