Tours & Trails

Project Godown - Secrets of Clarke Quay

by Tribe Tours
4, 25, 11, 18 May • 04:00pm

Embark on a captivating time travel adventure through Clarke Quay, Singapore's vibrant historical gem! Work together in teams to unlock the forgotten stories of the iconic godowns and shophouses lining the Singapore River.

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Project-Godown---Secrets-of-Clarke-Quay

Timing:
4, 11, 18, 25 May | 4 - 530pm

Fee: $50 / pax, free for children under 6yo
Meeting Point: Read Bridge @ Clarke Quay
Registration link: https://tribe-tours.com/product/secrets-of-clarke-quay/

Embark on a captivating time travel adventure through Clarke Quay, Singapore's vibrant historical gem! Work together in teams to unlock the forgotten stories of the iconic godowns and shophouses lining the Singapore River. As you journey through these five distinct blocks, uncover hidden clues, decipher puzzles, and conquer food challenges – all while collecting vintage photographs that serve as your guide to the past.

Uncover some of these hidden gems:
* Clarke Quay's Teochew roots – once called ""Cha Jung Tau"" (firewood)
* Read Bridge – the coolies' ultimate entertainment hub
* Differences between godown and warehouses
* The fascinating story of Riverhouse and the secret society
* From humble beginnings to culinary royalty – meet the ""Biscuit King"" and ""Pineapple King""
* Learn about the earliest ‘refrigerator’ at one of the godown
* Decode the architecture – discover bulleyes vents, metal sliding doors, timber window frames and Shanghai plaster
* Admire modern masterpieces – murals by Yip Yew Chong and Tobyato!

Tribe Tours

The only double winner of Best Tour Experience 2017 and 2021 Award by Singapore Tourism Board, Tribe is an award-winning bespoke curator of original local experiences. We pioneered new tour formats, including Niu Che Shui Game tour (combining puzzle games with tour narration) and Instawalk (combining nano-influencer and theme stories). Our tours give the traveller a glimpse of the city, its people as they are.