Synagogues & Singapore Pioneers: Jewish Heritage

Join us on a wonderful journey to discover the fascinating story and rich heritage of Singapore’s Jewish community. Our tour brings you through some iconic Jewish buildings including at least one of our two synagogues and sites with Jewish connections.

Private Group Walking Tour

• 9 - 12am

• 3 hours

• Group: $400 for 1-5 guests or $600 for 6-10 guests

During this tour, you will gain insights into this close-knit community, and learn about the heartwarming and heartbreaking tales of the local Jewry. Learn about several colourful and prominent Jewish figures from Singapore’s early days and their contributions to Singapore’s development.

Tour highlights include the Mahalah, Singapore’s old Jewish quarter with its iconic buildings; the oldest synagogue in South East Asia, the Maghain Abboth in Waterloo Street, and the adjacent Jacob Ballas memorial hall; and the beautifully restored and sumptuous Chesed-El synagogue.

• Join your guide 15 mins before the tour starts

• Meet opposite Elias Building

• Mahalah & Elias & Ellison Buildings

• Prinsep Street & Bras Basah Road

• Maghain Aboth Synagogue

• Dhoby Ghaut green (former Jewish cemetery)

• End at Chesed-El Synagogue @ Oxley Rise

Meet your guide opposite Elias building (outside Starbucks on 8 Wilkie road)