Half-Day Singapore City Highlights & Orchid Garden Tour
Overview
Explore the best of Singapore in just half a day. Board an air-conditioned coach from our Tour Coordination Centre at Paradox Singapore and visit the city's most iconic sights: the colourful streets of Kampong Glam, the famous Merlion at Merlion Park, the ornate Thian Hock Keng Temple in Chinatown, and the UNESCO-listed National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
With a knowledgeable English-speaking guide and a relaxed 3.5-hour itinerary, this tour is a perfect introduction to Singapore for first-time visitors, families, and travellers on a short stay or layover. Rated 4.0/5 by over 200 travellers.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to National Orchid Garden (Non-Refundable)
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals and Beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup (unless selected as an optional add-on)
Meeting Location
20 Merchant Road
Singapore 058281
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Padang (pass by)
Kampong Glam
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Merlion Park
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Thian Hock Keng Temple Mural
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Singapore Botanic Gardens
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On Car-Free Sunday, National Gallery and Merlion Park will be replaced by Mount Faber.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-3695CTC
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Average 4.03 out of 5 stars based on 1,365 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+08).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission to National Orchid Garden (Non-Refundable).
- English-speaking local guide.
- Meals and Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup (unless selected as an optional add-on).
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Singapore City Highlights & Orchid Garden Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Singapore City Highlights & Orchid Garden Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Admission to National Orchid Garden (Non-Refundable)
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals and Beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup (unless selected as an optional add-on)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On Car-Free Sunday, National Gallery and Merlion Park will be replaced by Mount Faber.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
