Discover Things to Do in Singapore, 2024

Experience the diverse wonders of Singapore, from the futuristic Gardens by the Bay to the star-studded Madame Tussauds, the breathtaking views of Skypark Observation Deck, the thrilling rides of Universal Studios, the rich heritage of the National Museum, the immersive adventures at Sentosa 4D Adventureland, and the architectural marvels of Jewel Changi Airport.

There's something for every traveller to explore and enjoy in this dynamic city-state!

Singapore Overview

📍 Location: Southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, between Malaysia and Indonesia

🗺️ Famous Singapore Tourist Attractions:

  1. Gardens by the Bay
  2. Merlion Park
  3. Singapore Zoo
  4. Universal Studios
  5. Sentosa Island
  6. S.E.A Aquarium

⛅The Climate of Singapore:

  • Tropical climate with huge rainfall, uniform temperature and high humidity throughout the year.
  • Two monsoon seasons:

🌧️Northeast Monsoon: December to early March

⛈️Southwest Monsoon: June to September

⌛Best Time to Visit Singapore: December to June

⭐Top Rated Dining in Singapore:

  • NOX- Dine in the Dark
  • Odette
  • Burnt Ends
  • BAKALAKI Greek Taverna
  • Dempsey Hill

🏙️ Singapore is Best known for: Its stunning Skyline

🎉 Festivals and Events:

  • Chinese New Year - 29th to 30th January 2025
  • Hari Raya Puasa - 30th to 31st March 2025
  • Vesak Day - 23rd May 2024
  • Hari Raya Haji - 16th to 17th June 2024
  • Christmas - 25th December 2024

For more details on festivals, read here.

🪩 Main Hub of Singapore: Orchard Road

✍🏻Languages: Singaporean Mandarin, Malay, English, and Tamil

💰 Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD or S$)

🕒Time Zone: GMT+8

🚌 Internal Mode of Transportation: Local bus, cabs, and Train

Top 10 Singapore Attractions

Here is the list of 10 best things to do in Singapore:

1. Gardens by the Bay

Explore the futuristic gardens and towers Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay. Don’t miss the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, the home to diverse plant species and an indoor waterfall.

⌚ Visiting Hours: 5 am - 2 am

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 7.5 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 21 Minutes by cab

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: Starts at SGD 12.43

🎫Book Tickets: Garden By the Bay

🔍Nearby Attractions around Garden By the Bay:

  • Bay East Garden
  • Flower Dome
  • Floral Fantasy
  • ArtScience Museum
  • Singapore Flyer

2. Singapore Zoo

Known as the World’s biggest Zoo, it offers an immersive experience with its open and natural habitat. Don’t miss to explore the Night Safari and River Safari.

⌚ Visiting Hours: 8:30 am - 6 pm

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 17.6 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 23 minutes by cab

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: Starts at SGD 20.72

🎫Book Tickets: Singapore Zoo

🔍Nearby Attractions around Singapore Zoo:

  • TreeTop Walk
  • Woodlands Waterfront Park
  • Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
  • Chestnut Nature Park
  • Thomson Nature Park

3. Universal Studios

Located on Sentosa Island, Universal Studios is Asia’s first themed amusement park. It has six major theme parks, drawing millions of footfall every year. The parks offer a wide range of thrilling rides, shows, and immersive experiences.

⌚Visiting Hours: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 7.8 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 20 minutes

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: VIP Ticket starts at SGD 280.05

🎫Book Tickets: Universal Studios

🔍Nearby Attractions around Universal Studios:

  • Palawan Beach
  • HydroDash
  • Resorts World Sentosa
  • Wings of time
  • Sentosa Gold Club

4. Sentosa Island

Located on the southern coast of Singapore, covering 500 hectares, Sentosa is a resort island. It has various attractions, award-winning spas, rainforests, beaches, resort accommodations, a gold course, luxurious residences and adventure activities.

⌚Peak season: June to July or December to March

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 9.1 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 20 minutes

🌐Map: Click here

💳Tour package starts from: SGD 12.72

🎫Book Tickets: Sentosa Island

🔍Nearby Attractions around Sentosa Island:

  • Sentosa Serapong Reefs
  • Fort Serapong
  • S.E.A Aquarium
  • Fort Siloso
  • Siloso Beach

5. S.E.A Aquarium

A must-visit attraction in Singapore for nature enthusiasts. S.E.A. Aquarium is the world’s largest aquarium, with over 100,000 marine animals and 1,000 species like jellyfish, tiger sharks, manta rays, octopuses, dolphins, etc.

⌚ Visiting Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 9.1 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 22 minutes

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: SGD 24.43

🎫Book Tickets: S.E.A Aquarium

🔍Nearby Attractions around S.E.A Aquarium:

  • Adventure Cove Waterpark
  • Mega Adventure Singapore
  • Tanjong Rimau
  • Fort Siloso
  • Resorts World Sentosa

6. SkyPark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands

Enjoy the city view above 56 storeys at the SkyPark Observation Deck. The observation deck offers a spectacular view of the iconic Gardens by the Bay, Supertree Grove, and Singapore’s famous landmarks.

⌚Visiting Hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 5.2 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 17 minutes

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: Starts from SGD 26.94

🎫Book Tickets: SkyPark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands

🔍Nearby Attractions around SkyPark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands:

  • Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
  • Asian Civilisations Museum
  • Clarke Quay
  • Garden by the Bay

7. ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands

The ArtScience Museum is the renowned cultural landmark of Singapore. It has 21 gallery spaces that hold large-scale exhibitions featuring artists like Leonardo de Vinci, Salvador Dali, etc. The museum also exhibits big data, palaeontology, cosmology and space exploration.

⌚Visiting Hours: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 5.8 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 12 minutes

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: Starts from SGD 18.64

🎫Book Tickets: ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands

🔍Nearby Attractions around Adventure Cove Waterpark:

  • S.E.A Aquarium
  • Mega Adventure Singapore
  • HydroDash
  • Sentosa Broadwalk

8. Jewel Changi Airport

Jewel Changi Airport is more than just a transit hub. It is a redefined stunning architecture marvel and a vibrant hub for entertainment, dining, shopping, and enjoying nature all at once.

⌚Visiting Hours: Open 24 hours

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 23 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 30 km

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: Starts at SGD 9.22

🎫Book Tickets: Jewel Changi Airport

🔍Nearby Attractions around Jewel Changi Airport:

  • Loyang Tua Pek Kong
  • Changi Broadwalk
  • Wild Wild Wet
  • Pasir Ris Beach

9. Wings of Time

Experience the award-winning multi-sensory night show. The venue features colourful lights, lasers, water fountains, and 3D Effects enhanced with a pyrotechnics effect.

⌚Visiting Hours: 7:40 pm - 9:00 pm

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 9 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 20 minutes

🌐Map: Click here

💳Entry Fees: Starts at 17.73

🎫Book Tickets: Wings of Time

🔍Nearby Attractions around Wings of Time:

  • Sentosa Express
  • Beach Station
  • Skyline Lung Singapore

10. Marina Bay Night Bicycle Tour

Prepare to be amazed during our nighttime bicycle tour of Marina Bay! From the Let's Go store, hop on your bikes (with safety lights) and follow their local guide as you pass the famous National Stadium, the Kallang River, and the riverfront promenade, ending at Singapore's most expensive waterfront residences.

📍Distance from Orchard Road: 4.1 km

⌛Travel duration from Orchard Road: 11 minutes

🌐Map: Click here

💳Tour package: Starts at SGD 56.57

🎫Book Tickets: Marina Bay Night Bicycle Tour

🔍Nearby Attractions around Merlion Park:

  • The Fullerton Hotel
  • Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
  • National Gallery

Nearby Places To Visit from Singapore

Travel Buzz

According to the most recent data provided by the Singapore Tourism Board, 1.31 million tourists arrived in Singapore in October 2024, representing a 16.7% increase over the previous year. In October, more than 234,000 visitors were from the Chinese mainland, followed by Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to do in Singapore during a long layover?

Ans. Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport itself has a lot of options to explore in less than 12 hours. The airport has over four terminals with comprehensive options like branded outlets, services, gardens, theatres, food, etc. If you have at least 8 hours in hand and want to explore out of the airport, you can explore the nearby places like - Wild Wild Wet (Water park), Loyang Tua Pek Kong (Temple), Changi Beach Park (Park), Singapore Zoo (Zoo).
Where to chill in Singapore alone?

Ans. Singapore is one of the most visited countries in the Southeast Asia. You can explore many Me-Time activities like visiting the ArtScience Museum, Walking through the Garden by the Bay, Shopping on Orchard Road, having a massage at the spa, and visiting the Singapore zoo.
Can I get offers on Singapore tour packages?

Ans. Find the best local attractions and activities. Get discounts of up to 50% on travel packages while purchasing tickets for events, activities, and more from redBus.
Is Singapore safe for solo female travellers?

Ans. Singapore is one of the safest travel destinations for female travellers. Known for the strict laws and regulations, respect for individual rights and public order is the norm, and the crime rate is very low. The transportation system is also very safe and dependable, even at night.
What are the free things to do in Singapore?

Ans. Here are some of the free Singapore sightseeing:
Where can I buy Singapore Tickets for activities?

Ans. You can purchase Singapore tour tickets on redBus. We also offer transportation tickets to reach attractions, entertainment, F&B, WiFi sim cards, retail, etc.

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