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The 15 Best Private Tours in Singapore

130 tours  ·  from $24 a head

The 15 private tours below are the ones worth a slot in a short stay, each with its price, its running time and what the people who booked it said. Number one leads for a reason.

The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures - Little India: a change of flavor and setting
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The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures

1.The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,017 reviews · from $152Our pick

Explore Kampong Gelam, Little India, and Chinatown with a private English-speaking food guide. Try 10 local food and drink tastings, from teh tarik and rojak to dim sum, Indian breads, and Malay curries. Your host can adapt the route for dietary needs, though you should discuss allergies and restrictions before booking.

“More than a food tour, great introduction to the neighborhoods and culture that make up Singapore . Well paced and saw much of the city”

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Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise - Supertree Grove: a timed light show under the trees
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Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise

2.Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 614 reviews · from $149

Start at 6pm with hotel pickup for a private, air-conditioned tour of Singapore after dark. Visit Little India, see the Gardens by the Bay light show, ride up to the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, and take a shared river cruise. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Wong, Loy, and Michael have been praised for local stories and flexible routing.

“This was a great nighttime tour of some of the main highlights of Singapore. It was just the right amount of time and gave us a great overview of the downtown and marina area.”

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Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised - Chinatown’s temples, shophouses, and hawker food
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Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

3.Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 475 reviews · from $96Top rated

Meet a local host for a private, flexible walking tour of Singapore, lasting two to eight hours. You can focus on Chinatown, Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, historic sites, food, or neighborhoods such as Little India and Kampong Glam. Guides including Jane, Jack, Mark, and Priscilla have led tours tailored to guests’ interests.

“We joined a private tour of Singapore with our 10-year-old son, led by the excellent guide Priscilla. She took us through Chinatown, Little India, and the vibrant Kampong Glam area. Priscilla was warm, flexible, and attentive, making the whole experience easy and enjoyable. She has a fantastic way of engaging with children, which made the tour especially memorable for our son. Even when a sudden rain shower interrupted part of the tour, she quickly adapted the program and kept everything interesting and fun. We truly enjoyed the experience and warmly recommend Priscilla to anyone visiting Singapore.”

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Singapore: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Chinatown, temples, and the stories between them
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Singapore: Private Walking Tour with a Local

4.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 410 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $90

Set your own pace and priorities on a private Singapore walk with a local Lokafyer. Guides such as Joana, Susie Lee, SQ, and Keith have helped visitors explore Chinatown, Little India, Arab Street, temples, hawker centers, and daily life. Tours last 3 to 8 hours, with a city-center pickup and English or French guiding.

“We had an absolutely amazing experience with our guide, Juliet! Everything about this tour exceeded our expectations. The value for money was simply astonishing — we honestly feel that this tour was worth at least ten times more than what we paid. Juliette was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate, which made every moment interesting and enjoyable. We were impressed by how thoughtfully everything was organized and how much care she put into making the experience special for us. To put it into perspective: the very next day we had another tour that was four times more expensive, yet it was only about 10% as interesting compared to Juliette’s tour. That…”

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Private Airport Transfer in Singapore - What happens after your plane lands
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Private Airport Transfer in Singapore

5.Private Airport Transfer in Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 396 reviews · from $28Best value

Arrange a private ride between Singapore Changi Airport and your hotel or cruise terminal. Your licensed driver tracks your arrival flight and waits up to 75 minutes after landing. Expect an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and a direct transfer for your group. Child seats, late-night rides, and some locations cost extra.

“Good driver. Did not talk any. Drive was pretty during the day. Not sure why the driver had to take a picture of me. He said in case I booked with him again he would have a record. Did not sound right.”

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Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings - Kampong Glam mixes Malay heritage and newer city life
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Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings

6.Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · from $185

Spend about six hours walking and riding public transport through Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam with a private English-speaking guide. Expect 9 to 10 local dishes and drinks, heritage stops and a river cruise. Guides have included Pam, Walter, Marcus and Reyney, though your guide is assigned for your date. The route ends at Marina Bay Sands.

“Absolutely FABULOUS private tour... but, as other reviewers have said, it is not a food tour. (There was very little food involved.) However, SIMON did a fantastic job of sharing insights into Singapore culture, politics and society. We enjoyed Read more”

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Private Singapore Customized Tour With Driver in small group - Merlion Park and Esplanade Park
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Private Singapore Customized Tour With Driver in small group

7.Private Singapore Customized Tour With Driver in small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · from $84

See Singapore by private car on a four-hour, customizable outing with stops such as Merlion Park, Little India, and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. You choose what matters most, with a driver, air-conditioning, and bottled water included. Past outings have featured drivers such as Lynn, Anne, Ashton, and Ahmad, though a licensed tour guide is not included.

“Ashton was an amazing tour guide. It was my wife’s and I first time visiting Singapore. This tour was definitely all encompassing. Ashton was able to show us all the hot spots, hole-in-the-wall places historic murals and different shopping hubs (he even customized our tour tRead more”

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6 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver - Starting at the Merlion and Singapore River
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6 Hours – Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver

8.6 Hours – Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews

A private driver collects you from your hotel for about six hours of sightseeing by air-conditioned car or minibus. Shape the route around your interests or visit highlights such as Merlion Park, Little India, Henderson Waves and Gardens by the Bay. A licensed guide is optional and costs extra.

“Edsel was very personal and gave us good suggestions on how to spend the day. We definitely recommend him.”

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Private Customised Singapore Walking Tour - Three cultural districts, three different moods
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Private Customised Singapore Walking Tour

9.Private Customised Singapore Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · from $184

Meet a local guide at your hotel, cruise port, or airport, then set a start time and choose what to explore. Routes can link Marina Bay landmarks with the Singapore River, Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Little India, or neighborhoods such as Katong and Tiong Bahru. Public transport and bottled water are included; attraction tickets and meals are not.

“A special thanks to our wonderful guide Walter for making this an outstanding tour. Walter quickly picked up that we wanted a more in-depth tour with quality Historical, architectural and cultural information. Walter achieved all of this and Read more”

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Singapore: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide - Chinatown, Little India, and the city’s cultural districts
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Singapore: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

10.Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 276 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $58

Meet a local guide for a private, flexible walk through Singapore. Plan ahead to focus on areas such as Chinatown, Little India, the civic district, or Marina Bay, and ask about markets, local food, and the MRT. Tours last 2 to 8 hours, with hotel pickup available for centrally located hotels.

“ST was spectacular! We learned a lot about Singapore. He gave us a lot of information and a lot of culture insight. One of the best tours we have done.”

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Singapore PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems by CAR or Foot - Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
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Singapore PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems by CAR or Foot

11.Singapore PRIVATE TOUR: Highlights & Hidden Gems by CAR or Foot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $171

Choose a private Singapore tour by foot or car, lasting about 3 to 7 hours. Your local guide can tailor the route around landmarks, markets, food, and your pace. Past guides have included Jon, Ronnie, Eliza, and Ang. Some options include public transport and a snack; car tours include a driver and hotel pickup.

“Excellent tour. I said that I didn't want to get out of the people carrier too much because I have bad knees and it was v hot and Jon tailored the day to what I wanted. In my experience, some guides say they do but they don't really listen. Jon Read more”

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Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise - Arab Street and the Colonial District
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Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise

12.Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $240

Spend about seven hours seeing Singapore with your own group and an English-speaking guide. Visit Little India, Arab Street, Chinatown, Mount Faber and the National Orchid Garden, then take a 20-minute Singapore River cruise. Hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport and entrance fees are included. Guides have included Alex, Michael, Wong and Stanley.

“If you have just one day to see Singapore And to learn about the other Islands this is a must! Our tour guide Alex was the most knowledgeable tour guide I have had based upon previous tours. He knows Singapore and shared the cultural expRead more”

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Singapore: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals - Start in Kampong Glam
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Singapore: Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

13.Private Food Tour – 10 Tastings with Locals

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 194 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Follow a local guide through Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown, with 10 food and drink tastings along the way. Try classics such as teh tarik and rojak, hear how Singapore’s Malay, Indian, and Chinese communities shaped its food culture, and visit landmarks including Sultan Mosque and the Cow murals. Groups are capped at eight; vegetarian alternatives are available.

“Chingmeng was great. He showed us several parts atof the city, told us about singapores history and also got us great food to taste. This tour is an awesome activity for your first day to help see the areas you want to go back to. He also gave us great pointers for other things to visit during our stay in Singapore. Highly recommend.”

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From Singapore: Private Kuala Lumpur / Malacca tour + SKY DINING - Monuments, markets, and city temples
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From Singapore: Private Kuala Lumpur / Malacca tour + SKY DINING

14.Private Kuala Lumpur / Malacca tour + SKY DINING

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $428

Leave Singapore at about 5 a.m. in a private minivan with a driver and English-speaking guide, then cross into Malaysia for Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur’s temples and monuments, KL Tower views, and a buffet at a revolving restaurant. A UNESCO Melaka visit and trishaw ride are optional. The packed day can run well past 17 hours, especially with traffic.

“We were picked up on time from our hotel in a roomy and comfortable air conditioned car by our Malaysian driver. We had an easy trip across to Johor Bahru to pick up our English speaking guide. We made our way to Malacca and enjoyed a fantastic breakfast at the Hilton before taking a 1.5 hour walk around some UNESCO malacca sites. We had a 15 minute Trishaw ride in a fun Pokémon themed trishaw. We then went to Kuala Lumpur and saw some awesome sites such as Batu Caves, Sri Durgai Hindu Temple and lots of monkeys. We then saw Thean Hou Temple, Putra Mosque with its amazing pink…”

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Singapore: Customized Private Tours (Car/Bus/Walking) - Singapore’s neighborhoods give the day its character
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Singapore: Customized Private Tours (Car/Bus/Walking)

15.Customized Private Tours (Car/Bus/Walking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $101

Set your own pace on a 4 to 8-hour Singapore tour with a locally born, licensed guide. Choose private transport or public transit, then shape the route around your interests, from Chinatown and heritage districts to Marina Bay, gardens and hawker food. Guides such as Ken, Alice and Matthew have led customized outings.

“Matthew was a very well organized, and knowledgeable guide. He was able to choose options that were very interesting to us. We enjoyed his company VERY much!”

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★ 4.5Singapore by Night Top Senic Sightseeing Private TourFrom $1859 reviews
★ 5.0Private Singapore Departure in Mini Van from Hotel to Changi Airport9 reviews
★ 5.0Private Singapore City Tour and National Orchid GardenFrom $2418 reviews
★ 5.0Private Airport/Seaport Meet&Greet → Downtown/Sentosa17 reviews
★ 4.5Private Full Day Singapore Highlights TourFrom $40710 reviews
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