Singapore Essentials: Your First Day in the City

As a first-time visitor to Singapore from the United States, I wanted a guide who could help me truly understand and appreciate the city—and Joanne exceeded all my expectations. Joanne is warm, friendly, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable about Singapore. She not only showed me many of the city’s iconic landmarks, but also introduced me to hidden gems and local places that most tourists would never discover on their own. Her knowledge of Singapore’s history, culture, and development is impressive, and she shared fascinating stories and historical facts that brought each location to life. What I appreciated most was how engaging and personable she was throughout the tour. She made the experience enjoyable, informative, and memorable from start to finish. It was clear that she genuinely loves sharing her city with visitors. In fact, I enjoyed my first day with Joanne so much that I hired her again for a second tour the very next day! That’s probably the strongest endorsement I can give. Thanks to Joanne, I gained a much deeper understanding and appreciation of Singapore than I ever could have on my own. If you’re visiting Singapore and want a knowledgeable, professional, and passionate guide who can show you both the famous sights and the hidden treasures, I highly recommend Joanne. She made my first trip to Singapore an unforgettable experience.

Cheryl’s knowledge and flexibility were outstanding and made the afternoon very enjoyable!

David was very knowledgeable and considerate

Kavin was great. He was knowledgeable, and fun. He was also very solicitous of our wellbeing given that we are getting on in years and it was a very hot day. We both really enjoyed the tour and saw and learned things we would never have got from a guide book.

I really wanted to learn more about the history of Singapore, but none of the group tours seemed to offer the depth I was looking for. I don’t usually book private tours, but I chose this one so I could tailor the experience to what I wanted to learn—and I’m so glad I did. Jane was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and well-prepared. I filled out an intake form beforehand, and she came ready to answer my questions. She was also very flexible with where we went, making the most of our time. One small note: there seemed to be an expectation to stop for food at some point. I had already eaten beforehand, but Jane kept suggesting it, so I ended up grabbing something small and sharing it with her. It wasn’t a big deal, just something to be aware of if you’re planning your time around the tour. Overall, I learned so much about the city and saw places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own or through a typical group tour. This ended up being one of my favorite experiences—I only wish more tours were like this.

Roy was an absolutely amazing tour guide.he gave us an overview of singapore including , history,culture, religion and cuisine. we experienced Temples, shrines, government buildings with an overview of past present and future Singapore. we walked around Chinatown, the English areas and the downtown going to overviews so we could appreciate the city layout and the growth with land reclamation This tour was definitely worth doing