Welcome to the Singapore Tour – Little India
Little India is also known as ‘Tekka’ by the locals; this is the place to be if you want to eat and dive in a little bit of history. You’ll dive into the heart of this community to understand the diversity that defines both Singapore and India on this Little India walking tour.
About the Tour
Welcome to the professionally-narrated walking tour of Singapore’s Little India! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Little India with maximum flexibility and value.
You begin the tour of bustling Little India in Singapore at Little India MRT Station. Then walk towards the Tan Teng Niah’s Colorful Villa. This house is one of the most colorful in the country and is the last remaining example of a historic villa. Be sure to download the Action Tour Guide app beforehand (check your email for the link) so that you can start walking as soon as you arrive. Enter the famous Tan Teng Niah’s Colorful Villa, follow the instructions of the app-based tour, and begin your Little India adventure.
Next, on your Little India walking tour, you’ll see and hear all about the Hindu temples, Christian churches, and Muslim mosques built near each other. You’ll walk by the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, a prominent Hindu temple of Little India. Then we’ll explore Foochow Methodist Church, the second oldest church in the Chinese Annual Conference of the Methodist Church in Singapore.
We’ll be walking down Serangoon Road, the main artery of Little India, through Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. The Indian Heritage Centre is a cultural center and museum in Singapore that showcases the culture, heritage, and history of Indian Singaporeans. Then we’ll explore the neighborhood’s shopping hub, varied restaurants, and historic buildings.
Our tour wraps up at Little India Arcade, near the start of the tour.
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Where To Start?
Starting Point Address: Little India MRT Station, Singapore
How Does It Work?
- Once you book a tour, you’ll get a text/email with instructions.
- Download the app (while in good wifi/signal) and use your unique password to access your tours. If there are multiple versions or entrances for your tour, be sure to download all audio guides.
- To begin touring, go to the starting point and launch the app.
- The audio starts automatically once you reach the starting point. Stick to the tour route and speed limit for the best experience.
- Please note that no one will meet you at the starting point.
What You'll See
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Tan Teng Niah’s Colorful Villa
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Art Wall
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Shree Lakshminarayan Temple
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Foochow Methodist Church
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Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
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Serangoon Road
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Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
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Anguilla Mosque
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Mustafa Centre
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Kampong Kapor Methodist Church
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Abdul Gafoor Mosque
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Indian Heritage Centre
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Komala Vilas Vegetarian Restaurant
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Little India Arcade