NUS Baba House - 157 Neil Rd

Definitely a worth visit, it is a place full of history n story. The staffs are very professional to explain the stories of the place.

Interesting place to learn more about the local Peranakan history, architecture and heritage during the early 19th century. Self-guided visit is ok, but I would recommend the organised heritage tour.

A pre-war traditional terraced house which is now a private museum. Listed in guide books as a must-see, unless you can get on one of the guided tours (only at the weekend and only 14 people) I wouldn't bother. It's a long walk from anything else interesting and you will get told off for taking photos when you get there.

Extremely interesting, with outstanding guide. No photos allowed inside but the 100+ year old architecture and now knowledge of the early families more than makes up for it.

The person in charge of tour was EXTREMELY RUDE. We were 5 minutes late and then took another 5 minutes to admire and take pictures from the outside. When we wanted to go in, the guide told us in a condescending manner “You know you are late right, and you can still take pictures here”. We were oblivious to what the rules are and didn’t know it was a guided tour in that there was a real person doing the tour but hey, this guy knows the tour started, yet watched us take pictures outside the gate for 5 whole minutes and DIDNT have the courtesy to approach us to tell us the tour is starting, do we want to go in. Instead he waited for us to take pictures, then scolded us. What?? We were all shocked by his tone and tried to explain that we didn’t know it was a guided tour. I also explained that I tried to call them before the tour to let them know we might be abit late but no one pick up. Instead the guide got even angrier, raised his voice, and scolded us saying we were disrespectful. Beforehand I had even checked several times on the fine print on event brite and email as I didn’t know what to expect but there was NO WHERE that mentioned about the guided tour etiquette or what to expect. If it is an etiquette that is so important to them, then my feedback is to make sure expectations, rules and etiquettes are mentioned and easily accessible to us! DONT assume it is common knowledge because all museums/ tours operate differently and not everyone is acquainted with how guided tour works. Yes it is our wrong for being late but it is absolutely not right for the guide to vent his frustrations on us, to project his assumptions on us, and to scold us in such strong condescending manner. Especially not from a capacity as tour guide!!! I feel terribly sorry for the 3 foreigners that I was hosting who were in Singapore for the first time - imagine how this would affect the rest of the trip! 0 stars for this, but the master doing the actual tour was good, so 1 star.

Brilliant tour by Donald, who is simultaneously immensely knowledgeable and enjoyably engaging. The NUS Baba House is uniquely preserved to gain a deep and intimate view of the lives of a Peranakan family, going far more in biographical depth and personal realism than the Peranakan museum. Enjoyed this experience and will definitely return.

To encapsulate the past on so many levels - from the scholarly - the historian, the architect, the researcher, to the general public - tours, talks, events and a space for artists as well This ranks among the best of the best. A dedicated professional team backed with the best of advisers. We all must be proud to have this irreplaceable gem in our midst, for us and future generations. My sincere thanks to all who made it possible and keep it going

Rich story telling experience with docent Donald about the history of this Peranakan house. Love the stories behind sympathetic magic artefacts. A good way to learn more about the history and culture of Peranakan families in the past. Not the most convenient location but worth it. Can grab a drink at the nearby cafes kith and plain vanilla