Singapore City Tour & Gardens by the Bay with Transfers

Summary

Singapore Icons, Chinatown Food & Gardens by the Bay Adventure

If you want to see Singapore’s famous sights without rushing or missing details, this tour covers it all—from Merlion Park to Chinatown eats and lush Gardens by the Bay (including Cloud Forest and Jurassic World). You’ll get local stories from your guide plus easy hotel transfers so you can just enjoy every moment.

What’s the experience like?

The air felt thick with humidity as we stepped out near Suntec City. The Fountain of Wealth was already humming—locals say if you circle it three times and touch the water, luck’s supposed to follow you home. Our guide, Mei Lin, pointed out how it’s tucked right into one of Singapore’s busiest malls. I caught a whiff of roasted chestnuts from a nearby street cart—guess that’s someone’s breakfast.

A quick drive brought us to Merlion Park. The statue is bigger than I’d pictured—70 tons of white stone looking out over Marina Bay. Tourists were everywhere snapping photos, but there was still space to just stand and watch the boats drift past. The breeze off the water actually felt good after the city heat.

Chinatown was next—a maze of narrow lanes buzzing with morning chatter. We ducked into Thian Hock Keng Temple; incense hung in the air and I could hear someone softly sweeping leaves outside. Mei Lin explained this is the oldest Hokkien temple in Singapore, built way back in 1842. Around the corner, food stalls were setting up—Hainanese chicken rice steaming in metal trays, satay skewers sizzling on tiny grills. I grabbed a kopi from a stall called “Old Amoy”—strong and sweet, just how locals like it.

Gardens by the Bay came after lunch (timing depends on your pickup spot). Walking into Cloud Forest felt like stepping into another world—cool mist everywhere and plants climbing up a mountain inside glass walls. The waterfall roared so loud we had to shout to hear each other. Mei Lin said this is actually the world’s largest glass greenhouse. We wandered along aerial walkways above ferns and orchids—some flowers looked almost fake they were so bright.

And then there was Jurassic World: The Experience—brand new and tucked right inside Cloud Forest’s misty corners. Animatronic dinosaurs peeked through greenery; kids squealed when a T-Rex moved its head their way. It all felt a bit surreal after seeing temples and city streets earlier that day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Singapore City Tour and Gardens

• Visit Fountain of Wealth
• See Merlion Park
• Pass by Chinatown Food Street
• Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple
• Explore Gardens by the Bay

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for all locations?

Yes, roundtrip transfers from your Singapore hotel are included—the pickup time depends on where you’re staying.

Are entrance fees for Gardens by the Bay covered?

All entrance tickets for Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Jurassic World are included in your booking.

Can I join if I have mobility issues?

This tour involves some walking and stairs; travelers should have moderate fitness levels for comfort.

Will there be an English-speaking guide?

Yes! An English-speaking guide will share local insights throughout your city experience.

What’s included

Your ticket covers all entrance fees (Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, Jurassic World), roundtrip hotel transfers in Singapore, plus an English-speaking guide who’ll help you discover each stop along the way.