- Please contact the tour operator before you book to check on the availability of prefered date. Booking is non-refundable, non-transferable & no cancellation after purchased.
- Tour is available 09.00AM – 13.00PM (Daily)
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Bring an umbrella for shelter from the rain or scorching sun.
- Bring along a bottle of water.
- We will be providing audio sets with disposable earpieces. To reduce wastage, please bring along your own earphones with a 3.5mm jack.
- Tipping is not compulsory but if you think that the guide is doing a good job, a small token would be greatly appreciated by them.
Terms & Conditions
Please note that bookings involving the use of SingapoRediscovers Vouchers are non-refundable and non-resellable.
- Child ticket is applicable only for persons aged 11 years and below.
- Valid only on the selected date.
- Please use by 30 June 2021.
- Aveson Travel Pte Ltd will not be responsible for any accidents, loss of property, or damage caused by individual negligence.
- Date change is permitted but subject to availability.
- Minimum of 5 pax to go, if the minimum number of pax is not met, Aveson Travel Pte Ltd reserves the right to reschedule the tour to a separate date.
- In the event of unforeseen circumstances that would affect the tour, customers will be notified and be advised accordingly.
- For full terms and conditions, please visit our site (https://www.aveson.com.sg/terms).
- No refunds will be entertained for cancellations.
- There will be no refunds even if included items are not utilized by the customer.
- In the event of latecomers/no-shows, it would be considered as a cancellation and no refund will be given.
Joo Chiat was named after Chew Joo Chiat (King of Katong), a wealthy Chinese landowner in the early 20th century who acquired most of the land in the area.
Both Katong and Joo Chiat eventually became populated by the English-educated middle class, comprising of mostly Peranakans* and Eurasians.
ITINERARY
Meeting up with our tour guide at the front entrance of Dunman Food Centre, the ‘Katong Kaleidoscope’ tour commences first with a hop over to nearby Koon Seng Road to admire and appreciate the beauty and heritage of the two picturesque rows of colourful Peranakan houses situated on either side of this short street. Affectionately regarded today as ‘Singapore’s most colourful street’, Koon Seng Road never fails to draw local and foreign ‘visitors’ hungry for Instagram-worthy shots.
Next, we'll proceed with a leisurely stroll along Joo Chiat Road, passing through more examples of pre-war Peranakan shophouses with their ornate facades and helpfully shady five-foot ways, as well as a couple of shops offering interesting books and Singaporean-themed bric-a-brac and home display items, before arriving at the strategic junction where Joo Chiat Road intersects with East Coast Road.
Yong's Teochew Kueh shop is worth a quick stop-by at, to 'tar pao' some delicious Teochew kueh favourites like soon kueh, orh kueh, koo chye kueh and png kueh. (optional)
Peranakan heritage and culture come alive and take centre stage next as we make our stop at Rumah Kim Choo. Here, you will gain a glimpse into understanding the food & material culture of the Peranakans. You will be given the opportunity to dress into traditional fashion apparels, and be given the chance to observe how traditional sarong kebaya and beaded shoes are being made. Accompanied with a curator, there will also be food samples and drinks offered.