Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day
Description
See the very best of Singapore—your way. This private, fully customizable tour pairs you with an expert local guide and a private, air-conditioned vehicle and driver for a smooth and immersive journey through the city. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, the mobility-conscious, or anyone short on time, this tour is all about comfort, flexibility, and insider access. Whether you're into photography, history, design, food, or just want to take in the sights without the stress, we’ll tailor a route to match your interests. Want to explore vibrant neighborhoods like Little India or Kampong Glam? Sample hawker favourites without committing to a full food tour? Cruise the Singapore River or snap skyline views from Marina Bay Sands? Just say the word. Tours run 4–8 hours, day or night, and include hotel, airport or cruise pick-up. Whether you want to see the highlights or dive deep into daily life, we’ll make sure your Singapore experience is personal, fascinating, and unforgettable.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We’ll craft a custom itinerary around your interests—blending must-see icons with hidden corners and local neighbourhoods you’d never find on your own. From glittering Marina Bay to the vibrant backstreets of Little India, from hawker centres to heritage enclaves, every stop is selected to match your pace, preferences, and curiosity. Want a bit of everything? We’ll build a balanced route. Looking for something specific—food, architecture, politics, street life, religion? Just let us know. And if you’re not sure where to begin, we’ll design a comprehensive highlights tour that gives you a real feel for the city. Along the way, you’ll get insider insight into Singapore’s story—from colonial days and WWII to its rise as one of the world’s most modern and multicultural cities.
Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time .
Now a national monument, this impressive historical building was built in 1926, it bears witness to Singapore's Colonial past and the Japanese occupation, leading up to its independence. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
National Gallery is an art museum, overseeing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Visit Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and reflect on the contributions made to Singapore by many great men at its various memorials. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Check out the Fullerton Waterboat House, located at the mouth of Singapore River, adjacent to the Merlion Park. It is part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, built in the 1940s. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Stroll along Boat Quay, a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Walk along the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Singapore River Cruise: Board a relaxing ride on a bumboat for an enjoyable cruise along the river. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Soak in the view of Singapore's Marina Bay and stroll along the boulevard. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Be mesmerized by the view of Singapore from on top of Skypark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Be immersed in the tranquility of the garden with a sense of utmost modernity. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Enjoy the view of Singapore whilst taking a ride on Singapore Flyer. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Check out Singapore's freshwater lake/ reservoir that helps boost Singapore's water supply and learn about water sustainability. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Enjoy the iconic cocktail, Singapore Sling, at the most famous hotel in Singapore, Raffles Hotel. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Follow the journey of the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore. First, visit the Thian Hock Keng Temple where thanks were given to the God of the Sea for safe arrival. Learn about Taoism and fortune-telling. Explore the back streets and Ann Siang Hill and learn about Clan Associations and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and learn about Buddhism. Feast on Chinese delicacies at the Chinatown Hawker Centre and shop till you drop at the souvenir markets. See the site of long-gone opium dens, coolie accommodation and death houses. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
This majestic place of worship is a repository of Buddhist wisdom and relics and is home to an artifact of religious reverence. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Thian Hock Keng temple (means "Palace of Heavenly Happiness”), the oldest temple in Singapore, also known as the Tianfu Temple, is a temple built for the worship of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess. It is the oldest and most important temple of the Hokkien people in the country. Thian Hock Keng was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Named as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods by Vogue, Tiong Bahru’s charming art deco buildings are one of Singapore’s oldest housing estates. Learn about the design and development of this heritage-listed area. Chow down at the Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre, one of the most famous in Singapore due to its concentration of ‘legend’ stalls, many in operation since the 1950s. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Named as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods by Vogue, Tiong Bahru’s charming art deco buildings are one of Singapore’s oldest housing estates. Learn about the design and development of this heritage-listed area. Chow down at the Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre, one of the most famous in Singapore due to its concentration of ‘legend’ stalls, many in operation since the 1950s. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Check out the Mustafa Center that offers a unique 24-hour market style shopping experience in Singapore. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Explore the famous Haji Lane during your tour. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Visit the former home of the Malay royalty and learn about how they sold Singapore to the British. See the impressive Sultan’s Mosque and discover the five pillars of Islam. Explore authentic shops specialising in Arabian trades and the super trendy Haji Lane. Uncover Singapore’s past as a starting hub for Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Visit Malay Heritage Centre, a cultural centre and museum located at Sultan Gate off Beach Road in Kampong Glam. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Come and enjoy the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre and taste Singapore's most iconic dish: Chicken rice! and wash it down with a freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours! Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Explore the colourful gold, spice and fabric markets of Singapore’s most vibrant district. Learn about the early town planning and how Singapore’s ethnic districts, including Little India, came about. Enjoy a selection of popular Indian foods from savoury snacks to sweet treats. Visit the breathtaking Sri Mariamman temple and learn about Hinduism and its mystical beliefs. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Tekka Center is a dining landmark in the Little India neighborhood, serving up large dishes of fresh food to visitors and locals just steps away from the Little India MRT station. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Stroll along Orchard Road and soak in the hustle and bustle of this upscale shopping area of Singapore. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city center. It features the world's two longest sky gardens of 500 meters (1,600 ft) each, on both the 26th and 50th floors. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Learn about the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore and the distinctive Peranakan culture where many traditional Singaporean dishes were born out of the culture. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Dubbed the State of Fun, Sentosa Island has lured visitors with its pristine beaches, exciting attractions and tropical landscapes. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Also known as Masjid Sultan, the impressive Sultan Mosque in historic Kampong Glam is the focal point for Singapore’s Muslim community. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from ALL hotels in Singapore just let us know where you are staying.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible / foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation
- Please bring at least one litre of water each as it gets very hot in Singapore. You will need to stay hydrated. Please bring an umbrella as it does rain a lot in Singapore and we will continue in wet weather.
Reviews(147)
First time in Singapore with our four-year-old, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. From the very beginning, Pam made us feel welcome and completely at ease. She is incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about her country. She was also wonderfully flexible throughout the tour, adapting it to our pace, and showed so much creativity and patience in keeping our daughter engaged and entertained. We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend her.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic first visit to Singapore. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Pam—she'll be thrilled to know she helped make your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Singapore again soon! 😊
What a great day spent touring Singapore with our very knowledgeable and fun guide, Kavan. Would definitely recommend.
I don't even know where to start. Myself, my wife and two children ages 10 and 11 had a twelve hour layover in Singapore and booked s 8 hour tour with Hello Singapore Tours (same operator as this tour) and BEST decision i could have made. Pamela thank you!!!! Such a friendly and knowledgeable expert guide!! We learned so much about the history and cultural and food of Singapore while touring many highlights along the way. Tour itinerary was already arranged but still very flexible on the fly based upon our interests (wanted to try local street food and went to the street food marketplace which way more than scratched the itch!) Kaya toast and Kapi for breakfast was so good! Bernie our driver was pleasant and timely throughout the day - such a great team of Pamela and Bernie! and the van was spacious and luxurious with great AC! The tour is pricey but you WILL get what you pay for. I am so thankful to Pamela and Bernie for taking care of us and my kids can't stop raving about the gardens (Jurassic Park theme ha!) A quick Singapore River cruise and a time at China town and little india were also highlights. stopped at Kampong Glam and strolled down Haji Lane and saw the Sultan Mosque at Bussorah Street. Lastly capping off the tour with a true Singapore sling at the Long Bar of Raffles Hotel - Thank you thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your layover in Singapore turned into such a memorable experience for you and your family. It means a lot to us that you chose to spend your limited time in Singapore with us and that Pamela and Bernie were able to make it so special. Pamela will be thrilled to hear your kind words about her knowledge, flexibility, and passion for sharing Singapore's history, culture, and food. We are also pleased that Bernie helped make the day comfortable and seamless with his punctuality and excellent service. Thank you once again for your trust and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Singapore in the future, perhaps for a longer stay next time!
We had Maureen as our guide and Bernie as the driver. The tour was completely customized to what we were looking to see. At the start she reviewed a plan based on previous questions that we answered and was very flexible throughout the day. She was very knowledgeable about the city history and cultures and it showed in the tour. She wanted us to be able to experience as much as we could and we did. When my daughters mentioned a vintage store, we shifted schedule and were able to visit the store. She went out of our way to make sure we were all happy with what we were doing; even taking pictures of our family at every place that we visited. Bernie was also great and kept the van cool and picked us up at each location timely. Even though it was a private car tour, there was still a lot of walking, so come prepared. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback. We’re really glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Maureen and Bernie. It’s great to know that the flexibility of the itinerary, along with Maureen’s knowledge and attentiveness, helped make the day enjoyable for your family. We’ll be sure to pass on your appreciation to both Maureen and Bernie. They’ll be delighted to know their efforts made a difference, from sharing insights about the city to ensuring your comfort throughout the day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family again on your next visit.
This really was the ideal way to see Singapore if you only have a short time there. Gene picked us up at the cruise terminal and quickly picked up on what we liked—mainly gardens and food—and customized our excursion to our interests. Lunch in a food hall in Chinatown was a highlight. No way could we have seen this much on our own. At the end of the tour we were dropped off at our hotel, so the tour also served as transport from the cruise terminal. It’s expensive as tours go, but totally worth it.
We had a wonderful time with Pam and her driver! They were very informative and attentive to our every need! They even sent us. Recap afterwards! We were a family of 10 doing a private tour. Highly remand would use again!!!!
Pamela gave us an incredible tour. She was interesting and professional and took us all over the city. She showed us so much in our 6 hours. I highly recommend the tour and Pamela.
Kaven was fantastic. Very personable, very knowledgeable. Great highlights of a wonderful city! Very nice vehicle helped us get to all the locations.
We are very pleased with our 7 h tour of Singapore. All our wishes were received and perfectly implemented. We were assisted by a driver and a guide, so we could dive really deep into the city without having to worry about anything. Many thanks to Gene, we will remember his stories and explanations for a long time to come.
Pam was our tour guide for Singapore and she was very personable, knowledgeable, and receptive to our needs and wants. If I ever make it back to Singapore, I will definitely have her show us more highlights, and I would recommend Pam to anyone traveling to Singapore.
