Private Singapore Night Tour: Light Shows & River Cruise
The Supertrees transform into a living canvas of synchronized color and sound.
A private night tour of Singapore with a dedicated English-speaking driver takes you through Lau Pa Sat, Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay, where two nightly light shows (Spectra and Rhapsody) turn the skyline into a moving display. The tour runs 4 to 5 hours depending on your option, includes private transportation and a river cruise (on select options), and hotel or airport pickup is arranged in advance.
Options for this experience
4 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Evening tour of Singapore highlights
- Enjoy culinary adventure at Lau Pa Sat
- Explore Little India neighborhood
- Visit Kampong Glam district
- Take Singapore River cruise
- See Merlion Park at night
- Watch Spectra light show at Marina Bay Sands
- Experience Rhapsody light show at Gardens by the Bay
- Little India 30m
- Kampong Glam 30m
- Lau Pa Sat 1h
- Merlion Park 20m
- Gardens by the Bay 15m
What’s included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.
- bottled water.
- hotel or airport pickup (with 24-hour flight or cruise details provided).
- river cruise e-tickets on the Cruise options.
- access to Lau Pa Sat, Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and the neighborhoods of Kampong Glam and Little India.
Times
- Every day 17:30 18:30
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The experience
The evening starts at Lau Pa Sat, the historic hawker center where you eat your way through local specialties (satay skewers, chicken rice, and other Singaporean dishes) in the thick of the crowd and the smell of charcoal and spice. From there, the driver takes you on a river cruise along the Singapore River, a route that once moved trade goods and now moves you past colonial buildings and modern towers lit up against the dark water. The pace is yours. You're not herded through a group itinerary.
The two light shows are the spine of the night. Spectra at Marina Bay Sands transforms the waterfront into a canvas of synchronized light and water, and then the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay light up in the Rhapsody performance: thousands of LEDs programmed to move and pulse to a soundtrack. You'll also pass Merlion Park, where the iconic statue is lit against the city skyline. The neighborhoods of Kampong Glam and Little India are woven in, so you see the street-level texture of Singapore at night, not just the landmarks.
The tour is private, which means the route and timing flex around what you want to linger on. A river cruise is included on two of the four options. The other two let you skip it and spend more time on land. A licensed tour guide is available on request for an additional hourly fee if you want deeper context on what you're seeing. Weather can cancel the light shows (both are outdoor performances), so the operator builds in flexibility there.
Is this one for you?Choose the 4-hour Customize option if you want to move faster and focus on the light shows. Pick a 5-hour version if you'd rather linger at Lau Pa Sat and add the river cruise for a fuller evening. Pickups from Jurong or Woodland carry an extra SGD 20 charge payable to the driver.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.
What's included in the river cruise on this tour?
The river cruise is included on the Night Highlights 5H + Cruise and Private night tour 4H + Cruise options, and the e-tickets are provided as part of the booking. The cruise runs along the Singapore River and lets you see the skyline and historic buildings from the water.
Can I pick up the tour from Singapore airport?
Yes, airport pickup is included with the tour. You'll need to provide your flight details at least 24 hours before arrival so the driver can track your landing and meet you at arrivals.
What happens if it rains on the night of the tour?
The Spectra and Rhapsody light shows are subject to weather and may be canceled if it rains. The operator will provide alternative routes and stops to keep the evening moving, so the tour still runs even if the shows don't.
How long does the whole tour take?
The tour runs either 4 hours or 5 hours depending on which option you choose. The 4-hour versions are the Customize Night Tour and the 4H + Cruise option. The 5-hour version is the Night Highlights option, with or without the river cruise.
Is there a guide on this tour, or just a driver?
A driver is included with every option. An English-speaking licensed tour guide is available on request for an additional fee (SGD 60 per hour for English or Chinese, SGD 100 per hour for Tamil, Italian, Spanish or French), so you can add one at checkout if you want commentary on the sights.
Private Singapore Night Tour: Light Shows & River Cruise
4h–5h · EN · at your hotel
from S$ 108 per person
≈ US$ 86 in your currency
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