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Singapore itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · SingaporeOctober–May

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ 116 SGD
First stop
08:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Singapore itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay
  2. Day 2 Chinatown and Tiong Bahru
  3. Day 3 Sentosa

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 116 SGD a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–20:30

Marina Bay and Gardens by the Bay

  1. Nature

    Gardens by the Bay Cloud Forest

    Cloud Forest + Flower Dome combo ticket (~46 SGD). Go in at the 09:00 opening: an indoor waterfall and cool air.

    ≈ 46 SGD per person

  2. Landmark

    Supertree Grove

    Giant metal trees; the OCBC Skyway (14 SGD) is optional.

    Free

  3. Food

    Satay by the Bay

    The gardens' hawker centre: satay and chilli crab with bay views.

    ≈ 15 SGD per person
  4. 4 h · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Marina Bay Sands SkyPark

    Observation deck on the 57th floor; book a sunset slot. The pool is for hotel guests only.

    ≈ 32 SGD per person
  6. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Spectra Light Show

    Free water and light show in front of Marina Bay Sands at 20:00 and 21:00. The Supertree Garden Rhapsody also runs at 19:45 and 20:45.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Lau Pa SatVictorian-era hawker centre; Satay Street sets up in the evening.
  • ArtScience MuseumLotus-shaped museum with the Future World exhibition; a good rainy-day option.

Day 2 · 09:00–17:00

Chinatown and Tiong Bahru

  1. Culture

    Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

    Tang-style temple with a rooftop garden and prayer wheel; free entry.

    Free

  2. Culture

    Chinatown Heritage Centre

    Immigrant life inside a shophouse; small but moving.

    ≈ 18 SGD per person
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Food

    Maxwell Food Centre

    Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice: join the queue at 11:30, 5 SGD.

    ≈ 8 SGD per person

  5. Landmark

    Ann Siang Hill

    Restored shophouses and cafes; Club Street is nearby.

    Free
  6. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Tiong Bahru

    Art deco housing blocks; try croissants at Tiong Bahru Bakery and browse the bookshop BooksActually.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Tiong Bahru MarketLocal hawker centre; try chwee kueh (steamed rice cakes) and lor mee (noodles in thick gravy).
  • Sri Mariamman TempleThe oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, in Chinatown.

Day 3 · 10:00–20:10Day trip

Sentosa

  1. Culture

    Universal Studios Singapore

    Full-day theme park (~83 SGD). Arrive at opening for Transformers and Battlestar Galactica; an express pass is worth it in the crowds.

    ≈ 83 SGD per person

  2. Food

    Malaysian Food Street RWS

    Hawker food on Sentosa; you can leave the park to eat here.

    ≈ 15 SGD per person
  3. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Sentosa Skyline Luge

    Downhill luge ride; go at sunset.

    ≈ 25 SGD per person
  5. 1 h 10 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Wings of Time

    Water and light show on Siloso Beach; take the 19:40 show.

    ≈ 19 SGD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Coastes SilosoBeachfront restaurant.
  • S.E.A. AquariumGiant aquarium; calmer than Universal Studios.

Day 4 · 09:00–14:30

Little India and Kampong Glam

  1. Culture

    Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple

    Colourful Hindu temple on Serangoon Road; morning prayers.

    Free

  2. Food

    Tekka Centre

    Little India's market and hawker centre; have roti prata (flaky flatbread) and teh tarik (pulled milk tea) for breakfast.

    ≈ 8 SGD per person

  3. Shopping

    Mustafa Centre

    Huge department store open 24 hours; it sells everything.

    Free
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Culture

    Sultan Mosque

    Kampong Glam's golden-domed mosque; outside visiting hours, admire it from the outside.

    Free

  6. Shopping

    Haji Lane

    Narrow graffiti-covered lane with boutiques and cafes; the Arab Street fabric shops are close by.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Zam Zam RestaurantServing murtabak (stuffed pan-fried bread) since 1908; opposite the Sultan Mosque.
  • Malay Heritage CentreFormer palace with Malay history exhibits.

Day 5 · 08:00–16:30

Nature: Southern Ridges and botanics

  1. Nature

    Singapore Botanic Gardens

    UNESCO-listed gardens; the Orchid Garden costs 15 SGD. Mornings are cooler.

    Free
  2. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Nature

    Henderson Waves

    The undulating wooden bridge of the Southern Ridges; a forest-canopy walk to Mount Faber.

    Free

  4. Nature

    Mount Faber Peak

    Views over the harbour and Sentosa from the hilltop; the cable car station is here.

    Free

  5. Food

    VivoCity Food Republic

    Food court floor of the HarbourFront mall; air-conditioned.

    ≈ 12 SGD per person
  6. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Nature

    Labrador Nature Reserve

    Coastal nature park with war relics and mangroves.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Casa Verde Botanic GardensCafe inside the gardens.
  • MacRitchie TreeTop WalkSuspension bridge forest walk (3 hours); an alternative to the Southern Ridges.

Day 6 · 09:00–16:00Day trip

Pulau Ubin

  1. Landmark

    Changi Point Ferry Terminal

    The bumboat leaves once it has 12 passengers; 4 SGD, 10 minutes.

    ≈ 4 SGD per person

  2. Nature

    Pulau Ubin Village Bicycle Rental

    Bikes at the island entrance cost 10 SGD per day; Singapore's village of the 1960s.

    ≈ 10 SGD per person

  3. Nature

    Chek Jawa Wetlands

    Mangrove boardwalk and tidal flats; look out for wild boar and monkeys.

    Free

  4. Food

    Pulau Ubin Seafood Restaurant

    Seafood at the village jetty; simple.

    ≈ 20 SGD per person
  5. 1 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Food

    Changi Village Hawker Centre

    Nasi lemak (coconut rice) on the way back, in Changi Village.

    ≈ 8 SGD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Puaka Hill Pulau UbinThe island's hilltop, with views over the quarry lake.
  • Cheong Lian Yuen Restaurant Pulau UbinSeafood in the island village; a fallback if the other restaurant is full.

Day 7 · 10:00–17:00

Clarke Quay: a light farewell

  1. Culture

    National Gallery Singapore

    Southeast Asian art in the former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings; rooftop terrace.

    ≈ 20 SGD per person

  2. Landmark

    Boat Quay

    Riverside shophouses; walk on to the Merlion.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Merlion Park

    The lion-fish statue; a farewell photo with views of Marina Bay.

    Free

  4. Food

    Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Clarke Quay

    Peppery pork rib soup; a farewell lunch.

    ≈ 12 SGD per person
  5. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Changi Airport Jewel

    The world's tallest indoor waterfall; a mall to explore before your flight.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Amoy Street Food CentreHawker centre in the CBD; an alternative to bak kut teh.
  • Asian Civilisations MuseumRiverside museum; an alternative to the gallery.

Getting around: get an EZ-Link / contactless card

Works on the MRT and buses; a contactless bank card does the same job

Good to know: 6 things that make a Singapore trip easier

  1. Use a contactless card on the MRT. The city is small, and a taxi (Grab) costs 10-20 SGD. The MRT to Changi takes 45 minutes.
  2. Return your tray at hawker centres (there is a fine). Reserving a table with a tissue packet ('chope') is a local custom. A meal costs 5-8 SGD.
  3. November to January is monsoon season: daily downpours, so carry an umbrella. Temperatures stay around 30°C all year.
  4. Chewing gum is banned, and littering and smoking are fined. Supermarkets do not sell alcohol after 22:30.
  5. USS and Cloud Forest tickets are cheaper online. Some museums close on Mondays.
  6. No tipping: a 10% service charge and 9% GST are added.

Spending: ≈ 810 SGD per person for 7 days

  • Food350 SGD
  • Entry and tours320 SGD
  • Local transport60 SGD
  • Other80 SGD

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Singapore?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3 and 6; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Singapore cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 116 SGD per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Singapore?

The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.