Singapore Private Tours & Local Tour Guides

Tour guides can be a helping hand or a hindrance depending on what you’re looking for in Singapore. You need a tour guide if;

• You’re looking for hidden gems and off the beaten path experiences beyond notable sites like the Merlion & Marina Bay Sands.
• You’d like to learn about the nation’s rich history, heritage and culture from a local’s perspective.
• You don’t want to waste time tackling transport systems or organizing movement from one monument to the next .
• You want expert advice on organizing the most time conscious, interactive and unique itinerary.
• You want to meet new people and know more about Singaporean life.

Step 1:Check Out Our Local Guides - Head to the Singapore tour guides page and check out guide reviews & biographies to your satisfaction. You can watch their introduction video, and see if their tours sound interesting.
Step 2: Hit Them Up - Okay, so there's a tour and guide that you like, but you have a follow-up idea. Click on the guide profile and send them a message with the “Message” button on the right-hand side.
Step 3: Tell Them Your Travel Ideas - Start a conversation and plan your travels adding in time specifics, preferences, people you’ll be traveling with, and so on. If your guide is available at your preferred time, you’re good to go!

On average, travelers spend 4-5 days exploring Singapore, and given its small size, exploring the most notable parts of this city-state is possible with a tight schedule. A few days in Singapore could feature these tours;

• Discover Singapore City Tour - Spend the day soaking in the sights and sounds of Singapore City, which started as a small fishing village but eventually erupted into a globally dominant eco, political and social hub. From Kampong Glam to Chinatown, the possibilities & memories are endless.
• The Singapore Night- Take on Singapore’s night time scene and witness the city in its fully lit glory. Experience the Garden by the Bay, the Merlion & Marina Bay light up the night sky as well as your photos.
• Singapore, A City Within A Forest- Get lost in these green havens by trekking through indigenous plants, peaceful water fronts, and animals from Mount Faber, Henderson Waves & Southern Ridges

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For Lower Tourist Numbers: January to June is great for those seeking smaller crowds. January has particularly cooler weather (average 27°C), but it’s also part of Singapore’s Monsoon season, so pack an umbrella & raincoat.

For Festivals & Outdoor Activities: June to August is the most popular time to visit Singapore, especially because of the potential for outdoor activities. Though temperatures are high (32- 34°C) and crowds are even higher (Average 1.8 million visitors), it’s great for anyone looking to take part in Singapore’s cityscape & nature.

Singapore’s Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is the simplest, most efficient way to get around the city-nation’s major metropolitan spaces. With six lines all interconnected across the island, and three light rail systems, there’s no shortage of transportation availability. The subways are also connected to the bus routes. The second best way is walking.

• Do not chew gum or have gum in your possession. Gum is illegal in Singapore, so leave it behind. You can carry mints as an alternative.
• No smoking in non designated areas (doing so carries heavy consequences)
• Keep it clean. Singapore is very strict about cleanliness, so no littering of any kind. Also, don’t track dirt from outside into a home.
• No drinking or eating on public transportation. In Singapore, bringing food & drinks on public transportation may result in heavy fines.

No, tipping is not part of Singapore’s culture or society, so there's no need to do so. The Goods & Service Tax is already included in most bills, so your server is taken care of.  In fact, tipping is prohibited in certain areas (the Airport).