Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day
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Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day

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7h - 1d
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About this experience

See the very best of Singapore—your way. This private, fully customizable tour pairs you with an expert local guide and a private, air-conditioned vehicle and driver for a smooth and immersive journey through the city. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, the mobility-conscious, or anyone short on time, this tour is all about comfort, flexibility, and insider access.

Whether you're into photography, history, design, food, or just want to take in the sights without the stress, we’ll tailor a route to match your interests. Want to explore vibrant neighborhoods like Little India or Kampong Glam? Sample hawker favourites without committing to a full food tour? Cruise the Singapore River or snap skyline views from Marina Bay Sands? Just say the word.

Tours run 4–8 hours, day or night, and include hotel, airport or cruise pick-up.

Whether you want to see the highlights or dive deep into daily life, we’ll make sure your Singapore experience is personal, fascinating, and unforgettable.

Available options

5 Hour SG Customised Car Tour

Pickup included

8 Hour SG Customised Car Tour

An 8 hour tour of Singapore by private vehicle. Children ages 11 years and under join free. A maximum of 12 people can fit into the van including any free children.<br/>Pickup included

7 Hour SG Customised Car Tour

Duration: 7 hours<br/>Pickup included

6 Hour SG Customised Car Tour

A 6 hour tour of Singapore by private vehicle. Children ages 11 years and under join free. A maximum of 12 people can fit into the van including any free children.<br/>Pickup included

4 Hour SG Customised Car Tour

Duration: 4 hours: A 4 hour tour of Singapore by private vehicle. Children ages 11 years and under join free. A maximum of 12 people can fit in.<br/>Pickup included

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Detailed itinerary

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We’ll craft a custom itinerary around your interests—blending must-see icons with hidden corners and local neighbourhoods you’d never find on your own. From glittering Marina Bay to the vibrant backstreets of Little India, from hawker centres to heritage enclaves, every stop is selected to match your pace, preferences, and curiosity.

Want a bit of everything? We’ll build a balanced route. Looking for something specific—food, architecture, politics, street life, religion? Just let us know. And if you’re not sure where to begin, we’ll design a comprehensive highlights tour that gives you a real feel for the city.

Along the way, you’ll get insider insight into Singapore’s story—from colonial days and WWII to its rise as one of the world’s most modern and multicultural cities.

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Stop 2 Pass by

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 .

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Stop 6 Pass by

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.

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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.

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Stop 8 Pass by

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.

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Stop 9 Pass by

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.

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Stop 10 Pass by

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.

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Stop 11 Pass by

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.

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Stop 12 Pass by

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.

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Stop 13 Pass by

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.

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Stop 14 Pass by

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.

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Stop 15 Pass by

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.

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Stop 16 Pass by

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.

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Stop 17 Pass by

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.

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Stop 18 Pass by

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

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

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Stop 19 Pass by

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.

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Stop 20 Pass by

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.

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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.

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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.

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Stop 23 Pass by

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.

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Stop 24 Pass by

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.

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Stop 25 Pass by

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.

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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.

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Stop 27 Pass by

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.

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Stop 28 Pass by

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.

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Stop 29 Pass by

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.

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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.

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Stop 31 Pass by

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.

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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.

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Stop 33 Pass by

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.

What's not included

The costs of drinks / snacks / meals / souvenirs etc are not included and are payable by yourself.
Gratuities are not included (recommended)
Singapore River Cruise, Singapore Flyer and Gardens by The Bay, Battlebox tickets

Available languages

Guide guide
CMN MS YUE EN

Reviews breakdown

Viator 4.9
37 reviews
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Tripadvisor 4.9
93 reviews
5★
90
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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
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Collapsible / foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
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
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.

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.  

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) for lunch or would you like to include several foodie highlights throughout your tour? Do you have any dietary requirements or restrictions?

How many days are you in Singapore for in total?

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.

Important Precautions:
  • • Keep valuables secure
  • • Use licensed taxis and ride-hailing services
  • • Be cautious of strangers offering help or services

Getting there

By air
  • Changi Airport • 20 km from city center
By train

Woodlands Train Checkpoint

By bus

Queen Street Bus Terminal, Jurong East Bus Terminal

Getting around

Public transport

Efficient, clean, and air-conditioned. Easy to navigate with English signage.

Taxis

Available • Apps: Grab, Gojek

Rentals

Car, Bike, Scooter

Neighborhoods

Marina Bay Orchard Road Chinatown Little India Kampong Glam

Day trips

Universal Studios Singapore
15 km from city center • Full day

A world-class theme park with thrilling rides, shows, and attractions based on popular movies and characters.

Sentosa Island
15 km from city center • Full day

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

Johor Bahru, Malaysia
30 km from city center • Half day to Full day

A bustling city across the causeway from Singapore, known for its shopping malls, street food, and cultural attractions.

Festivals

Chinese New Year • January/February (dates vary) Hari Raya Puasa • Dates vary (Islamic calendar) Deepavali • October/November (dates vary)

Pro tips

  • Use the EZ-Link card for convenient and discounted public transport fares
  • Download the MyTransport.SG app for real-time updates on public transport
  • Visit hawker centers for affordable and delicious local food
  • Explore the city on foot or by bicycle to discover hidden gems
  • Book tickets for popular attractions in advance to avoid long queues
From $25 per person

Price varies by option

Adults
Age 12-99
1
Childs
Age 0-11
0
Booking requirements:
  • Min travelers: 1
  • Max travelers: 12
  • Adult required for booking
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Free cancellation available
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