Singapore: Private Car Tour with Driver & Flexible Stops

Summary

Singapore city sights in comfort with private driver flexible stops

You’ll ride through Singapore’s neighborhoods by private car with your own driver—see Merlion Park, stroll Chinatown’s markets, taste spices at a hawker centre, climb Mount Faber for city views, and walk Henderson Waves bridge. With flexible stops and local stories along the way, it’s not just sightseeing—it’s feeling part of it all for a day.

What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed stepping out of the hotel — that thick, sweet smell after rain, almost like sugarcane. Our driver, Mr. Tan, waved from across the lobby, grinning wide enough I couldn’t help but smile back. He had this habit of humming old Mandarin tunes as he drove us through Esplanade Park, windows slightly down so you could hear a bit of the city’s morning chatter. The Merlion looked smaller than I’d pictured but somehow more alive — kids darting around its base and tourists holding up phones at odd angles. I tried to say “Merlion” in Mandarin; Mr. Tan laughed and shook his head. Close enough, he said.

We drifted along the Singapore River, past those shophouses with their faded shutters and the kind of colors you only see in humid places. There was a street where a mosque, a Hindu temple, and a Buddhist temple all sat within shouting distance — our driver pointed out each one without missing a beat in his tune. In Chinatown, we ducked into an old building that used to be an opera house (I wouldn’t have guessed), then wandered past stalls where the smell of star anise and fried garlic nearly knocked me over. Met a spice seller who handed me something fiery red — I still don’t know what it was but my tongue remembers.

If you want lunch (and honestly why wouldn’t you?), there’s this hawker centre where everyone seems to be talking at once and nobody minds if you join their table. We ate chicken rice with plastic spoons while Mr. Tan told us about growing up nearby — said he still comes here for kopi on Sundays. After that we saw the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple glowing gold in the late sun; someone was ringing a bell inside and for a second everything felt hushed.

Little India was next — bright garlands hanging over narrow lanes, Bollywood music leaking from shop radios. Then suddenly we were winding up Mount Faber for this wild 360 view over Singapore: ships lined up like toy boats out on the water, glass towers behind us catching the last bit of light. Walked across Henderson Waves bridge (it really does ripple under your feet) while the air cooled off just enough to make me wish I’d brought a sweater. Funny how six hours can stretch out when every stop feels like its own little world.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Singapore private car city tour

• Meet driver at hotel or airport
• Drive through Esplanade Park
• Visit old Merlion site
• See vertical marathon hotel
• Marvel at famous Merlion statue
• Walk along Singapore River
• Discover street with mosque and temples
• Stroll around Chinatown
• See former opera house hotel
• Meet local spice maker
• Enjoy optional local lunch at hawker centre
• Visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
• Explore Little India
• Drive to Mount Faber for city views
• Walk over Henderson Waves bridge

Top questions

How long is this private car tour in Singapore?

The tour lasts approximately 6 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Is hotel pickup included for this Singapore tour?

Yes, pickup from your hotel, airport or cruise port is included if details are provided in advance.

Can I customize my itinerary during the tour?

Yes, you can suggest your own itinerary or follow recommended stops—the driver is flexible.

Are child seats available on this tour?

Child seats are available upon request; please inform when booking.

Does this tour include lunch?

Lunch at a hawker centre is optional and not included in the price.

Is an English-speaking guide included?

A licensed guide is available upon request for an extra fee; otherwise only a driver is provided.

Will bottled water be provided during the tour?

Bottled water is included with your private vehicle service.

Can luggage be accommodated on this private car tour?

Luggage can be accommodated if informed in advance; larger vehicles may require a surcharge.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation in an air-conditioned car or minibus with bottled water provided along the way plus convenient pickup from your hotel, airport or cruise port—just let them know your details ahead of time so everything runs smooth from start to finish.