Singapore Bike Tour Marina Bay to Kampong Glam Highlights

A mosque, a Hindu temple and a Chinese temple sit side by side in one Singapore neighbourhood.

A small-group bike tour of Singapore on full-sized bicycles, led by a licensed local guide in English, covering Marina Bay, Chinatown, the Singapore River, Kampong Glam and the F1 street circuit. The tour runs four hours and includes a helmet, bottled water, a rain poncho, one local snack and one local drink at Chinatown Complex hawker centre, plus bag storage. Arrive 15 minutes early for bike fitting. The tour leaves on time and continues in light rain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kampong Glam10m
2. Haji Lane5m
3. Singapore River10m
4. Singapore Flyerpass by

Explore Singapore by bike

• Meet guide at Kampong Glam shop
• Get fitted with full-sized bicycle
• Cycle through Kampong Glam heritage district
• Ride along colourful Haji Lane murals
• Cycle through Funan mall with indoor path
• Explore Civic District landmarks
• Ride along historic Singapore River
• Pass by Speakers’ Corner public space
• Cycle through Chinatown heritage streets
• Break at Chinatown Complex hawker centre
• Ride through Central Business District
• Cycle along Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade
• Pass by Singapore Flyer landmark
• Ride part of Formula 1 street circuit
• End ride at Kallang Riverside Park

The experience

You start in Kampong Glam, the Malay-Muslim quarter, where your guide fits you to a full-sized bicycle and walks you through the safety briefing before the ride begins. The bikes come in three sizes (28" Hybrid, 24" Petite and 20" City), so the fit matters. Once you're set, you roll out past colourful shophouses, hidden lanes and the Sultan Mosque, then onto Haji Lane, a street known for murals and independent boutiques that shows the city's younger, artistic side. The route is built around stops: you'll pause to hear the stories behind what you're seeing, take photos, and catch your breath between neighborhoods.

The middle section takes you through the Civic District's colonial landmarks and wartime sites, then along the Singapore River as it transformed from a trading port into a lifestyle district. You'll cycle through Funan, which has an indoor cycling path running through the building itself, and pass Speakers' Corner before heading into Chinatown. Midway through, your guide buys you a local snack and a drink at Chinatown Complex, one of Singapore's oldest hawker centres, while explaining the food culture and how three different temples coexist within the same neighbourhood: a visible marker of how the city's communities live alongside each other.

The final stretch moves through the Central Business District's skyscrapers and past Lau Pa Sat, a Victorian-era market that still operates, then opens onto the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade. You'll pass the Merlion, the Esplanade (locals call it the "Durian" for its shape), and the Singapore Flyer before riding part of the Formula 1 street circuit near the Pit Grandstand. The tour winds down with a quieter ride through Kallang Riverside Park back toward the start, with views of the National Stadium and Gardens by the Bay. Helmets, water and a rain poncho are included. The tour runs in light rain but may be rescheduled if conditions turn heavy.

What’s included

• Use of a well-maintained full-sized bicycle in your size.
• a helmet and bottled water.
• a rain poncho.
• one local snack and one local drink at Chinatown Complex.
• a licensed English-speaking local guide for the full four hours.
• and complimentary bag storage during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meet Up Point: (please arrive 15 min before start time) Let's Go Tour Singapore Blk 462 Crawford Lane , Unit number : 01-57, Singapore 190462 Directions: • We are within 10 minutes walk from Lavender MRT • To take a…”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Lets Go Tour Singapore Pte Ltd

Is this one for you?The tour runs four hours with frequent stops, so it suits someone who wants to cover ground and hear the stories behind it without the pace of a fast-moving group. If you're comfortable cycling in shared urban spaces and want a guide who knows the neighbourhoods rather than a solo ride, this works. If you prefer a faster pace or need hotel pickup, look elsewhere.

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Top questions

What's the difference between this bike tour and just renting a bicycle in Singapore?

A licensed local guide leads the route and stops to explain the stories, cultures and history at each neighbourhood (Kampong Glam's Malay heritage, Chinatown's migrant communities, the Civic District's colonial past) rather than you navigating and researching on your own. The guide also covers the cost of a snack and drink at a hawker centre and handles the bike fitting and safety briefing.

Can I ride this tour if I haven't cycled in a while?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and requires only basic confidence in riding a bicycle. The frequent stops for storytelling, photos and breaks mean you're not pedalling continuously, and the guide will help you get comfortable on the bike during the 15-minute fitting session before you start.

What happens if it rains on the day of my tour?

The tour continues in light rain (you'll have a rain poncho included), but may be rescheduled if conditions turn heavy or lightning appears. You're still asked to arrive at the meeting point unless the operator advises otherwise, since weather can vary across different parts of Singapore.

How much time do we actually spend riding versus stopping?

The tour is four hours total with frequent stops for storytelling, photos and breaks built in throughout. You're not on the bike continuously. The pace is designed around discovering each neighbourhood and hearing the guide's insights rather than covering distance.

Is lunch included, or do I need to bring money for food?

The tour includes one local snack and one local drink at Chinatown Complex hawker centre, but a full lunch is not included. You're welcome to buy additional food at the hawker centre or elsewhere along the route if you'd like.

Where do I meet the guide, and how do I get there?

You meet at the shop in Kampong Glam, the starting point. Public transportation options are available nearby, but the tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, so you'll need to arrange your own way to the meeting point. Arrive 15 minutes early for the safety briefing and bike fitting.