Excursion S.a.l.t. peranakan experience at the intan with lunch tour at Singapore

Explore the history, culture, and cuisine of the Peranakan people in a unique new way during this immersive, half-day S.A.L.T. Program excursion with lunch at the multiple-award-winning The Intan Home Museum.

Singapore, Geylang Wet Market

Your S.A.L.T. Program experience begins with a scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to the Geylang Market (or similar). Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of this wet market. Along the way, explore a wide array of locally sourced ingredients, some of which are utilised in the preparation of your specially prepared, S.A.L.T. lunch menu. Following your visit, re-board your coach and head to the nearby The Intan Home Museum for a captivating and informative journey into Peranakan heritage, culture, and cuisine.

About The Intan Home Museum & Peranakan Culture

Founded in 2003 by owner and curator Alvin Yapp, The Intan is a multiple-award-winning Peranakan home museum renowned for its passion in promoting Singapore's Peranakan culture. The unique blend of Chinese, Malay, and European influences comprising Peranakan culture dates from the 15th century, when Chinese immigrants were settling in Malaya (now Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore) in increasing numbers. Today, the Straits-born Chinese, also known as Peranakan Chinese, are the descendants of those immigrants. Historically, they were often traders, and embraced both the local Malaysian and colonial British cultures.

The Intan Signature Tea, Portraits, Wedding Altars, Porcelain, Batik, Jewellery, Furniture, Handicrafts, Fashion

Upon arrival, meet Alvin and enjoy a cup of The Intan Signature Tea. Afterward, begin your guided tour of two levels of The Intan Home Museum. Along the way, Alvin imparts his vast knowledge about Peranakan traditions and culture, as well as the origins of the important Peranakan artefacts he’s procured for exhibit in this wonderfully unique and colourful space. Some of the many items displayed here include 19th-century wedding and family portraits, wedding altars, porcelain items, batik, stunning jewellery, lovely furniture, handicrafts, and fashion, including ladies’ kebayas and sarongs. Following your tour, proceed for a Peranakan cuisine aprreciation.

Peranakan Cuisine Appreciation, Specially Prepared Intan S.A.L.T. Menu, Lunch, Desserts

Your gastronomical journey begins with an introduction to Buah Keluak and Nyonya Chang, two very distinctive Peranakan dishes. During this pre-meal Peranakan Cuisine appreciation, learn about the ingredients and preparation processes, then proceed for a specially prepared, The Intan S.A.L.T. menu lunch served in your honour. Included are traditional Peranakan dishes infused with Chinese, Malay, and European influences, and distinct, bold, and unique flavours. Each dish is meticulously prepared to evoke the essence of Peranakan culture, only to climax with a parade of Peranakan desserts. Following your S.A.L.T. Program excursion, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Singapore, Wet Market, The Intan Home Museum, The Intan Tea, Peranakan cuisine appreciation, The Intan S.A.L.T. Menu Lunch

Note

Please note: This S.A.L.T. Program tour involves a moderate amount of walking for approximately 0.6 miles (about one kilometre), at times over uneven surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and stairs at The Intan Home Museum. This tour is not suitable for guests with food allergies, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, bottled water, and local currency or credit cards for purchases from the ship. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour; minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Guests must be at least 18 years old to be served alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.