Singapore Essentials: Your First Day in the City
Start your Singapore journey with a local who helps you explore must-sees, hidden corners, and learn how to navigate the city with confidence.
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Transport Mode:
Walking experience (may use public transport for long distances)Meeting point:
Raffles place MRT exit G, 6 Battery Rd, Singapore 049909Cancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience—please bring an EZ-Link or NETS FlashPay card, set up Apple Pay or Google Pay (for contactless payment), or carry small change for bus fares, as no change is given.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
What makes it special
The perfect first-day experience in Singapore. Your host blends must-sees with practical tips—local transport, hawker food, and hidden corners—so you leave feeling confident and ready to explore.
Key Highlights:
- Get a feel for Singapore’s layout with a relaxed, local-led introduction.
- Learn how to use the MRT, best walking routes, and travel tips.
- See historic riverside shophouses and murals that tell Singapore’s story.
- Take in the Merlion from a hidden, crowd-free angle.
- Explore Chinatown’s backstreets beyond the tourist stalls.
- Taste must-try hawker dishes like Hainanese chicken rice.
- Gain local insights on the best spots to visit during your stay.
What travelers think of this experience
Here’s what your experience could look like
These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes
Meeting point
Raffles place MRT exit G, 6 Battery Rd, Singapore 049909
The Merlion—Without the Crowds
See Singapore’s most famous icon, but from a peaceful spot.
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Chinatown’s Hidden Corners & Culture
A deeper look at Chinatown beyond the touristy streets.
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Hawker Culture & Essential Eats
Taste Singapore’s best hawker food—where locals actually eat.
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Learn to Ride the MRT Like a Local
Master Singapore’s fast and affordable transport system.
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A historic district where past and present quietly meet.
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FAQs
Your questions, answered
Is this a traditional tour or something different?
This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.