Full day In Singapore with a local

What you'll do

You’ll explore Singapore as you would with an old friend, except you’ll be joined by one of our Singapore hosts. And luckily, they don’t know about the silly stuff you got up to in school.

But we digress! You’ll explore this green, sleek metropolis together, seeing what there is to see, eating what there is to eat, and generally having a great time!

From the iconic Gardens by the Bay (they look like a scene out of Avatar) to the culinary delights of Chinatown, Singapore caters to all tastes. Choose which of the city’s famous sights you’d like to see, be it Marina Bay, Emerald Hill, or Fort Canning, and your host will make it happen.

Perhaps there’s a neighborhood you’ve been dying to see? The bohemian enclave of Tiong Bahru is always a good option for the more curious among you - although we know you’re all curious; why else would you be here?

Your host can’t wait to share their slice of Singapore with you, so let’s get going!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Cantonese, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Spend a day with your host, who will create an experience of Singapore for you that’s fully customized to your interests and what you'd most like to see
  • See Singapore's iconic attractions or less touristy spots (or both) - the choice is yours!
  • Gain a unique insider’s perspective as you explore the city and discover the highlights of the areas or neighborhoods you explore
  • See the real Singapore that you wouldn't find in a guidebook - those things are heavy anyway, you’re better off without
  • Eat and drink like a local, stopping for lunch at a hawker center and trying some of the staples and local delicacies
  • Get tips from your host regarding other areas to explore and exciting things to do during the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    We took the walking Singapore City tour with Jimmy. your tour was the best we had ever! (It says a lot after 3 weeks of travelling in Asia with tours almost every day. You are easy to understand, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would definitely take another tour from you. Your passion for your country is evident and it shows that you love your country. Thanks again!

    May 2023

    Karine C

    Jimmy was the perfect guide for my first day In Singapore. He provided helpful information before I arrived and planned a great itinerary for the day. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the city come alive for me. And his recommendations for my time after our tour enhanced my time in Singapore.

    May 2023

    Paula R

    If in Singapore, for a short time, I would highly recommend using this company and, in particular, our guide, Polina, for an easy, relaxing way to take a personalized tour based on your own choice of sights and attractions.

    May 2023

    Kim M

    Our guide Jimmy met us at our hotel and one thing that I appreciated was that even though he had our brief from the various email communications, he took a few minutes to get to know us and to go over our itinerary to make sure that we were going to see what we wanted and that everyone was on the same page. His English is excellent and having grown up in Singapore he was able to paint a picture of the area 'then and now'. He was a wealth of information. He also takes pictures of your group - avoiding the awkward selfies. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and we recommend him to anyone visiting Singapore!

    May 2023

    JUAN F

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