Things to do in Singapore
From Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands to the hawker centres, Sentosa and the zoo — plus the heritage quarters and day trips to the islands — experiences for every traveller
Top experiences in Singapore
The most-loved activities by Singapore Spirit readers — instant booking, free cancellation on most tours.
Singapore: Universal Studios Singapore entry ticket
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay bundle entry ticket
Singapore: Night Safari and tram ride ticket
Singapore: S.E.A. Aquarium entrance ticket
Singapore: Singapore River cruise
Singapore: Marina Bay Sands observation deck e-ticket
Singapore: Sentosa cable car Sky Pass roundtrip ticket
Singapore: Chinatown hawkers food tour with 7 tastings
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Singapore highlights
Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, the Merlion and the Civic District — the must-sees every first-timer plans around, with ticket tips
10 guides
Marina Bay
Gardens by the Bay, the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, the Spectra light show and the waterfront promenade — tickets, timings and the best free vantage points
6 guides
Gardens & nature
The Botanic Gardens, the nature reserves, the Southern Ridges and Singapore's green corridors — the best of the Garden City
8 guides
Wildlife & zoo
Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari, the River Wonders and Bird Paradise at Mandai — which parks are worth it and how to combine them
7 guides
Sentosa
Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, the beaches, the cable car and the luge — how to plan a Sentosa day and what to skip
9 guides
Museums & arts
The National Gallery, the National Museum, the ArtScience Museum and the Peranakan Museum — Singapore's art and history explained
7 guides
Food & hawkers
Where to eat chicken rice, laksa and chilli crab — the hawker centres decoded, food tours and what every first-timer should order
18 guides
Neighborhoods
Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam, Tiong Bahru and Katong — where to wander and where to base yourself
10 guides
Nightlife
Clarke Quay and the riverside bars, the rooftop scene, Marina Bay after dark and Singapore's best night spots
6 guides
River & cruises
Singapore River bumboat cruises, the Marina Bay sail and harbour tours — which cruise is worth it and the best times to go
4 guides
Tours & sightseeing
Hop-on hop-off buses, walking tours and the best guided sightseeing — how to see the city without wasting a day
6 guides
Day trips
Sentosa and the southern islands, Pulau Ubin, the Mandai parks and cross-border escapes to Johor Bahru, Batam and Bintan — honestly compared
8 guides
Family
Singapore with kids — the best family attractions, Sentosa with children, the zoo and what to skip with young ones
8 guides
Adventure
Ziplines, the Mega Adventure park, the Southern Ridges treetop walks and Singapore's best outdoor thrills
5 guides
Culture & heritage
Peranakan culture, the temples and mosques, the colonial landmarks and the living heritage of Singapore's quarters
8 guides
Shopping
Orchard Road, the heritage-quarter shophouses, the malls and the markets — where to shop and where to skip
5 guides
Getting around
The MRT, the EZ-Link and Singapore Tourist Pass, taxis and ride-hailing, and getting in from Changi Airport explained
8 guides
Trip planning
How many days in Singapore, where to stay, budgets in Singapore dollars, with kids, solo travel and the best photo spots
9 guides
Best time & seasons
Singapore by season, the monsoon months, the haze, the festivals and the best months to visit
6 guides
Comparisons
Marina Bay Sands vs. Gardens by the Bay, the zoo vs. the Night Safari, attraction passes vs. individual tickets and what actually pays off
5 guides
Photography
The best photo spots in Singapore — the Supertrees, the Marina Bay skyline, the heritage shophouses and the city at night
3 guides
Evening tours
The Night Safari, the Spectra and Garden Rhapsody light shows, river cruises and the best things to do after dark
4 guides
Honest planner
Common tourist traps, attraction bundles you don't need, what's overrated and honest advice for visiting Singapore
9 guides
Attraction passes
The Klook, GoCity and SingapoRewards passes — break-even maths and which combo actually pays off
4 guides
Shows & entertainment
The Spectra light show, the Garden Rhapsody, the casinos and theatres and Singapore's best entertainment
3 guides