Free Singapore Tour
Capture the spirit of Singapore during your transit
Free Singapore Tour
Make the most of your layover in Singapore with an unforgettable Free Singapore Tour! Snap a picture with the iconic Merlion at Merlion Park and marvel at the dazzling Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay on the City Sights Tour. Step into Singapore's past as you explore the cultural gems of Chinatown and Kampong Gelam on the Heritage and Cultural Tour. Or soak in panoramic skyline views along the Singapore River and admire the striking architecture of Marine Bay Sands on the Singapore River and Marina Bay Sands Tour.
If your transit time is between 5.5 and 24 hours, you can choose from three exciting bus tours, each lasting 2.5 hours. These tours are a collaboration between Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport Group and are conducted in English.
City Sights Tour
Stroll through the historic Civic District, soak in panoramic views at Marina Bay and capture memorable photos with the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands and the iconic Skyline.
Explore the vibrant greenery of Gardens by the Bay and marvel at the iconic Supertrees. This offers the perfect blend of history, architecture and nature.
Civic District
Witness the growth and progress of Singapore as you contrast old national monuments such as the National Gallery and the Victoria Concert Hall, against modern skyscrappers in the Central Business District. Hear stories of some of Singapore's most significant moments in history.
Merlion Park (30-minute stopover)
An icon of Singapore, the Merlion was unveiled in 1972 to welcome all visitors to our sunny island. This is a great spot to take photos against the iconic Marina Bay and the city skyline.
Gardens by the Bay (30-minute stopover)
Explore the award-winning garden in the heart of the city, featuring more than 500,000 plants accross more than 2,200 species. Marvel at the Avatar-like Supertrees that come to life in a display of lights and sounds at night.
Optional add-on*: Gardens by the Bay Garden Cruise
To enhance your experience, you may also choose to add-on* a ride around Gardens by the Bay in the one-of-a-kind garden cruiser.
*Add-on is optional and comes with an additional cost, at your own expense. Payment will be collected during the tour.
City Sights Tour Timings
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10:30AM |
12:00PM to 2:30PM |
After 4:30PM |
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4:30PM |
6:00PM to 8:30PM |
After 10:30PM |
Heritage and Culture Tour
Explore the vibrant ethnic enclaves of Chinatown and Kampong Gelam, take photos against architectural gems, and discover the true cultural diversity that defines this modern city.
Chinatown (30-minute stopover)
Chinatown is a culturally rich precinct featuring a mix of pre-war shophouses and iconic places of worship. Explore street murals painted by local artists that depict the daily lives of locals in the past.
Optional add-on*: Chinatown Heritage Centre
Get access into a meticulously recreated shophouse and immerse yourself into the history of 1950s Singapore. Experience a one-of-a-kind experience where history truly comes to live.
*Add-on is optional and comes with an additional cost, at your own expense. Payment will be collected during the tour.
Singapore River
Known as the lifeline of Singapore, the Singapore River and its quays were where the economy of Singapore began. You will be able to see the former godowns and warehouses along Boat Quay and Clarke Quay as you cross the river.
Kampong Gelam (30-minute stopover)
One of Singapore’s oldest urban quarters, Kampong Gelam is an alluring neighbourhood where age-old traditions meet trendy lifestyles. With a strong Malay-Arab influence, admire the golden dome of the Sultan Mosque set amidst modern art galleries and cafes.
Heritage and Culture Tour Timings
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8:30AM |
10:00AM to 12:30PM |
After 2:30PM |
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1:30PM |
3:00PM to 5:30PM |
After 7:30PM |
Singapore River and Marina Bay Sands Tour
Exlpore the banks of the Singapore River where merchants once traded and visit the dazzling architectural wonder of Marina Bays Sands.
Singapore River (30-minute stopover)
Follow the path of the Singapore River, the lifeblood of Singapore's early trading days. Learn how this historic waterway transformed from a busy port filled with bumboats into a picturesque promenade, lined with beautifully preserved shophouses and cultural sites.
Optional add-on*: Singapore River Cruise
Enhance your experience by gliding along the Singapore River on a scenic cruise. Board an electric bumboat and enjoy a relaxing ride into Marina Bay, while listening to insightful commentary about Singapore's journey from a colonial trading post to a global metropolis.
* Add-on is optional and comes wtih an additional cost, at your own expense. Payment will be collected during the tour.
Marina Bay Waterfront
As you approach Marina Bay, marvel at the city's breathtaking skyline with impressive structures like the ArtScience Museum and the soaring skyscrapers of the Central Business District.
Marina Bay Sands Shoppes and Hotel (30-minute stopover)
Explore one of Singapore's most luxurious destinations, housing designer brands, celebrity-chef restaurants and an indoor canal with gondola rides. Above it all, the iconic MBS Hotel rises majestically, home to the world's largest infinity pool.
Singapore River and Marina Bay Sands Tour Timings
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11:30AM |
1:00PM to 3:30PM |
After 5:30PM |
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3:30PM |
5:00PM to 7:30PM |
After 9:30PM |
Tour Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
- You are a transit or transfer passenger at Changi Airport.
- Your checked-in baggage should be through checked to your end destination.
- Your layover period should be a minimum of 5.5 hours but less than 24 hours, but less than 24 hours, and with flight schedules that fit the tour timing requirements.
- Please take note of the reporting time (refer to Tour Timings above) and ensure there is sufficient time upon plane disembarkation to reach the registration counter.
1) Online
- Singapore Airlines and Scoot passengers can pre-book the tour via the booking page. You may scroll down to view and book all the tour types.
- Please note that while making the booking, you will have to input the name of all passengers going on the tour so that we can reserve the corresponding number of spaces.
- When you arrive at Changi Airport, please remain in the transit area and do not clear immigration as the registration booths are located at the transit area.
2) At Changi Airport
Present your boarding passes and valid entry visas (if applicable) at the Free Singapore Tours booths located at:
- Terminal 2 transit, Near Skytain to Terminal 3, Gate F50
- Terminal 3 transit, Near Transfer Lounge A, Gate A1-A8
- Registration will close 1 hour before the tour start time and participants will be guided as a group to clear immigration before the tour starts.
- Availability of seats is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Transit passengers are allowed to enter and exit Singapore only once during their layover period, as per guidelines stipulated by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore. Therefore, passengers are not able to join more than one tour.
- Tour itinerary is subject to changes, depending on weather and traffic conditions.
- Should you have cabin baggage, you are encouraged to leave them as Left Baggage counter located here prior to registration at the Free Singapore Tour booth.
- There are food sampling segments on some of the tour itineraries. If you have any food allergies, please take precautions and sign up at your own discretion. Please also inform the tour guide before the tour starts.
