Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall Clock Tower Climb

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CLOCK TOWER CLIMB AT VICTORIA THEATRE & VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

ABOUT THE TOUR Ever wondered how it is like to be at the top of Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall and view the internal workings of its iconic 54-metre-tall Clock Tower? Here’s your chance to get up close to one of Singapore’s national monuments!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Clock Tower Climb • Access to Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall (VTVCH) • Floating Rubik’s Cube • Heritage Gallery and more!

GETTING YOUR TOUR TICKETS BOOKING FEE: $30/pax TOUR DURATION: 60 minutes Safety protocols and social distancing guidelines will be observed during the tour at all times.

For more info, full T&Cs and bookings, visit vtvch.com

DID YOU KNOW? It takes 199 steps to reach the top of 54-metre-high clock tower (completed in 1905).

The clock tower cost $6,000 to build back in 1905. A similar construction today would cost $2 million!

With a total weight of 5000 kg, the 5 bells are inscribed with SS Benlendi, the name of the ship that delivered them to Singapore.

The clock still chimes the popular Westminister chime, similar to that of Big Ben in London. It chimes every 15 minutes with each quarter playing a part of the melody; the full melody can be heard at the full hour.

In the past, a clock winder was employed to maintain the clock’s mechanism every 4 days. In 2014, an automatic mechanism was installed during the building’s restoration.

INSIDER TIPS

Bring a camera to capture gorgeous views!

Put on your comfiest clothes and shoes.

Book your tickets in advance.

Relax and have fun!

Note: for safety, photography and videography are not permitted when ascending and descending the clock tower

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Challenge yourself with this crossword puzzle to see how much you know about Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall. Have fun!

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ACROSS 2. Going up 5. Traditions, culture, values inherited from past generations 6. This tells you the time

DOWN 1. The total number of bells our clock tower has 3. Something that chimes 4. Something for you to ascend/ descend

ANSWERS ACROSS 2. climb 5. heritage 6. clock DOWN 1. five 3. bell 4. steps

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I make a booking for the Clock Tower Tour?

You can register your interest on our website at vtvch.com, which includes all tour dates and timeslots available for booking. Our Customer Service team will get in touch with you via email afterwards to arrange for payment and confirmation of booking.

Is the Clock Tower Tour wheelchair-accessible?

While the Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall is wheelchairaccessible, access to the Clock Tower will require you to climb some steps. As access to the Clock Tower is only by stairs and steep climbs on a cat ladder, the Clock Tower climb portion of the tour is NOT wheelchair-accessible.

How fit do I need to be to complete the Clock Tower climb?

For the Clock Tower Climb, you must be able-bodied, physically fit and able to walk unaided. This tour is NOT suitable for people with preexisting medical conditions, heart-related illness, disabilities, vertigo, dizziness, acrophobia, claustrophobia or balance problems and pregnant mums-to-be.

For more FAQs & information regarding the tour, visit vtvch.com, email tours.vtvch@artshouse.sg or call 6908 8811.

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Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall 9 Empress Place, Singapore 179556 Opening Hours: 10am–9pm Contact Us: 6908 8811 or tours.vtvch@artshouse.sg

By Bus: 195, 961 (Supreme Court, bus stop no. 02181) 75, 100, 107, 130, 131, 167, 640 (opposite Singapore Cricket Club, bus stop no. 02029)

By Train: City Hall (EW13/NS25) & Raffles Place (EW14/NS26)

By Car: Nearest parking at Parliament House and The Adelphi From Changi Airport: 20 minutes by taxi/car 60 minutes by train (From Changi Airport station to City Hall station) All information is accurate at time of print.

AHL reserves the right to make changes and modifications to the programme without prior notice.

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