Covering a substantial slice of central Singapore, the below bike tour offers a captivating way to explore this ultra-modern Southeast Asia island country.
A view of the Singapore skyline (Photo: Alix Lee via Flickr / PDM 1.0)
Clustered around the Marina Bay and downtown areas and their surrounding neighbourhoods, the tour combines the city core and bay waterfront with a dash of outer-district flavour thrown into the mix. It all amounts to a enchanting introduction to Singapore, with your guide leading the way as you traverse the streets on two wheels, stopping at some of its most famous attractions and places of interest to take it all in.
About the company
Guydeez links travellers with experienced local guides for private, tailor-made tours in around 80 destinations across the globe. Every guide lives in the region they cover and is chosen for their linguistic ability, as well as their cultural, social and historical knowledge.
Travellers can craft the experience entirely to suit their interests, creating a personalised itinerary in advance through Guydeez’s online chat, or opt for one of the platform’s pre-designed tours. Guided experiences are available in English, French, Spanish and Italian, offering flexibility whatever language you feel most at ease with.
Highlights of the tour
The tour includes several of Singapore’s renowned landmarks around Marina Bay, all of which are close enough from each to reach comfortably by bike. Distances are manageable for visitors of all fitness levels, and there are plenty of stopping points for rest, photos or refreshments along the way.
Theatres on the Bay: Singapore’s iconic durian-shaped arts centre hosts world-class theatre, music and dance, with its waterfront location and spiky twin domes make it one of the city’s most recognisable modern landmarks.
The Singapore Flyer observation wheel (Photo: adhiha via Flickr / CC BY-ND 2.0)
Singapore Flyer: One of the world’s tallest observation wheels serves up sweeping views over Marina Bay and beyond, with a slow 30-minute rotation delivering a breathtaking panorama of Singapore’s skyline by day or night.
Pit Grandstand: Overlooking the Formula 1 street circuit, this stand gives visitors a close-up glimpse of Singapore’s racing heritage. Even outside race season, it’s a striking stop for motorsport fans and curious travellers alike
National Stadium: Singapore’s state-of-the-art sporting arena is home to major concerts, football matches and national events. Its retractable dome and vast scale make it a standout landmark within the Singapore Sports Hub.
The scenic environs of Gardens by the Bay (Photo: laurent houmeau via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Gardens by the Bay: Home to eye-catching, climate-controlled biodomes and glowing night displays, this futuristic garden world is at the heart of Singapore’s waterfront scene.
Gardens by the Bay East: A quieter alternative to the main gardens features open lawns and picture-postcard views of Marina Bay, attracting visitors who come for relaxed strolls and sunset skyline photography.
Marina Barrage: This unique dam and green rooftop space overlooking Marina Bay is a popular spot for kite-flying, picnics and a closer look at Singapore’s innovative water system.
Practical info
The tour takes place in central Singapore, where transport links are fast and reliable. Travellers staying in the Downtown Core, Marina Bay or Chinatown districts can typically reach the meeting point within 15–30 minutes by subway, metro or taxi, depending on their exact location and time of travel. If arriving from Orchard Road or Sentosa, the journey is usually 15–30 minutes, with traffic and transfers influencing the total time.
Visitors flying into Changi Airport can travel directly into the city in around 40–50 minutes by subway or metro, or 25–35 minutes by taxi. Cruise passengers docking at Marina Bay Cruise Centre are around 15–25 minutes away, while terminals at >HarbourFront are roughly 20–30 minutes from the central start point by public transport.