Singapore River Cruise with Gardens by the Bay Light Show
Two light shows and a river cruise in one evening, ending where locals eat.
An evening tour of Singapore combines a 30-minute river cruise from Clarke Quay with views of Merlion Park, the Garden Rhapsody light show at Gardens by the Bay, and the Spectra Light and Water Show at Marina Bay Sands. The tour ends with optional drop-off at Lau Pa Sat hawker center for local street food, or return to your hotel. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with a professional guide in English, Chinese or Japanese.
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Evening tour of Singapore highlights
- Hotel pickup
- Singapore River Cruise
- View Merlion Park from cruise
- Watch Gardens by the Bay light show
- See Spectra Light and Water Show
- Drop-off at Lau Pa Sat or hotel
- Clarke Quay 30m
- Merlion Park passing by
- Gardens by the Bay 30m
- Lau Pa Sat 10m
What’s included
- Expert tour guide sharing local insights.
- one bottle of mineral water.
- 30-minute Singapore River Cruise ticket.
- air-conditioned minivan transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.
Times
- Every day 17:30
Before you book
Operated by Golden M Holidays
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The experience
The tour starts with a 30-minute river cruise from Clarke Quay, where you'll see the Merlion spouting water into the river against the lit skyline, historic buildings framed by modern skyscrapers. From the water, the contrast between old Singapore and the gleaming towers is sharpest. After the cruise, you move to Gardens by the Bay for the Garden Rhapsody light show, where the Supertrees light up in sync with music. You'll watch from the Vantage Point. The experience is built around two separate light displays rather than one long show, so you see the gardens and then the Marina Bay Sands Spectra show: lasers, water fountains and projections against the hotel's architecture.
The evening wraps at Lau Pa Sat, Singapore's oldest hawker center, where you can order sizzling satay, fresh seafood and other street food while the market stays open late. If you'd rather skip the food stop, the driver will take you back to your hotel instead. Pickup happens between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM depending on where other guests are staying. The operator sends your exact time, guide details and vehicle info by WhatsApp or email before 1 PM on the day of the tour. The whole tour runs about four hours. You'll travel in an air-conditioned minivan, get one bottle of mineral water, and have a guide who speaks English, Chinese or Japanese and can explain what you're seeing.
Is this one for you?Book the join-in option if you're flexible on pickup time and want to share the cost with other travelers. Choose the private group option if your party needs a dedicated guide and vehicle for the evening.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What exactly is the Merlion and why is it on the river cruise?
Merlion Park's iconic statue (a lion's head with a fish tail) sits at the mouth of the Singapore River and spouts water into it. The sculpture symbolizes Singapore's roots as a fishing village, and you'll see it lit up during the 30-minute cruise from Clarke Quay, with the city skyline as the backdrop for photos.
How long do you spend at Gardens by the Bay and what is the Garden Rhapsody?
Garden Rhapsody is a light show where the Supertrees, giant tree-shaped structures in the garden, transform with vibrant colors synchronized to music. You watch from the Vantage Point, and the show creates a surreal, immersive experience as the trees light up in sequence.
Can you choose to skip Lau Pa Sat and go back to your hotel instead?
Yes. Lau Pa Sat is an optional drop-off. If you don't want to eat there, the driver will take you back to your hotel at the end of the tour instead.
What time does the tour start and how do you get picked up?
Pickup is scheduled between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM depending on other guests' hotel locations. The operator sends your exact pickup time, guide details and vehicle information by WhatsApp or email before 1 PM on the day of the tour, so you'll know the precise time and which minivan to look for.
Singapore River Cruise with Gardens by the Bay Light Show
4h · EN +2 · at your hotel
from S$ 105 per person
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