Singapore · GUIDED

15 Guided Tours in Singapore to Build a Day Around

34 tours  ·  from $32

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 guided tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat - Starting at Suntec City Tower 2
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Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

1.Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 479 reviews · 1 hour · from $38Our pick

Ride a restored WWII amphibious vehicle from Suntec City through Singapore’s Civic District, then splash into Marina Bay. An English-speaking guide covers the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and wartime landmarks. Book an outside seat for better views and easier listening.

“We had the best time. Our guide was so very nice and very knowledgable. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Singapore: Foodie Experience Guided Tour with 5 Tastings - Bakkwa, durian, and the first lesson in local flavor
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Singapore: Foodie Experience Guided Tour with 5 Tastings

2.Singapore: Foodie Experience Guided Tour with 5 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 291 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Meet your English-speaking guide at 69 Pagoda Street for a three-hour Chinatown food walk. Try bakkwa, carrot cake or char kway teow, Michelin-starred soya sauce chicken rice, dessert, and possibly extra bites with guides such as Kim or Grace.

“Kim was a wonderful guide and so knowledgeable about the history of Singapore. It was interesting listening to her. The food on the tour was great and we were definitely well fed! I have been on many food tours around the world and it is the best way to see a local area and know what to eat for the rest of the holiday. Thank you, Kim.”

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Singapore: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide - What the hotel pickup adds
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Singapore: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

3.Singapore: Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 276 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $58

Build a private Singapore walking tour around your interests, with hotel pickup, local food advice, and a guide such as ST, Glen, Esther, or Jolynn. Choose two to eight hours and explore Chinatown, Little India, Marina Bay, Haji Street, or other districts, with public transport included on selected options.

“ST picked us up at our hotel and gave us a quick overview of the tour. It was completely customizable. He took us on the subway and we visited the city hall, Chinatown, little India and the Muslim quarters. We also visited a couple of markets. We got some yummy ice cream from a street vendor and had a great time. He was very informative and provided lots of history about Singapore. Would definitely recommend.”

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Singapore: Chinatown and Little India Guided Walking Tour - Kampong Glam: Singapore’s Muslim quarter
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Singapore: Chinatown and Little India Guided Walking Tour

4.Singapore: Chinatown and Little India Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Spend three hours with a licensed English-speaking guide exploring Little India, Kampong Glam, and Chinatown. Expect street art, temples, mosques, shophouses, local stories, photo stops, and a short taste of Singapore’s MRT system. Guides such as Yap, Yong, Cheyenne, and Chan are praised for lively, personal commentary.

“Very personalised tour with only 3 guests, nice balance of pace without being rushed, Yong the guide was very motivated, and clearly interested in and enjoying this role, and as a result was all of informative, humorous, and accessible. Came away with a much better sense of Singapore’s historical Muslim, original Indian and Chinese communities and districts.”

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Singapore Foodie Experience Guided Tour with 5 dishes Tasting - Temple Street, chicken rice, and dessert
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Singapore Foodie Experience Guided Tour with 5 dishes Tasting

5.Singapore Foodie Experience Guided Tour with 5 dishes Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $69Top rated

Spend three hours walking Chinatown with a private local guide and tasting Singapore favorites such as charcoal-grilled bakkwa, hawker fare, soya sauce chicken rice, and dessert. Guides including Carol, Kim, Grace, Lin, and Sam add food tips, local stories, and practical help with the neighborhood.

“I got to experience multiple different types of foods to main meals, snacks, and deserts. Also I received a how to on finding two hidden locations that being a 2D cafe and a Harry Potter themed bar. Would recommend”

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Singapore: Private Flexible Tour with a Licensed Local Guide - Chinatown, Little India, and the city’s many communities
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Singapore: Private Flexible Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

6.Singapore: Private Flexible Tour with a Licensed Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $83

Build a private Singapore walking tour around your interests, then meet an English-speaking local guide such as Mark, Adam, Aaron, or Fairuz. Your host can shape the day around Chinatown, Little India, Marina Bay, hawker food, history, shopping, or quieter local spots, with room to change plans as you go.

“I booked Adam for a 7 hour private tour as I had limited time in Singapore and wanted to see as much as possible. Adam was amazing, reached out prior to ask what I was interested in and then made updates through the door as other things came up I wanted to see. He’s very knowledgeable, friendly and fun to your the city with. Highly recommend!!”

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LUXURY Private day tour: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca from Singapore by licensed guide - Malacca River and the old colonial center
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LUXURY Private day tour: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca from Singapore by licensed guide

7.LUXURY Private day tour: Kuala Lumpur & Malacca from Singapore by licensed guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $799

Leave Singapore at 5 a.m. with a licensed English-speaking guide and separate driver for a private tour of Malacca, Kuala Lumpur, Batu Caves, and Putrajaya. Expect a long day, comfortable transport, Malaysian meals, a Malacca River cruise, and Petronas Twin Towers access, subject to registration and availability.

“Eddison was an awesome guide, knowledgeable and with huge amounts of patience. I learned so much! The highlight for me was the visit to the Petrona Towers”

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Singapore: Chinatown Hawker Guided 8-Dish Tasting Tour - The first tastes: coffee, spring rolls, and local habits
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Singapore: Chinatown Hawker Guided 8-Dish Tasting Tour

8.Singapore: Chinatown Hawker Guided 8-Dish Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 41 reviews · 3 hours · from $86

Spend three hours walking Chinatown with an English-speaking guide such as Alfie, Corliss, Yap, or Weng, tasting eight local dishes at hawker centers and small food stops. Expect chicken rice, coffee, spring rolls, carrot cake, Chinatown stories, and plenty of eating. Come hungry.

“Our tour with Yap was just incredible! He took us to some great little places thay were off the typical tourist track where we had some of the best food! The Hainanese Chicken Rice was really special; and we tried so many other dishes. He taught us how to prder our coffee correctly, and we ised this information for the rest of our trip repeatedly! Not only did we have the best food, but Yap gave us such a fantastic history of Singapore and an insight into the social structure and culture of Singaporeans. We walked around Chinatown and Yap showed us cool buildings, sites, paintings and more. He was…”

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LUXURY VIP bus: Kuala Lumpur (KL) guided day tour from Singapore - Batu Caves and Sri Durgai Amman Temple
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LUXURY VIP bus: Kuala Lumpur (KL) guided day tour from Singapore

9.LUXURY VIP bus: Kuala Lumpur (KL) guided day tour from Singapore

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $474

Travel from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in a small group of up to 11, with hotel pickup, assisted border clearance, a luxury recliner bus, and an English-speaking KL guide. You’ll visit Batu Caves, temples, Merdeka Square, KLCC Park, and the Petronas Towers, including the skybridge and Level 86 deck.

“This was such a lovely day tour and worth every penny. Our guide was Dian, and she was exceptional -- very kind, accommodating, personable, and committed to making the experience a great one. Obviously this is a long day, and you should be prepared for that --- but you get to see virtually everything Kuala Lumpur has to offer, which is priceless. There is some occasional built-in 'downtime,' which actually worked out well given how busy the day is otherwise and we were glad to have the opportunity to decompress, rest, catch up on email/phone calls/texts, etc. If you are short on time and want to see KL in a…”

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Singapore Southern Islands Speedboat Guided Tour - The first sprint across Singapore’s southern waters
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Singapore Southern Islands Speedboat Guided Tour

10.Singapore Southern Islands Speedboat Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $36

Set off from Sentosa Cove with an STB-licensed guide and speed past Pulau Tekukor, St. John’s, Lazarus, and Sisters’ Islands. This shared 45-minute ride blends fast turns, sea views, and local stories. You stay on the boat, so arrive early, remove your shoes, and expect some chop.

“Brilliant boat ride. Highly recommend it. About 50mins long. Saw lots of islands. Very fast and a bit choppy but definitely exciting”

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Singapore Customized Private Walking Tour With A Licensed Guide - What the main route can include
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Singapore Customized Private Walking Tour With A Licensed Guide

11.Singapore Customized Private Walking Tour With A Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $60

Meet a licensed local guide at your city accommodation or cruise terminal and shape a private Singapore walk around your interests. Guides such as Esther, ST Foong, Glen, Ping, Antonio, and Jimmy have led visits covering history, architecture, neighborhoods, hawker food, shopping, and MRT travel. Tours run from 2 to 8 hours.

“Had a great tour with Antonio, very interesting and we enjoyed the tour very much. Showed us the sights and explained the history of Singapore too.”

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Singapore Guided Night Tour with 2 Light Shows & River Cruise - A short look at Singapore’s Civic District
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Singapore Guided Night Tour with 2 Light Shows & River Cruise

12.Singapore Guided Night Tour with 2 Light Shows & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $60

Spend about five hours seeing Singapore after dark with an English-speaking guide, a 35-minute river cruise, Merlion Park, Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, and Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. Guides such as Jessica, Colin, Tang, Lee, and TC have been praised for clear explanations and good group care.

“Guide Tang did an awesome job taking care of us including the round trip transportation to hotel. The itinerary is rich and worthy.”

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Singapore Private Custom Full-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide - Marina Barrage and Singapore’s wide-open view
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Singapore Private Custom Full-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

13.Singapore Private Custom Full-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $285

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a licensed local guide on a private Singapore tour shaped around your interests. Guides such as Paul, Priscilla, Adam, and Aaron can connect major sights with neighborhoods like Kampong Glam, Tiong Bahru, Chinatown, and Fort Canning. Walking and public transport are central, while food, tickets, and rides cost extra.

“Very friendly and informed had a great time china town and food markets showed us the best there is to see”

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Singapore Southern Islands Speedboat Guided Tour - The first sprint across Singapore’s southern waters
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Singapore Southern Islands Speedboat Guided Tour

14.Singapore Southern Islands Speedboat Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 45 min · from $35Best value

Set out from Sentosa Cove with an STB-licensed English-speaking guide, racing past Pulau Tekukor, St. John’s, Lazarus, and Sisters’ Islands. You get sharp turns, sea air, music, and photo stops in a small group of up to 10, but the boat does not land on any island.

“Absolutely recommend doing this! The guide was lovely and you learn a bit more about the islands. The views are also stunning!!”

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Exclusive Private Tour by a Singaporean Guide - Singapore City Gallery and Maxwell Market
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Exclusive Private Tour by a Singaporean Guide

15.Exclusive Private Tour by a Singaporean Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $137

Spend four to eight hours with a Singaporean guide and private transport, choosing three to five areas such as Chinatown, Little India, Sentosa, Kampong Gelam, or Tiong Bahru. Pickup is offered, departure times are flexible, and the route can be shaped around your interests.

“They made the most out of our layover in Singapore. Pick up and drop off were flawless. Would definitely recommend!!!”

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