Singapore Night Tour: Gardens by the Bay Light Show & Satay

Ride the open-top bus as Marina Barrage's skyline turns gold at dusk

You board an open-top double-decker bus at dusk and watch the skyline light up from Marina Barrage, stop at Lau Pa Sat hawker market for a complimentary satay sample, cruise past Orchard Road, and finish at the Gardens by the Bay light show. An English-speaking guide narrates the whole route, and you stay seated on the bus for most sights, which means no fighting crowds or managing timing yourself. The three-hour tour includes everything: transport, guide, food sample, and entry to the light show.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marina Barrage20m
2. Lau Pa Sat20m
3. Gardens by the Bay20m
4. Orchard Roadpass by

Singapore night tour and light show

• Arrive at Marina Barrage
• Watch sunset over city skyline
• Visit Lau Pa Sat hawker market
• Sample satay at Lau Pa Sat
• See Garden Rhapsody light show
• Cruise down Orchard Road
• Return to Suntec City

The experience

The bus pulls away from Suntec City and you're already up on the open deck, the evening air hitting your face. Marina Barrage comes first: Singapore's largest catchment, and the place where the city's skyline actually stops being a postcard and starts being something you're standing in front of. The sun's dropping behind the towers, and your guide points out the landmarks as they light up one by one. It's the kind of view that makes you understand why people move here.

Then you're rolling down toward Lau Pa Sat, the old Victorian hawker market that's been feeding Singapore since the 1800s: cast iron, open-air, chaos in the best way. You get about thirty minutes there, and the guide steers you toward the satay stalls. There's a complimentary sample included, which sounds small until you're actually eating it: grilled meat, peanut sauce, the whole thing tasting nothing like the frozen version you've had at home. People are eating at plastic tables, tourists mixed in with locals, and nobody's pretending it's anything other than what it is: a place to eat good food fast.

After that, the bus swings past Orchard Road (Singapore's shopping belt, lit up and crowded), and then heads to Gardens by the Bay. The Supertree Grove is where the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show happens, and it's the reason you're here at night instead of during the day. The trees light up in sequence, music kicks in, and the whole thing is engineered to be impressive. It works. You're on the bus watching it, which means you're not fighting for a spot on the ground, and you can see the whole thing without moving.

The whole night tour runs three hours. Bring an umbrella. It's Singapore, and rain doesn't stop the show. Comfortable shoes matter because there's walking between stops, though nothing brutal. The bus has wheelchair access on the lower deck, and the sites themselves are accessible too. If you're hungry before you board, eat dinner early. Thirty minutes at Lau Pa Sat is time to sample, not to sit down for a meal.

What’s included

• 3-hour night tour on an open-top double-decker bus.
• sunset panoramic views of the city skyline at Marina Barrage.
• English-speaking local guide throughout.
• complimentary satay sample at Lau Pa Sat Hawker Food Market with approximately 30 minutes to explore.
• viewing of the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show at Gardens by the Bay.
• pass through Orchard Road shopping district.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:15

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We are located at Suntec City Mall Tower 2, North Wing, #01-K8, Singapore 038983. • If you are coming by train, please alight at Promenade Station (CC4 / DT15 ) & take Exit C.”

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

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Big Bus Tours Singapore

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Singapore's main night sights without arranging your own transport, timing the sunset, or navigating between stops: the bus and guide handle all three, and you stay seated for most of the route.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What time does the night tour start?

The tour departs from Suntec City in the evening to catch the sunset at Marina Barrage. Exact departure time is confirmed at booking.

Is food included, or just the satay sample?

A complimentary satay sample is included. You have about 30 minutes at Lau Pa Sat to buy additional food if you want it, though the tour recommends eating dinner before you board if you're hungry.

Can I sit inside the bus if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine. The bus has covered sections, but bring an umbrella or poncho just in case.

Is the Gardens by the Bay light show included in the ticket price?

Yes. The Garden Rhapsody sound and light show at Supertree Grove is included in the tour.

How much walking is involved?

A moderate amount of walking is required between stops. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on the tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and infants can sit on an adult's lap on the bus.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The lower deck of the bus is wheelchair accessible, and all sights and places of interest on the tour are also wheelchair accessible.

What language is the guide in?

The tour is conducted in English by a local professional guide.