Singapore layover tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top 10 layover tours & experiences around the world

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private layover tours & experiences with locals

The iconic Singapore Changi Airport may be a destination in itself, but the city on your doorstep is even more spectacular. If you have a long layover at the airport, don’t waste it sitting around and waiting for your next flight! Instead, join a Singapore local on the ultimate Singapore layover tours that show you the best of the city in the little time you have. You’ll discover all the reasons Singapore is a must-see destination on a travel experience expertly tailored to your schedule. We know you have a flight to catch, and we’ll make sure you get back to the airport with time to spare. Singapore airport layover tours with CIty Unscripted couldn’t be easier!

Meet some of our local hosts around Singapore

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Explore Singapore on your layover

Sure, Singapore’s airport is impressive – but even the best airport in the world can only be entertaining for so long. So why wait around when you could join us for Singapore layover tours that whiz you into the heart of the iconic city and let you explore? We know you only have a few hours, so we plan an itinerary that squeezes in all the best things to see and do (as well as a few places only a native Singaporean would know about). From the bohemian Tiong Bahru neighborhood to street food at a hawker center, you’ll experience the city to its fullest on Singapore airport layover tours.

An easy way to see Singapore

We know you might have reservations about going on a Singapore adventure when you have limited time. After all, getting around a brand-new place and navigating unfamiliar streets can be daunting, especially when you have a flight taking off in just a few hours! But don’t worry, because our Singapore airport layover tours make the experience 100% stress-free. That’s because your local guide will meet you at the airport and hold your hand every step of the way. On Singapore layover tours, you have an in-the-know insider to be your GPS, guidebook and Google Translate wrapped into one!

An itinerary tailored to you

On City Unscripted Singapore airport layover tours, no two travelers’ itineraries are the same. You only have a few hours, so we want you to make the most of them. The local guide planning your trip will learn a little about your personality and interests and plan a tour that’s bound to get your stamp of approval. Whether you want to explore the city’s most popular food spots, scope out high-octane entertainment at Marina Bay, or stumble across hidden alleys lined with colorful street art, you can rest assured that Singapore layover tours with us will give you the experience you’re seeking.

Singapore travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find the best things to do, places to eat, must eat foods and lots of travel tips in Singapore recommended by our local hosts

Latest reviews from our guests

Our guide, Mark, was fantastic and met us at the cruise port for a whirlwind tour of the city. I gave him an ambitious list of places we wanted to see and he put together a tour to see it all. He led the tour by teaching us how to navigate the city’s amazing subway system. We hit all of the primary sites and a few additional ones recommended by the guide. Overall it was an excellent day with a terrific guide.

March 2024

William V
He not only took us in a fast paced tour to see all of the places I requested ( and it was ambitious list), he also taught us how to navigate the city using the subway system. Mark was great.

April 2024

William V
My private tour was exceptional. An amazing way to see lots of sights in a short amount of time. My guide Ying was wonderful!

April 2024

Jill W
Even before our private walking tour started, Colin, our local guide, was super communicative via email and WhatsApp, and he was really keen to understand the type of experiences we'd like to see in Singapore to make the tour personal for us. He shared a detailed itinerary based on his extensive local knowledge, and including a few specific locations we'd mentioned based on reviews we'd read and a previous trip to Singapore Our meeting point, location and time were agreed well in advance with confirmation updates the day before, all very reassuring. On the morning of our tour, Colin was on time and stood exactly where we'd agreed to meet him. He was immediately very friendly and helpful and re confirmed the itinerary and was still very flexible and open to changes as the tour proceeded. He was also very quick to understand our walking pace and level of physical ability, especially in the heat. Our tour included a mix of the classic locations; tour of Chinatown including Chinatown Complex, a walk through Clarke Quay and the Singapore River and on to Fort Canning Park, a walking tour of Fort Canning, including historical locations at Fort Gate, Battlebox, Fort Canning Heritage Gallery and Spice Garden, then a scenic walk down Canning Rise passing local landmarks including the Armenian Church and Central Fire Station. Colin included a rest / snack break at Funan Digitalife Mall before heading on to a specific location we'd requested on the Singapore River to replicate a photo at Boat Quay from our honeymoon in the 1990's (Colin was super helpful and captured the perfect replica 2024 photo). Our tour then continued through the Colonial District passing more local landmarks including St Andrew’s Cathedral, the National Gallery, Padang and the Asian Civilisations Museum. We then crossed the Singapore River via the historic Cavanagh Bridge, and walked through the Fullerton Hotel (with very welcome air conditioning) towards Merlion Park and the Marina Bay. Our tour concluded with a walk to Raffles Place to the heart of the Central Business District. Colin was able to answer many of our questions along the way, and spoke clearly in perfect English, but if he didn't know a particular point, he would say rather than just making things up. We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour experience with Colin, and would highly recommend it. As a general point, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes, ensure you have a hat, and carry water to drink along the way, and be

April 2024

Tim H