Half-Day Singapore City Highlights & Orchid Garden Tour

4.0
(1,436 reviews)
Singapore, Singapore

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the best of Singapore in just half a day. Board an air-conditioned coach from our Tour Coordination Centre at Paradox Singapore and visit the city's most iconic sights: the colourful streets of Kampong Glam, the famous Merlion at Merlion Park, the ornate Thian Hock Keng Temple in Chinatown, and the UNESCO-listed National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

With a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and a relaxed 3.5-hour itinerary, this tour is a perfect introduction to Singapore for first-time visitors, families, and travellers on a short stay or layover. Rated 4.0/5 by over 200 travellers.

For a limited time offer (1 September – 30 November 2026), guests also receive a complimentary drink voucher, redeemable for one half-pint beer or a soft drink at the Paradox Singapore Kiosk while stocks last from 12:30pm - 10:00pm

What's Included

English-speaking local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission to National Orchid Garden (Non-Refundable)
Meals and Beverages
Gratuities
Hotel pickup (unless selected as an optional add-on)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour departs from our Tour Coordination Centre at Paradox Singapore, 20 Merchant Road. Hotel pickup to the Coordination Centre is available as an optional add-on — please select this option at checkout if you'd like to be collected from your hotel.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Padang (Pass by)

    Explore the city by driving around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, the National Gallery Singapore, Old Supreme Court Building and City Hall Building.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Kampong Glam

    Malay and Arab village and visit to famous Mosque.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Merlion Park

    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 and part fish.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Thian Hock Keng Temple Mural

    Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore's oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Singapore Botanic Gardens

    Proceed to Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Singapore Botanic GArdens and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 plants.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On Car-Free Sunday, National Gallery and Merlion Park will be replaced by Mount Faber.
Supplied by Tour East - Singapore

Tags

Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Additional fees
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Show more

Rating

4.0 Based on 1436 1436 reviews
5 stars
608
4 stars
454
3 stars
172
2 stars
111
1 star
91
Likely to sell out
from per person
Was {{formatPrice(summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount, currency, 2)}}