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Singapore Shore Excursions

Singapore Shore Excursions

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4 & 5* Singapore Shore Excursions

6 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver
Worry-free Shore Excursion

6 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver

398

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 6 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 250.18

Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings
Worry-free Shore Excursion
Likely to sell out

Singapore Private Food, Culture and Heritage Tour with 9 tastings

396

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 6 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 206.12

Half Day or Full Day Private Custom Walking Tour of Singapore
Worry-free Shore Excursion
Likely to sell out

Half Day or Full Day Private Custom Walking Tour of Singapore

143

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 4 - 8 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 234.44

Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day
Worry-free Shore Excursion
Likely to sell out

Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day

140

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 7 - 24 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 408.35

Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour)
Worry-free Shore Excursion
Likely to sell out

Private History & Culture tour (Walking tour)

75

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 4 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 225.85

Kampong Glam, Little India & Chinatown with Local Street Food Tastings
Worry-free Shore Excursion

Kampong Glam, Little India & Chinatown with Local Street Food Tastings

70

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 177.55

8 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver
Worry-free Shore Excursion

8 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver

62

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 8 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 322.81

4 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver
Worry-free Shore Excursion

4 Hours - Singapore Tour in Private Car or Minibus with Driver

50

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 4 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 165.84

Private One Day Highlight Tour of Singapore with Singapore Flyer
Worry-free Shore Excursion

Private One Day Highlight Tour of Singapore with Singapore Flyer

34

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 7 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 300.00

Singapore Instagram Tour By Car (Private & All-Inclusive)
Worry-free Shore Excursion

Singapore Instagram Tour By Car (Private & All-Inclusive)

27

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 6 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 295.00

Private Singapore City Tour and National Orchid Garden
Worry-free Shore Excursion

Private Singapore City Tour and National Orchid Garden

8

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 242.11

Lion City Bike Tour of Singapore

Lion City Bike Tour of Singapore

6226

Duration: 4 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 68.60

Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour with 9 tastings

Small Group: Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour with 9 tastings

1927

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 87.97

Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class

Experience Singapore: Cultural Cooking Class

1516

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Unknown

Free cancellation

From USD 96.84

Historical Singapore Bike Tour on Full-Sized Bicycles
Likely to sell out

Historical Singapore Bike Tour on Full-Sized Bicycles

1428

Duration: 4 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 64.56

Small Group: Singapore Street Food & Night Tour with 9 tastings

Small Group: Singapore Street Food & Night Tour with 9 tastings

1253

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 87.97

The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures

The Award-Winning PRIVATE Food Tour: 10 Tastings of 3 Cultures

1017

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 151.84

Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food Tour

Singapore: Chinese, Indian & Arabic Quarters, Culture & Food Tour

795

Duration: 5 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 148.00

Singapore Starry Night Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra Show

Singapore Starry Night Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra Show

788

Port pick-up: Included

Duration: 4 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 87.97

Let's Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin

Let's Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin

700

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 108.95

Singapore Changi Airport Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 1

Singapore Changi Airport Plaza Premium Lounge at Terminal 1

697

Duration: 3 - 12 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 43.03

Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise

Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise

615

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 149.00

Marina Bay Night Cycling Tour
Likely to sell out

Marina Bay Night Cycling Tour

577

Duration: 2 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 48.42

Singapore: UNESCO Street Food & Cultural Experience

Singapore: UNESCO Street Food & Cultural Experience

527

Duration: 5 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 161.40

Singapore Market to Table Culinary Experience (Wet Market Tour included)

Singapore Market to Table Culinary Experience (Wet Market Tour included)

480

Duration: 3 Hours

Physical difficulty: Unknown

Free cancellation

From USD 112.18

Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

479

Duration: 2 - 8 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 95.51

Royal Albatross - Sunset Sail Cruise with 5-Course Seated Dinner

Royal Albatross - Sunset Sail Cruise with 5-Course Seated Dinner

469

Duration: 2 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 238.07

Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Center: Eat Like A Local
Likely to sell out

Small-Group Food Tour With Hawker Center: Eat Like A Local

420

Duration: 6 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 161.40

Flight Experience Singapore

Flight Experience Singapore

415

Duration: 0 - 1 Hours

Physical difficulty: Easy

Free cancellation

From USD 143.25

Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

407

Duration: 4 - 5 Hours

Physical difficulty: Medium

Free cancellation

From USD 60.53

Related destinations to Singapore

What should I know as a first-time visitor on a day ashore in Singapore?

Arriving in port for the first time can feel overwhelming, but a short plan helps you make the most of a limited day ashore. For first-time visitors consider a balanced itinerary that pairs a guided visit to civic landmarks with pockets of free time to explore neighbourhoods like Chinatown and Little India. Booked options such as Singapore shore excursions often include transit and timing details that fit cruise schedules; combine that structure with spontaneous wandering down side streets and hawker centres to discover unexpected sights, sounds and flavours.

Which top attractions can I realistically visit during a short port call?

Top attractions cluster easily around Marina Bay, the civic district and conservation neighbourhoods, allowing visitors to see several highlights in a short time. A standard route includes the National Gallery's façade and galleries, the Esplanade by the waterfront, and a stroll across the Helix Bridge to view the Gardens by the Bay conservatories and Supertree Grove. Many Singapore tours combine these sights with a river cruise or heritage walk, giving context to architectural contrasts and urban greenery while keeping logistics simple for passengers with limited time ashore.

How do half-day and full-day excursions differ for cruise passengers?

Deciding between a half-day and full-day option depends on how deeply you want to experience each area and your ship's schedule. Half-day programmes let you cover one or two concentrated themes — such as a city highlights loop or a food-focused tour — and return comfortably before departure checks. Full-day options allow visits to outlying attractions like Sentosa, the Botanic Gardens, or a longer cultural exploration that includes multiple neighbourhoods. Many Singapore shore excursions include transport and timing guarantees that reduce stress while maximising the time available ashore.

Where can I learn about Singapore’s culture and history during a shore visit?

Exploring Singapore's culture and history reveals a layered past of colonial administration, maritime trade and multicultural settlement. Start in the civic district to see colonial architecture and museums that trace the island's transformation, then visit ethnic quarters such as Kampong Glam, Little India and Chinatown for living traditions, temples and markets. Certain Singapore tours include knowledgeable guides who explain historical context and anecdotes, while other options let you follow self-guided trails with museum audio guides; either approach provides a richer understanding of the social and architectural fabric you encounter.

What options are there for nature and scenic sights near the port?

If you want green spaces and waterfront views, several compact sites deliver dramatic contrasts between urban skyline and natural habitat. Gardens by the Bay offers curated ecosystems and evening light displays, while the Botanic Gardens present mature rainforest, lakes and heritage trees. Coastal and island visits to Pulau Ubin or Sentosa let you experience mangroves, shorelines and quieter trails. Many Singapore shore excursions provide short nature walks or guided commentary on flora and fauna, useful for learning about biodiversity and conservation efforts within a highly developed city-state.

How can I experience Singaporean food and local cuisine on a short visit?

Singaporean food culture is central to the shore experience, where hawker centres, kopitiams and neighbourhood eateries serve a wide range of flavours and culinary histories. Sampling dishes such as chilli crab, laksa, Hainanese chicken rice and Malay and Indian specialties gives insight into cultural fusion and migration. Many Singapore tours include guided food walks that introduce signature stalls, ordering tips and seating systems, while independent visitors can follow trusted lists or ask locals for recommendations. Allow time for queuing at popular stalls and try small plates to taste more varieties.

What activity level should I expect on typical shore excursions?

Activity levels on shore excursions vary widely, from gentle sightseeing walks to full-day itineraries with significant walking and stairs. Choose options labelled 'easy' if mobility is limited; look for tours that note distances, terrain and the number of steps involved. For moderate fitness you'll comfortably manage mixed walking and public transport; active travellers may prefer cycling around the city, hiking on Pulau Ubin or longer walking tours. Operators of Singapore shore excursions typically provide clear difficulty descriptions so you can select an experience that matches your energy and time ashore without overexerting.

Are shore excursions and attractions in Singapore accessible for travellers with mobility needs?

Accessibility provisions are generally good in central areas, with level pavements, tactile guidance at some crossings and barrier-free access at major attractions and public transport nodes. Not all heritage streets are fully step-free, and markets or older shophouses may have thresholds or narrow aisles. When booking, enquire with operators about wheelchair access, transfer vehicles and restroom facilities. Many Singapore tours can accommodate mobility requirements if notified in advance, and port information desks also provide practical advice about accessible routes and shuttle options to help passengers plan a comfortable day ashore.

When is the best time of day or season to plan shore activities in Singapore?

Climate and crowd patterns affect comfort and enjoyment; Singapore's equatorial location brings consistently warm, humid weather with frequent brief showers, so lightweight rain protection and sun care are essential. Early mornings and late afternoons are cooler and less crowded at outdoor attractions, while evenings showcase illuminated sights and dining options. Avoiding national holidays and major convention dates can reduce queues at popular spots. For day visitors consider scheduling Singapore shore excursions in the morning to capitalise on lower temperatures and to leave time for contingency should weather or port timings change.

Should I take a guided tour or explore independently during my day ashore?

Choosing between guided and independent options depends on your priorities for context, convenience and flexibility. Guided experiences supply curated routes, historical commentary and logistical coordination that reduce the burden of transport and timekeeping, which helps when working to cruise timetables. Independent exploration offers more spontaneity and control over pacing, allowing you to linger at markets or detour to lesser-known streets. Compare whether Singapore tours include timing guarantees, entry fees and clear meeting points; weigh those benefits against the freedom of planning your own route and using public transport or ride services.