Singapore Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Singapore tours, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands tickets, hawker food tours, river cruises, Sentosa and night safari experiences, and Chinatown and Little India walks. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Singapore itinerary.
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Explore Singapore by interest
Whatever brings you to Singapore — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Gardens by the Bay
The Supertrees, Cloud Forest and Flower Dome.
ExploreCity & Marina Bay
The Sands, the Merlion and the skyline.
ExploreHawker & food
Chicken rice, chilli crab and laksa.
ExploreRiver cruises
The quays and the lit-up Marina Bay.
ExploreChinatown & Little India
The colourful heritage districts.
ExploreSentosa & Universal
Theme parks, beaches and the cable car.
ExploreZoo & night safari
World-class wildlife by day and night.
ExploreMalacca & Malaysia
A UNESCO city across the border.
ExploreTop attractions in Singapore
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Gardens by the Bay
The Supertrees and the Cloud Forest.
Marina Bay Sands
The iconic hotel and SkyPark views.
Hawker food
Chicken rice, chilli crab and laksa.
Singapore River
The quays and the lit-up skyline.
Chinatown & Little India
The colourful heritage districts.
Sentosa
Universal Studios, beaches and the luge.
Zoo & Night Safari
World-class wildlife by day and night.
Malacca
A UNESCO heritage city in Malaysia.
Singapore in 1 day
- 1Marina Bay & Merlion
- 2Gardens by the Bay
- 3Chinatown food
- 4Supertree light show
Singapore in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Marina Bay & Gardens
- 2Hawker food
- 3Day 2: Sentosa
- 4Night safari
Singapore in 3 days
- 1Day 1: city & Gardens
- 2Day 2: Sentosa
- 3Day 3: zoo or Malacca
- 4River cruise evenings
Singapore with kids
- 1Universal Studios
- 2SEA Aquarium
- 3Singapore Zoo
- 4Gardens by the Bay
Rainy day in Singapore
- 1Cloud Forest & Flower Dome
- 2ArtScience or National Gallery
- 3Aquarium via VivoCity
- 4Jewel Changi Rain Vortex
Singapore food & hawker day
- 1Kaya toast breakfast
- 2Maxwell Food Centre lunch
- 3Chinatown & Little India food walk
- 4Satay night at Lau Pa Sat
3.5 hrs awayMalacca
A UNESCO heritage city in Malaysia.
4.5 hrs awayKuala Lumpur
The Petronas Towers and Malaysian capital.
1 hr ferry awayBintan
An Indonesian island of beaches and spas.
1 hr ferry awayBatam
Beaches, seafood and spas across the strait.
30 min awayPulau Ubin
A rustic island of kampong village life.
1.5 hrs awayJohor Bahru
Malaysian city of theme parks and markets.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Singapore visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
February to April is slightly drier and the most comfortable time, though Singapore is a great year-round destination.
Dry-ish season (Feb–Apr)
The least rainy and most pleasant months, ideal for the gardens, river and outdoor sights.
Mid-year (May–Sep)
Hot and humid with occasional showers; the Great Singapore Sale and food festivals liven up the city.
Monsoon (Nov–Jan)
The wetter northeast monsoon brings heavier rain, but showers are usually short, and indoor attractions abound.
Festivals
Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb), Deepavali, Hari Raya and the F1 Night Race (September) bring vibrant celebrations.
Any time works
With countless indoor attractions and air-conditioning everywhere, Singapore is a reliable year-round city break.
One day
Enough for Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay and a hawker food tour.
Two days
Add Sentosa and the night safari.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, Sentosa, and the zoo or a Malacca day trip.
Four to five days
Add more districts, museums, and a Bintan or Malaysia trip.
Stopover
Even a long layover suits the airport’s Jewel and a quick Marina Bay visit.
Travelling with kids
Mix Universal Studios, the zoo and the gardens at a gentle pace.
MRT metro
The clean, fast and cheap MRT reaches almost every sight; tap in with a contactless card or an EZ-Link/tourist pass.
On foot
Many districts like Chinatown, Marina Bay and the river are walkable, with sheltered, well-kept paths.
Buses & hop-on
An extensive bus network and tourist hop-on buses fill the gaps and offer scenic routes.
Taxis & ride-hailing
Taxis and apps like Grab are affordable, metered and convenient, especially in the heat or late at night.
To Sentosa
Reach Sentosa by the monorail, cable car or boardwalk from HarbourFront — quick and easy.
From the airport
Changi Airport links to the city by MRT in about 30 minutes, plus taxis and shuttles; don’t miss the Jewel mall.
Book attractions ahead
Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay domes and the Night Safari use timed tickets — book ahead, especially at weekends.
Currency & tipping
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD); tipping is not expected, as a service charge is usually included.
Mind the strict rules
Singapore has strict laws and fines (no littering, jaywalking, eating on the MRT, or chewing-gum imports) — follow the rules to avoid penalties.
Beat the heat and humidity
Carry water, dress light, and use the air-conditioned malls and MRT to cool off; afternoon showers are common.
Eat at hawker centres
Hawker centres offer superb, affordable food; a food tour navigates the best stalls across the cultures.
Attraction passes
A Singapore tourist pass or attraction bundle can save money if you’ll visit several paid sights.
Universal Studios
Tickets and express passes sell out at peak times — book ahead.
Gardens by the Bay
Cloud Forest, Flower Dome and Skyway tickets are best pre-booked.
Night Safari
The popular night safari sells out — reserve ahead.
Dinner & river cruises
Evening cruises with light shows fill up — book early.
Malacca day trips
Cross-border tours have limited places — reserve ahead.
F1 & festivals
The September Night Race and major festivals fill hotels months ahead — plan early.
Gardens by the Bay
Around €20–35 for the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome domes; the outdoor gardens are free.
Universal Studios
Roughly €55–70 for a one-day Universal Studios ticket on Sentosa.
Hawker food tours
About €45–80 for a guided hawker or street food tour.
River cruises
Around €15–30 for a sightseeing bumboat cruise; more for dinner cruises.
Zoo & night safari
Roughly €30–50 each for the zoo or the Night Safari.
How to save
Enjoy the free Supertree light show and outdoor gardens, eat at hawker centres, and use the cheap MRT.
Singapore through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- The driest, most comfortable months.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- The best window for outdoor sights.
- Best for
- Hot, humid days with the Great Singapore Sale.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Carry water and use the malls to cool off.
- Best for
- The F1 Night Race and lively festivals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Book ahead around the F1 weekend.
- Best for
- The monsoon season, with festive lights.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Showers are short; plan some indoor sights.