Hotels near Marina Bay or Chinatown HotelBoth are close to MRT stations.
3Days
11Stops
9Meal tips
About £100-170 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Three days in Singapore: Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay, the cultural districts of Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam, and a day on Sentosa or at the zoo. Hawker centres give excellent food at low prices. It is warm and humid all year, with afternoon showers. Bring a light umbrella.
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Singapore Night Safari ActivityA unique nocturnal wildlife experience.
Singapore food tour TourSample hawker classics with a guide.
Day by day
Marina Bay and the Gardens
09:00
Gardens by the Bay
Giant Supertrees and two cooled conservatories: Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Outdoor garden areas are free.
View on map ↗💡 Go in the morning before it gets hot.
13:00
Lunch at a hawker centre
Singapore's hawker centres sell a wide range of dishes at low prices. Try chicken rice, laksa or satay.
View on map ↗💡 Reserve a table by leaving a tissue packet.
15:00
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
An observation deck 200 metres up with panoramic views.
View on map ↗💡 The deck gets busy at sunset.
19:45
Spectra light show
A free evening light and water show at Marina Bay.
View on map ↗💡 Check showtimes, usually around 20:00 and 21:00.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastKaya toast and soft-boiled eggsSingaporean · $
lunchChicken riceSingaporean · $
dinnerChilli crabSingaporean · $$$
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Gardens by the Bay 🏨 Find a hotel
Cultural districts
09:30
Chinatown and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
A busy district of temples, shops and heritage trails.
View on map ↗💡 Modest dress at temples.
12:30
Maxwell Food Centre
A well-known hawker centre. Try Tian Tian chicken rice or other stalls.
View on map ↗💡 Queues move quickly.
15:00
Little India
Colourful streets, flower garlands, spices and the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple.
View on map ↗💡 Eat banana leaf curry for dinner.
18:00
Kampong Glam and Haji Lane
A Malay-Arab quarter with the Sultan Mosque and a street of boutiques and cafés.
View on map ↗💡 Good for an evening stroll.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastSingaporean · $
lunchHawker lunchSingaporean · $
dinnerBanana leaf curryIndian · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Chinatown and Buddha Tooth Re…
Sentosa or Singapore Zoo
09:30
Sentosa Island
Beaches, Universal Studios Singapore and S.E.A. Aquarium. Pick one big attraction.
View on map ↗💡 Buy tickets online for discounts.
15:30
Alternative: Singapore Zoo and River Wonders
An open-concept zoo known for its orangutans, with a night safari available in the evening.
View on map ↗💡 Choose Sentosa or the zoo depending on interests.
19:00
Clarke Quay or Boat Quay
Riverside restaurants and bars lit up at night.
View on map ↗💡 Try a river cruise.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastSingaporean · $
lunchFood court at attractionSingaporean · $
dinnerRiverside dinnerSingaporean · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Sentosa Island
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereChangi Airport is connected by MRT (about 30 minutes) and taxis. Changi is one of the world's best airports.
🚆 Getting aroundThe MRT and buses are efficient. Use contactless cards. Taxis and Grab are plentiful.
💷 CurrencySingapore dollar (SGD). Cards accepted widely; hawkers prefer cash.
🗣 LanguageEnglish, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. English is universal.
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