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Singapore City Centre: Time Travel Quest

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 11 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Botanic Gardens MRT Station, Singapore

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

64-94 mins

You will walk

4990 steps

Total distance

3.8 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Botanic Gardens MRT Station
Singapore
Finish point Hwa Chong Institution Clock Tower Building
661 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 269734

About this quest

Explore the center of Singapore, the Bukit Timah district. Marvel at the blending of bustle and tranquillity, modernity and tradition, and see how Singapore puts the jungle in “concrete jungle.”

Whether it’s the unassuming Serene Center, the regal Chinese High School Clock Tower, or the futuristic Poh Ming Tze temple, learn about the rich history behind them and get a glimpse into the future. Are you ready to take a trip through time? 

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Singapore combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 11 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 4740 minutes to complete and covers 3.8km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Singapore.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Walk along Singapore’s longest road and see the unique blend of greenery, modernity, and blasts from the past.

  • Visit UNESCO Heritage site Botanic Gardens and observe a national monument The Chinese High School Clock Tower Building.

The mission: Your story in Singapore

You are an engineer from the 29th century, working on your time machine when it malfunctions! You find yourself in hot and humid 21st-century Singapore, and you can scarcely believe your eyes at just how close to home it looks, albeit with a green twist. 

You are relieved to find that it’s not an uncommon problem in the future. A digital manual guides you on your search to the first-ever time machine built in Singapore. You notice it isn’t working too well after the crash, however.

You’ve seen great cities. You’ve seen lush greenery. Here in Singapore, you are seeing both. Embarking to unearth the Garden City’s greatest secret, what better way than to start in the country’s oldest garden?
  • Best during the day
  • Recommended activity for families

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 4740 minutes

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Distance

3.8km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

4.17

48 ratings

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07 Apr 2024
directions could be clearer

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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