Singapore Night Tour: River Cruise, Gardens & Marina Bay Shows

Four hours of Singapore's lit-up side, from the Merlion to the water's edge.

A guided night tour of Singapore covering Merlion Park, Clarke Quay, a 30–40-minute Singapore River cruise, the Garden Rhapsody light show at Gardens by the Bay, and the Spectra light and water show at Marina Bay, with hotel pickup and drop-off available or meet-at-first-stop option. The tour runs about four hours with an air-conditioned coach, a local English-speaking guide, and mineral water included. You choose whether to return to your hotel or stop at Lau Pa Sat for late-night food at the end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Merlion Park30m
2. Clarke Quay10m
3. ArtScience Museum30m · entry included
4. Gardens by the Bay10m
5. Marina Bay10m
6. Lau Pa Satpass by

Evening tour of Singapore's night sights

• Start at Merlion Park
• Explore Clarke Quay riverside
• Enjoy Singapore River bumboat cruise
• Visit Gardens by the Bay Supertree Grove
• Watch Garden Rhapsody light show
• See Spectra Light and Water Show
• Optional drop-off at Lau Pa Sat
• Return to hotel

The experience

You start at Merlion Park as the sun dips toward the horizon, standing in front of Singapore's half-lion, half-fish symbol with the Marina Bay skyline behind it. Your guide walks you through what the Merlion actually represents (the city's leap from a fishing village to a global hub), and why it matters to Singapore's identity. The golden hour light is already working in your favor for photos, and the crowds thin as evening sets in. From there, the coach takes you to Clarke Quay, where the riverside comes alive with restored shophouses, bars spilling onto the street, and the kind of energy that makes a place feel like it's the center of something.

The river cruise is where the pace shifts. You board a traditional bumboat and float for 30 to 40 minutes past Boat Quay's historic facades, under bridges, past the Central Business District towers, and into Marina Bay as the light fades. The guide's commentary ties the landmarks together (what used to move through here, what moves through now), and the breeze and the water make it feel like a break in the evening rather than another stop. You pass the Fullerton Hotel, the Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands all lit up in the dusk. By the time you step off, the city's night side is already switched on.

The Gardens by the Bay Supertrees come next. The Garden Rhapsody show syncs light and sound to the vertical gardens, and the whole grove pulses in time with the music. It's the kind of moment that fills up your phone's camera roll without you thinking about it. After that, a short ride takes you to the Marina Bay waterfront for the Spectra show, where fountains dance, lasers cut across the water, and the projections tell Singapore's story against the Marina Bay Sands backdrop. It's the kind of finale that lands: water, light, and the city's skyline all at once. At the end, you can head back to your hotel or ask to be dropped at Lau Pa Sat, where satay stalls line the street and the market is still going strong for anyone hungry enough to stay out.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned coach throughout the evening.
• admission fees to all attractions.
• mineral water.
• a local English-speaking guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off if you choose the option that includes it.

Options for this experience

2 options

Join-in tour, without pickupGuide in English · 17:30Group meeting point: gather at 5:30pm at Starbucks One Fullerton, unit #01-04. The closest train station is Raffles Place MRT (Exit H).

Join-in tour, with pickupGuide in English · 16:30Coach service that covers hotel pickup and drop-off within the city center area only. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:30 and 17:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “Meet 5:30pm at Starbucks One Fullerton. Nearest MRT is Raffles Place Exit H.”

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

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chope Your Tour in Singapore

Is this one for you?Pick the hotel pickup if you're arriving without transport and want the guide to handle your evening logistics. Choose the meet-at-first-stop option if you're already downtown and prefer to join the group directly.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is the Merlion and why does it matter to Singapore?

The Merlion is Singapore's iconic symbol (half lion, half fish) that represents the city's transformation from a fishing village into a modern metropolis. Your guide explains its legend and cultural significance as you stand at Merlion Park with the Marina Bay skyline behind you.

How long is the Singapore River cruise and what do you see from the boat?

The river cruise lasts 30 to 40 minutes and takes you past Boat Quay's historic shophouses, under bridges, along the Central Business District, and into Marina Bay, where you pass landmarks like the Fullerton Hotel, the Esplanade, and Marina Bay Sands all lit up in the evening light.

What happens at Gardens by the Bay on this tour?

You watch the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show at the Supertree Grove, where the towering vertical gardens pulse and shimmer in sync with the music, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that's one of Singapore's most photographed spots at night.

What is the Spectra show and where does it happen?

Spectra is a light and water show at Marina Bay featuring dancing fountains, laser effects, mist, and colorful projections that tell Singapore's story against the Marina Bay Sands backdrop, held at the Event Plaza on the waterfront.

Do I have to go back to my hotel at the end, or are there other options?

At the end of the tour, you can either be dropped off at your hotel or ask to stop at Lau Pa Sat, a restored Victorian-style market where satay stalls and local food vendors are still open late into the evening.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to meet the tour somewhere?

You have two options at checkout: "Join In Tour (With Pickup)" includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the city centre, or "Join In Tour (No Pick Up)" means you meet the group at Merlion Park, the first stop, with no drop-off included.