Things to Do in Singapore
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Things to Do in Singapore

25 curated spots from Singapore itineraries

Activities & Attractions

14 curated experiences

Adventure Cove Waterpark Scuba
Do
morning

Adventure Cove Waterpark Scuba

Guided scuba dive in open ocean with reefs/sharks; book DiveXperience operator, wear swimsuit/wetsuit provided, advanced beginner fitness.

3h · $150
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Do
afternoon

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

Opulent Tang-style temple with massive Buddha relic; serene photography.

1h 30m · Free
Chinatown Street Markets
Do
morning

Chinatown Street Markets

Wander Pagoda Street for trinkets, snacks; photography at night lanterns.

1h 30m · Free
Clarke Quay River Cruise
Do
morning

Clarke Quay River Cruise

30-min illuminated cruise past historic quays and Merlion.

1h · $25
East Coast Park Beach Cycle
Do
afternoon

East Coast Park Beach Cycle

Rent bikes for beach trail; sunset photography, kite surfing views.

2h · $20 bike
Gardens by the Bay
Do
morning

Gardens by the Bay

Supertrees, Cloud Forest dome, Jurassic exhibit; catch 7:45 PM Garden Rhapsody.

3h · $35
Haw Par Villa
Do
afternoon

Haw Par Villa

Mythical Chinese park with quirky statues and 10 Courts of Hell; wildlife motifs.

1h 30m · $25
Little India & Kampong Glam
Do
afternoon

Little India & Kampong Glam

Street markets, temples, murals; photography serendipity.

2h 30m · Free
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
Do
afternoon

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

360° views from 57th floor observation deck; infinity pool if staying.

1h 30m · $30
Orchard Road Shopping
Do
afternoon

Orchard Road Shopping

Stroll upscale malls like ION and Paragon for luxury brands; photography at festive lights.

1h 30m · Varies or Free
Sentosa MegaZip Zipline
Do
afternoon

Sentosa MegaZip Zipline

450m zipline at 60kph over jungle; wear sneakers, harness provided, high fitness.

1h 30m · $40
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Do
morning

Singapore Botanic Gardens

Cycle UNESCO-listed trails through orchid gardens and rainforest, spot wildlife like monkeys; rent bikes on-site.

2h · $15 bike rental
Singapore Zoo & River Wonders
Do
morning

Singapore Zoo & River Wonders

Kayak river safari spotting pandas/giants; book kayaks on-site, moderate fitness/weather-dependent (backup: tram ride).

4h · $60
Southern Ridges Hike
Do
morning

Southern Ridges Hike

Elevated 10km trail from Henderson Waves to Kent Ridge with city/sea views; moderate fitness.

3h · Free

Restaurants & Food

11 local favorites

102.6 The Gathering
Eat
evening

102.6 The Gathering

Seafood barbecue; black pepper crab on beachside.

2h · $60-80 per person
Ah Meng Restaurant
Eat
afternoon

Ah Meng Restaurant

Zoo-view Peranakan; rendang and otak-otak.

1h · $40-60 per person
Corner House
Eat
afternoon

Corner House

French-inspired fine dining in National Parks Board heritage house; order crab cake and wagyu.

1h 30m · $60-80 per person
Knolls Seafood Tavern
Eat
evening

Knolls Seafood Tavern

Clifftop chili crab and seafood platters in elegant setting.

2h · $70-90 per person
Lau Pa Sat
Eat
evening

Lau Pa Sat

Victorian hawker center; grilled satay and seafood.

1h 30m · $30-50 per person
Liao Fan Hawker Chan
Eat
afternoon

Liao Fan Hawker Chan

Michelin-starred chicken rice; soya sauce chicken classic.

45m · $10-20 per person
National Kitchen by Violet Oon
Eat
evening

National Kitchen by Violet Oon

Peranakan heritage cuisine; ayam buah keluak and kueh dessert.

1h 30m · $50-70 per person
Odette
Eat
evening

Odette

3-Michelin-star French tasting menu; signature uni and pigeon.

2h 30m · $200+ per person
PS.Cafe
Eat
afternoon

PS.Cafe

Colonial house cafe; truffle fries and crab pasta in lush gardens.

1h · $40-60 per person
Satay by the Bay
Eat
afternoon

Satay by the Bay

Hawker-style satay stalls with 100+ flavors.

1h · $20-40 per person
Zam Zam Restaurant
Eat
evening

Zam Zam Restaurant

Legendary murtabak and biryani in bustling spot.

1h 15m · $20-40 per person

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