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Singapore: ArtScience Museum Entry Ticket

1. Singapore: ArtScience Museum Entry Ticket

Look inside the beautiful lotus-shaped building at Marina Bay Sands and discover the world's 1st ArtScience Museum. Explore the creative process at the heart of art, science, technology and culture in 21 gallery spaces. A living embodiment of the ArtScience theme, the popular attraction hosts an array of exhibitions, events, performances and educational activities that explore the relationship between art and science. Enter a futuristic world of high-tech art at Future World, a collaboration with the Japanese art collective, teamLab. Be amazed as art, science, magic and metaphor are brought together through an array of advanced digital installations.

Singapore: Museum of Ice Cream Entrance Ticket

2. Singapore: Museum of Ice Cream Entrance Ticket

Rediscover your inner kid with a ticket to the sweetest wonderland in Singapore! Savor unlimited ice cream at 5 dessert stations with a cool variety of flavors and forms, while adventuring through 14 interactive installations that celebrate the joy of ice cream! Come for the daytime experience and enjoy the Coolest day out with the family, or build connections with the more intimate night experience that features adult-centric activities and Sweet cocktails. The Museum of Ice Cream transforms concepts and dreams into spaces that provoke imagination and creativity. MOIC is designed to be a culturally inclusive environment and community, inspiring human connection through the universal power of ice cream. With imagination and connection at its core, experience an all-new Night at the Museum experience that seeks to rekindle the childlike wonder in you and deepen connections with your loved ones and friends through an intimate evening session filled with adult-centric activities.

Singapore: Historical Bike Tour with a Traditional Snack

3. Singapore: Historical Bike Tour with a Traditional Snack

Discover the real Singapore on this 9.9 mile (16 km) route through the city by bike. Visit a typical residential town and market to watch people go about their daily lives. Get up close to Singapore's unique public housing, where the majority of the residents live, as well as swanky multi-million dollar riverfront homes. Then, meander alongside the Singapore River, where trade brought to life a sleepy village town in the 1800s. See historically important landmarks, such as the 100-year-old fire station, museums, and places of worship. Of course, you’ll pay homage to the statue of Sir Stamford Thomas Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore. Learn how WWII affected Singapore, and see monuments that honor those who suffered. In between all that sightseeing, enjoy a short coffee break and sample a little local snack at a local eatery/traditional coffee shop, just like a typical Singaporean. More than just history, you’ll come to understand the melting pot culture of people from all over the world who now call Singapore home. Finally, fast forward to the present and admire the ultra-modern business district. Jump right into the action as you cycle right along the Formula 1 route, though at a somewhat slower pace.

Singapore: National Gallery Entry Tickets

4. Singapore: National Gallery Entry Tickets

Explore Southeast Asian art at the new National Gallery Museum in Singapore. After opening its doors on 24 Nov 2015, the gallery is located in Singapore's Civic District and boasts a combined floor area of 64,000 square meters and is housed in two of the island's most iconic buildings: the former Supreme Court and the City Hall. The National Gallery Museum is the largest visual arts venue and museum in Singapore – home to over 1,000 artworks -  and is certainly one of the main attractions in Singapore. Visitors are introduced to Singaporean and Southeast Asian art and special exhibitions in the gallery.  Discover the impact of the British Empire on modern art in Southeast Asia during the 'Artist and Empire' special exhibition, featuring over 200 international and regional artworks. A visit to the National Gallery Singapore is a great opportunity to discover art, culture, and architecture of Singapore.

Singapore: Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer

5. Singapore: Half-Day City Tour with Hotel Transfer

Discover Singapore by getting to know its famous Civic District. Begin your journey at Kampong Glam, an area where modernity meets tradition. This district has a history that dates back to Singapore’s colonial era as the allocated area to the Malay, Arab, and Bugis communities. Explore the city by driving around the Civic District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, and the National Gallery Singapore. The Gallery consists of the former Supreme Court Building and the City Hall. Next, stop at Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Do not miss out this picture-taking opportunity with The Merlion, a mythological creature that is part lion and part fish. Visit Thian Hock Keng Temple, one of Singapore’s oldest Buddhist-Taoist temples, before driving past Chinatown. Proceed to Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.

Singapore: ArtScience Museum Entry Ticket

6. Singapore: ArtScience Museum Entry Ticket

Explore the beautiful lotus-shaped building at Marina Bay Sands and discover the world's first ArtScience Museum. Explore the creative process at the heart of art, science, technology and culture in 21 gallery spaces. See an array of exhibitions, events, performances and educational activities that explore the relationship between art and science. Enter a futuristic world of high-tech art at Future World, a collaboration with the Japanese art collective, teamLab. Be amazed as art, science, magic and metaphor are brought together through an array of advanced digital installations.

Sentosa: Madame Tussauds + Cable Car Combo

7. Sentosa: Madame Tussauds + Cable Car Combo

Get picture-perfect views of Singapore from a different perspective as you climb aboard the unique Singapore Cable Car. Glide serenely across the city from Mount Faber on the mainland to the popular resort island of Sentosa, all in the comfort of a wheelchair and stroller-friendly cabin. Disembark at Merlion Cable Car Station, where you get the chance to take pictures outside of the famous Singapore mascot, Merlion. From there, proceed to the world-famous Madama Tussauds Sentosa and enjoy a day surrounded by celebrities from all over the world. Get up close to world leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Lee Kuan Yew, or Barack Obama. Walk right up to sports stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Muhammad Ali, and Serena Williams, as well as artists such as Leonardo di Caprio, Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, Katy Perry, and more! You can also discover the Images of Singapore, an award-winning historical museum. Learn all about the last 200 years of Singapore's culture and history with live actors, special effects, and multimedia displays. Finally, take the Spirit of Singapore boat ride surrounded by the scents of the plants, giant palms, and abundance of vegetation from the tropical jungle. This tour will drop you off at the amazing F1 circuit in Singapore where the Grand Prix takes place.

Sentosa: Trick Eye Museum Entrance Ticket

8. Sentosa: Trick Eye Museum Entrance Ticket

Reserve your entry ticket to the Trick Eye Museum in Singapore where art and technology are merged to create artistic works. Play, take pictures, touch and listen and interact with every single artistic piece or installation. Experience more than 80 optical illusions to trick your senses.  Encounter 6 different themed galleries that represent worlds of fantasy, adventure, mystery, and romance. Find and explore 2D and 3D printings, paintings on walls, floors, and ceilings that will leave you astonished with their bizarre illusions and transformations. Discover a hidden word that is seen only through the app by downloading the “XR Museum” mobile app and watch as your photos and videos come alive with hidden animals, magic, fireworks, and other special effects. Slay dragons, swim with the whale, or relax in nature as the Trickeye weaves optical illusion together with Augmented Reality technology to create mind-bending fun exhibits with plenty of picture-perfect opportunities! With a single ticket, experience 4D optical illusion + Interactive AR technology at four exciting themed zones including the Eco Garden, AR Trickeye (AR Effect room), Aqua Trickeye (AR Effect room), and the Rainbow Garden.

Admission to Battlebox

9. Admission to Battlebox

Journey back to a fateful February morning in 1942 when surrender stared the British, Australian and Indian Army commanders in the face after 70 days of brutal fighting in Malaya and Singapore. Once known as an “impregnable fortress” of the British Empire, Singapore was about to fall. Enter the Battlebox command center and investigate the momentous decision to surrender the city to the Japanese, marking the beginning of the end of the British Empire and the start of Singapore's darkest chapter. Embrace your bold side and step into this 1930s war bunker. You will come away with an unforgettable experience and a deeper understanding of the Fall of Singapore.  

Singapore: City Origins & History Private Walking Tour

10. Singapore: City Origins & History Private Walking Tour

Retrace the history of Singapore in the company of an expert guide and learn about the origins of the Lion City from its humble beginnings. Meet your guide at Raffles Place MRT Station or, your referred pick-up location 30 minutes before start time (when pick-up & drop-off option is selected). Then, set out on a walk along the Singapore River to discover how the city developed from a small fishing village to a busy trading port of the British Empire. Learn about how the city’s history is tied to the importance of the river, and how it was once lined with fishing boats and spice sellers. Continue the tour onto Fullerton Hotel, the city's newly minted National Monument, and admire the grand architecture of the building. Next, wander through the Civic District, bursting with historical, architectural, and cultural heritage, and where modern Singapore was born. Visit the National Gallery, the city’s newest and largest museum of Singapore and Southeast Asian art and afterwards stroll along the Marina Bay Esplanade before finally visiting the mythical Merlion, the city’s national icon.

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4.7 / 5

based on 547 reviews

The pick-up arrived 25 minutes late, so be prepared for that. However, once they arrived the guide was very apologetic. The trip itself was an excellent way to learn about Singapore & its history. We were driven to 3 sites around Singapore where we got off the bus & the guide talked us through the history & then gave us a short while to look around ourselves & take photos. We finished the trip by visiting the National Orchid Garden which is absolutely stunning. Excellent trip, would fully recommend.

I loved my tour with Pamela, one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. She was so knowledgeable and friendly and she made the experience so memorable. I learned a ton and if I ever return to Singapore I’ll ask her for another tour :)

Simon was an excellent entertaining and very knowledgeable guide We saw all of the most important things in Singapore and learned an seagull it about the history I would recommend this ride as an introduction to Singapore

The tour is a really fun way to learn about the stories of the war in Singapore, especially if you like horror. The two guides are exceptionally good and make the tour a highly recommended experience.

Had a great experience. Tour guide was very humble, caring and very nice.