Top things to do in Singapore

We enjoyed 3 days in Singapore but left wanting to re-visit one day. Good to know there are still some interesting things for a return visit. We miss the Botanical Gardens entirely on our first trip. And definitely need to go and spend some time on Sentosa Island. And this time we will stay at the Marina Bay Sands for those great pool views.

Goodness! you stayed at the Marina Bay Sands – that is super luxurious and pricey. It must be great to try the rooftop infinity pool – I took notes for when I will visit Singapore this October. thanks for the tips – I hope to make it to the Rooftop Bar.

WOW! this was a big surprise to me. I always showed disinterest in Singapore. I used to find it a place of bricks and cement and nothing much. I am impressed now seeing the list of things to do here. Which season did you go? What would be a pleasant time to go there? ?

The altitude bar and the botanical gardens look fantastic! Although I really would love to do each of the activities you have mentioned here. Singapore has always fascinated me. It sounds like it’s time for a vist!

I visited Singapore a year ago and loved it. There is truly so much to do in the city. Agree with your recommendations for the Botanical Gardens and Marina and of course eating at the hawker centers 🙂 Great post!!

I would love to visit Singapore and these suggestions look fabulous. Love that you included the rooftop bar, I always seek them out when I travel. Bookmarking this!

Singapore is high on my bucket list, and your photos are pushing it even higher. I didn’t realize what a diverse city is actually is, with so many different kinds of activities. I’d love to do a night safari and visit Gardens by the Bay. So beautiful.

I missed Singapore on my first trip to Southeast Asia, but I’d love to go back someday and visit. The Gardens by the Bay are fascinating, with the trees all lit up, and I’ve heard the Quay is one of the great foodie destinations in the region. Good to know that 4-5 days would be enough. And that rooftop pool looks both amazing and a little bit terrifying! Thanks for the tips.

Never been to Singapore but hope to go someday. It’s good to know you recommend 4-5 days because never know how long to spend somewhere. A night safari sounds cool. And we think we’ve seen photos of those night gardens by the bay before! So pretty!

We just went to Singapore and thought the same thing as you. We aren’t city people but this place is beautiful. It has all of the benefits of being a city but it’s so clean and safe. Next time we visit we are going to go to Sentosa Island for sure.

Your first picture at the top of the article is simply amazing! It is neat that the zoo let’s people see the nocturnal animals at night when they are most active. The picture of you and the snake is a trip! I had to look at it multiple times and I still am not sure how you pulled it off. The super trees look cool, but might make a height nervous guy like me a little worried. This city looks like a photographers dream and now I really want to visit it!

Stunning your all pictures and article too really nice thanks for sharing keep it up thanks a lot…!

Ohh there are so many things from your list I didnt do in Singapore! The roop top infinitty pool on Sands bay marina has always been on my list but knowing the price I kind of tick it off the list!? Unfortunately we never made it to the Universal or Sentso either but I guess Singapore is a country we will come back to many times!

I visited Singapore 2 months ago and looks like I missed few great things to do over there! I definitely loved the gardens by the bay and marina bay sands pool! The views were incredible! And I do agree you can’t miss Clarke Quay! Its the most alive and loud party of the city and it had a fabulous selections of bars and restaurants!

We recently visited Singapore and fell in love with the city. It was so clean, modern, and just plain wow. I knew I wanted to go to Gardens By the Bay but there was so much more. I wish we could have gone to a roof top bar or the trick eye museum. We’ll do those next trip, we are definitely going back.

Great list. I visited many years ago and I guess G by the B didn’t exist then. Enjoyed Sentosa and loved the vibe at Clarke Quay. I think maybe I should plan another visit ?

I had no idea Singapore had a Universal Studios! Did you end up staying a night at the Marina Bay Sands? I’d love to but I’m not sure I can justify the price tag.

Singapore is one of my favorite cities in the world and I did most of the activities that you are suggesting. Since I’ve never been longer than a week there, I’ve found visiting the three Zoos and the bird park a bit time consuming. Would have rather focused on other activities. They have also great museums and exhibitions in Singapore, maybe you should check those out, too.

This post makes me sad that I missed Singapore when I was last in Southeast Asia! I really want to see those trees lit up at night and the skyline. I’d also really enjoy the night safari. It sounds like there is so much to do!

So I am not much of a city guy either. However, as I was reviewing your top things to do in Singapore, I kept saying, “Oh well I would definitely do that and I would love that and that looks cool”. So maybe Singapore is an exception for me. I really like the Quays and even the themed parks like Sentosa look cool. It seems that to have the best time in Singapore, you must explore something in the sky/roof tops!

Singapore is really a fun country to explore. I have been there on all kinds of trips – family, solo, friends and on the official. And, every time i loved the city. Gardens by the bay and Botanic Gardens are my absolute favourites.

I love that there’s such a wide variety of things to do in Singapore! Gardens by the Bay would be my very top priority though. It’s just so beautiful-looking.

These are great suggestions! My favorites include Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands at night for their daily shows! Also, eating at all the food hawker stalls is another one of my favorites! This makes me miss Singapore!

The gardens are probably the #1 images I see from Singapore, and they do in fact look splendid. I would love to check out one fo the rooftop bars as the view looks gorgeous from up there. Hopefully I’ll have the chance to visit one day!

I have been to Singapore twice and have covered all of these attractions, yet I would love to visit them again and again as it is the most beautiful city. My favorites include the Universal studio, shopping at the Chinese market, Sentosa Island tour and Marina Bay. I visited Gardens by the Bay during daytime and did not get to see the amazing lightings of the night time and would want to visit it again. But all in all, a very informative post for the first timers. Thanks for sharing.

Ahh this post brings back memories of Singapore 😀 While I lived in Bai I would often skip over to Singapore for little breaks I’ve been to pretty much all the places you’ve mentioned in the most and agree they deserve to be on the top things to do. You know for me, no matter how many times I went to Singapore it always felt new, plus Singapore airport is one of my faves haha

I want to go to Singapore just to see marina bay sands. That infinity pool would make everything worth it. I would also enjoy the botanical gardens, universal studios and gardens by the bay. Those lights are amazing!

Singapore sounds like a city that offers everything! As someone who loves nature and horticulture, you had me at the Singapore Botanic Gardens…but then that infinity pool at the top of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel Rooftop looks spectacular and well worth the extra cost. And honestly, I wouldn’t pass up the Singapore Sling or Singapore Chilli Crab either! Your Top 10 List covers a lot of ground — and great photos!

Singapore is on my travel list. Unfortunately, I cannot visit this year, but I really hope to next year. As a traveler who likes to maintain my fitness when I travel, I think I’d be up every morning jogging at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. The Clarke Quay reminds me of Dubai Marina, a place where I enjoyed going every night. I would absolutely love to visit.

Wow, Marina Bay is breathtaking! Did you like Universal Studios Singapore as much as its American Counterparts? Were they fairly similar?

Like always great guide Medha. We have read a lot about Singapore until day but it has never attracted us much. Don’ t know why! The Altitude Bar and Sentosa Island are what I would love to check whenever traveling there.

I have been to Singapore couple of times yet haven’t explored it enough. This serves as a very good guide. The Jurong’s bird park there is my fav. 🙂

My husband and I loved Singapore and were both amazed at how clean and green it was. The zoo and night safari sounds fun. We chose the wild option and took in MacRitchie Nature Trail where we were bombarded with macaques. Garden Rhapsody was definitely the highlight though.

Singapore is such a vibrant place and there is really so much to see and experience. We loved it when we were there a couple of years ago. Our favourite places were Sentosa Island which is a complete entertainment package for the entire family. Loved the Gardens by the bay too, a unique place to spend an evening.

Definitely want to do the Night Safari one day. It seems like such a unique urban experience! But sounds like there is much to recommend Singapore, and something for everyone 🙂

This make us realize how much we’ve seen NOTHING of Singapore haha. Every time we stop there it’s only for a few days and end up catching up with friends rather than visit properly. Botanic gardens seem like a huge must with Gardens by the bay! Somehow turned off by the Marina Bay Sand though. It’s a pity they don’t sell pool passes but you have to stay a night in instead.

Seems like you really had a wonderful experience in Singapore. Yeahhh! I can say that there are lots of interesting activities in Singapore, you will never get bored like going to Sentosa, have some tour at Universal Studios, visit Raffles place, and the Botanical Gardens are some of the awesome places in Singapore that you will enjoy. Thanks for sharing this post!

I’m not really a city person either, but Singapore has fascinated me since childhood. I remember how I sat in some elementary geography class, and was really confused by the thought of a place being a city and a country at the same time, and that with such a powerful economy. This fascination has only increased since people kept telling me about and showing me photos of the Garden Rhapsody, and that would surely be a highlight on my visit 🙂

I was in Singapore a few months ago and I loved it. The light show by the Marina Bay Sands is unbelievable! The Botanical Gardens are a lovely respite from the city. And the beaches of Sentosa Island are even better! Can’t wait to get back to Singapore again!

I only had a day in Singapore so I had to see most of these attractions from the outside, sadly. I’d love to go back again and spend more time there. I did spend some time at Clarke’s Quay though, and I enjoyed it. The Marina Bay Sands Hotel is on my bucket list too

You had me at the rooftop bar, gardens and Clark Quay. Great list and looks like they all offer some fun things to do in the city. I’ll def keep this in mind should I have a layover. I love how there a beach to visit too.

Not a city person too. Loveeee the hills and rustic countryside! 🙂 That is one reason I don’t like destinations that are concrete jungles!
Don’t support zoos either. But I’d love to visit the Botanical gardens and the Sentosa islands! Gardens on the bay look fabulous with all those lights! 🙂 Heard so much of the laser show in Marina Bay!

I personally loved the Jurong bird park here. It will always be my favorite. The gardens by the bay and sentosa are a close 2nd. Well captured things to do here. You certainly made the most of your visit

What a vibrant city! It looks like there’s so much to do and see, and you can feel the energy through your photos! I hope to visit sometime soon.

Singapore is such a magical destination! I went there long time ago and have been to most places you listed there, except the Garden. I will need to revisit soon with my hubby while we’re in Asia next time!

I would love to visit Singapore one day! I was close to it, a few years ago, when I visited Malaysia but I didn’t have enough time to pop into Singapore as well. The Marina Sands Hotel is famous and no wonder is number one on your list. Who wouldn’t love to take a dip in their fantastic rooftop infinity pool? I didn’t know that you can take a night safari in the Singapore Zoo. That must be so cool!

I’ve been twice to Singapore, but only as a stopover. I haven’t yet been to Sentosa Island, so if I make another connecting flight, I’ll definitely head here! That tiger sky tower sounds interesting. You can never go wrong with a visit to Gardens by the Bay!

Such a great list – I 100% agree with all of these! We fell in LOVE with Gardens By The Bay, we are trying to persuade my mother in law to travel with us to Singapore just to show her this place! We stayed a night at Marina Bay so got to swim in that pool – AMAZING!

I only visited Singapore in 1 day many years ago. Seeing that there are so many things to do, next time I should stay at least a few days. What sounds really nice is Clarke’s Quay, to sip a Singapore Sling and taste some Singapore Chilli crab. And of course, this time visit Marina Bay, it looks so beautiful at night.

Wow, I missed out on so much during my visit! I was on a really tight budget and so I could only do the free things that the city had to offer. I’d love to return and visit the zoo, Universal Studios and of course swim in the Marina Bay Sands pool. This is a wonderfully inspiring post!

This is a fantastic rundown of things to do in Singapore! I definitely would love to visit the 1-Altitude Bar, the Gardens by the Bay, and the Singapore Botanical Gardens! Lovely pics too! Especially the one of the two of you posing at Universal Studios. Looks like fun! 🙂

Nice collection. I have been to Singapore many times . One thing I can say is that there is always something new to do every time I go. I loved the few simple hiking trails that seems to take you away from the chaos of the city. Recently I came across an article about islands near the mainland, which seemed interesting too.

One of my best friends went back from Singapore just a month ago, and he told me “That is the city of the future!”. Now I see why. He liked very much the Singapore Botanic Gardens, where he spent a lot of time just mingling and taking tons of pictures. I remember he sent me a video of Orchard Road, where there was a lot of people walking everywhere and he told me he felt a bit lost, but he is a countryside man, so 🙂 The supertrees are something of amazing, and they remember me the Tree of Life that has been built for Milan Expo 2015 (probably the Italians copied the original you have seen in Singapore). I am curious to know something about the local food if you can advise me. Thank you

I am heading to Singapore in March and I have all of these in my itinerary. It seems like my travel planning is off to a good start. You speak so well of this destination that it makes me even more excited to go!

I have done all of these but Sentosa Island and have yet to stay in the Marina Bay Sands (one day!) We love the botanical gardens and the orchid garden. Gardens by the Bay is amazing too! We really like Singapore and next time we will get to Sentosa!

Wow, there’s so much to do in Singapore! I would especially love to relax in that infinity pool if I get the chance to visit the country soon.

Singapore is an astonishing travel destination and these things seem like a must do there, Medha. How many days would be enough to see all the highlights there?

It is such a pity that I have only seen the impressive Singapore airport during transits. After seeing your post, I realized what I missed out on? Of all the destinations you have listed, Sentosa Island seems to be my kind of place.

I would add some museums to this list like Peranakan Museum and a walk around places like Arab Street and China town. Gosh, even a small place like Singapore has a never-ending list of things you can see.

This is exactly what I was looking for! Since we will visit Singapore in 2 months also for 4 days, I was searching for all that Must see places there. The Singapore Botanic Gardens look incredible, but I have the feeling that all the other places you recommend need to be on my list. Especially a visit to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel rooftop, this is a must see! Thank you for these great inspirations, really good list.

My friends in Singapore have been calling me so many times! Somehow never got to interest to head there!
Thanks for this post. Let’s see when I get to head in that direction.

Wow! I had never thought about Singapore before as a destination, but after this article I’m surely adding it to my list! The gardens look like something out of a fantasy film and I didn’t know there was a Universal studios there. Also, I loved the pictures in the rooftop bar. Thanks for all the suggestions!

Thanks for the compilation…I guess this is enough to make the most of 4 days or so, which the usual time that people spend in Singapore. We went to Universal for the first time in March and loved it. I liked you list as it takes care of all interests…kids, family and shoppint

Singapore looks amazing and loving your top things to do list which has given me some great ideas. Love this and would love to check out the Merlion Park. Looks stunning 🙂

I love Singapore! The couple of times I’ve been there, I’ve ALWAYS visited Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay and the Merlion Park, Universal Studios and Sentosa. I think it’s high time I re-visit and check out more of the country. haha.. Good recommendations, Medha! I’d love to see more of the country and will definitely include most on your list! 🙂

We first went to Singapore in the early nineties long before the Marina Bay development. We would love to go back and stay at the Marina Bay Sands. We wouldn’t mind going to the Singapore F1 but it’s the most expensive one of the season, we’ll see, fingers crossed.

As I live in Dubai, I can understand how Singapore must be looking like with high rises, theme parks, views from top and all well planned for tourists. Those glowy Gardens by Bay looks similar to Dubai Glow Garden. But it would be fun to see all these places as you have given detailed itinerary.

I haven’t been to Singapore but I need to visit soon! My favorites among your list are the Orchard Road, Gardens by the Bay (I’ve heard so much about it!), Altitude Bar and the Marina Bay & Merlion Park. Clarke Quay sounds fascinating too. I would certainly try Singapore Sling and Singapore Chilli Crab on our first night! 😉

It is only 4 years since I was last in Singapore but strangely enough I was chatting to someone only today about the plane. I feel it is evidently time for me to return as I missed out on the Gardens and they look incredible.

I love singapore too! However there some of the things on your list I havent done as the Altitude bar with the best view ever! Or the well-known Sentosa island. I wish we took out time to spend a day or two there because it does seem fun! I am sure I will be back to Singapore and this time I will do them all!

Ahhh everything looks like so much fun! It POURED the entire time I was in Singapore so it wasn’t the best experience. Definitely need to go back and try all of your suggestions! The Botanic Gardens and the Marina Bay look stunning!

Singapore is such a spectacular destination. I keep seeing and reading so many amazing things to do there and photos like yours make me want to book a flight immediately! Top of my list is Gardens by the Bay – I can only imagine how amazing it is to take in those lights at night!