Singapore Night Tour: Marina Bay & Clarke Quay Open-Top Bus

Marina Bay lit up from an open-top double-decker at dusk

You ride an open-top double-decker through Singapore's lit-up night skyline, seeing Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, and Clarke Quay in one hour with a bilingual guide. You can either ride to Clarke Quay for dinner and an optional river cruise, or hop off early at the glowing supertrees. The tour departs at 6:45pm and includes professional commentary. You just show up at Marina Square by 6:30pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Clarke Quay30m
2. Marina Baypass by
3. Gardens by the Baypass by

Evening open top night tour

• Report at MSQ for redemption
• Scenic ride Marina Bay area
• View ArtScience Museum and Apple Store
• See Chinatown and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
• Pass Lau Pa Sat and Satay Street
• Optional early drop-off at Gardens by the Bay
• Tour ends at Clarke Quay
• Optional dinner, drinks, or river cruise

The experience

The bus pulls away from Marina Square at 6:45pm, and you're already high enough to see the whole skyline shift into night mode. Marina Bay Sands rises ahead with its ship-like rooftop catching the first lights, the ArtScience Museum's lotus shape glowing white, and the floating Apple Store reflecting the water like something from a sci-fi film. Your guide (speaking English and Mandarin) points out the details as the bus winds through the riverside, and you're moving fast enough that the city feels like it's rolling past you instead of the other way around.

The route takes you through Lau Pa Sat first, where the satay stalls send up smoke that you can almost smell from the bus, then into Chinatown's narrow streets lined with heritage shophouses painted in reds and golds. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple glows against the darker buildings around it. Parliament House slides by, and then you're heading toward Clarke Quay, where the whole riverside district is lit up and buzzing. The whole Singapore night tour runs about an hour from start to finish, but it doesn't feel rushed. Each stop gets its moment, and the open-top design means you're not watching the city through glass.

You have a choice when you board: ride all the way to Clarke Quay, where the tour officially ends and you can step straight into dinner, drinks, or book an optional Singapore River Cruise if you want to stay on the water. Or hop off early at Gardens by the Bay to explore the glowing supertrees on your own, but that's a one-way drop, so you'd miss Clarke Quay. Most people ride through to the end and decide what's next once they're there, which is the smarter move if you haven't eaten yet.

You'll need at least three people in your group for the tour to run, and collapsible strollers are fine if you're traveling with small children. The guide commentary keeps things moving, and the bilingual setup means nobody's left out of the details. Weather can shift the vehicle type, but the route stays the same. Report at Marina Square by 6:30pm for redemption, and you're on the bus by 6:45pm.

What’s included

• Open-top double-decker bus ride through Singapore's night skyline.
• bilingual English and Mandarin commentary from a professional guide.
• views of Marina Bay Sands, the ArtScience Museum, the floating Apple Store, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown's heritage shophouses and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Parliament House, and Clarke Quay.
• optional early drop-off at Gardens by the Bay to explore the glowing supertrees.
• optional Singapore River Cruise available at Clarke Quay (booked separately).

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 18:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 40 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “City Tourist Hub @ Marina Square Shopping Mall #01-207 During the F1 Route closure(12th -17th Sept 2023) , Meeting point has been change to Mint Museum, 26 Seah St, Singapore 188382. 19th Sept 2023 back to normal”

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by City Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Singapore's main night landmarks from a moving vantage point without planning multiple stops or transport: the open-top bus and fixed route handle both, and you land at Clarke Quay ready to eat or cruise.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What time does the Singapore night tour start?

The tour departs at 6:45pm from Marina Square. You need to report by 6:30pm for redemption.

Can I get off the bus early at Gardens by the Bay?

Yes, you can hop off at Gardens by the Bay to explore the supertrees, but it's a one-way drop-off. You won't be able to re-board the bus after that.

How long is the open-top night tour?

The tour runs for about 1 hour, including travel time between stops.

What's included in the Singapore night tour?

The tour includes the open-top bus ride, bilingual English and Mandarin commentary from a professional guide, and views of Marina Bay, Chinatown, Lau Pa Sat, Parliament House, and Clarke Quay. A river cruise is optional and booked separately at Clarke Quay.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes, a minimum of 3 passengers is required for the tour to run.

Can I bring a stroller or pram?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, but only collapsible strollers are allowed on the bus.

What happens if the weather is bad?

In case of inclement weather, City Tours reserves the right to change the vehicle type, but the route and stops remain the same.

Where does the tour end?

The tour officially ends at Clarke Quay, Singapore's riverside lifestyle district, where you can explore restaurants, bars, and book an optional river cruise at your own pace.