Things to Do in Singapore: 14 Spots and 3- & 4-Day Itineraries
14 Singapore spots with hours, fees and access checked against official sites, plus 3-day and 4-day plans grouped by area.
Itineraries
3 days
Day 1 · Marina Bay
Merlion ParkGardens by the Bay: Flower Dome & Cloud ForestSupertree Grove & Garden RhapsodySkyPark Observation Deck, Marina Bay Sands
Day 2 · Sentosa
Sentosa Express (to Sentosa Island)Universal Studios Singapore
Day 3 · Chinatown & Changi
4 days
Day 1 · Marina Bay
Merlion ParkGardens by the Bay: Flower Dome & Cloud ForestSupertree Grove & Garden RhapsodySkyPark Observation Deck, Marina Bay Sands
Day 2 · Sentosa
Sentosa Express (to Sentosa Island)Universal Studios Singapore
Day 3 · Botanic Gardens & Mandai
Day 4 · Heritage districts & Changi
National Gallery SingaporeChinatownLittle IndiaKampong Gelam (Haji Lane & Sultan Mosque)Jewel Changi Airport Rain Vortex
Things to do 14
Gardens by the Bay: Flower Dome & Cloud Forest
Two cooled conservatories in Bay South Garden. Each closes once a month for maintenance.
- Hours
- Daily 09:00-21:00 (last admission Cloud Forest 20:00, Flower Dome 20:30)
- Fee
- Flower Dome & Cloud Forest, non-resident adult S$46
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
- Getting there
- Bayfront MRT (CE1/DT16) Exit B via the underground linkway, or Gardens by the Bay MRT (TE22) Exit 1.
Supertree Grove & Garden Rhapsody
Outdoor vertical-garden Supertrees with a free light and sound show twice nightly.
- Hours
- Outdoor gardens 05:00-02:00; Garden Rhapsody daily 19:45 and 20:45; Supertree lights off at 23:30
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
SkyPark Observation Deck, Marina Bay Sands
Observation deck on level 56 of Marina Bay Sands.
- Hours
- Off-peak 09:30-16:30 (last entry 16:00); peak 17:00-22:00 (last entry 21:30)
- Fee
- Adult S$35 off-peak, S$39 peak
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
Merlion Park
Home of the Merlion statue on the Marina Bay waterfront.
- Time needed
- about 30 minutes
National Gallery Singapore
Art museum at 1 St Andrew's Road. The UOB Southeast Asia Gallery is closed until late 2027.
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-19:00 (ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing)
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
Chinatown
District with Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Thian Hock Keng, Sri Mariamman Temple and Maxwell Food Centre.
- Time needed
- about 2-3 hours
Little India
Indian heritage district with Tekka Centre market and Mustafa Centre department store.
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
Kampong Gelam (Haji Lane & Sultan Mosque)
Area with the Sultan Mosque and street art along Haji Lane.
- Time needed
- about 1.5 hours
Singapore Botanic Gardens
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, at 1 Cluny Road.
- Hours
- Daily 05:00-midnight
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
Sentosa Express (to Sentosa Island)
Monorail from Level 3 of VivoCity to Resorts World, Imbiah and Beach stations.
- Hours
- First train 07:00, last train 00:00
- Fee
- S$4 from VivoCity; free within Sentosa
- Time needed
- about 15 minutes
- Getting there
- Board at VivoCity Level 3 (HarbourFront). Pay by tapping EZ-Link or a Mastercard/Visa/AMEX card.
Universal Studios Singapore
Theme park at Resorts World Sentosa.
- Time needed
- full day
- Getting there
- Sentosa Express to Resorts World station.
Singapore Zoo
Open-concept rainforest zoo in the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
- Hours
- Daily 08:30-18:00 (last entry 17:00)
- Time needed
- about 4 hours
Night Safari
Nocturnal wildlife park with walking trails and the Safari Adventure Tram.
- Hours
- Daily 18:00-00:00 (last entry 23:15); trails and tram start 19:00
- Time needed
- about 3 hours
Jewel Changi Airport Rain Vortex
Indoor waterfall falling 40 m at the centre of Jewel, with an evening light and music show.
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-22:00; light & music show Mon-Thu 20:00 and 21:00, Fri-Sun, public holidays and eves 20:00, 21:00, 22:00
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
Good to know
- Satay by the Bay closes from 1 October 2026 for redevelopment, per Gardens by the Bay.
- Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and other Gardens conservatories close once a month for maintenance.
- The Supertree Grove and Garden Rhapsody show are free; only the domes, OCBC Skyway and some attractions are ticketed.
- The Sentosa Express accepts EZ-Link and contactless Mastercard, Visa and AMEX; S$4 from VivoCity.
- SkyPark tickets cost less before 16:30 (off-peak) than from 17:00 (peak).
FAQ
How many days do I need for Singapore?
Three days covers Marina Bay, Sentosa and Chinatown. A fourth day adds the Botanic Gardens and Mandai (zoo and Night Safari).
What time is the Gardens by the Bay light show?
Garden Rhapsody runs daily at 19:45 and 20:45 at the Supertree Grove and is free.
How do I get to Sentosa?
Take the Sentosa Express monorail from Level 3 of VivoCity (HarbourFront). It costs S$4 and runs 07:00-00:00.
Is the Singapore Botanic Gardens free?
Yes. It opens daily from 05:00 to midnight with free admission.
When is the Jewel Rain Vortex light show?
The light and music show runs at 20:00 and 21:00 daily, plus 22:00 on Fridays to Sundays, public holidays and eves.