Singapore Private Tour with a Local Guide
Description
Your expert local city guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide that has detailed historical knowledge. If such knowledge is important to you, you should book another tour.
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Itinerary
Marina Bay Sands is a famous landmark in Singapore, known for its unique design and luxury. Opened in 2010, it features a hotel, casino, mall, and the SkyPark with a stunning infinity pool. Visitors can shop, dine at top restaurants, or enjoy the waterfront light show.
Gardens by the Bay is a futuristic park known for its Supertrees and biodomes. Opened in 2012, it features lush gardens and the world’s largest glass greenhouse. Visitors can walk the OCBC Skyway or enjoy the Garden Rhapsody show.
The 70-ton merlion statue is one of the city's most iconic sights & is located in this park.
Jewel Changi Airport is a world-class lifestyle hub, opened in 2019. It features the Rain Vortex, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, surrounded by lush gardens and attractions. Visitors can shop, dine, or explore the Canopy Park with sky nets and mazes.
Chinatown's maze of narrow roads includes Chinatown Food Street, with its restaurants serving traditional fare like Hainanese chicken rice, noodles and satay. Souvenir shops and indie boutiques dot the area, offering clothes, crafts and antiques, while Club Street is full of trendy wine bars. Cultural institutions here include the 1827 Sri Mariamman Temple and the ornate Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum.
Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore.
Chijmes is a historic complex, originally a convent in the 19th century, now a vibrant dining and entertainment hub. It features stunning colonial architecture and a beautifully restored chapel. Visitors can explore its courtyards, dine at stylish restaurants, or enjoy live music.
Little India is a vibrant cultural enclave with temples and mosques, street art and brightly painted shophouses.
Centred on busy Arab Street, Kampong Glam is known as Singapore’s Muslim Quarter. Its 19th-century shophouses have been turned into stores selling textiles and casual restaurants serving spicy Malay and global fare. Notable landmarks here include the golden-domed Sultan Mosque and the Malay Heritage Centre, where exhibits focus on local history. Clothing boutiques, street art and trendy cafes line Haji Lane.
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a UNESCO-listed tropical garden, founded in 1859. It features lush greenery, themed gardens, and the famous National Orchid Garden. Visitors can explore scenic trails, spot exotic plants, or relax by Swan Lake.
Sentosa is an island resort off Singapore’s southern coast, connected to the city by road, cable car, pedestrian boardwalk and monorail.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that the standard way of pickup is by foot, meaning that the guide can come by foot or by public transport to your location.
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets for public transports are not necessary as it is a walking tour.
Reviews(5)
The experience from the time we booked until it ended was exceptional. Our guide Hillary reach out ahead of time and ask what exactly we were looking to expect from the tour. We wanted to learn a little history about Singapore. We visited temples, little India, the light show, malls, help with dining and had the chance to ride the trains and bus. Excellent communication pleasant person, fantastic knowledge of the history and the city! Made great recommendations and hit all the top spots in Singapore. One of the beat tours yet Very friendly, we got picked up at hotel and then returned. Saw all the attractions we wanted.
A lovely day in Singapore! Moved around on city bus and subways, which are impeccably clean. Great food in local market, and great insights into the city culture!
Sweet and nice local young lady, unfortunately her English was limited and most of the time was spent on transportation and did not get to all the places cited on the itinerary. Grateful though.
This tour uses public transportation as a standard option. You were clearly informed about this when booking so complaining about this is unfair and inappropriate. You are responsible for reading the tour description. You could have paid for a taxi or driver instead, but you did not want. About language: We did not have complaint like this with the guide before. When you travel outside of your own country USA, it is normal that people do not speak perfect English and / or have accents, especially on a budget tour. With your attitude, maybe not travelling is better, or just travelling to countries where English is the first language. Or simply paying much more to have a service you expect. It is very unfair to book a cheap budget walking tour, and then complain about such things.
Minh met me at my hotel. She is a charming, knowledgeable young woman. We walked to China town, visited a couple of temples and also a large mall at Orchard. Minh looked after me and shared her knowledge. It was very interesting and I visited places I may not have gone to on my own.
This is a nine hour walking tour so it was very strenuous. We walked about 8 miles that day. If you’re going to see Singapore in one day this tour gives you the opportunity to see everything you want.
