Viator · Private tour

Singapore Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private

5.0(8)Singapore1 hour
VIATOR5.0(8)

Description

Bust out of the airport (Bruce Willis style) and take to the colorful, eclectic streets of Singapore with one of our local Singapore hosts, seeing all you can in the limited time you have available in the city. We’ll worry about getting you back on time, so you just focus on all the things you’d like to see. Shun airport food for some delicious local treats at a nearby hawker center, soak up the hectic energy of Chinatown, get your cultural kicks in Little India or stretch out those legs in the Supertree Grove. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Tour Options

SingaporeLayover8HRS

Itinerary

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Join one of our local hosts, who will bust you out of the airport to explore Singapore- squeezing in some last minute sightseeing of Fort Canning and other landmarks IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Treat yourself to panorama views of the city's beautiful skyline from atop the Marina Bay Sands IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Soak up the lively energy of Chinatown, where you can do as the locals and haggle for some bargains IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Get your cultural kicks in Little India- yes this is Singapore but why not? IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Stretch out those legs in the Supertree Grove- you are going to need to stretch them as much as possible before your flight IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Highlights

Pick-up from Changi Airport in Singapore by taxi (max 4 passengers including your host)
Private and personalized experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
8 hours with a host (including travel time) - this can be customized to fit in with your flights
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What's included

Included
Pick-up from Changi Airport in Singapore by taxi (max 4 passengers including your host)
Private and personalized experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
8 hours with a host (including travel time) - this can be customized to fit in with your flights
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Not included
Food & drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Return transportation to Airport
Gratuities (optional)

Traveller Ratings

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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

Reviews(8)

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Scott_A
May 20, 2026
VIP Experience

Great to see a city through eyes of a local. Our guide was really knowledgeable and helped us. It truly felt like a VIP experience.

Operator response

We’re so glad you enjoyed experiencing the city through a local perspective and felt so well looked after throughout the day! It’s wonderful to hear the experience felt personal and memorable — thank you for sharing this.

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Craig_D
June 2, 2025
Best layover I've ever had...

This was the best layover I ever had in my entire life! We had a seven hour layover in Singapore and did this on whim. Our guide gave us an amazing tour -- we saw all the highlights -- and he did a great job of making it low stress and super enjoyable. Despite have a jam packed list (which we came up with) -- we never felt rushed and eve stopped for a leisurely cocktail to see the skyline. We also got to see things we never would have thought to see by just flipping through trip advisor. Highly, highly recommend. Inspired me to do this for any long layover we ever have...

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your layover in Singapore turned into such a memorable adventure. It's fantastic that your guide managed to balance a jam-packed itinerary with a relaxed, enjoyable pace—and that you even had time to enjoy a skyline cocktail! That's exactly the kind of experience we aim to create. We’re so glad this inspired you to turn future layovers into mini adventures too—what a brilliant mindset! We’d love to welcome you again in another city soon. See you on your next adventure!

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Alexander_B
January 28, 2025
Loved this tour!

I had an excellent experience. My guide was thoughtful and extremely helpful. This tour was an excellent introduction to Singapore and I would happily recommend this experience.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that your guide was able to make your tour of Singapore memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!

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Selvaarn_S
October 5, 2024
Great tour, highly recommend!

Adam was a great tour guide, he was very informative and had a great sense of humour! It was great to get a feel for Singapore and different areas, both touristy and local. It was interesting trying some local food and the ease of catching public transport. Although it was very hot, we had a great day! Thank you! Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thanks so much for your kind words. We're overjoyed to hear you had such an outstanding experience with Adam. Can't wait to welcome you back for another adventure!

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Darin_A
February 29, 2024
Amazing time exploring fascinating Singapore

My tour guide Mark was great. He was very knowledgeable and attentive. Given the time we had to explore he provide a very thorough experience of Singapore and unique qualities the island country had to offer.

Operator response

It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed your time in Singapore and appreciated the unique qualities the island country has to offer. Your positive review warms our hearts. Many thanks to you!

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michal_r
November 7, 2023
A lovely personalized tour

When this by tour provider says they provide a personalized and private tour they mean it. Mark's curation of a tour that focused on the areas I had requested flowed from inside to outside from walking to train, to high and then low, to meals was lovely. I managed to walk 6 miles with a sprained ankle because he carried my day pack for me and balanced yes the resting time with the walking time. He was fascinating to talk to and we had lots of fun building upon the ideas of the day. More than the names and dates of historical times in history he provided a cultural analysis. I wish he could also provide a reading list but alas I don't speak Mandarin! He picked me up at my hotel airport and after a very full, comprehensive 8 hours dropped me off for my next flight. His enthusiasm was sustained throughout the day. Thank you Mark! :-)

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Joseph_Q
November 5, 2022
Quick Singapore layover tour.

Priscilla was an excellent guide. Informative and fun. Very organized with limited time. Highly recommend this tour.

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Peter_G
February 15, 2020
Caleb goes to Singapore.

GREAT GUIDE (Caleb). Very knowledgeable. Very considerate of an active, but aging traveler. Wonderful, informative, interesting tour. Excellent English.

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