3-day itinerary · Singapore

3 Days in Singapore: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of sightseeing, cultural discovery and outdoor experiences. Start with city highlights and gardens, explore heritage and hawker food, then round out your visit with wildlife, cooking and waterfront cycling.

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Day 1: City sights and garden lights

Get acquainted with Singapore through a city overview, garden exploration and an evening on the river.

  1. Half-Day Singapore City Highlights & Orchid Garden Tour

    Morning

    Half-Day Singapore City Highlights & Orchid Garden Tour

    Take a guided city overview and explore the orchid garden for an introduction combining sightseeing and greenery.

  2. Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket

    Afternoon

    Singapore: Gardens by the Bay Admission E-Ticket

    Explore Gardens by the Bay through your chosen ticket option, making this signature garden attraction part of your first visit.

  3. Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

    Evening

    Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

    Cruise the river and watch the light shows for a contrasting evening perspective on Singapore's headline sights.

Day 2: Heritage and hawker flavours

Discover cultural quarters, deepen your understanding of local heritage and finish with street-food tastings.

  1. Singapore Walking Tour: Chinatown, Little India & Kampong Glam

    Morning

    Singapore Walking Tour: Chinatown, Little India & Kampong Glam

    Walk through three cultural quarters with a guide to build a broader picture of Singapore beyond its headline attractions.

  2. Chinatown Heritage Centre (Admission Ticket)

    Afternoon

    Chinatown Heritage Centre (Admission Ticket)

    Explore the Chinatown Heritage Centre to add historical context to your cultural-quarter walk.

  3. Small Group: Singapore Street Food & Night Tour with 9 tastings

    Evening

    Small Group: Singapore Street Food & Night Tour with 9 tastings

    Sample nine street-food tastings on a guided night tour, discovering local flavours as another introduction to Singapore's culture.

Day 3: Wildlife and waterfront cycling

Combine a wildlife encounter with hands-on food culture and a final outdoor sightseeing experience.

  1. Morning at the Zoo (Without Breakfast)

    Morning

    Morning at the Zoo (Without Breakfast)

    Discover animals at Singapore Zoo, adding a wildlife-focused experience to your mix of city and cultural highlights.

  2. Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class

    Afternoon

    Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class

    Learn about Singapore's food culture while cooking, turning yesterday's tasting experiences into a hands-on cultural activity.

  3. Singapore Marina Bay Small Group Night Cycling Tour

    Evening

    Singapore Marina Bay Small Group Night Cycling Tour

    Cycle through Marina Bay's waterfront districts with a small group, ending your first visit with outdoor sightseeing after dark.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.

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