Keep a lookout of our reminder message (usually via emails, sometimes via mobile) on what to bring or not. Turn up at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour timing. Be at the correct meeting location. If you are late, Tribe shall not be obliged to conduct the tour for you from… Continue reading WHAT DO I NEED TO PREPARE PRIOR TO JOINING THE TOUR?

For now yes. But we are looking to expand next to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Ho Chi Minh City next. Email us at hello@tribe-tours.com if you are interested in working with us in other Asian cities next.

Drop us a note at bookings@tribe-tours.com. We love to work out some magic for you whenever possible.

Are you even surprised if we told you we have our own metric on what we consider a Tribe worthy guide? Not all Singapore Tourism Board (STB) licensed General Tour Guide makes the cut. Now of course, all of our guides minimally must pass this training and examination. But we look for much much more.… Continue reading HOW ARE YOU TRIBE’S GUIDES SELECTED? WHAT KIND OF GUIDE QUALIFIES AS TRIBE’S?

The same way we can get recipes off Joel Robuchon and make a noble attempt at recreating his masterpieces. But to be perfectly honest, the stops are less important than you imagine. A big part of our tours are the stories by our Chiefs and Natives, the exclusive access to these locals themselves. Think of… Continue reading CAN I ATTEMPT TO GO TO THE SAME PLACES? IN OTHER WORDS, INGENEOUSLY DO THE SAME PROGRAM WITHOUT PAYING YOU?

We start by thinking of experiences that are truly local, something that gives a good slice of the local way of life. Then we ask ourselves, if we read or heard about this native or this location in Singapore, does this interest us or our friends? If not, we drop it. Next, we forge personal… Continue reading HOW ARE PLACES AND LOCAL PERSONALITIES OR NATIVES CHOSEN?

Of course you can! And that’s why we profile them. But of course not at too short a notice please. Rule of thumb is if you made your bookings one month in advance, most likely we will be able to accomodate and have your favorite Chief lead your tour. This also applies to our repeat… Continue reading CAN I PICK A SPECIFIC CHIEF (TOUR GUIDE)?

Primarily English. But for some of our tours, we have Chinese, German, French, Japanese and Spanish versions. But check with us first by sending us a request. Even in English, we have super guides who are formerly from Australia or the UK if you want a touch of home.

Unless you have requested for a private tour, it will be with others. Of course, we know the hits and misses of traveling with others. But generally, our guests tend to be respectful and considerate of others, and have a keen desire to learn about local culture and to meet with locals. We have seen… Continue reading WILL IT BE JUST US OR TRAVELLING WITH OTHERS?

Tribe limits our group size to 15. We are frequent travellers ourselves enjoying tours and know that 15 is the optimal size. Any more, attention is diluted and unfair for the stragglers. If you have private groups, we advocate no more than 20. For private requests, send us a message.