Walking Tours: Places You Can Visit in Singapore for Free

Ask travellers who have set foot on Singapore about their experience in visiting the city and probably one thing they’ll say the same is that it’s expensive. True, the cost of travelling to the city is high, and booking Singapore city tours can burn a hole in your pocket.

Entrance to the Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands all demand a hefty price. But, for an average backpacker, one should not ignore the beauty of the many other places that aren’t tagged with a price - and the best of it all? You can visit them all when you join a free walking tour!

If you’re budget travelling to Singapore, here are five places you can visit for free!

1. Singapore River Walk

Most of Singapore’s iconic landmarks are located right by the river. So, this Singapore city tour where you walk from the Raffles Place to Marina Bay Sands provides an up close and picturesque view of the Merlion statue and other architectural landmarks including the Fullerton Hotel, Double Helix Bridge and Esplanade.

You can also stop by to watch tourist boats pass by in the afternoon and watch the laser show at the Marina Bay Sands at sundown. There’s also the Makansutra Bay where you can get cheap local favourites.

You must also try the night city tour in Singapore because the urban lights really looks magical when it’s dark!

2. Chinatown

A walk across Chinatown isn’t merely fun, it will also enlighten you about the city’s diverse religion and rich culture.

This Singapore city tour starts with a journey at Telok Ayer MRT Station and from there, you will come across multi-religious structures such as the Thian Hock Keng Chinese temple, the Singapore Methodist Church, the Al Abrar Mosque and the Nagor Durgha Indian Shrine.

The trail ends at Temple Street where you can buy cheap souvenirs and other good finds.

3. Little India

A stone’s throw from the Chinatown, Little India is an ethnic neighbourhood that reflects the Tamil culture.

There’s so much you can do here from taking a look inside the many colourful shops, tasting authentic Indian cuisine at the many restaurants lining the Serangoon Road and appreciate the intricate details of the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. You can conclude your day with a trip to the Mustafa Centre.

4. Gardens by the Bay Supertree Grove

Although the conservatories of Gardens By the Bay has an entrance fee, its outdoor facilities remain open to the public for free. The Supertree Grove, for instance, is worth a visit.

Here, you can take a stroll around the towering trees, each reaching up to 16 stories high. You can also hang out and kill time at the Supertree-top bistro where you can get an uninterrupted, panoramic view of the place.

Here are some of the wonderful destinations that Singapore city tours provide. Singapore city tours both day and night have nothing but a magical experience in store for you.

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