Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised
Description
Experience Singapore like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you. More than just a tour, this is an immersive journey through Singapore’s culture, history, and hidden gems. Whether you want to visit iconic landmarks like Marina Bay or explore off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods like Tiong Bahru, your host will craft an itinerary tailored to your interests. Your local host is not just a guide—they’re a passionate insider eager to share Singapore’s best-kept secrets. From tasting authentic hawker food to exploring historic districts and street markets, you’ll experience the real city beyond tourist hotspots. After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
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Itinerary
See Singapore through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering its hidden gems, rich culture, and untold stories with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, your host will reach out with a short online Personalization Form to craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s exploring world-famous landmarks, savoring local flavors, or stumbling upon tucked-away treasures only locals know. Here are some highlights and hidden gems to spark your curiosity:
Explore Chinatown’s lively streets, where heritage shophouses, ornate temples, and bustling hawker centers tell the story of Singapore’s multicultural heritage. Sample authentic local delicacies, wander through hidden alleyways, and visit landmarks like the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.
Walk along the scenic Marina Bay waterfront, taking in breathtaking views of the skyline, the Merlion, and Marina Bay Sands. Learn how this district transformed from a colonial trading hub to a futuristic metropolis.
Discover the awe-inspiring Supertree Grove and lush Cloud Forest, where nature and technology blend seamlessly. Learn about Singapore’s commitment to sustainability and immerse yourself in a world of towering vertical gardens.
Step back in time at this historic hilltop park, home to ancient artifacts, colonial history, and World War II remnants. Wander through lush gardens and hidden tunnels while learning about Singapore’s military evolution.
Experience the charm of Singapore’s trendiest neighborhood, known for its Art Deco architecture, modern cafés, indie bookstores, colorful street art, and a thriving food scene.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Reviews(498)
The tour was greatly educational and very engaging. We enjoyed the overview of Singapore. Tour guide Pamela Loh was knowledgeable, strategic, friendly, and flexible. She was very courteous, given the challenging weather. Fantastic tour overall!
We are delighted that you found the tour both educational and engaging, and that you enjoyed your overview of Singapore. It's wonderful to know that Pamela's knowledge, strategic planning, friendliness, and flexibility helped make your experience so enjoyable. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad that your experience was a fantastic one, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.
As a first-time visitor to Singapore from the United States, I wanted a guide who could help me truly understand and appreciate the city—and Joanne exceeded all my expectations. Joanne is warm, friendly, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable about Singapore. She not only showed me many of the city’s iconic landmarks, but also introduced me to hidden gems and local places that most tourists would never discover on their own. Her knowledge of Singapore’s history, culture, and development is impressive, and she shared fascinating stories and historical facts that brought each location to life. What I appreciated most was how engaging and personable she was throughout the tour. She made the experience enjoyable, informative, and memorable from start to finish. It was clear that she genuinely loves sharing her city with visitors. In fact, I enjoyed my first day with Joanne so much that I hired her again for a second tour the very next day! That’s probably the strongest endorsement I can give. Thanks to Joanne, I gained a much deeper understanding and appreciation of Singapore than I ever could have on my own. If you’re visiting Singapore and want a knowledgeable, professional, and passionate guide who can show you both the famous sights and the hidden treasures, I highly recommend Joanne. She made my first trip to Singapore an unforgettable experience.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such detailed and thoughtful feedback. It’s wonderful to know that Joanne was able to help you not only see the city’s iconic landmarks, but also introduce you to hidden gems and local places that made your visit even more special. The fact that you chose to spend a second day with her is truly the highest compliment, and we know she will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We’re so glad she helped make your first trip to Singapore such a memorable one, and we hope to welcome you again on another experience in the future!
A delightful morning and early afternoon with my guide Roy. He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable about the city. He also took into account my personal interests to craft an experience that checked all the boxes.
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're over the moon that Roy gave you an unforgettable Singapore adventure.
Adam is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about Singapore Always checking on our needs
We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering Singapore and learning so much along the way! It’s wonderful to hear the experience felt both informative and thoughtful, with such attentive care throughout the day — thank you for sharing this.
Our tour guide Mark was an exceptional guide to Singapore! The tour was such a wonderful introduction to Singapore. It was perfect for us to have the tour to get to see the city and be shown the best way around and see and learn about the city in the best amount of time. We had the most wonderful day! We saw everything that we were keen to see as well as hidden gems, we learnt so much, and it was just an amazing memorable day for us. Thank you!
We’re really pleased the experience gave you a smooth introduction to the city and that you were able to enjoy both the main highlights and some of its hidden corners along the way. We’d love to welcome you again whenever you’re back for more exploring.
Request David when you come to Singapore! I cant say enough good things about my time in Singapore! David helped me understand the history and culture and also made it possible to try new foods and treats!
It sounds like David made your time in Singapore truly unforgettable! Having a guide who can bring the city’s history and culture to life while also introducing you to new foods and local treats makes all the difference. We’re so glad you had such a fantastic experience, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with David. “Request David” is a strong recommendation—he’ll be thrilled to hear it!
Very immersing and interesting tour. Joanne was very knowledgeable about history and current happenings
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such an immersive and interesting experience. It’s wonderful to know that Joanne’s knowledge of both history and current events made the tour even more engaging. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your review!
We have been in Asia for a month taking over half a dozen wonderful tours and Roy was the best guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to hidden gems making magical moments for us. Great tour!
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Roy stood out among the many tours you experienced during your time in Asia. It’s fantastic to know that his knowledge, friendliness, and ability to introduce you to hidden gems helped create such magical moments for you. Experiences like these are exactly what we hope to deliver to every guest.
Sharon was an amazing guide and I loved the personalization!!!
We’re so glad you loved the personalized experience and had such a great time! It truly means a lot to hear — thank you for sharing this.
A fabulous day out with Roy, enjoying the gorgeous different areas of Singapore. Roy was friendly and engaging and tailored our tour according to our preferences perfectly! The Michelin star soy sauce chicken and Hainan chicken were the absolute highlights, but he also took us to places to try other delicacies that we never would've tried without his encouragement! Highly recommend this fabulous day out with Roy!!
We’re delighted to hear you had such a fabulous day in Singapore with Roy. It’s great to know he was able to tailor the experience to your preferences and introduce you to so many local flavours and hidden culinary highlights — especially the Michelin-star dishes you mentioned!
