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Singapore: Museum of Ice Cream Entrance Ticket

1. Singapore: Museum of Ice Cream Entrance Ticket

Rediscover your inner kid with a ticket to the sweetest wonderland in Singapore! Savor unlimited ice cream at 5 dessert stations with a cool variety of flavors and forms, while adventuring through 14 interactive installations that celebrate the joy of ice cream! Come for the daytime experience and enjoy the Coolest day out with the family, or build connections with the more intimate night experience that features adult-centric activities and Sweet cocktails. The Museum of Ice Cream transforms concepts and dreams into spaces that provoke imagination and creativity. MOIC is designed to be a culturally inclusive environment and community, inspiring human connection through the universal power of ice cream. With imagination and connection at its core, experience an all-new Night at the Museum experience that seeks to rekindle the childlike wonder in you and deepen connections with your loved ones and friends through an intimate evening session filled with adult-centric activities.

Singapore: Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer

2. Singapore: Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer

Discover Singapore by getting to know its famous Civic District. Begin your journey at Kampong Glam, an area where modernity meets tradition. This district has a history that dates back to Singapore’s colonial era as the allocated area to the Malay, Arab, and Bugis communities. Explore the city by driving around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, and the National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of the former Supreme Court Building and the City Hall. Next, stop at Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.

Singapore: Historical Bike Tour with a Traditional Snack

3. Singapore: Historical Bike Tour with a Traditional Snack

Discover the real Singapore on this 9.9 mile (16 km) route through the city by bike. Visit a typical residential town and market to watch people go about their daily lives. Get up close to Singapore's unique public housing, where the majority of the residents live, as well as swanky multi-million dollar riverfront homes. Then, meander alongside the Singapore River, where trade brought to life a sleepy village town in the 1800s. See historically important landmarks, such as the 100-year-old fire station, museums, and places of worship. Of course, you’ll pay homage to the statue of Sir Stamford Thomas Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. Learn how WWII affected Singapore, and see monuments that honor those who suffered. In between all that sightseeing, enjoy a short coffee break and sample a little local snack at a local eatery/traditional coffee shop, just like a typical Singaporean. More than just history, you’ll come to understand the melting pot culture of people from all over the world who now call Singapore home. Finally, fast forward to the present and admire the ultra-modern business district. Jump right into the action as you cycle right along the Formula 1 route, though at a somewhat slower pace.

Singapore: City Origins & History Private Walking Tour

4. Singapore: City Origins & History Private Walking Tour

Retrace the history of Singapore in the company of an expert guide and learn about the origins of the Lion City from its humble beginnings. Meet your guide at Raffles Place MRT Station or, your referred pick-up location 30 minutes before start time (when pick-up & drop-off option is selected). Then, set out on a walk along the Singapore River to discover how the city developed from a small fishing village to a busy trading port of the British Empire. Learn about how the city’s history is tied to the importance of the river, and how it was once lined with fishing boats and spice sellers. Continue the tour onto Fullerton Hotel, the city's newly minted National Monument, and admire the grand architecture of the building. Next, wander through the Civic District, bursting with historical, architectural, and cultural heritage, and where modern Singapore was born. Visit the National Gallery, the city’s newest and largest museum of Singapore and Southeast Asian art and afterwards stroll along the Marina Bay Esplanade before finally visiting the mythical Merlion, the city’s national icon.

Singapore: 2-Hour Private City Tour Off the Beaten Track

5. Singapore: 2-Hour Private City Tour Off the Beaten Track

Dive into Hougang, Singapore's alternative side. Step away from the tourist trails and follow your local guide on a private tour full of surprises. Check out Kampong Lorong Buangkok, Sri Darma Muneeswaran Temple, local street art, spot architectural gems, and more. See and learn about the unexpected side of Singapore. Let your guide show you hangout spots and historical spots representative of the area.

Singapore: Private Multicultural Food & Culture Walking Tour

6. Singapore: Private Multicultural Food & Culture Walking Tour

Singapore is a melting pot of flavours and on this food-focused walking tour, you can sample a variety of delicious dishes from the multi-cultural community of Singapore (Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan) and explore ethnically diverse neighbourhoods of Chinatown, Little India, Kampong Glam and Bugis. Follow your tour guide through the streets and learn about the history, culture, and heritage of Singapore and discover where the locals like to eat. Get in-depth insights into each dish that you sample and hear stories about the local communities. You will also get the opportunity to mingle with the locals while travelling around in public transport. An absolute delightful way to travel and eat like a local for the day!

Singapore: Creepy Tales of World War II and Cemetery Tour

7. Singapore: Creepy Tales of World War II and Cemetery Tour

Begin the night on a hill where one of the last and fiercest battles of World War II went down. To get there is no easy feat and you’ll have to walk along a bridge on a secluded and quiet hill. Rumor has it that many have lost their lives there. If you dare, keep your eyes on the surroundings as you make your way there. At the top of the trail, your guide will share the ghastly story of a local war hero with you. Next, head to a coastal-defence gun near a beach, a place where the Japanese possibly massacred thousands of innocent people during the Sook Ching operation. To get to the site, you’ll have to walk in complete darkness. Be sure to keep close, keep your head down, and don’t call anyone by name. Once there, learn how the Japanese tried to suss out the spies and the gruesome stories of how they dealt with them. The last walk will be down one of the world's largest Chinese cemeteries. It’s estimated to house over 100,000 tombs and has been abandoned since its closure in 1973. During the walk, see the difference between a Hokkien and a Teochew tombstone, the Paupers’ Section, and hear some interesting stories about those buried there.

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4.7 / 5

based on 547 reviews

The pick-up arrived 25 minutes late, so be prepared for that. However, once they arrived the guide was very apologetic. The trip itself was an excellent way to learn about Singapore & its history. We were driven to 3 sites around Singapore where we got off the bus & the guide talked us through the history & then gave us a short while to look around ourselves & take photos. We finished the trip by visiting the National Orchid Garden which is absolutely stunning. Excellent trip, would fully recommend.

I loved my tour with Pamela, one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. She was so knowledgeable and friendly and she made the experience so memorable. I learned a ton and if I ever return to Singapore I’ll ask her for another tour :)

The tour is a really fun way to learn about the stories of the war in Singapore, especially if you like horror. The two guides are exceptionally good and make the tour a highly recommended experience.

An informative tour of the ‘real’ Singapore - one many visitors would never see. Our guide Joisse (Joyce) was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun

Had a great experience. Tour guide was very humble, caring and very nice.