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Private Half Day Singapore City Tour: Featuring Botanical Orchid Garden, China Town and Little India
4.8
127 Ratings
Singapore
Embark on a half-day personal tour to discover the top sights of Singapore, including China Town, Little India, the Colonial District, and beyond. This journey commences and concludes at your local lodging, providing an excellent overview of Singapore’s attractions.
Embark on a half-day personal tour to discover the top sights of Singapore, including China Town, Little India, the Colonial District, and beyond. This journey commences and concludes at your local lodging, providing an excellent overview of Singapore’s attractions.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- MAM Holidays Singapore - This engaging half-day tour begins with a hotel pick-up at 9am.
- Chinatown - The first stop is Chinatown, a subzone and ethnic enclave situated within the Outram district in Singapore’s Central Area. Known for its distinct Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has historically been home to a concentrated ethnic Chinese…
- MAM Holidays Singapore - This engaging half-day tour begins with a hotel pick-up at 9am.
- Chinatown - The first stop is Chinatown, a subzone and ethnic enclave situated within the Outram district in Singapore’s Central Area. Known for its distinct Chinese cultural elements, Chinatown has historically been home to a concentrated ethnic Chinese community.
- National Orchid Garden - Next, the tour proceeds to the National Orchid Garden, located within the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It was inaugurated on 20 October 1995 by Singapore’s Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew. The garden is perched on the highest hill in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, offering a home to 60,000 orchid plants, including 1,000 species and over 2,000 hybrids, across three hectares of meticulously landscaped terrain.
- Little India - The tour then moves to Little India, a vibrant ethnic district in Singapore. Positioned east of the Singapore River—opposite Chinatown, which is west of the river—and north of Kampong Glam, both areas are part of the Rochor urban planning area. Known locally as Tekka in the Tamil community, Little India offers rich insights from its historical roots to its role in today’s cosmopolitan society.
- Parliament of Singapore - Finally, the tour explores the Colonial district, the heart of Singapore, with a walk around the Parliament buildings along the Singapore River.
After the tour, guests are returned to their hotel, with the hope that they have gained a wonderful insight into their Singapore experience.
What's Included
- Orchid Garden Fees
- Private Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Singapore City Area)
- All Fees and Taxes
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Orchid Garden Fees
- Private Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Singapore City Area)
- All Fees and Taxes
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Location
MAM Holidays Singapore
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(127 Ratings)
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Hanhsien_t
Apr 10, 2026
A Beautiful Day in Singapore! - Alex gave us an enjoyable and fact filled tour where we learned about the history and culture of Singapore. We really enjoyed traveling throughout the city in his air conditioned car. Every stop we made was carefully curated with us and reflected our expectations of the tour. A very delightful experience!
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Marjorie_c
Mar 31, 2026
Amazing place - Great experience. Mr. Alex was very nice, good, and knowledgeable about the places. The tour was worth it!
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Jennifer
Mar 11, 2026
All the best of Singapore in a day - Alex ensured we had the best, first day tour of Singapore. Our group of 4 included a wheelchair and he secured the perfect vehicle for our day. He shared his vast knowledge of his country and patiently answered all of our questions. Because we had additional days in Singapore, he made wonderful suggestions and tips for continuing our exploration of his wonderful country.
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Julia_t
Feb 25, 2026
Singapore Highlights - Alex was wonderful. He took us to see some of rhe highlights of Singapore. He was easy going, very knowledgeable, and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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Rachelle_c
Feb 18, 2026
Great tour, fabulous guide - Wong was personable, knowledgeable, and quite funny. He was a joy to spend a few hours with. In just 4 hours, we pretty much covered as much of Singapore as I had hoped....
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Enriquebpgk
Feb 13, 2026
Singapore highlights in half a day! - Our guide was excellent. Squeezing as much as he could into the alloted time. He was very knowledgeable and catered to make our experience unforgettable.
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Gregory_b
Feb 11, 2026
Great Tour - The tour was excellent and Michael (our guide) was fantastic. We saw and learned a lot. We were very impressed with Michael’s knowledge.
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Homefinder4u
Feb 6, 2026
Private Singapore Tour - We were picked up at our hotel on time by our guide Alex. Cordial and very accommodating, we got off with our morning tour. We spent the next 3 hours seeing the highlights and listening to Alex explain the answers to all the questions we had. It was a pleasure being shown the various parts of the city and getting a feel of the culture and the vibe of the city. There is only so much you can do within 3 hour, but it was very informative and fulfilling with what can only be described as a knowledgeable guide in Alex. We would highly recommend this tour, and we would highly recommend Alex as a tour guide.
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Tdavis2114
Jan 31, 2026
Wonderful introduction to Singapore - Our tour guide, Wong, was well prepared to provide us with a comprehensive tour of Singapore. The tour started with a wonderful walk through the Orchid garden in the Botanical Garden. From there, Wong provided a detailed history of the City and pointed out significant sights as he drove through the different neighborhoods of Singapore. We parked and walked through Chinatown and the Indian enclave. Wong was enthusiastic in his narratives and provided a great foundation to continue our trip through the area. I would highly recommend him as your first tour guide when visiting Singapore.
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Judith_s
Mar 5, 2026
Interesting tour - poor guide! - Our guide, Lena, was late - after postponing the scheduled start time. She carried an umbrella in the hot, sunny garden but did not offer one to us (they were in the van). When we asked for water she took us to a shop to purchase our own. At each stop, she dropped us off and told us where to meet her in 20-30 minutes. She was not especially knowledgeable about the sites she took us to. NOT a good guide (but reasonably pleasant).
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