3-day itinerary · Singapore
3 Days in Singapore: First-Timer Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors who want city sightseeing, gardens and a generous taste of Singapore’s food culture. Three themed days combine cycling and heritage, hands-on culinary experiences, and garden visits, with a river cruise among the evening highlights.
Customize this with AIDay 1: City stories and river lights
Get your bearings by bicycle, explore local heritage and finish with a river cruise and light shows.
Morning
Lion City Bike Tour of Singapore
Join a historical sightseeing ride for an active introduction to Singapore and its city stories.
Afternoon
Chinatown Heritage Centre (Admission Ticket)
Explore the heritage centre to add cultural context to your first impressions of Singapore.
Evening
Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT
Take a river cruise and watch the light shows for a first-timer’s introduction to Singapore after dark.
Day 2: Food and cultural connections
Connect Singapore’s culinary traditions with a cooking class, a museum visit and a street-food night tour.
Morning
Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class
Learn about Singapore’s food culture through cooking, adding hands-on understanding to your hawker-food discoveries.
Afternoon
The Peranakan Mansion - Experience Singapore's Unique Culture
Visit the private museum in a conserved house to explore Peranakan Chinese culture beyond the headline sights.
Evening
Small Group: Singapore Street Food & Night Tour with 9 tastings
Explore Singapore’s street food through nine tastings, making local flavours a highlight of your first visit.
Day 3: Gardens and waterfront views
Pair a city-and-orchid introduction with Gardens by the Bay, then explore the waterfront by bicycle.
Morning
Half-Day Singapore City Highlights & Orchid Garden Tour
Combine city sightseeing with an orchid garden visit for a broad introduction to Singapore’s urban and botanical highlights.
Afternoon
Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket
Explore Gardens by the Bay using your selected ticket option, giving this signature attraction its own dedicated visit.
Evening
Singapore Marina Bay Small Group Night Cycling Tour
Cycle through waterfront districts on a guided night tour, rounding out your introduction with views of Marina Bay.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.