Half Day or Full Day Private Custom Walking Tour of Singapore

Singapore , Singapore

Half Day or Full Day Private Custom Walking Tour of Singapore

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4h - 8h

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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About this experience

Flexible walking tour designed around your interests.

Hotel pick-up. Available day and night. 4 to 8 hours.

Available in English and Chinese.

Combine must-see sights with local neighbourhoods and hidden gems. See the best of Singapore on foot with content customised around your interests. If you have not been to Singapore before and have no preferences we will give you a comprehensive city tour.

We cover the following topics on every tour, how much detail we go into depends on how interested you are in each topic: Colonial History, WW2 History, Politics, Current Affairs, The Day To Day Life Of The Average Singaporean, Housing, Religion, Education, Food, Architecture, Language.

Popular locations to include in your tour: Chinatown, Kampong Glam, Arab Street, Little India, Marina Bay, Civic District, Tiong Barhu, Sentosa, Gardens By The Bay, Hawker Centre, Singapore River Cruise, Crazy Rich Asians locations, Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony, Souvineer Markets, Raffles Hotel.

Available options

6-hours SG Walking Tour

Duration: 6 hours 6 hour tour: 6-hour private custom walking tour. Children aged 11 years and under are free. Pickup included

8-hours SG Walking Tour

Duration: 8 hours 8 hours tour: 8-hour private customised walking tour. Children aged 11 years and under are free. Pickup included

4-hours SG Walking Tour

Duration: 4 hours 4 hour tour: 4-hour private custom tour. Children aged 11 years and under are free. Pickup included

5-hours SG Walking Tour

Duration: 5 hours Pickup included

7-hours SG Walking Tour

Duration: 7 hours Pickup included

What's included

Private tour

Professional guide

This tour is mainly walking and using the public transport such as bus and MRT

Transportation costs by public transport (MRT and Buses)

Detailed itinerary

Our customised private tours of Singapore last from 4 to 8 hours; your tour length is your choice. You can start your tour at any time from 8 am to 7:30 pm allowing you to book a day tour or a night tour.

We can combine some of the must see’s like the Singapore River and riding the Singapore Flyer with something a little more off the beaten track to ensure that you see Singapore for what it really is; a melting pot of cultures and flavours.

If you are a foodie but do not want to do our full food tour we can combine foodie elements into your Customised Private Tour too!

Stop 2

Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Now a national monument, this impressive historical building was built in 1926, it bears witness to Singapore's Colonial past and the Japanese occupation, leading up to its independence.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

National Gallery is an art museum, overseeing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 5 Pass by

Visit Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and reflect on the contributions made to Singapore by many great men at its various memorials.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time .

Stop 6

Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time

Check out the Fullerton Waterboat House, located at the mouth of Singapore River, adjacent to the Merlion Park. It is part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, built in the 1940s.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 8

Stroll along Boat Quay, a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time

Stop 9

Walk along the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Singapore River Cruise: Board a relaxing ride on a bumboat for an enjoyable cruise along the river.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 11

Soak in the view of Singapore's Marina Bay and stroll along the boulevard.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 12

Be mesmerized by the view of Singapore from on top of Skypark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 13

Be immersed in the tranquility of the garden with a sense of utmost modernity.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 14

Enjoy the view of Singapore whilst taking a ride on Singapore Flyer.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 15

Check out Singapore's freshwater lake/ reservoir that helps boost Singapore's water supply and learn about water sustainability.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 16

Enjoy the iconic cocktail, Singapore Sling, at the most famous hotel in Singapore, Raffles Hotel.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 17

Follow the journey of the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore. First, visit the Thian Hock Keng Temple where thanks were given to the God of the Sea for safe arrival. Learn about Taoism and fortune-telling.

Explore the back streets and Ann Siang Hill and learn about Clan Associations and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and learn about Buddhism.

Feast on Chinese delicacies at the Chinatown Hawker Centre and shop till you drop at the souvenir markets.

See the site of long-gone opium dens, coolie accommodation and death houses.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 18

This majestic place of worship is a repository of Buddhist wisdom and relics, and is home to an artefact of religious reverence.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 19

Thian Hock Keng temple (means "Palace of Heavenly Happiness”), the oldest temple in Singapore, also known as the Tianfu Temple, is a temple built for the worship of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess. It is the oldest and most important temple of the Hokkien people in the country. Thian Hock Keng was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 20

Named as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods by Vogue, Tiong Bahru’s charming art deco buildings are one of Singapore’s oldest housing estates.

Learn about the design and development of this heritage-listed area.

Chow down at the Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre, one of the most famous in Singapore due to its concentration of ‘legend’ stalls, many in operation since the 1950s.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Come and enjoy the famous Maxwell Hawker Centre and taste Singapore's most iconic dish: Chicken rice! and wash it down with a freshly squeezed Sugar Cane juice; a real hit on our tours!

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 23

Explore the famous Haji Lane during your tour.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 24

Visit the former home of the Malay royalty and learn about how they sold Singapore to the British.

See the impressive Sultan’s Mosque and discover the five pillars of Islam.

Explore authentic shops specialising in Arabian trades and the super trendy Haji Lane.

Uncover Singapore’s past as a starting hub for Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 25

Visit Malay Heritage Centre, a cultural centre and museum located at Sultan Gate off Beach Road in Kampong Glam.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 26

Also known as Masjid Sultan, the impressive Sultan Mosque in historic Kampong Glam is the focal point for Singapore’s Muslim community.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 27

Explore the colourful gold, spice and fabric markets of Singapore’s most vibrant district.

Learn about the early town planning and how Singapore’s ethnic districts, including Little India, came about.

Enjoy a selection of popular Indian foods from savoury snacks to sweet treats.

Visit the breathtaking Sri Mariamman temple and learn about Hinduism and its mystical beliefs.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Check out the Mustafa Center that offers a unique 24-hour market style shopping experience in Singapore.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 29

Learn about the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore and the distinctive Peranakan culture where many traditional Singaporean dishes were born out of the culture.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 30

Stroll along Orchard Road and soak in the hustle and bustle of this upscale shopping area of Singapore.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

The Pinnacle@Duxton is a 50-story residential development in Singapore's city center. It features the world's two longest sky gardens of 500 meters (1,600 ft) each, on both the 26th and 50th floors.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Dubbed the State of Fun, Sentosa Island has lured visitors with its pristine beaches, exciting attractions and tropical landscapes.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

Stop 33

Tekka Center is a dining landmark in the Little India neighborhood, serving up large dishes of fresh food to visitors and locals just steps away from the Little India MRT station.

Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.

What's not included

The costs of drinks / snacks / meals / souvenirs etc are not included and are payable by yourself.

If you wish to use a taxi or Uber to travel around these costs are not included and are payable by yourself. Only public transportation costs are included.

This tour does not include transportation in a private vehicle.

Gratuities

Singapore River Cruise, Singapore Flyer and Gardens by The Bay, Battlebox tickets

Available languages

Guide guide

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Reviews breakdown

Viator 5.0

8 reviews

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Tripadvisor 5.0

126 reviews

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A moderate amount of walking is involved - please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Please bring at least one litre of water each as it gets very hot in Singapore. You will need to stay hydrated. Please bring an umbrella as it does rain a lot in Singapore and we will continue in wet weather.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation.

Collapsible / foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Meeting point

We pick up from ALL hotels in Singapore! Please contact us after booking and let us know where you are staying.

Important notes

Please contact bookings@hellosingaporetours.com after booking with answers to the following questions. Answers are required in order to confirm your booking, allocate the most suitable tour guide to you and plan your tour.

Where are you staying? We will meet you in your hotel lobby.

Have you been to Singapore before?

Do you have any topics of interest? Is there anything in particular that you are very keen to see / do / learn about?

Is there anything that you have done before or heard about that you would not want included?

Would you like to include any of the following ticketed attraction in your tour? Singapore River Cruise, Singapore Flyer, Gardens By The Bay, Bike tour, and Orchid Garden (for car tour 6hours and more)

For more information please review this link: https://www.hellosingaporetours.com/book-tickets

(copy and paste the link into your internet browser)

Would you like your tour to include a food stop (local or international) or would you like to include several foodie highlights throughout your tour? Do you have any dietary requirements or restrictions?

What is your contact phone number?

VERY IMPORTANT:
Your tour guide will be communicated to you by message on the Viator messaging system. Please make sure to check your messages.

Your guides contact number and picture can be located at this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x8_uPSrIYgVQoIrvbHlZksLOiB3yZgWYVRlXljBvHFY/edit?usp=sharing

If someone else has booked this tour for you please make sure to email Hello Singapore and provide them with your contact phone number. Your tour guide needs it incase you get lost.

If you have any questions about your tour please contact Hello Singapore at bookings@hellosingaporetours.com

About Singapore

Singapore is a vibrant, multicultural city-state known for its futuristic architecture, lush green spaces, and diverse culinary scene. It's a blend of modernity and tradition, offering everything from ultra-chic shopping districts to historic temples and serene nature reserves.

Top Attractions

Gardens by the Bay

A stunning 101-hectare nature park featuring iconic Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest, and Flower Dome.

Nature 3-4 hours Moderate

Marina Bay Sands

A world-famous resort with an infinity pool, luxury shopping, and stunning city views.

Architecture 2-3 hours Expensive

Chinatown

A vibrant district with traditional shophouses, temples, and a bustling street market.

Cultural 2-3 hours Free to explore, budget for food and shopping

Singapore Zoo

One of the world's best zoos, known for its open-concept habitats and night safari.

Nature 4-5 hours Moderate to Expensive

Sentosa Island

A resort island with beaches, theme parks, and luxury hotels.

Entertainment Full day Expensive

Must-Try Local Dishes

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Poached chicken served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken stock, often accompanied by chili sauce and ginger paste.

Lunch/Dinner Contains chicken, gluten, and soy

Chili Crab

A iconic Singapore dish featuring mud crabs stir-fried in a sweet and savory tomato-based chili sauce.

Dinner Contains shellfish, gluten, and soy

Laksa

A spicy noodle soup with a rich, coconut-based curry broth, topped with shrimp, fish cakes, and cockles.

Lunch/Dinner Contains seafood, gluten, and coconut

Satay

Grilled skewers of marinated meat, typically served with a peanut sauce and ketupat (rice cakes).

Snack/Appetizer Contains peanuts, gluten, and soy

Popular Activities

Kayaking Hiking Ziplining Beach lounging Spa treatments Garden strolls Temple visits Museum tours

Best Time to Visit

February to April, and July to September

These periods offer the best weather with less rainfall and plenty of sunshine. It's also when major events and festivals take place.

26-32°C 79-90°F

Practical Information

Language

Official: English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
Widely spoken: English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese
English: Widely spoken

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)

Time Zone

GMT+8

Electricity

230VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Very safe

Singapore is one of the safest cities in the world, with low crime rates and strict laws. However, petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur in tourist areas.