Half-day Tours in Singapore

Take a Singapore city tour to orient yourself with popular districts like Chinatown, Little India and Marina Bay. A great activity for the start of your trip, this half-day tour introduces you to top attractions like the Merlion, colonial landmarks like City Hall and cultural sites like Thian Hock Keng Temple. A stop at the UNESCO-listed botanical gardens is also included along the way.

Get a taste of Indian life as you visit booths selling spices, fresh flower garlands and saris. A visit to a Hindu temple will add to the excitement and cultural richness. If you're adventurous, get your hand decorated by henna.

With colorful local folklore, rich colonial history, and beautiful waterfront scenery, Singapore is widely considered the jewel in Asia's crown - but exploring independently means missing the city's hidden secrets. On this morning or afternoon tour, begin with pickup at your Singapore hotel and explore with your guide. Hit sites of interest including Raffles' landing site and the UNESCO-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens, and see sides of Singapore many visitors miss.

Discover multicultural Singapore on a 3.5-hour city sightseeing tour by coach. It's a great introduction to the local history and contemporary lifestyle with highlights such as Little India, Chinatown and Merlion Park, located near the CBD on the banks of the Singapore River. You'll visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens within the National Orchid Garden and hear commentary from an insightful guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

To truly get a handle on Chinese culture, it pays to have a guide. Join a small group and local guide to venture deep into the soul of Chinatown, from its colorful past of opium dens and brothels to its vibrant present. Learn about Chinese medicines and beliefs as you visit a Chinese pharmacy and a funeral store, and leave with personalized recommendations of where to dine.

This tour allows you to experience all the highlights of Sentosa Island during a single 5-hour excursion. Take a cable car ride from Mt. Faber, visit the SEA Aquarium, take the Tiger Sky Tower Ride, and see impressive water, laser, and fire effects at the Wings of Time show. All entrance fees included, pickup and drop-off from select hotels available.

Visit Changi Chapel and the site of the old Changi Prison on this historical tour that focuses on the Japanese Occupation of Singapore during World War II. With an experienced guide who provides insightful commentary about this somber period of history, you'll learn about the prisoner-of-war camps that once stood here, see landmarks like the Johore Battery and Selarang Barracks, and more!

Discover why more than 20 million people visit Sentosa Island every year on a private sightseeing tour to the recreational island right off Singapore's coast. Tour past sights like the Merlion and sheltered beaches before visiting displays of manta rays, leopard sharks, and more at the S.E.A. Aquarium. Included transportation removes the hassle from getting around the island on your own and includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get an insider's view on Singapore's vibrant Little India on this half-day tour. Your local guide will help you navigate the busy streets of this bustling part of town and ensure you don't miss any of the highlights. Browse markets, visit temples, and learn all about the history of Singapore's Indian-descended inhabitants. End with delicious Indian food recommended by your guide (at your own expense).

Kampong Glam is the Arab district of Singapore. This small-group tour will take you beyond the surface to the streets, businesses, markets, and mosques that will help you understand the place and its people. Your informative local guide will explain the history of the area and its place within Singapore's multicultural present. See a side of Singapore that would be hard to discover on your own.