Ultimate Singapore Travel Guide

About Singapore

Wether you you want to go solo or discover Singapore through a guided Singapore day tour our Ultimate Singapore Travel Guide will help you decide and enjoy the best of Singapore.

Singapore is a city, country and island officially known as the Republic of Singapore. Singapore gained its independence on 9th August 1965. It has since become a significant actor on the world stage, holding various honours for being one of the world’s most popular ex-pat and tourist destinations and the safest places to visit. Singapore is also one of the world’s leading financial and trading hubs. Singapore is a city of abundance, where modernity meets diversity; for many people, Singapore is an ideal tourist destination and city to live in.

Quick facts about Singapore

  • Formal Name: Republic of Singapore
  • Commonly Known As: Singapore
  • Currency: Singapore Dollar (SGD) / (S$)
  • Official Languages: Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil
  • Most Spoken Language: English
  • Population: 5.454 million (2021)
  • Short From 2 & 3 Letter: SG / SGP
  • Country Daily Code: +65
  • Airports: Singapore Changi Airport & Seletar Airport

Things to do in Singapore

Tourism is integral to Singapore’s economy; Singapore attracted 19.1 million tourists in 2019. While Singapore is known for being a modern city and at the forefront of innovation, it maintains its cultural diversity and history, with many historic and colonial-era buildings dating from the 1800s still standing. While the Marina Bay Sands and other iconic towers might be some of the most famous landmarks in Singapore, it also hosts a range of outdoor gardens, most famously the 164-year-old tropical garden and a UNESCO cultural heritage site of Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Here, you will find a selection of places to see and things to do in Singapore. We aim to grow this list and bring you the best Singapore has to offer visitors.

SkyPark Observation Deck

Situated at the iconic Marina Bay Sands hotel and 200 meters tall, the SkyPark offers breathtaking views of Singapore. Stroll along the cantilevered observation deck and view the city, including the Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Gardens by the Bay

An innovative oasis in the heart of Singapore, Gardens by the Bay features towering Supertree Grove structures adorned with living plants.  

Explore the various gardens of the Cloud Forest Dome and wander through the Flower Dome, which showcases a diverse collection of flora. Remember to see the Garden Rhapsody, a light show at Supertree Grove.

Sentosa Island

Sentosa Island is a tropical playground off Singapore’s coast and a typical day tour destination. Sentosa Island has various attractions and many activities for solo travellers, couples and families, including Universal Studios Singapore, aquariums, pristine beaches and more.

Chinatown

Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese community while visiting historic temples like the Thian Hock Keng Temple or indulging in sumptuous dim sum. 

Little India

Immerse yourself in the spice and flavours in Little India. Wander through the bustling streets filled with spice shops, sari boutiques, and Hindu temples. Don’t forget to try authentic Indian cuisine at the local eateries.

Take a private walking tour to discover the hidden stories of Singapore’s Chinatown and Little India: Link Here.

Singapore Zoo

Renowned for its commitment to animal welfare and ranked 4th best in Asia, the Singapore Zoo houses 4,200 animals and 300 species in their naturalistic habitats.

Orchard Road

Shopaholics will be in heaven on Orchard Road, Singapore’s premier shopping belt. Find anything you want here, from international to boutique and local retail brands.

Singapore Flyer

The Singapore flyer takes around 30 minutes to do a full circle and provides a unique view of the city from above, including Marina Bay and the surrounding islands.

National Museum of Singapore

For those interested in history, the National Museum of Singapore displays the nation’s heritage, from historic to modern post-independence and presents engaging exhibitions. Children under 6 go in for free!

Merlion Park and the Merlion

The Merlion Park and the part-lion, part-fish Merlion statue is an unmissable attraction in Singapore and a favourite tourist attraction. The Merlion Park and Merlion is the heart and mascot of Singapore.

Weather in Singapore

Singapore has consistent weather all year round. It is a perfect destination to visit at any point, with average temperatures hovering around 26 °C to 27 °C degrees.

Daily maximum temperatures in Singapore reach the high 31 °C degrees, and daily low temperatures drop to around 25 °C at night.

The highest recorded temperature in 2023 was 36.1 °C (97.0 °F) on 14 April 2023, and the lowest temperature recorded was 21.8 °C (71.24 °F) recorded on 20 July 2023, according to the Meteorological Service Singapore.

It is worth noting Singapore does have monsoon seasons. Information about the monsoon season and incoming monsoons is available on Singapore’s official meteorology site: www.weather.gov.sg

You can expect rain any month of the year in Singapore. However, the wettest months in Singapore are November, December and January. These months fall in the Inter-monsoon and the Early Northeast monsoon period, so they are the worst time to visit Singapore.

What is the best time to visit Singapore?

The best time to visit Singapore is anywhere from February to August. These months experience the least rainfall and are not as humid as September and October or as wet as November, December and January.

For more information about tours or tickets visit: Singapore Day Tours alternatively you can book a half-day tour of Singapore or private tour of Singapore by contacting us.

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