Singapore City Tour with a visit to the National Orchid Gardens
Explore Singapore learning about the history, culture and lifestyles of a multinational city. This city tour will take you around some of Singapore's most interesting and popular sites with a visit to the National Orchid Gardens.
Area
Singapore City Centre
Type
Art & Architecture
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Teens
Young Kids
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
1-2 Hours
Your tour begins with a visit to Singapore first’s UNESCO World Heritage Site – Singapore Botanic Gardens where you will walk through the National Orchid Garden which boasts a sprawling display of 60,000 orchid plants.Continue to Little India, a haven of Indian culture and ethnicity, that embodies the vibrant and colourful pulse of the Indian community in Singapore. Here let your senses come alive as you walk past shops along the five-foot way offering a variety of exotic fruits, species, local vegetables, jasmine and orchid garlands.Next, you will be taken to the mouth of the Singapore River to the Merlion Park for a view of the iconic Merlion and the Marina Bay. Merlion, with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, is an imaginary creative that represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village. Drive past the financial district to the historic district of Chinatown, a showcase of the rich cultural history of the earlier settlers. Singapore’s largest ethnic group, the Chinese, may have first settled here and yet in its midst is one of our oldest and most picturesque Hindu Temple. The sequence of the itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Recommended Hotels Nearby
A selection of luxury hotel options in the area, handpicked and recommended by our travel specialists.
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View AccommodationThe St. Regis Singapore
A stone's throw from the famous upscale shopping belt of Orchard Road and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, The St. Regis Singapore is a gleaming landmark of timeless refinement and renowned bespoke services in downtown Singapore.
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Raffles Singapore
The luxurious Raffles Hotel Singapore is an iconic landmark of Singapore's colonial past. Its unwavering service and excellence has been legendary for 120 years and it is a fabulous historical and indulgent place to stay.
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View AccommodationCapella Singapore
Created from two colonial bungalows on the island of Sentosa in Singapore, Capella is a wonderful hotel that fuses British heritage and modern design. Spread across 30 acres, the property feels completely unique and is ideal for both families and couples.
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View AccommodationThe Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Boasting a superb location on Marina Bay with stunning views across the water and the city skyline, The Fullerton Bay is the last word in luxury in the heart of Singapore, and sister property to the iconic Fullerton Hotel around the corner.
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View AccommodationShangri-La Singapore
The Shangri-La is a refreshing city hotel with a peaceful, luxury resort setting and lush gardens, despite being in the heart of the vibrant city of Singapore, just a short walk from the world-renowned shopping on Orchard Road.
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View AccommodationNaumi Hotel Singapore
Overlooking Raffles and surrounded by a bevy of restaurants, Naumi is a sleek hideaway ideally located in the business district of Singapore. With a roof top infinity pool, sharp attention to detail and just 73 rooms, we think it's a great option.
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View AccommodationThe Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore
The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is a five-star luxury hotel offering stunning panoramic views of the city, Asia's first La Mer hotel spa, a variety of award-winning restaurants and a 4,200-piece art collection.
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View AccommodationEastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train
A nostalgic, romantic and luxurious journey on a lavishly appointed train through Malaysia and Singapore's stunning countryside, the Eastern & Oriental Express is a memorable, relaxing and stylish way to travel.
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