If you are flying through Singapore on a business trip or vacation and want to plan a half-day trip, consider taking a free colonial or cultural tour of the city on a bumboat ride that takes you past sites like the Merlion, Raffles Hotel, shops and colonial buildings. You can take the free Singapore transit bus to Singapore's Chinatown or explore the Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam. To book either one of these free tours, visit the Free Singapore Tour Booths located in the Transit Mall before you clear customs at Singapore's airport. Then, travel to Terminal 2 or 3 depending on which tour you choose.
If you have more time and money, consider a romantic tour, child-friendly tour, walking or driving tour.
For a child-friendly tour, consider spending a day at the Singapore Science Center. Plan to take a bus or taxi from your hotel to the center, which will cost $3 for a bus or $15-20 each way for a taxi ride. Enjoy waterworks and electron exhibits as well as IMAX movies. Your children can play at Snow City next to the Science Center. Plan to spend about $41 for each adult and $21 for each child on these activities, plus money for meals on this tour.
Spend a romantic day on Sentosa Island walking through a forest, strolling along Tanjong Beach or having dinner on a cliff-side restaurant. Explore the beauty of Singapore's River area by taking a walking tour alongside the river seeing historical buildings and enjoying dinner at a riverfront restaurant. Or, walk along the Chagi Boardwalk (about five miles) to enjoy views of Singapore's natural coastline. You may also choose to take a driving tour of Singapore by driving yourself past farms on a route that runs through Singapore's Kranji region. One driving itinerary takes you past a dragon kiln and the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve.
