Singapore

Private Singapore Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

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Singapore Book a Local Host for a FULL DAY

From $102.13

Price varies by group size

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 to 8 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Choose your own adventure with this private host for a day in Singapore. Choose whatever highlights or hidden gems (suggested by your host) interest you and spend the day traveling at your own pace. Learn about the ins and outs of life in Singapore and listen to in-depth commentary on the stops you choose to visit. Multiple tour lengths are available to suit your schedule and budget.
  • Customizable private walking tour of Singapore
  • Create your own itinerary according to your interests or let the guide suggest one
  • Select from different tour lengths to suit your schedule

What's Included

  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local guide
  • 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up available on request for central locations (must be organized after booking)
  • Food & drinks
  • Transport (primarily a walking tour but public transport or taxis can be used to explore more)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Starbucks
    133 New Bridge Rd, #01-08 Chinatown Point, Singapore 059413

    After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Chinatown (Pass By)

Marina Bay (Pass By)

Gardens by the Bay (Pass By)

Fort Canning (Pass By)

Tiong Bahru (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Itineraries are fully personalized. Guide will work with you to build the perfect itinerary for you
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Knowledgeable friendly local guide.
Domenico_F, May 2024
Gardens at the Bay, Sustainable Singapore Gallery, Merlion, Raffles Hotel Long Bar, Atlas Bar at Parkview Square, Arab town, China town and little India.
Response from Host, May 2024
It seems like you've listed some must-visit places in Singapore! Gardens by the Bay offers stunning greenery, while the Sustainable Singapore Gallery showcases the city's commitment to sustainability. Don't miss iconic landmarks like the Merlion and Raffles Hotel, and for a taste of Singapore's vibrant culture, explore Arab Street, Chinatown, and Little India. Finally, enjoy a sophisticated drink at the elegant Atlas Bar at Parkview Square. Enjoy your exploration of these diverse and exciting destinations!
Amazing
Ying_W, Apr 2024
We had an amazing time. Our tour guide Adam was excellent, well versed in the history, culture of the places we visited. We had time to explore the main city attractions based on our choices, never felt rushed. Recommend highly.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
The fact that you never felt rushed speaks volumes about his ability to tailor the tour to your preferences. Thank you for recommending Adam so highly – it's clear he made your trip truly memorable!
Great tour, highly recommend!
Pamela_C, Apr 2024
We were in Singapore for only one day (cruise ship passengers), and this tour helped us make the most of our limited time. Our guide. Shake, was very kind and funny, and he shared lots if interesting information about Singapore. Prior to our tour, he asked about our interests and built an itinerary accordingly. He was also flexible on the day of the tour by making excellent suggestions and adjusting per our preferences. We really enjoyed this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that our tour with Shake helped you make the most of your limited time in Singapore. Shake's kindness, humor, and insightful information made your experience enjoyable and memorable. We're glad Shake tailored the itinerary to your interests and was flexible throughout the tour, accommodating your preferences. We're thrilled you enjoyed your time with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Waking tour of Singapore
william_c, Apr 2024
Adam was our tour guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. We did the three hour tour. We saw all the sites we had hoped to visit.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Oh, that's fantastic to hear! So glad you got to see your chosen spots. Thanks for recognizing Adam 's efforts.
Brilliant way to get to know Singapore in just a few hours.
Neil_D, Apr 2024
Excellent tour, we learned so much about Singapore, its cultures, people and history. Emcee was an excellent host, taking time before the tour to really understand what we were looking for and tailoring the itinerary accordingly. We mixed walking with taxis and Uber’s which meant we got a welcome break from the heat, rejuvenating us for the next part of the tour. Visited Chinatown, Little India, Kampang Glam, The Bay, Gardens By The Bay (light show is amazing), and Cloud Forest. Thoroughly recommended and Emcee is just a brilliant guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Reading this warms our hearts! I am so thrilled to know Shake gave you such a personalized and insightful experience. Thanks for choosing us and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Worth every penny !
Linda_K, Apr 2024
My guide was great ! He was on time to my hotel and provided proper identification. He gave so much detail in the day to day life in Singapore. Something that a red bus guide would not give. He translated as needed through out the day and chose great meals that only a native would know about. He answered all my questions intelligently and properly. It was hot and we walked over 22k steps that day ! He asked several times during the day if we needed to stop and if I was ok. You will not regret this one on one experience. It makes the whole trip memorable!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
It sounds like you had an immersive and memorable experience, filled with great meals and valuable insights. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable tours in the future!
Great Day Seeing Singapore with Kevin
Michael_V, Mar 2024
My wife and I had one day to see Singapore in March 2024. I booked Kevin a week in advance and exchanged emails with him in to plan an itinerary. Kevin met us at our hotel and proceeded to take us all around Singapore on foot while giving us a great rundown on the history of Singapore. It's great having a local guide to navigate a new city, and Kevin made sure we got to see all of the highlights on our list. If you're an English speaker, Kevin is a great choice because he's originally from England (he's also fluent in a couple of other languages in including a Chinese dialect). Can't recommend Kevin enough. It was like hanging out with a friend for the day.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Kevin provided such an excellent tour of Singapore. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. If you ever find yourself back in Singapore, we'd love to host you again!
Our tour guide, Ash, was...
Janet_N, Mar 2024
Our tour guide, Ash, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Singapore. It was our first visit to Singapore so we appreciated her answering all of our questions.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hello Janet, we not only highly value your positive review but also want to express how much it means to Ash! Delighted she made your Singapore day special. We look forward to seeing you on another unforgettable tour with us!
Specialty spots of Singapore
FoyeEllis_D, Feb 2024
Kenny streamlined our tour exactly for what we had not seen in the city! We had been on 2 previous tours and he found greats spots to take us to that we had no previously seen!! Love the historical information of Singapore he provided! Great tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
We're delighted to hear you had an amazing experience with Kenny! It sounds like a fantastic tour. Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated!
Wonderful time!
rnmaker3, Feb 2024
ST was great! He personalized our tour and we saw everything we wanted. He also gave us a wonderful recommendation for dinner and other excursions.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Your positive review is incredibly valuable to us and ST. Thank you sincerely!
Highly recommend this tour! Fairuz outstanding guide!!
Carolyn_M, Feb 2024
Fairuz was absolutely an amazing tour guide. He met us promptly at designated meeting spot on time and with a smile on his face. Communications prior to our tour were easy and informative. Fairuz was professional, friendly and experienced as a guide.. Our day was customized to our preferences. Fairiuz was knowledgeable of history, food, layout of the city and recommended delicious samplings of local food. Smooth enjoyable trip.. highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you immensely for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had such an exceptional experience. We're eagerly anticipating the opportunity to welcome you back for another adventure!
Truly customized Singapore experience
Karen_S, Feb 2024
We truly had a customized experience going to a suburb outside of Singapore. It was different than the city center and gave us a much better overview of how people live their daily lives. Oh, and we did observe some trash, forbidden in city center. It seems to be a “city that works”. The people were wonderful and the guide, Adam, outstanding.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Our Team at City Unscripted are touched by your positive review. Your encouragement is priceless! Think of us next time you travel, we have hosts worldwide!
Get Oriented
Carol_H, Jan 2024
Ying gave us a great introduction to Singapore and lots of great local insight. We recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're over the moon that your host gave you an unforgettable Singapore adventure.
Jon was a fantastic guide...
Ashley_F, Jan 2024
Jon was a fantastic guide who made sure that we saw as much of Singapore as possible. We really enjoyed the itinerary but our favorite was our time in Chinatown!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Jon and the rest of the team are truly touched by your positive feedback. Thank you so much!
Tour Company did not come through
Kathleen_J, Jan 2024
They canceled at 2am without any option for another tour. Very disappointing. We had run into other travelers who had a similar experience but thought we’d be okay, but nope, same thing happened to us. We ended up doing it on our own and it was great.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hello Kathleen, I can understand the frustration of not receiving the experience you were hoping for. Unfortunately, the host fell ill and notified us at the last minute; regrettably, we couldn't arrange an alternate host, and we sincerely apologize for that. Your feedback truly matters to us, and we are revising our procedures to better handle such cases in the future. We hope you'll consider our offer for a future booking with us. Warm regards, Ruslan and the City Unscripted Team.
A neat way to see the city of Singapore
Rob_B, Jan 2024
Aslin was absolutely amazing to walk around with. She was so knowledgeable and easy to get along with. She went out of her way to make sure we had a great time and saw the sights we wanted to.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Rob! We're thrilled to hear that Aslin's amazing knowledge, friendly demeanor, and attentive service made your walking experience exceptional, and we appreciate your kind words about her efforts to ensure you had a great time exploring the sights you desired.
A wonderful half day in Singapore.
JohnNovick, Dec 2023
Great tour. When you get the right guide…it’s perfect. We enjoyed the sights and tastes of Chinatown followed by a visual and historical look of the Waterfront.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
It warms our hearts to know you had a great time! Your positive review truly means a lot to us.
Perfect Presentation of Singapore!
Kevin_D, Dec 2023
My wife booked me this private tour as a stay-awake tactic once I landed in Singapore from the states and I am SO glad she did. I was incredibly impressed with having the chance to fit so much of my wishlist into one tour but I lucked out with my tour guide, Mark. He got me from place to place safely and efficiently, he taught me things about Singaporian history, culture and politics that I found fascinating, and he made sure I was able to capture every moment along the way by helping get my picture with all of the landmarks. This tour was amazing, I would recommending doing a private tour with this company to anyone who asks!
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thrilled to hear your stay-awake tactic turned into an amazing experience with Mark! From efficient navigation to insightful lessons on Singaporean history, culture, and politics, it's wonderful that your wishlist was fulfilled. Mark's attention to detail, ensuring you captured every moment, made the private tour truly exceptional. Highly recommendable!
Not to miss Singapore walking tour
Nadine_E, Nov 2023
History and culture of Singapore. Sites (e.g. Chinatown, museum, old and new architecture), MRT experience . Taste of local cuisine. Great guide Aslin Wong. Very professional and knowledgeable.Thanks
Response from Host, Nov 2023
We're delighted to hear that our host's dedication to showcasing the city's diversity contributed to a tour that left you with lasting memories of Singapore.
They cancelled our tour the night before!!!
Elisaveta_G, Nov 2023
If I could give zero stars, I would! They cancelled our tour the evening before. Such disappointment and frustration trying to figure out something last minute!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello Elisaveta, We regret disappointing you with our inability to secure a host and we understand your frustration. We're actively improving our processes to handle such situations more effectively and sincerely apologize for the tour cancellation, especially on short notice. We've contacted you via email to explore a solution, and we look forward to the chance to regain your trust in the future. Warm regards, Ruslan and the City Unscripted Team.

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