Want to visit Singapore with the least amount of money?
Then follow this Top 15 free tours, museums and activities to do in Singapore that we created for you to enjoy without breaking the bank.
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Kampong Glam
This is Singapore’s oldest neighborhood with an oriental feel that still retains the old-fashioned charms of the Singapore of old
A few steps from the city center, it was originally inhabited by Malays and Muslims. Long abandoned, Kampong Glam has gradually become a trendy part of Singapore
Today, you will find countless trendy shops, cafes and restaurants with a pleasant atmosphere or art galleries located in the classic colorful shophouses.
In this neighborhood, you can see the Sultan’s mosque for free, admire the street art where you will see the prints of the great painters on the large murals. Otherwise, you can go shopping while strolling along Haji Lane and Arab Street.
Little India: the best free tours in Singapore
More lively than Kampong Glam, Little India is well worth your attention if you are in Singapore. Here too, you just have to wander around the streets of this district to get a good view and a good nose. Because this district with its countless restaurants and stores is a real explosion of flavor and fragrance
The food here is delicious and will cost you almost nothing, there are even gargotes where you can eat with your hands. It will be an authentic experience. You can also eat vegetarian in the countless small restaurants in the area.
Walking around this area, you can also find anything and everything under the vaults of the local stores: jeans, incense..
Visit the Tan Teng Niah House, a former Chinese residence full of color, the Sri Veeramakaliamman temple, the soul of this neighborhood. Also visit the sumptuous Mustafa Centre shopping mall open 24 hours a day, where you will find absolutely everything.
Discover Chinese mythology for free in Singapore
This is by far the most unusual and strange amusement park in the world. Built in the 1960s, Haw Par Villa is a form of eccentricity in Singapore. Here you won’t find roller coasters and the like, but instead there are landscapes and scenes that draw from the countless tales and legends of Asia. In other words, it’s a total immersion in the folklore of Asian legends.
Created by the Haw brothers with the aim of teaching its visitors the moral values of Chinese mythology, the park abounds in life-size statues and dioramas embodying various tales of the Chinese tradition.
It is a unique space that we recommend you to visit, especially since it is an excellent introduction to Chinese legend. Don’t miss the performance of the “Ten Courts of Hell” which is worth a visit by itself.
It’s more fun than a museum, and the entrance is free.
Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Queenstown, Singapore, 118 628, Singapore
Website:http://www.hawparvilla.sg/
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MacRitchie Treetop Walk
The MacRitchie Treetop Walk stretches for about 11 km around the country’s largest reservoir. It’s a great place to hike or run. It’s also a great place to get out and stretch your legs if you need to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Part of the trail includes a hanging walkway that stretches 250m between Bukit Peirce and Bukit Kalan, the two highest points in MacRitchie Park. From here, you can have beautiful views of the surrounding area. This footbridge is 25 meters above the forest floor, so if you are not afraid of heights, try to cross it, the experience will be unique.
You can also rent kayaks and canoes here, and if you’re lucky, you might spot one of the rare flying lemurs that inhabit the park!
MacRitchie Reservoir, +65 1 800 471 7300,
Website https://www.nparks.gov.sg/
Open Tuesday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Weekends 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
See the Light and Water Show for free in Singapore
At the bottom of the popular Marina Bay Sands near the Grand Basin, the Light and Water Show takes place every night with a regularly changing theme. This artistic show made of water jets, sounds and lights lasts almost 15 minutes and will not fail to seduce you.
How to admire this magical show? We recommend that you simply sit on the esplanade at the foot of Marina Bay Sands in front of the mall. It’s usually a big rush, so try to be there 5 minutes before the start of this beautiful and original show. Of course, this 15-minute treat is free.
Sunday to Thursday: 8pm and 9pm
Friday and Saturday: 8pm, 9pm and 10pm
Address: 2 Bayfront Avenue, Event Plaza, Singapore 018 972
Merlion Park
While researching Singapore, you’ve probably seen this park. You were certainly impressed, but you will be even more impressed when you are there. Well, because here you will discover the huge statue of Merlion, the icon of Singapore. Half fish, half lion, Merlion spitting out water symbolizes the beginning of Singapore as a fishing village.
Merlion Park is always open, so you can visit it whenever you want. However, don’t go on weekends, it’s very crowded during the day. We advise you to go early in the morning to take pictures without anyone in the background. Near the big Merlion, there is also a small statue of this strange creature.
But the most enchanting moment to visit this park is when Singapore starts to light up little by little, at sunset. In front of this unequalled spectacle of skyscrapers lit with Merlion, it is as if you were contemplating a postcard that time will not be able to erase from your memory.
And best of all, admission is completely free.
Hours of operation: 24/7 daily
Address: 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049 213
Find serenity at St. Andrew’s Cathedral
This is the largest cathedral in the country, dating back to the 1850s. The church was built in the Gothic Revival style and is the country’s first Anglican evangelical inspiration. The cathedral choir is also the oldest musical institution in the country. During the Second World War, this high place of worship was used as a makeshift hospital until the Japanese invasion.
In addition to being an architectural masterpiece, this cathedral offers a welcome respite from the city’s heat. You will certainly be impressed by the English Gothic architecture of Singapore. Already the entrance to the porte cochere – shaped to shelter passengers – and the colorful stained glass windows decorating the west wall give you a promising taste of the splendor of this monument.
Address: 11 St Andrew’s Road, +65 6337-6104,
Website: https://cathedral.org.sg/.
The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Visits are free, but you must book in advance.
Visit Singapore’s largest mosque
Most visitors head to Singapore’s Arab quarter Kampong Glam for shopping at Haji Lane, food and drinks. But, it is also a charming area to walk around, especially early in the morning before the square is invaded by the big crowd.
This is a good opportunity to visit the Sultan Mosque or Masjid Sultan, as it is also called, which, with its massive golden domes and huge prayer hall, is a must-see, if you are in the historic district of Kampong Glam.
This prominent mosque in Singapore is one of the most impressive religious buildings in the country.
Admission is free, of course outside of prayer hours. There are even volunteers on hand to give an overview of the city-state’s Muslim heritage. If you are there during Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month, visit the night market in the area and its many food stalls. The atmosphere is very festive and friendly.
Address: 3 Muscat Street Masjid Sultan, Singapore 198 833 Singapore
Website: http: //sultanmosque.sg/
Jurong Lake Gardens
Located in the west of Singapore, Jurong Lake Gardens which covers 90 ha is really one of the huge gardens. This park consists of various small gardens, including the Lakeside Garden, the Chinese Garden, the Japanese Garden and the Garden Promenade. Everything has been created for the enjoyment of families and visitors.
The moment you step into the Chinese Garden, you can’t help but feel like you’re being swept away, as if you’re somewhere in China. The design was heavily inspired by the imperial architectural styles of northern China. The stone lions at the entrance, the pagodons by the lake, the stone bridges, the courtyard. Everything is there!
Near the Chinese garden, you will find the Japanese garden, whose landscape style is inspired by the Muromachi and Momoyama periods of Japanese history. Again, you will feel like you are somewhere else, in one of the parks of Japan.
Opening hours: 5:30am to 11pm (Chinese Garden), 5:30am to 7pm (Japanese Garden)
Address: 1 Chinese Garden Road, Singapore 619 795
For more information, please visit
https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/jurong-lake-gardens
Buddha Tooth Temple
The Buddha Tooth Temple and Museum is currently one of Singapore’s most popular tourist destinations and often ranks high on the list of the island’s most photogenic attractions.
Located in Chinatown, this Buddhist temple is also a museum that houses a tooth of the original Buddha. The four-story building was built in the early 2000s, although it was inspired by the architecture of the Chinese Tang Dynasty.
The Buddha’s tooth relic temple was built so that the tooth that was discovered by the venerable Cakkapala during the restoration of a collapsed stupa in Myanmar in 1980 could be worshipped publicly.
Beyond this relic, this place of worship is alive and well and beautifully decorated. It rivals even the most magnificent Buddhist temples in other countries.
The rooftop garden is a haven of peace, with a prayer wheel in the center and ten thousand Buddha figures on the walls. If you wish to attend a ceremony, it would be best to refer to the program.
It is quite an interesting temple to visit and quite pleasant to explore. A real treat for the senses.
Address: 288 South Bridge Rd, +65 6220-0220,
Website: https://www.btrts.org.sg/
Open every day from 9 am to 6:30 pm. Admission is free.
Relax at East Coast Park
East Coast Park is a 10-mile beach where you can swim, bask in the sun for the perfect tan, and most importantly, escape the crowds, although it does get crowded on weekends. Your kids will love the Marine Cove playground.
Jogging, biking, in-line skating, fishing, picnicking, swimming are all activities you can do for free.
Hours of operation: 24/7 daily
Address: Along East Coast Parkway and East Coast Park Service Road, Singapore 455 486 Singapore
Website to visit: https: //www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/east-coast-park
Southern Ridges
The Southern Ridges is a series of trails that start from Marang Trail near the Harbourfront MRT station. The Southern Ridges is a great way to see the city on foot from above.
The trail stretches for 10 kilometers and connects several of the city’s parks with pedestrian walkways. For example, you can start your hike at Mount Faber, which offers a magnificent view, and then admire the greenery along the way on the Southern Walk Ridge. In fact, there are many free parks in Singapore, like the Botanical Gardens.
The first route which stretches for about 5 km ends at Kent Ridge Park while the second route which stretches for 405 km ends at Labrador Nature Reserve.
You can’t help but be amazed as you walk these beautifully scenic green trails, crossing a bridge 36 meters above the road connecting the two peaks.
You can take the opportunity to observe the birds in their natural habitat or to take pictures of the beautiful flora and fauna.
We recommend that you take water and extra sunscreen with you, as there are not many stores along the trail to stock up on supplies.
Address: Henderson Road, Mount Faber Park, Singapore, 099 203, Singapore
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