Singapore Tour: Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Orchard Road

Walk Singapore's landmarks without waiting for a group to catch up.

A self-guided walking tour of Singapore using a digital app and city map, covering Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, the Merlion, Orchard Road, Chinatown, Little India, and the Singapore Botanic Gardens. You move through the stops on your own schedule, with audio guide in English and no in-person guide. The tour spans roughly nine hours of walking time across the city's neighborhoods and waterfront, though you choose when to start, pause, and move on.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Marina Bay45m
2. Gardens by the Baypass by
3. Cloud Forestpass by
4. Merlion Park30m
5. Singapore Flyerpass by
6. Telok Ayer Street1h
7. Orchard Road1h
8. Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Gardenpass by
9. Little India1h

Explore Singapore's iconic landmarks and culture

• Visit Marina Bay and SkyPark
• Explore Gardens by the Bay and Supertree Grove
• See Cloud Forest and Flower Dome
• Walk to Merlion Park
• Ride the Singapore Flyer
• Dine at Lau Pa Sat food market
• Shop along Orchard Road
• Visit National Gallery Singapore
• Explore Chinatown district
• Discover Little India neighborhood
• Hike the Southern Ridges trail
• Observe wildlife at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
• End at Jewel Changi and waterfall

The experience

The tour starts at Marina Bay, where the three towers of Marina Bay Sands rise above the water and the SkyPark Observation Deck opens up views across the harbor and skyline. From there you walk to Gardens by the Bay, where the Supertrees (vertical gardens up to 50 meters tall) stand among the climate-controlled Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. The Cloud Forest holds a 35-meter indoor waterfall. The Flower Dome showcases plants from Mediterranean and semi-arid regions. Both conservatories are among the world's largest climate-controlled greenhouses.

The route then moves to the Merlion Park to see the 8.6-meter statue overlooking the bay, then to the Singapore Flyer for a 30-minute rotation that reaches 45 kilometers across the city and out to the Straits of Johor and Indonesia's Spice Islands. You walk the waterfront to Lau Pa Sat, a Victorian-style hawker center where the surrounding streets turn into a satay street at night and serve local dishes like Hainanese chicken rice. Orchard Road comes next, the shopping heart of the city, followed by the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a 160-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site with the National Orchid Garden holding over 1,000 orchid species and 2,000 hybrids.

The app guides you through Chinatown's ornate temples and shophouses, then Little India's vibrant streets, murals, and the Tekka Centre. If you have energy left, the Southern Ridges offers a 10-kilometer trail with the Henderson Waves bridge, Singapore's highest pedestrian bridge, and treetop walks with views of the city and harbor. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve sits at the edge of the route for those who want to see native birds, mudskippers, and the reserve's walking trails. The tour ends at Jewel Changi, where the world's tallest indoor waterfall and a light show close the day.

What’s included

• Self-guided walking tour via digital app.
• audio guide in English.
• digital city map.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day25 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 20:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (15 to 65 years) · Under 15: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meet at the iconic Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The exact coordinates are 1.2860° N, 103.8591° E.”

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

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by CloudGuide S.L

Is this one for you?Choose this self-guided app if you want to explore at your own pace without a guide. Pick a guided tour instead if you need someone to handle logistics and keep the group moving together.

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Top questions

What is the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay?

The Supertrees are vertical gardens up to 50 meters tall that house diverse ferns, vines, orchids, and other plants. They come alive with a light and sound show each evening, blending nature with technology in a way unique to the gardens.

Can I visit the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck on this tour?

The tour includes the Marina Bay Sands stop and the SkyPark Observation Deck in its route, but tickets and fees for attractions are not included. You purchase entry separately at each site.

How long does the Singapore Flyer rotation take?

The Singapore Flyer rotation lasts 30 minutes and offers views up to 45 kilometers away, including the Straits of Johor and Indonesia's Spice Islands. The experience is particularly striking at sunset or after dark when the city lights up.

What neighborhoods does the self-guided tour cover?

The tour moves through Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and the Southern Ridges. It also includes Lau Pa Sat, the Merlion, the Singapore Flyer, and optional stops at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Jewel Changi.

Do I need a guide, or do I navigate on my own?

You explore independently with the digital tour app, which provides an audio guide in English and a digital city map. There is no in-person guide. You set your own pace and choose which stops to visit and how long to spend at each.

Is the Southern Ridges hiking trail part of the tour?

The Southern Ridges, a 10-kilometer trail connecting parks and nature reserves with the Henderson Waves bridge and treetop walks, is included as an optional segment. It offers urban hiking with views of the city skyline and harbor, though you decide whether to walk it.