Private Singapore Tour: Merlion, River & Little India with Driver

See Singapore's landmarks without navigating the city yourself

A private guided tour of Singapore with a professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle, covering Merlion Park, Singapore River, Chinatown, Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Little India, and Henderson Waves. The driver meets you at your hotel, airport or cruise terminal and follows a suggested itinerary or adapts to your own plan. Bottled water is included, and you choose between 4, 6 or 8 hours of driving time.

Options for this experience

3 options

From S$ 118 per person, depending on the option and date you choose. See options & prices

Private 4-hour tour with driver 9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Lasts 4 hours; pickup is included

Private 6-hour tour with driver 9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Lasts 6 hours; pickup is included

Private 8-hour tour with driver 9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00 Guide in English Lasts 8 hours; pickup is included

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Singapore city highlights

• Meet driver at hotel or airport
• Visit Esplanade Park
• See Merlion Park
• Walk along Singapore River
• Pass by Raffles City
• Explore China Square
• Visit Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
• Discover Little India
• Walk over Henderson Waves bridge

What’s included

• Private car with professional driver.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water.
• hotel, airport or cruise terminal pickup.
• flexible itinerary that can be customized to your preferences.

Times

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• Every day 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00

Information

Private guided tour of Singapore with driver and air-conditioned car: hit Merlion Park, walk Singapore River, explore Chinatown and Little India.

Group Private

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. See the pickup points

Book up to 1d before

Ages Adult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

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

Good to know

Low physical effort Infant seats available Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The driver picks you up at your hotel lobby, the airport or cruise port and takes you through the landmarks most visitors want to see. Esplanade Park comes first, then Merlion Park where you stand in front of the famous statue and learn about the vertical marathon hotel nearby. From there you walk along Singapore River, pass through Raffles City and China Square, and move into the older neighborhoods where the mosque, Buddhist temple and Hindu temple sit within steps of each other on the same street.

Chinatown is next. You stroll around and see the hotel that used to be an opera house, then head to Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. The driver can arrange a stop at one of Singapore's biggest hawker centres for lunch with a local spice maker if you want it (this is optional and costs extra). Little India follows, and the tour ends at Mount Faber, where you walk across Henderson Waves, one of Singapore's most distinctive bridges, and get a 360-degree view of the city from the top.

The itinerary above is a suggestion. If you have your own plan, the driver is happy to follow it instead. You pick the length of the tour (4, 6 or 8 hours) when you book, and the driver adjusts the number of stops to fit the time. The car is air-conditioned and comes with bottled water. If you're flying in with luggage, let the operator know the number of bags in advance so they can confirm the vehicle has room.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Merlion and why do people visit it?

Merlion Park is home to Singapore's most famous statue, a creature with a lion's head and a fish's tail that has become the symbol of the city. The tour stops here so you can see it and learn about the vertical marathon hotel nearby.

Can I customize the tour to visit places I want instead of the suggested itinerary?

Yes, the driver is happy to follow your own itinerary instead of the suggested one. Just let the operator know what you'd like to see when you book.

Is lunch included, and where would we eat?

Lunch is optional and costs extra. If you choose it, the driver can arrange a meal at one of Singapore's biggest hawker centres, where you'll meet a local spice maker.

How long does the tour take?

You choose the length when you book: 4, 6 or 8 hours. The driver adjusts the number of stops to fit the time you've selected.

Where will the driver pick me up?

The driver meets you at your hotel lobby, your airport terminal or your cruise port. If you're arriving by air, let the operator know your terminal number or flight number. If by cruise, provide the port or ship name at least 24 hours before arrival.

What's included in the tour price?

The private car with driver, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water are included. Entry fees to attractions, meals and tips are not. The optional lunch at a hawker centre costs extra.

Operated by MY Holiday Centre. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago