Disappearing Trades Singapore – Award-Winning Heritage Walking Tour

Disappearing Trades Singapore – Award-Winning Heritage Walking Tour

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Visit one of the oldest traditional bakeries in Singapore and taste handmade bread.
Step back in time and discover Disappearing Trades Singapore with master craftsmen.
Award-winning heritage walking tour Singapore, winner of the 2017 Singapore Tourism Awards.

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Disappearing Trades Singapore takes you on a 4-hour journey into a side of the city rarely seen today. This heritage walking tour Singapore introduces guests to masters who continue old crafts and skills Singapore is slowly losing. 


Discover traditional trades in Singapore as you visit a coffee roasting factory to learn how beans are processed Nanyang-style, explore one of the oldest bakeries where traditional bread is still made, and meet a second-generation paper house craftsman keeping an ancestral tradition alive.


More than just sightseeing, this cultural heritage tour Singapore lets you experience the textures, aromas, and stories that shaped everyday life in the past. For travelers curious about authentic traditions, Disappearing Trades Singapore is an unforgettable way to connect with history before it fades.

Tips & Tricks

  • Insider Tips:
    • Minimum of 4 participants required.
    • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the route
    • Bring water, as parts of the walk are outdoors
    • Morning tours are cooler for walking
    • Cash may be useful if you wish to buy local snacks
  • What To Expect:
    • Coffee Roasting Factory: Learn Nanyang roasting methods, secrets of brewing, and coffee heritage.
    • Traditional Bakery: Step inside a family-run bakery still using age-old methods and taste the difference.
    • Paper House Craftsman: Discover how symbolic paper offerings are crafted for Chinese rituals and meet a second-generation artisan.
  • Things To Note:
    • This is a walking tour, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
    • Parts of the experience take place outdoors, so light clothing and water are advisable.
    • The tour operates every Tuesday only.
    • A minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to proceed.
    • Some locations visited are traditional family-run businesses with limited space inside.
    • Guests may wish to carry small cash amounts for personal purchases or local snacks along the way.

FAQ's

It is a heritage walking tour focused on traditional crafts and small businesses that still practice old skills.
The experience usually runs for about four hours.
Stops may include a coffee roasting workshop, a traditional bakery, and a craftsman who makes ceremonial paper houses.
The walk finishes near Newton Food Centre.

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