Top Singapore activities
Explore by category
Beyond Singapore
Explore Singapore tours
Tours in similar places
Singapore trip ideas
Singapore travel articles
Top 15 things to do in ...
Choose dates
Close
Things to do in Singapore
Top 15 attractions in Singapore
#1
Merlion Park
A Singapore landmark, Merlion Park is named for its centerpiece, the Merlion statue, which spouts water into Marina Bay. With the head of a lion and the body of a fish, the Merlion is the national icon of Singapore. The park is also popular with locals, who come here to play and relax along the waterfront.More
#2
Gardens by the Bay
A surreal mixture of abstract structures, light features, and living plants, the Gardens by the Bay is divided into three sections—Bay Central Garden, Bay South Garden, and Bay East Garden. Don’t miss the Supertree Grove, featuring towering tree-like trunks which light up after dark; the Cloud Forest, home to an indoor waterfall; and the Flower Dome, a botanic garden housing exotic plant life from around the world.More
#3
Little India
For subcontinental color, cuisine, and atmosphere, head to Singapore’s Little India, one of the island’s most vibrant districts. Shops, restaurants, street vendors, and colorful Hindu temples line the streets of Little India, making it an excellent place to take a walk. The culture and community center of Little India, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is the neighborhood’s most important Hindu Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kali.More
#4
Raffles Hotel
Founded in 1887 as a 10-room bungalow on the shores of the Singapore River, the resplendent Raffles Hotel grew to attract famous faces such as the late Charlie Chaplin and Queen Elizabeth II. Known for its colonial architecture and luxury amenities, it’s also the birthplace of the Singapore Sling cocktail and a popular spot for high tea.More
#5
Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay
The Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay is a futuristic grove of man-made, treelike vertical gardens that mimic the function of real trees. A top Singapore sight and architectural wonder that’s home to more than 160,000 plants, the Supertree Grove offers shade during the day, a light-and-sound spectacular at night, and panoramic city and garden views.More
#6
Singapore Chinatown
For many visitors, Singapore’s Chinatown is the sightseeing focus of the city, home to traditional shophouses, temples, and cultural heritage. Take a wander down the atmospheric streets, dropping into shophouses to see what’s for sale. Admire the rooftop dragons of Thian Hock Keng Temple, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, and the festively gaudy Hindu Sri Mariamman Temple, covered with colorful cows and depictions of the gods. Of course, Chinatown is also the place to go to for great food, especially along Smith Street.More
#7
Marina Bay Sands
Touted as the world’s most expensive casino complex—costing a cool $8 billion—Marina Bay Sands is Singapore’s most lavish resort, boasting a stunning waterfront location. Alongside the casino, there’s a 2,561-room hotel, luxury shopping mall, a giant rooftop infinity pool, and some of Singapore’s most exclusive bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.More
#8
Kampong Glam
Once inhabited by the Malay and Muslim elite of Singapore, the Kampong Glam neighborhood is one of the city’s most attractive. Former shop houses have been restored to their former beauty and now house modern shops and restaurants. The area is also home to the Sultan Mosque and Malay Heritage Centre.More
#9
Boat Quay
Located along the southern bank of the Singapore River, Boat Quay is a popular and lively waterfront dining and entertainment district. Formerly a busy commercial port area, today the historic shops and warehouses along the quay have been converted into restaurants, bars, pubs, and clubs, popular with locals and tourists alike.More
#10
Tekka Center
The flamboyant blue-and-green façade of the Tekka Center marks one of Little India’s top attractions—a hawker center and shopping mall known for its range of goods and affordable prices. The ground-level food hall sells a huge assortment of Indian and Chinese specialties.More
#11
Marina Bay
Dramatically transformed by urban redevelopment, Marina Bay is home to a plethora of entertainment options as well as some of Singapore’s most iconic attractions. Popular with locals and travelers alike, the vibrant waterfront region is an exciting place to spend the day (or night).More
#12
Singapore Flyer
All the major world cities seem to have a big wheel these days, and Singapore is no exception. Lifting you 540 feet (165 meters) into the air, the Singapore Flyer is Asia’s largest observation wheel, providing amazing panoramic views of the city, the sea, and the surrounds from one of 28 capsules.More
#13
Clarke Quay
Lining the Singapore River, the renovated riverside warehouses and “godown” shophouses of historic Clarke Quay comprise one of Singapore’s major wining and dining precincts. Now pedestrianized and home to shops, restaurants, nightclubs, river cruise bumboats, and floating cafés, Clarke Quay is a good place to look for varied cuisines—from Italian to brewhouse to fine French—and relaxed outdoor bars with riverfront views. It’s also where you’ll find Singapore’s wild Reverse Bungy adventure ride.More
#14
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum
The imposing, five-story Tang-style Buddha Tooth Relic Temple was constructed entirely around a single tooth—not just any tooth, but that believed to be the canine tooth of the Buddha. The sacred relic was discovered by the Venerable Cakkapala and is now enshrined at the temple.More
#15
Singapore River
Flowing through the city’s dense Central Business District, the Singapore River is closely tied to Singapore’s history and modern day-to-day life. It was on the north bank of the river where Stamford Raffles first landed to found his colony, and many government buildings still line its shores. Many of the city’s top nightlife hot spots are also situated along the river, including Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, and Robertson Quay.More
Explore Singapore by interest
Top activities in Singapore
Explore our promoted experiences
All about Singapore
Local Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) | Time Zone SGT (UTC +7) | Country Code +65 | Language(s) Chinese | Attractions 76 | Tours 649 |
EN
17c90551-3d71-4c98-badf-4da689fd361b
geo_hub
Trending attractions
- Colosseum
- Eiffel Tower
- Louvre
- Hoover Dam
- Sagrada Familia
- Statue of Liberty
- Acropolis
- Burj Khalifa
- St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)
- French Quarter
- Roman Forum (Foro Romano)
- Florence Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria dei Fiori)
- Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
- Edinburgh Castle
- Na Pali Coast
- Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)
- Milan Duomo
- Stanley Park
- Accademia Gallery (Galleria dell'Accademia)
- Molokini Crater
Popular on Viator
- Statue of Liberty Tours and Tickets
- The White House Tours and Tickets
- Antelope Canyon Tours and Tickets
- Hoover Dam Tours and Tickets
- Alcatraz Tours and Tickets
- Stonehenge Tours and Tickets
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Tours and Tickets
- Beverly Hills Tours and Tickets
- Colosseum Tours and Tickets
- Washington Monument Tours and Tickets
- San Diego Zoo Tours and Tickets
- Space Needle Tours and Tickets
- Eiffel Tower Tours and Tickets
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial Tours and Tickets
- Empire State Building Tours and Tickets
- Art Institute of Chicago Tours and Tickets
- Aquarium of the Pacific Tours and Tickets
- Blue Lagoon Tours and Tickets
- Burj Khalifa Tours and Tickets
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) Tours and Tickets