Review Author: Premilla Rajan

Review Date: 17 nov 2023

Review Body: Hi folks, this morning's  experience with 'Let's Go Tour' on their trip to the last Kampung standing at Lorong Buangkok was indeed a fascinating peep into the past! 'Yap' our tour guide was well informed and gave us a leisurely stroll through the settlement addin information as we went along. Age old stories dating 1954 and earlier peppered the tour. How the first HDB flats came by, the introduction of modern toilets and running water through taps were additions to the settlement. Shanties that even today are full occupied! 35 of these dot the area covered in a large number of fruit trees - mainly banana, breadfruit,  and Mango! We spotted a few cocoa trees with pods & Moringa trees, as well as Indian betel leaf vines too. Elsewhere, Pandanus and Citronella strike claim. Gone are the open drains thanks to plumbing. No more flooding as huge canals at the periphery take charge! Unspoilt, shady woodlands of sorts with canopies that tower high making the settlement almost invisible. Tucked away though, the HDB flats are right next door, and inky glimpsed through the tree canopies. Madam Sng the proud landlady, whose father was instrumental in purchasing the land in the 1950s, actually owns this area and has leased the tiny houses for a song! Can you imagine paying just $6 per month in a city like Singapore? Of course modernity is evident in the TVs owned and cars too, we spotted several Mercedes cars and others, parked in front of the more modern homes that have been modified from the original shanties!  Gone are the bicycle days !  Our excursion today was a remarkable opportunity to see life captured in a frozen state as it were. We could visit one of her houses which is used for film shoots by Media Corp! Ms Sng was gracious to chat with us too. A splendid morning-  this interesting trip was indeed Time Travel

Review rating: 5

Review Author: LWS

Review Date: 11 aug 2026

Review Body: If you are looking for a unique and nostalgic experience in Singapore, heading for a visit to Kampong Buangkok with Cheyenne is the answer. It is the last kampong (village) in Singapore with probably the clock ticking, counting down to its existence. We were a party of 5 - me, my hubby and my daughter, hubby and 9-month-old baby who were visiting from Seattle USA and we embarked on this tour on 8 August '26. We truly enjoyed the story shared by Cheyenne as well as the opportunity to relive my childhood days with the traditional games, which may not be known to children of today as tablets and mobile phones have mostly shaped their lives now. Thank you for a wonderful experience at Kampong Buangkok.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Samantha

Review Date: 19 jul 2024

Review Body: The walking tour was a great start to my trip to Singapore! Having arrived to work on a research project about urbanism, I happened to stumble upon the existence of Kampong Lorong Buangkok during a museum visit. Not knowing what to expect, the tour was incredibly informative! I've learned so much about the past and future of urbanism in Singapore (and how important the two are to one another). Walking around the neighborhood chatting with Yap felt like taking a walk with a very well informed friend. I highly recomend the tour for tourists looking to learn more about Singapore, but also to students or scholars who are looking to explore!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Robert

Review Date: 31 jul 2023

Review Body: Took my aunt and uncle when they were visiting singapore and it was amazing! Guide was great and we learnt a lot. The kampong is private property so we were glad we went with a guide because we were able to visit while being respectful of the residents. Because our guide knew the residents well, many of them were welcoming and shared their stories with us. It was a really fun and educational walk back in time, and seeing how people still live there today.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Claire

Review Date: 15 mrt 2026

Review Body: This was a most enjoyable and informative trip. Corliss, our guide, was personable and extremely knowledgable. We learnt so much about Singapore's recent history. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about the culture and society of Singapore, but yu'd better go soon, because this last kampong probably won't be around for ever.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Valerie

Review Date: 15 jul 2026

Review Body: Appreciated that communication was prompt and clear, and the tour was gentle and respectful to those living in Kampung Buangkok. Our guide, Mr Yap, patiently answered all our questions and really took the time to allow us to immerse in the experience. We had a wonderful time and learnt a great deal too! Thank you so much!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Anjum Husain

Review Date: 02 dec 2023

Review Body: We enjoyed the tour thoroughly. It was a quiet and peaceful place with lots of greenery. Madam Sung spoke freely and kindly with all of us and Mr. Yap gave us a very detailed history of the Kampong and the kind of current life people lead in the Kampong. Overall, a great experience!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: DE

Review Date: 28 mrt 2025

Review Body: Yap’s knowledge is phenomenal and he was very professional. Seeing the last kampong was so special and I really encourage everyone to go on this tour to learn about the history of SG and to appreciate just how quickly it’s changed and understand why.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rachel

Review Date: 28 apr 2025

Review Body: We loved the opportunity to get off the standard tourist path and visit the Kampong. Corliss was full of information and delivered it with good humour and engagement. It was fascinating and definitely worth the visit. We really appreciated the tour.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Melissa

Review Date: 06 mei 2025

Review Body: Our guide, Kyanta Yap was very popular among my group of 5-6 year olds. He simplified the information so that they are able to understand. He is also knowledgeable about the place and is familiar with the residents there!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Francois

Review Date: 22 mrt 2026

Review Body: We visited campon Loring Buangkok, The visit with Yap was great in addition to his good knowledge of the place we could exchange over Singapores Modèle, it was eye opening and very interesting!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Malinda

Review Date: 01 feb 2026

Review Body: Amazing tour of the last village of Singapore! The tour guide was very knowledeable about the village, knew the local people, and made it fun by introducing us to common village games!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Ruby

Review Date: 28 aug 2026

Review Body: Excellent experience on the kampong tour with guide Kyanta Yap. We learnt so much about the history of Singapore and the unusual story on the kampung. Really recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Keara

Review Date: 10 jan 2026

Review Body: Rickey was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, accomodating and made a very enjoyable tour all around. Highly recommend for locals and tourists alike.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Adedoyin Olutayo

Review Date: 02 dec 2024

Review Body: Yap was an awesome host. Knowledgeable, friendly and professional. He even had the mosquito repellant when we forgot ours. I highly recommend this tour.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Sh

Review Date: 21 dec 2025

Review Body: Fantastic tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Great glimpse into a lesser-known part of Singapore. Would highly recommend to others.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Guilhem

Review Date: 13 feb 2024

Review Body: Yap was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about Kampong Lorong Buangkok and always giving a wider perspective on Singapore.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jocelyn Cheng

Review Date: 31 aug 2020

Review Body: It’s the school hols and like many other families with young, energetic kids, we were on the lookout for fun ways to keep them entertained. The options are limited during this Covid-19 period since we can’t travel out of the country, and we try to avoid malls as much as possible. The private guided Kelong tour did a lot more than just entertain. It literally brought history, science & social studies lessons to life for all of us! Our knowledgeable and friendly guide, Robin, fed us interesting nuggets of information about the different types of kelongs, farming methods, the various islands, etc. And our boys were obviously fully engaged as they fired tons of questions which Robin readily answered. Lunch at Smith Marine, a floating kelong, was especially memorable since the boys had the opportunity to fish for it! Our promfret was literally from farm to table. The sotong, mussels & promfret were yummy - you simply can’t go wrong with fresh seafood. When I asked if they had fun, our 7 & 9 year olds beamed & shouted in unison, “Yes! Very much!!!”

Review rating: 5

Review Author: twk2

Review Date: 16 nov 2020

Review Body: We read about the Kelong tour in the Straits Times and it sounded like a fun way to spend Sunday morning.. and indeed it is was! It was so nice to be ‘overseas’ after months of staying home most weekends;) Robin our tour guide and ‘driver’, shared with us many interesting nuggets of information about the waters around Singapore. We were taken into the mangrove swamps of Pulau Ubin, and also visited the only floating restaurant in Singapore, and also sailed past the traditional Kelong on stilts and the modern high tech Eco Ark fish farm. Robin was friendly and obliging and communication with him prior to the trip was a breeze. The only complaint we had was the trip seemed too short (even though we were out in the boat for longer than the tour time of 2 hours) as it was just so nice to be out on the sea with the wind on our faces (and occasional splash of water - so beware if you are sitting right in front or remember to bring a change of clothes! Thanks Robin for the awesome tour! My family loved it!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: twk2

Review Date: 16 nov 2020

Review Body: We read about the Kelong tour in the Straits Times and it sounded like a fun way to spend Sunday morning.. and indeed it is was! It was so nice to be ‘overseas’ after months of staying home most weekends;) Robin our tour guide and ‘driver’, shared with us many interesting nuggets of information about the waters around Singapore. We were taken into the mangrove swamps of Pulau Ubin, and also visited the only floating restaurant in Singapore, and also sailed past the traditional Kelong on stilts and the modern high tech Eco Ark fish farm. Robin was friendly and obliging and communication with him prior to the trip was a breeze. The only complaint we had was the trip seemed too short (even though we were out in the boat for longer than the tour time of 2 hours) as it was just so nice to be out on the sea with the wind on our faces (and occasional splash of water - so beware if you are sitting right in front or remember to bring a change of clothes! Thanks Robin for the awesome tour! My family loved it!

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Visit the last remaining Kampong village in Singapore and learn its secrets

Itinerary Description: Learn about the development of housings from villages to high rises. Step into an actual Kampong House & discover stories of the past. Learn from your guide how Singapore's last Kampong came to be, and its uncertain future.