Things to do in Singapore
Where to go in Singapore, when to visit, and what a trip costs.
Places to visit in Singapore
- Things to do in Singapore city, food, culture
Best time to visit Singapore
When flights to each destination are cheapest.
- Singapore
- January through March and September are the cheapest months to fly to Singapore, with fares running roughly 20-30% below the June-August and December peak periods. Booking on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at least 6-8 weeks out consistently yields the lowest round-trip prices.
Is Singapore expensive?
A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.
- Singapore
- About $41 a day on a shoestring, about $230 comfortably.
Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.
Free things to do in Singapore
- Merlion Park Waterfront Walk Iconic skyline views, the famous Merlion statue, and a breezy promenade along Marina Bay
- Southern Ridges Forest Trail A 10km canopy walkway linking green hilltops with sweeping city and sea views
- Haji Lane & Arab Street Wander Colourful shophouses, independent boutiques, and street art in the Kampong Glam quarter
- National Museum of Singapore Engaging galleries on Singapore's history and culture in a grand colonial building
- East Coast Park Miles of seaside cycling paths, barbecue pits, and beach hangout spots beloved by locals
Cheap eats in Singapore
- Maxwell Food Centre, Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice Plates $3-5
- Lau Pa Sat Hawker Centre, Char kway teow or satay skewers at night Plates $3-6
- Old Airport Road Food Centre, Hokkien mee or rojak Plates $3-5