Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day
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Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day is a 7-hour experience in Singapore, Singapore, from $136 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 147 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (147)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $136 per person
See the very best of Singapore—your way. This private, fully customizable tour pairs you with an expert local guide and a private, air-conditioned vehicle and driver for a smooth and immersive journey through the city. I
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
About this experience
See the very best of Singapore—your way. This private, fully customizable tour pairs you with an expert local guide and a private, air-conditioned vehicle and driver for a smooth and immersive journey through the city. Ideal for first-time visitors, families, the mobility-conscious, or anyone short on time, this tour is all about comfort, flexibility, and insider access. Whether you're into photography, history, design, food, or just want to take in the sights without the stress, we’ll tailor a route to match your interests. Want to explore vibrant neighborhoods like Little India or Kampong Glam? Sample hawker favourites without committing to a full food tour? Cruise the Singapore River or snap skyline views from Marina Bay Sands? Just say the word. Tours run 4–8 hours, day or night, and include hotel, airport or cruise pick-up. Whether you want to see the highlights or dive deep into daily life, we’ll make sure your Singapore experience is personal, fascinating, and unforgettable.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- The costs of drinks / snacks / meals / souvenirs etc are not included and are payable by yourself.
- Gratuities are not included (recommended)
- Singapore River Cruise, Singapore Flyer and Gardens by The Bay, Battlebox tickets
What you'll see and do
Hello Singapore
We’ll craft a custom itinerary around your interests—blending must-see icons with hidden corners and local neighbourhoods you’d never find on your own. From glittering Marina Bay to the vibrant backstreets of Little India, from hawker centres to heritage enclaves, every stop is selected to match your pace, preferences, and curiosity. Want a bit of everything? We’ll build a balanced route. Looking for something specific—food, architecture, politics, street life, religion? Just let us know. And if you’re not sure where to begin, we’ll design a comprehensive highlights tour that gives you a real feel for the city. Along the way, you’ll get insider insight into Singapore’s story—from colonial days and WWII to its rise as one of the world’s most modern and multicultural cities.
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St Andrew's Cathedral
Visit the oldest Western religious building, St Andrews Cathedral. It is the largest in Singapore and has existed on the site since 1836. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time .
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City Hall
Now a national monument, this impressive historical building was built in 1926, it bears witness to Singapore's Colonial past and the Japanese occupation, leading up to its independence. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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National Gallery Singapore
National Gallery is an art museum, overseeing the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian art, consisting of over 8,000 artworks. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Esplanade Park
Visit Esplanade Park, one of Singapore's oldest parks, and reflect on the contributions made to Singapore by many great men at its various memorials. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Merlion Park
Visit Merlion Park and soak in the sunset view of Marina Bay whilst learning about the mega construction project behind it. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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The Fullerton Waterboat House
Check out the Fullerton Waterboat House, located at the mouth of Singapore River, adjacent to the Merlion Park. It is part of the Fullerton Bay Hotel, built in the 1940s. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Boat Quay
Stroll along Boat Quay, a historical quay in Singapore which is situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Clarke Quay
Walk along the Singapore River to the bustling entertainment district of Singapore and learn more about early traders that built their businesses along the river Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Singapore River
Singapore River Cruise: Board a relaxing ride on a bumboat for an enjoyable cruise along the river. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Marina Bay
Soak in the view of Singapore's Marina Bay and stroll along the boulevard. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Sands Skypark Observation Deck
Be mesmerized by the view of Singapore from on top of Skypark Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Gardens by the Bay
Be immersed in the tranquility of the garden with a sense of utmost modernity. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Singapore Flyer
Enjoy the view of Singapore whilst taking a ride on Singapore Flyer. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Marina Barrage
Check out Singapore's freshwater lake/ reservoir that helps boost Singapore's water supply and learn about water sustainability. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Raffles Arcade
Enjoy the iconic cocktail, Singapore Sling, at the most famous hotel in Singapore, Raffles Hotel. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Chinatown
Follow the journey of the early Chinese immigrants to Singapore. First, visit the Thian Hock Keng Temple where thanks were given to the God of the Sea for safe arrival. Learn about Taoism and fortune-telling. Explore the back streets and Ann Siang Hill and learn about Clan Associations and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Visit the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and learn about Buddhism. Feast on Chinese delicacies at the Chinatown Hawker Centre and shop till you drop at the souvenir markets. See the site of long-gone opium dens, coolie accommodation and death houses. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
This majestic place of worship is a repository of Buddhist wisdom and relics and is home to an artifact of religious reverence. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Thian Hock Keng Temple
Thian Hock Keng temple (means "Palace of Heavenly Happiness”), the oldest temple in Singapore, also known as the Tianfu Temple, is a temple built for the worship of Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess. It is the oldest and most important temple of the Hokkien people in the country. Thian Hock Keng was gazetted as a national monument on 6 July 1973. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Tiong Bahru Estate
Named as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods by Vogue, Tiong Bahru’s charming art deco buildings are one of Singapore’s oldest housing estates. Learn about the design and development of this heritage-listed area. Chow down at the Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre, one of the most famous in Singapore due to its concentration of ‘legend’ stalls, many in operation since the 1950s. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Tiong Bahru Haritage Trail
Named as one of the world's coolest neighbourhoods by Vogue, Tiong Bahru’s charming art deco buildings are one of Singapore’s oldest housing estates. Learn about the design and development of this heritage-listed area. Chow down at the Tiong Bahru Hawker Centre, one of the most famous in Singapore due to its concentration of ‘legend’ stalls, many in operation since the 1950s. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Mustafa Centre
Check out the Mustafa Center that offers a unique 24-hour market style shopping experience in Singapore. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Haji Lane
Explore the famous Haji Lane during your tour. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Kampong Gelam
Visit the former home of the Malay royalty and learn about how they sold Singapore to the British. See the impressive Sultan’s Mosque and discover the five pillars of Islam. Explore authentic shops specialising in Arabian trades and the super trendy Haji Lane. Uncover Singapore’s past as a starting hub for Muslims making the pilgrimage to Mecca. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Malay Heritage Centre
Visit Malay Heritage Centre, a cultural centre and museum located at Sultan Gate off Beach Road in Kampong Glam. Flexible itinerary designed around your interests, all stops listed are optional and are customized to your preference and available time.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
8 Hour SG Customised Car Tour
An 8 hour tour of Singapore by private vehicle. Children ages 11 years and under join free. A maximum of 12 people can fit into the van including any free children. Pickup included
7 Hour SG Customised Car Tour
Duration: 7 hours Pickup included
5 Hour SG Customised Car Tour
Pickup included
4 Hour SG Customised Car Tour
Duration: 4 hours: A 4 hour tour of Singapore by private vehicle. Children ages 11 years and under join free. A maximum of 12 people can fit in. Pickup included
6 Hour SG Customised Car Tour
A 6 hour tour of Singapore by private vehicle. Children ages 11 years and under join free. A maximum of 12 people can fit into the van including any free children. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, ms, yue, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- The Hello Tourism Company Singapore Pte Ltd
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible / foldable wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Cancellation Policy: If you cancel more than one week (more than 168 hours) in advance we will give you a full refund (excluding the booking service fee). If you cancel between 7 days and 2 days (between 167 and 48 hours before) we will give you a 50% refund (excluding any service charge). No refund under 48 hours cancellation
- Please bring at least one litre of water each as it gets very hot in Singapore. You will need to stay hydrated. Please bring an umbrella as it does rain a lot in Singapore and we will continue in wet weather.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 147 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
147 verified traveler reviews for Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfect introduction to Singapore
First time in Singapore with our four-year-old, and we couldn't have asked for a better guide. From the very beginning, Pam made us feel welcome and completely at ease. She is incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about her country. She was also wonderfully flexible throughout the tour, adapting it to our pace, and showed so much creativity and patience in keeping our daughter engaged and entertained. We had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend her.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fantastic first visit to Singapore. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Pam—she'll be thrilled to know she helped make your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Singapore again soon! 😊
via Tripadvisor
Great Singapore day tour
What a great day spent touring Singapore with our very knowledgeable and fun guide, Kavan. Would definitely recommend.
via Tripadvisor
WORTH IT!! Absolute BEST Tour and would DEFINITELY do again! Thank you!
I don't even know where to start. Myself, my wife and two children ages 10 and 11 had a twelve hour layover in Singapore and booked s 8 hour tour with Hello Singapore Tours (same operator as this tour) and BEST decision i could have made. Pamela thank you!!!! Such a friendly and knowledgeable expert guide!! We learned so much about the history and cultural and food of Singapore while touring many highlights along the way. Tour itinerary was already arranged but still very flexible on the fly based upon our interests (wanted to try local street food and went to the street food marketplace which way more than scratched the itch!) Kaya toast and Kapi for breakfast was so good! Bernie our driver was pleasant and timely throughout the day - such a great team of Pamela and Bernie! and the van was spacious and luxurious with great AC! The tour is pricey but you WILL get what you pay for. I am so thankful to Pamela and Bernie for taking care of us and my kids can't stop raving about the gardens (Jurassic Park theme ha!) A quick Singapore River cruise and a time at China town and little india were also highlights. stopped at Kampong Glam and strolled down Haji Lane and saw the Sultan Mosque at Bussorah Street. Lastly capping off the tour with a true Singapore sling at the Long Bar of Raffles Hotel - Thank you thank you!!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your layover in Singapore turned into such a memorable experience for you and your family. It means a lot to us that you chose to spend your limited time in Singapore with us and that Pamela and Bernie were able to make it so special. Pamela will be thrilled to hear your kind words about her knowledge, flexibility, and passion for sharing Singapore's history, culture, and food. We are also pleased that Bernie helped make the day comfortable and seamless with his punctuality and excellent service. Thank you once again for your trust and for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you and your family back to Singapore in the future, perhaps for a longer stay next time!
via Tripadvisor
Great experience!
We had Maureen as our guide and Bernie as the driver. The tour was completely customized to what we were looking to see. At the start she reviewed a plan based on previous questions that we answered and was very flexible throughout the day. She was very knowledgeable about the city history and cultures and it showed in the tour. She wanted us to be able to experience as much as we could and we did. When my daughters mentioned a vintage store, we shifted schedule and were able to visit the store. She went out of our way to make sure we were all happy with what we were doing; even taking pictures of our family at every place that we visited. Bernie was also great and kept the van cool and picked us up at each location timely. Even though it was a private car tour, there was still a lot of walking, so come prepared. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback. We’re really glad to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Maureen and Bernie. It’s great to know that the flexibility of the itinerary, along with Maureen’s knowledge and attentiveness, helped make the day enjoyable for your family. We’ll be sure to pass on your appreciation to both Maureen and Bernie. They’ll be delighted to know their efforts made a difference, from sharing insights about the city to ensuring your comfort throughout the day. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you and your family again on your next visit.
via Tripadvisor
Lots of Singapore in one short day.
This really was the ideal way to see Singapore if you only have a short time there. Gene picked us up at the cruise terminal and quickly picked up on what we liked—mainly gardens and food—and customized our excursion to our interests. Lunch in a food hall in Chinatown was a highlight. No way could we have seen this much on our own. At the end of the tour we were dropped off at our hotel, so the tour also served as transport from the cruise terminal. It’s expensive as tours go, but totally worth it.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $136 to $1659
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 51
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 84
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Singapore.
How much does Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day cost?
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Prices start at $136 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Singapore usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Singapore is not rushed.
Is Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 147 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Singapore, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day?
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Around 51 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Singapore can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Singapore and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Singapore within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Singapore?
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On Outty we rank every Singapore experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Singapore Highlights Small Group Bike Tour on Full-Sized Bicycles, Lion City Bike Tour of Singapore, Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Singapore?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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