Things to Do in Singapore: 13 Picks & Ticket Prices

Quick answer

Start with Gardens by the Bay and the free Garden Rhapsody light show, Marina Bay at night, Sentosa and Universal Studios, the Night Safari and a hawker-centre dinner. Add Little India, Chinatown and Jewel at Changi. Four days covers the essentials. Big attractions cost ₹3,000–6,000 each, so the free sights and shows help balance the budget.

13 things worth your time in Singapore

01
Gardens by the Bay
Landmark
Two cooled conservatories, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest with its indoor waterfall, plus the Supertree Grove. Stay for the free Garden Rhapsody light show at 7:45 or 8:45 pm.
3–4 hoursAbout ₹3,100 (S$46) for both domes; Supertree Grove free
The domes are the best place to be on a hot or rainy afternoon. The OCBC Skyway walk is a small extra charge.
02
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck
Landmark
The view from level 56 takes in Marina Bay, the Gardens and the ships queued in the strait. The infinity pool is for hotel guests only.
1 hourAbout ₹2,200–2,700 (S$32–40)
Arrive 30 minutes before sunset, then walk down for the Spectra show.
03
Spectra light and water show
Experience
Lasers, fountains and projections on the Marina Bay Sands promenade at 8 pm and 9 pm nightly, with an extra 10 pm show on Fridays and Saturdays.
15 minutesFree
04
Universal Studios Singapore
Experience
Themed zones on Sentosa including Minion Land, with Transformers and the Battlestar Galactica coasters as the big rides. Best for families with children aged 6–15.
Full dayAbout ₹5,650–6,000 (S$83–88) per adult
Buy dated tickets online, arrive at opening and do the big rides first. Express passes are expensive.
05
Sentosa beaches, cable car and Skyline Luge
Experience
Siloso and Palawan beaches, the luge track and the cable car from Mount Faber. The Wings of Time show on Siloso Beach rounds off the evening.
Half dayCable car about ₹2,000–2,700 (S$30–40); luge rides from about ₹1,700
Ride the free Sentosa Express back to VivoCity if you're exiting the island; you only pay to enter.
06
Night Safari
Nature
A zoo built for nocturnal animals, seen from a tram and on lit walking trails. There's nothing quite like it in India.
3–4 hoursAbout ₹3,800 (S$56)
Book the earliest slot and eat before you go. Mandai is 30–40 minutes from the city by cab.
07
Singapore Zoo or Bird Paradise
Nature
Open-concept enclosures and shaded trails at Mandai. The zoo suits younger children; Bird Paradise is the newer walk-through aviary park next door.
Half dayAbout ₹3,300–3,600 (S$49–53) per park
08
Little India and Tekka Centre
Food
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, flower-garland stalls, South Indian thalis on Race Course Road and Mustafa Centre, open until 2 am.
2–3 hoursFree; thali about ₹600–1,000
Mustafa is good for chocolates, perfumes and luggage. Compare electronics prices with India before buying.
09
Chinatown and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
Landmark
A four-storey Buddhist temple, Sri Mariamman Temple (Singapore's oldest Hindu temple) and Maxwell Food Centre within a few streets.
2–3 hoursFree
10
Jewel Changi Airport
Landmark
The 40 m Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, inside a garden mall linked to Terminal 1, with light shows every evening.
1–2 hoursFree; Canopy Park extra
Jewel is outside security. Arrive four hours before your flight to see it without rushing.
11
Hawker-centre dinner
Food
Lau Pa Sat's Satay Street after 7 pm, Maxwell and Newton are the famous ones. Every large hawker centre has an Indian or Chinese vegetarian stall.
1 hour₹350–700 per dish (S$5–10)
12
Kampong Glam and Haji Lane
Shopping
The golden-domed Sultan Mosque, textile shops on Arab Street and the murals and small boutiques of Haji Lane.
2 hoursFree
13
Southern Ridges and Henderson Waves
Nature
A 10 km chain of park trails and canopy walkways, including the wave-shaped Henderson Waves bridge 36 m above the road.
2–3 hoursFree
Start by 8 am; it's uncomfortably hot by 10.

What are the best things to do in Singapore?

Singapore packs a lot into a small island, and the MRT reaches nearly everything in 30–40 minutes. The challenge isn't access, it's cost. Headline attractions run ₹3,000–6,000 per person each, so a family of four can spend more on tickets than on the hotel. A good plan mixes two or three paid attractions with Singapore's many free ones.

The free list

The Supertree Grove and Garden Rhapsody light show at Gardens by the Bay
The Spectra show at Marina Bay Sands
Jewel's Rain Vortex at Changi
Little India, Chinatown and Kampong Glam, with their temples and mosques
The Southern Ridges walk and the MacRitchie TreeTop Walk

Universal Studios or the Night Safari: which one?

If you have children between 6 and 15, Universal Studios is usually the highlight of the trip. For couples and older travellers, the Night Safari is the more distinctive experience. With four days, most families do both and skip the zoo by day.

Do Singapore attraction combos save money?

Sometimes. Bundled tickets from agents and booking apps often price Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa attractions and the Night Safari 10–20% below the gate rate. Check what's actually included, because some passes pad the count with minor attractions you'd never pick. Buying online for a fixed date almost always beats the counter.

Singapore takes rules seriously. No eating or drinking on the MRT, no littering, and chewing gum isn't sold. Fines are real and enforced.

For a day-by-day plan, see our 4-day Singapore itinerary. Then budget it with the Singapore trip cost guide and pick an area from where to stay in Singapore.

Frequently asked questions

How many days are enough for Singapore?

Four days covers the essentials: Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay, a full day at Sentosa with Universal Studios, the Night Safari, and Little India and Chinatown. Three days works for adults who skip the theme park. Families with young children often prefer five days at a slower pace, with time for the zoo and pool breaks.

Is Singapore expensive for Indian tourists?

It's one of Asia's pricier cities, mostly because of hotels and attraction tickets. Food doesn't have to be: hawker meals cost S$5–10 (₹350–700) and public transport is cheap. Expect ₹3,000–5,000 per person per day on the ground, excluding the hotel and big attractions, which cost ₹3,000–6,000 each.

Is Universal Studios Singapore worth it for adults?

If you enjoy roller coasters and themed rides, yes; Transformers and Battlestar Galactica hold up well. If not, a full day at about ₹5,650–6,000 per ticket is hard to justify, and the Night Safari or a Sentosa beach afternoon may suit you better. Weekdays outside Indian school holidays have the shortest queues.

How we checked this page

Last reviewed 28 October 2026

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