Explore Singapore's Civic District. From natural views at Merlion Park's Marina Bay to the impressive Thian Hock Keng Temple, today, you can see what Singapore has to offer in only 3.5 hours!
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Complimentary pickup service provided from major hotels in city area unless otherwise stated. Pickup service begins either 30 or 45-minutes prior to the tour starting time, depending on your hotel location. You must contact the local service provider via resvn@toureast.net to verify your exact pickup point at least 24-hours prior to your tour date. Guests who do not advise any pickup location information are required to make their own way to the tour coordination center located at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (392 Havelock Road Singapore 169663). Please arrive at the meeting point 10-minutes before the tour departure time.
Experience
Highlights
- See the best that Singapore's Civic District has to offer, including the Parliament building and Merlion Park
- Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore's oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples
- Discover the vibrant area of Little India and surroundings
- Immerse yourself in the culture and heritage of Singapore
Full description
Discover Singapore by getting to know its famous Civic District.
Explore the city by driving round the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House and the National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of two national Monuments - the former Supreme Court Building and City Hall. Make a photo stop here and view these magnificent buildings up close (weather permitting).
Next, stop at the 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, part fish!
Next, it's on to Thian Hock Keng Temple: one of Singapore's oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown.
Proceed to Singapore 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.
Your final stop of the tour will be Little India. Here, guests will be entranced by the area's vibrant atmosphere and the scents of joss sticks, jasmine and spices. Watch a skillful demonstration of Teh Tarik - Pulled Tea at a "Sarabat Stall" and sample the tea after with your guide explaining the origins of this all-time local favourite beverage.
Includes
- Tour guide
- National Orchid Garden ticket
- Hotel transfer
- Meals & drinks
Covid-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- A National Orchid Garden ticket is included in the tour, though is non-refundable if not used
- At the end of the tour a drop-off service will be offered to a point near your hotel, but not necessarily at the doorstep