Singapore: City Bike Tour with Formula 1 Track & Hawker Stop

Summary

Cycle past Merlion Park, Little India and Kampong Glam with local stories

You’ll pedal through Singapore’s neighborhoods with a local guide who shares stories you won’t find online. Ride the Formula 1 track, snack at Lau Pa Sat hawker center, and pause for photos at Merlion Park and Little India. Expect laughter, new tastes, and plenty of chances to feel the city up close—rain or shine.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that corner? My uncle used to sell ice cream there before Marina Bay even existed,” our guide grinned as we coasted up to the water, sweat already gathering under my helmet. I didn’t expect to start a bike tour in Singapore by hearing about someone’s uncle, but that’s kind of how the whole day went — little stories tucked between big landmarks. The city felt different from a bike seat, especially when we zipped along the edge of the old Formula 1 racetrack (which is actually open most days — unless it’s race week, apparently). Wind in my face, I could smell grilled satay drifting over from somewhere near Lau Pa Sat. That made me hungry way earlier than planned.

We stopped for photos at Merlion Park, which was busier than I thought it’d be on a weekday morning. Our guide pointed out details on the statue I’d never noticed in pictures — scales like fish, but a lion’s mane too. There was this moment where everyone just got quiet for a second, looking out at the bay and all those glass towers reflecting sun. Then back on our bikes, weaving through narrow streets in Kampong Glam where painted shutters and bright scarves hung outside shops. In Little India later, someone handed us a fried snack wrapped in paper — I still don’t know what it was called (Li laughed when I tried to say it in Mandarin — probably butchered it), but it tasted like cardamom and something sweet.

I liked that we didn’t just stick to touristy spots; we rode past old colonial buildings, through Chinatown’s alleys where incense mixed with traffic fumes (not great for deep breaths), and even stopped for drinks twice because Singapore is humid in ways you can’t explain until you’re here. The city’s history sort of unfolded as we pedaled — not all at once, but in bits: an old mosque here, a mural there. It wasn’t rushed either; our guide let us linger if someone wanted another photo or just needed water.

I keep thinking about that feeling of riding through so many neighborhoods in just a few hours — seeing people setting up food stalls or waving as we passed by. If you’re looking for a day trip in Singapore that feels close-up (and don’t mind getting sweaty), this city bike tour is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Singapore city bike tour highlights

• Start at meeting location
• Ride on Formula 1 racetrack
• Visit Singapore Flyer Ferris Wheel
• Photo stop at Marina Bay
• See colonial buildings and history
• Photo session at Merlion Park
• Explore Lau Pa Sat hawker center
• Tour Chinatown and take a drink break
• Ride through old European town
• Visit Little India and snack break
• Ride through artsy narrow street
• Explore Kampong Glam back alleys

Top questions

How long is the Singapore city bike tour?

The tour covers central Singapore and lasts several hours; exact duration depends on group pace.

Is helmet use included on this bike tour?

Yes, helmets are available—just request one when booking or let them know ahead of time.

Does the tour run if it's raining?

Yes, this bike tour operates rain or shine; disposable ponchos are provided if needed.

Are snacks or drinks included during the ride?

You’ll stop for drinks and snacks during breaks—especially around Little India and Chinatown.

What are some highlights of this Singapore bike tour?

You’ll visit Marina Bay, Merlion Park, Lau Pa Sat hawker center, Kampong Glam, Little India and more.

Can beginners join this city bike tour?

You need to be comfortable riding a bike in urban areas; otherwise it suits most fitness levels.

Is luggage storage available during the tour?

Luggage storage can be arranged—just email ahead to set it up before your ride.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a bicycle and helmet (if requested), guidance from a licensed local guide who shares neighborhood stories along the way, disposable poncho if it rains, stops for drinks and snacks during breaks (especially around Chinatown and Little India), plus optional luggage storage if you contact them before your city bike tour starts.