7 Awesome Things To Do in Singapore [with Suggested Tours]
Are you planning to travel to Singapore soon? Read our tips below on the awesome things to do in Singapore with suggested tours.

Singapore, the lion city, may the smallest country in South East Asia, but it’s undeniably powerful and one of the best in the world. My parents and I went to Singapore a few years ago and paired it with a trip to Malaysia. We actually waited for 2019 here and saw the grand fireworks in Marina Bay. It may be small, but surely you will have a lot of fun activities!
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List of things to do in Singapore
1. See the famous Merlion in Merlion Park

Getting there: Ride to Raffles Place Station and exit at United Overseas Bank Plaza, it is behind Fullerton Hotel
The most iconic landmark in this nation is the Merlion. Though there are 7 all over the country, the one in Merlion Park across Marina Bay Sands is the one that is visited by most tourists. It’s definitely one of the things to do in Singapore. After picture taking, you could go to the Marina Bay and enjoy other activities going to Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Flyer, or ArtScience Museum.
Suggested Tour: Singapore Half-Day City Tour with Gardens by the Bay Admission
2. Eat at a Hawker Center

Another must thing to do in Singapore is eating at a Hawker Center. It’s an open-air complex with many stalls offering various food from Singaporean, Chinese, Malaysian, Indonesian, etc. If you are on a budget, it’s really worth it to eat here as it’s cheap and delicious.
Suggested Tour: Hawkerwalk: Old School Snacks
3. Explore Sentosa Island

Getting there: Ride to the HarbourFront station, go to VivoCity and board Sentosa Express in level 3
Sentosa is an island on the southern coast. It used to be a British military base and a prison camp, but it turned to be an ideal tourist destination. Aside from Universal Studios, there are also hotels like Resorts World Sentosa, beaches, a Mega Adventure Park, SEA Aquarium, and many more. You should not miss this!
Suggested Tour: iVenture Singapore Unlimited Attractions Pass (iPass)
4. Visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens

Getting there: Stop at Botanic Gardens MRT Station
If you want to go to a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the country, visit the Singapore Botanic Garden. It’s the first and only site, as of writing. It was awarded because, as per UNESCO, it’s “demonstrates the evolution of a British tropical colonial botanic garden.” It’s a great place to enjoy nature in the middle of the bustling country.
Suggested Tour: Singapore Botanic Gardens Tour with Picnic Experience
5. Enjoy Nightlife Clarke Quay

Getting there: Stop at Clarke Quay MRT Station
Nightlife? Clarke Quay is the best place to be. It used to be full of warehouses for goods, but it has been redesigned for restaurants and nightclubs like Zirca. If you are not into that, enjoy the Singapore River by walking along the bay or having a cruise.
Suggested Tour: Singapore River Cruise
6. Buy souvenirs at Bugis Street Market

Getting there: Stop at Bugis MRT Station and ask locals
Orchard Road is quite expensive but if you want some goodies and souvenirs, go to Bugis Street. We were actually lost getting here, so we asked locals, and they helped us. I bought a lot of chocolates, ref magnets and pens, and T-shirts. You can also haggle with the sellers. There are also trendy, fashionable items there and food.
Suggested Tour: The Original Singapore Walks Half Day Tour
7. Discover Changi Airport

Getting there: Stop at Changi Airport MRT Station
Changi Airport is the world’s best airport, and you should not miss your chance to tour here, especially if you have a departure flight from here. We actually went early, almost 7 hours before our flight, since I wanted to tour all the terminals. Transferring from terminal to terminal is free. I was so lucky there was also a Harry Potter set-up when I visited there. Aside from it, there’s a gorgeous indoor waterfall, gardens(butterfly, cactus), art installations, a pool, a slide, and many more.
Suggested Tour: Best of Jewel Changi Airport Tour
8. Find accommodation in Singapore
Where to Stay in Singapore
Budget Hotel
The Quay Hotel is located in a heritage building nestled within the Central Business District and Singapore River. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with LCD cable TV and motion sensor lights. Private bathrooms include a rain shower, hairdryer, and slippers
Price: Starts at USD 81 per night for a Superior Twin Room
Luxury Hotel

Towering over the bay, this iconic hotel offers the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool, 20 dining options, and a world-class casino. It has direct access to Singapore’s premier shopping mall and the ArtScience Museum, which features the permanent exhibition, Future World. Rooms at Marina Bay Sands are fitted with a flat-screen cable TV with channels including CCTV4.
Price: Starts at USD 312 per night for a Deluxe Twin Room
How to go to Singapore
Changi Airport serves Singapore. It’s one of the largest hubs in Asia and one of the busiest in the world. There would probably be direct flights from most countries here, or you could have one or two stops.
You could also have a land trip from Malaysia or ride a ferry from Malaysia or Indonesia to reach the country.

About the Writer
Hey, I’m Lyza! I once was a person who just imagined going to places “one day” but decided to pursue my dreams. My first travel abroad was in Japan, solo, last 2018, and fell in love with the journey since. I aim to visit 10 countries before turning 30 and 2 new places in the Philippines every year. Besides traveling, I love organizing trips, taking pictures, reading, and making new friends. Follow my adventures through my Instagram.

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As soon as i seen that Orchard Road shopping picture, it just reminded me of Siam Paragon in Bangkok! I love asia so much
It was my best dream to visit Singapore
Thanks for giving me insights into Singapore sightseeing attractions deep view.
Oh wow Singapore looks absolutely fabulous! I’ve never visited before or thought of visiting, but now I think it is somewhere not to be dismissed!
Oh wow Singapore looks and sounds amazing, it’s on my list or Asian countries to visit
What a fabulous looking place! That bridge intrigues me. Maybe one day I’ll be lucky enough to get there!
Great ideas! The garden looks really lovely.
Oh wow Singapore looks absolutely fabulous! I’ve never visited before but perhaps if I go to Oz one day, I’ll stop off on the way xxx
This is definitely one of my bucket list items, looks incredible x
Sounds amazing! My mum loved Singapore, I haven’t been yet but plan to! H x
The Green garden looks just absolutely amazing and all that infrastructure which is so funky x
Some great suggestions! I love the look of that green garden, especially.
Ooh, these are some really fun suggestions. I think I’d love spending some time in Singapore with friends.
I have always wanted to go to a Michellin star restaurant and what better place than Singapore, its a foodie haven!
The gardens look beautiful! The helix bridge looks amazing too! I’d love to visit Singapore one day.
I haven’t been to Singapore for years! Must really stop off again soon!
Singapore sounds so amazing! I’d love to visit there one day!
Oh wow that outdoor garden looks amazing! I would love to have a wander out it. x
Wow such a lot to do there. I’ve never been to Asia before and want to go next year but have no idea where to go x
Singapore looks amazing, I would love to go one day and visit.
I’ve not been to Singapore yet…though I’m a sucker for a clean city. The Chinese gardens looked so beautiful and the biking trail and wetlands looked really nice too
I sadly had to turn down a press trip to Singapore this year, so this post is showing me what I missed out on. I definitely want to go next year though.
I loved Singapore so much when we visited, especially Orchid Row. I know it is touristy, but we did Raffles too, and had those famous Singapore Slings.