ANZA Tours (2024)

26/01/2024

Recently recognised in the inaugural edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2023: come and join us on a heritage tour of Capella Singapore!

The Capella Culturist will take us on an enthralling journey around the hotel grounds as they share with us some of the resort’s stories and colonial past. We will see the two restored colonial buildings that date back to the 1880’s, from which the hotel extends into gardens and grounds framed by the sea. Inspired by these buildings, architect Lord Norman Foster of Fosters + Partners, designed the resort to sit in harmony with surrounding nature, while combining old-world colonial charm with contemporary chic.

After our tour we will enjoy a sumptuous morning tea in The Living Room, a place that once used to be the Officers’ Mess of the Royal Artillery, where the British officers had their meals and held parties.

A special experience not to be missed.

Date: Monday 5th February 2024
Time : 09:30am - 11:30am
Meet: 09:20 Capella Hotel
Cost: $55 ANZA Member, $65 Non-Member
Fitness Level: Medium - Some walking in the heat required, plenty of rest stops available

Note that this tour is now full, but please send us a DM if you are interested in coming along and we will let you know if there are any late cancellations.

10/01/2024

Join us for this informative tour combining the unique street art of Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong () and the history of Chinatown🎨

Our tour will begin with a visit to the Thian Hock Keng Temple. We will then follow the artist’s trail of murals spanning from 2016 until 2023, depicting customs and traditions as well as real people and family members (not to mention his cat). Our guide, Sarah Lev, will share with us the stories related to each mural.

We will continue towards South Bridge Road to see more murals such as the Cantonese Opera and the Paper Mask Puppet Seller, before we continue through the narrow streets of Chinatown to see his Chinatown home mural and his recent Clog maker mural.

Yip Yew Chong was born and raised in this neighbourhood and worked as an accountant for many years while pursuing his artistic career as a street artist in his free time.

Date: Wednesday 31st January 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meet: 09:50am Telok Ayer Street, the nearest MRT station is Tanjong Pagar or Telok Ayer stations.
Cost: $40 ANZA Member, $45 Non-Member
Fitness Level: High - Substantial walking/exertion required in the heat. Expect to be on your feet for most of this tour. Infrequent rest stops

To register go to our profile and click on the link or visit www.anza.org.sg/tours

08/11/2023

The Bukit Brown Cemetery walk was an immersive journey through time, brimming with captivating history and enchanting stories that whisked us away into the past.

As we strolled among the tombstones, we were mesmerised by the anecdotes of prominent Singapore residents and Chinese pioneers laid to rest here. Along the way, we delved into the astonishing traditions of the era, providing us with a unique window into Singapore's vibrant culture. These are just a few of the highlights from our tour, and now, let's take a look at the feedback we received!

💁🏻‍♀️: The best by far was a climb to the highest point of the cemetery. Elsa had us all captivated with the story of the Ong Clan and their commitment to the 24 stories of Filial Pierty.
🙋🏼‍♀️: The stories were at times disturbing but very funny for all the mothers among us. I encourage everyone to google the 24 stories on how to be a good son or daughter in law!
🙆🏾‍♀️: The 24 stories were very entertaining from sons having to taste their father’s poo to see if their medicine was working to wives breast feeding their mother in laws🤮.

To join our future tours, visit www.anza.org.sg/tours or our profile and register a spot!

29/06/2023

When art imitates life or is it the other way around? 🎨

This image is part of Yip Yew Chong's wonderful mural in Little India he is well known for his incredible storytelling through art. Yip Yew Chong has certainly established an inedible mark on the cityscape🌆

Where else have you seen 's work?

If you see one don't forget to snap a photo and share the magic with the world! ✨📷

27/06/2023

The best part of travelling - making memories and friends on the way! 😊

This lovely lot ventured into Little India and it's throngs of colour, energy and came away with a truer understanding of the areas' roots and historical significance in multi-cultural Singapore.

ANZA Tous offers an array of tours and unique experiences - you don't have to be a ANZA member to join in! We welcome ALL nationalities - all you need is a love to explore and a good pair of walking shoes and you're good to go!

Have you signed up to a tour?! . .

20/06/2023

After the rain ☔ India seems to come alive with vibrant colours 🌈 and bustling energy!

During our guided walk last week of Little India Appetite and Art tour, a group of us ventured out with empty tummies and a sense of adventure to discover the sights, tastes and sounds of Little India and it did not disappoint 😊

We were so delighted that Dave .davidlau – resident ANZA photographer 📸 join us to help capture the morning – here is just one of his photos of the group marvelling at a mural by local artist, Psyfool*.

The mural brings alive the traditional trades commonly practices by Indians in the Serangoon area. These included garland making, parrot astrology and laundering. You can find this piece, part of the Artwalk Little India 2016 in 8 Belilios Lane.

I will be dropping a few of .davidlau images here – let me know what is your favourite? ♥

*Psyfools mural was organised with and Singapore Tourism Board with Little India Shopkeepers and

16/06/2023

We walked in the footsteps of Singapore's past with novel as our guidebook 📙

Recently, ANZA Tours immersed into the story "The Red Thread" by Dawn Farnham, . The novel is a historical fiction set in 1830 with many of the settings and people based on personalities of the time. Familiar faces become new again as we followed the two protagonist's journeys. From the Chinese immigrants south of the Singapore river to the European settlers arriving on the north side, snippets of their time still exist in today.

Indeed it was like taking a step in time and experiencing the rich culture of Singapore!

We love feedback, and a regular tour participant, Mandy said "The book tour by ANZA and tour guide Charlotte was a real treat.. on our tour we explored places that provide a window into the book and the stories contained within it. I can't wait to read the book!"

All our tours are curated by our volunteer ANZA tours team, we try to create interesting, unique tours that will delight anyone who has interest with history, heritage and hidden gems.

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14/06/2023

Join us for a leisurely stroll 👣 through the colourful streets of Joo Chiat!

Discover the Malay influences toward the Northern end of the road, also take a look at the rich Peranakan heritage, enjoy the colorful shophouses, modern, quirky shops and local eats. Joo Chiat is a truly unique and an authentic side of Singapore you will not want to miss!

It's only a small group and super casual (no professional guide) but you will get an insiders view of this vibrant area. We will finish at The Red House for a coffee (at own cost) and chit chat at the end of the tour.

Hurry only 5 places for this outing!

Date: Wednesday 5 July 2023
Time : 10.00am - 11:30 am
Meet: 9.45am, Joo Chiat Complex, 1 Joo Chiat Rd 420001, nearest MRT Paya Lebar

$20 ANZA Member, $25 Non-Member

Book via the visiting our profile or www.anza.org.sg/tours

08/06/2023

Follow in the footsteps of Rachel Chu and Henry Young with our Crazy Rich Asians guided tour in Singapore!

You've watched the film and read the books, now do the guided tour of the Crazy Rich Asians! Get a glimpse of the opulence and grandeur world of the crazy Singaporean elite which inspired Kevin Kwan's book and subsequent movie adaption.

Some highlights will be

🌟Learn more about Pek Lin's house
🌟 Visit the glamourous wedding venue .sg

By the end of the tour you will learn of Singapore's unique culture and heritage and see and experience some of the most extravagant Crazy Rich Asian spots in town. And more importantly, live and breath the life of a Crazy Rich Asian just for a few hours 😂 👑 💰 💍

$75 ANZA Member / $85 for Non-Member (includes coach). Sign up from the link in the bio!

07/06/2023

New tours out now! Come join us!

We have some great new tour offerings for July, August and September. Tours include:

🏡 A Joo Chiat meander

🥕A trip to the Dragon Kiln and Bollywood Veges

🌸 A lunch and self-guided tour of the Peranakan Museum

💕 A new-comers orientation tour to help you find your feet

🐐 A visit to some of Singapore’s local farms

Tour costs range from $20 - $130 pp and are open to ANZA members and non-members. Take a look at our website: https://anza.org.sg/tours for more information or check our link in the profile to sign up.

So get your walking shoes on and join us - which tour do you have your 👀 on?

05/06/2023

Nothing makes us happier than hearing from our happy participants!

recently joined the ANZA Tour "Islamic Buildings & Traditions in Kampong Glam", here is what he said 😊 -- "I would just like to say a big thank you for organising such a wonderful day and volunteering your time. My friends and I learnt so much today and look forward to the next ANZA tour"

Thank you 🙏 for sharing your amazing experience on our tour with us. We're thrilled you and your friends had a great time exploring in .

If you would like to join any of our tours go to our profile and click on the link. Happy to answer any queries in the comments below OR if you have feedback from any tours you have been too please PM us!

01/06/2023

Spice up your life with a tour of Little India's vibrant culture and cuisine!

Join us for the ANZA's colourful "Little India Appetite & Art" tour on Wednesday, 14 June at 9:30am to 12:30pm where we will meet at Little India MRT, near Buffalo Road.

Enrich your senses and learn about Indian cuisine, exotic fruits and spices at Tekka market, taste the various types of roti prata and aromatic Badam milk.

The walk will take in Little India's vibrant neighbourhood, where we will see street art by local artist and learn about the people who lived there.

This tour will be a feast for your belly and your eyes. ❤️

We will conclude with a lunch at a local restaurant so please bring friends or come alone and meet her friends!

Are you ready for naan-stop 😅 fun on this tour?! Please register via the link in the profile

$55 ANZA Member/ $65 Non-Member (Lunch not included)

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