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The 15 Best Ways to See Singapore in a Day

48 tours  ·  from $28 a head

One day, the whole island: the bay, the quarters, the gardens. These 15 do it by bike, coach, boat and amphibious truck, with prices, pickup points and how much of the day is spent sitting down.

Singapore: Lion City Highlights Bike Tour - Along the Singapore River and past the Merlion
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Singapore: Lion City Highlights Bike Tour

1.Lion City Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,010 reviews · 4 hours · from $67Our pick

Ride through Marina Bay, the Colonial District, Chinatown, Little India, Haji Lane, and Kampong Glam with an English-speaking local guide. The four-hour tour starts near Nicoll Highway MRT, includes a bicycle and poncho, and is a handy way to get your bearings before exploring on foot. Guides such as Fred, James, Holden, Wyman, and Jamie are known for mixing local history with useful food and sightseeing tips.

“Fred and this activity made us truly fall in love with Singapore and our time in the city. From the very first moment, we felt Fred’s passion and professionalism. We had so much fun, learned a lot, and got inspired to explore even more activities in Singapore. He gave us excellent recommendations and helped us discover the city in a unique and authentic way. After the biking tour, we felt happy, relaxed, and completely satisfied with the experience. Everything was perfectly organized. Thank you, Fred, for all your effort, positive energy, and dedication. We highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Singapore.”

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Singapore Morning City Tour - Civic District landmarks from the bus
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Singapore Morning City Tour

2.Singapore Morning City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,400 reviews · from $39

Get a morning overview of Singapore by air-conditioned bus, with short stops at Merlion Park and Thian Hock Keng Temple, then 45 minutes at the National Orchid Garden. A local guide leads the way, and admission to the garden is included. Pickup is available from select hotels; confirm your exact meeting place and time before setting out.

“Nice tour, however the tour said be in the lobby by 8:15 which we were, but the guide came through a different door. Thankfully we were walking around the lobby or we would have missed her. I think it would be beneficial if they gave a precise location to meet.”

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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

3.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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Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat - Marina Bay from water level
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Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

4.Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 479 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Best value

Set off from Suntec City in a restored WWII amphibious vehicle, tour Singapore’s Civic District, then splash into Marina Bay for views of the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. An English-speaking guide narrates the one-hour ride. It’s an easy first-day overview, though engine noise can make the commentary hard to hear.

“We had the best time. Our guide was so very nice and very knowledgable. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

5.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 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

6.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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Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Gelam City Highlights Tour - Little India: Tekka Centre and everyday culture
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Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Gelam City Highlights Tour

7.Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Gelam City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · from $80

In about three hours, a licensed English-speaking guide leads you through Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown, with stops for murals, Tekka Centre, and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. Expect cultural and historical context, photo stops, and possibly MRT rides between neighborhoods. Guides have included Cheyenne, Yap, Yong, and Corliss.

“Fabulous tour. The guide was enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable. Corliss made sure we had a great time. Thanks for taking photos of us. The tour was excellent for getting your bearings and seeing three great areas efficiently. We would highly recommend this trip.”

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Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day - Gardens by the Bay: striking design, with ticket costs to plan for
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Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car – Half Day or Full Day

8.Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car – Half Day or Full Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · from $408

Explore Singapore with a private guide and air-conditioned minivan, choosing from Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Tiong Bahru and more. Guides such as Gee Soo, Gene, Pam and Su Ling have led tours, with the route shaped around your interests. Hotel or port pickup is included; attraction tickets, meals and drinks are extra.

“We had an awesome day with our tour guide Pam and driver Bernie. Pam was professional and so personable. She made our day so much fun. Touring the colonial section and Chinatown, we learned so much about Singapore’s history. We ate lunch at the Hawker’s food court in Chinatown. Pam had us sample three dishes. So yummy. We ended the day with a visit to see the waterfall at the airport. Spectacular! She also took photos of us at various locations and emailed them to us. I highly recommend booking this tour.”

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Private Half Day Singapore City Tour with Botanical Orchid Garden - National Orchid Garden: the tour’s main event
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Private Half Day Singapore City Tour with Botanical Orchid Garden

9.Private Half Day Singapore City Tour with Botanical Orchid Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $140

This 3.5-hour private Singapore tour pairs Chinatown and Little India with an hour at the National Orchid Garden and a short walk by Parliament. Your guide and driver take your party between stops, with hotel pickup, drop-off, transport, and garden admission included. Guides named in past tours include Alex, Wong, William, and Michael.

“Our tour guide, Wong, was well prepared to provide us with a comprehensive tour of Singapore. The tour started with a wonderful walk through the Orchid garden in the Botanical Garden. From there, Wong provided a detailed history of the Read more”

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Private Tour: Sightseeing Daytrip to Johor Bahru from Singapore - Seeing the Sultan’s residence and state mosque
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Private Tour: Sightseeing Daytrip to Johor Bahru from Singapore

10.Private Tour: Sightseeing Daytrip to Johor Bahru from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews

Cross from Singapore into Johor Bahru with a private driver-guide, often named Andy, and spend about 10 hours on heritage sights, local food, a glass temple, SkyScape and Johor Premium Outlets. You set the pace, but meals and entrance fees are extra. Pickup and drop-off are offered at your Singapore address.

“Andy was a great tour guide. We saw interesting places and Andy provided great explanations. Highly recommend.”

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Singapore Private Customized City Tour with Driver - Little India brings the street-level color
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Singapore Private Customized City Tour with Driver

11.Singapore Private Customized City Tour with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · from $81

Explore Singapore by private car with an English-speaking driver, choosing a shorter outing or a full day of stops. Visit Little India, Kampong Glam, Chinatown, Marina Bay, the Botanic Gardens, or Mount Faber at your own pace. Drivers including Ashton, Lynn, Alvin, and Kenneth have helped guests shape flexible routes. Licensed guides are available for an added fee.

“Farrah was punctual and very attentive to our needs. She was extremely flexible and was able to provide insights that help maximize the enjoyment of our trip. Highly recommend”

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Private Singapore Walking Tour: City Highlights & Hidden Gems - Maxwell Food Centre offers a useful pause
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Private Singapore Walking Tour: City Highlights & Hidden Gems

12.Private Singapore Walking Tour: City Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $109

Walk Singapore with Rachel Chen, a licensed English-speaking guide and third-generation Singaporean. Choose a two- to six-hour private tour through places such as Thian Hock Keng Temple, Chinatown, Merlion Park and the Civic District. Expect local history, religious sites, architecture and time for questions, with hotel pickup available on longer options.

“Rachel was absolutely fantastic. Really engaging with the whole family and we saw and learnt so much about the architecture, history and culture. Great pace and so pleased we did the tour. 6 hours just flew”

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Full Coverage Singapore PRIVATE City Tour With Locals (B-Corp certified) - Optional stops and the value of flexibility
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Full Coverage Singapore PRIVATE City Tour With Locals (B-Corp certified)

13.Full Coverage Singapore PRIVATE City Tour With Locals (B-Corp certified)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $318

This seven-hour private Singapore tour pairs a local host with public transport, flexible routing, and stops that may include Esplanade Park, Chinatown, and Henderson Waves. You can ask for a focus on culture, architecture, nature, or food. Local hosts named in past feedback include Jeremy, Richard Koh, Leo, and Grayson, but your guide is assigned separately.

“The tour is super complete while getting a true local experience and understanding the history of Singapore. Jeremy was a great guide!!!”

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Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6) - Marina Bay Sands SkyPark: the view from above
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Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6)

14.Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $160

Start at 6pm with a local-born licensed guide such as Leon or Kim, and travel between Singapore’s night sights in an air-conditioned vehicle. The roughly 3.5-hour tour includes Marina Bay Sands SkyPark admission, the Gardens by the Bay light show and a Singapore River cruise, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. The advertised group limit needs clarifying: the title says six, while the details say 15.

“Leon was so knowledgeable about Singapore history, the sights I saw, friendly and he was an excellent driver. He took me to so many exciting places - SkyPark, reservoir cruise, etc and explained the areas, the air conditioning system in the financial district, water issues, recycling etc. I highly recommend Leon as a guide. I would certainly ask for him again lf I return to Singapore.”

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Singapore: Shared City Tour by Van/Bus - The Singapore Flyer stop: a skyline photo, not a ride
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Singapore: Shared City Tour by Van/Bus

15.Shared City Tour by Van/Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 77 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

This three-hour shared van or bus tour combines a Singapore Flyer photo stop with Marina Bay, Merlion Park, Chinatown and Thian Hock Keng Temple, then visits a Sovereign shop. An English-speaking guide and hotel pickup are included. Christina has been praised for her warm, informative style, but pickup times and tour length can vary, so confirm the details before you go.

“El tour incluye los sitios más importantes en Singapore. El guía muy atento y dispuesto.”

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