Can’t wait to travel? How about a nautical journey out to Raffles Lighthouse standing tall at about 29m and with 167 years of heritage to gain an overview of Maritime Singapore? Members of the public can now participate in guided tours to Raffles Lighthouse to learn the importance of lighthouses as beacons of safe coastal navigation and appreciate Singapore’s rich maritime heritage.
The tours will be held every second and fourth Saturday of each month. Participants have to be at least 18 years old to participate. You may purchase tickets via the MPA website here.
Raffles Lighthouse, built in 1855, has more than 167 years of heritage behind it. It is currently still in use and is the second oldest among the five lighthouses maintained by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Located along the Strait of Singapore, it marks the southern-most and turning point to guide ships in their navigation.
Participants of the tour will also be able to climb 88 steps up to the 29 metre-tall lighthouse for a panoramic view of the vast open sea and visit the museum to learn more about the history of lighthouse’s operations.