Don’t just hang around in Changi Airport – a layover is a great opportunity to explore Singapore.
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Singapore’s Changi Airport is one of the busiest passenger hubs for Southeast Asia. Even though the airport itself is like a miniature city, with a multitude of shops and restaurants, flying through Changi is a great opportunity to visit Singapore during a layover. Singapore, an island state, is the smallest country in Southeast Asia – so a few hours is all that is needed to see the main sights. Here are five of the best Singapore layover tours from the airport.
Singapore: Airport/Seaport Meet & Greet + 4-Hours City Tour
This tour is a stress-free way to see Singapore in half a day and then return to the airport for your onward flight. The chauffeur meets you in the arrivals hall with a sign and carries your bags to the private vehicle. You can choose what you want to see during the four-hour trip but recommended highlights include Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park, Chinatown, and Little India. The excursion included a 60-minute waiting time in arrivals, as well as parking fees and tolls – bottled water is thrown in free of charge too. From €287.84 per group up to three.
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Singapore Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
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This is a full day, eight-hour tour, so not ideal for shorter layovers. If you have time, however, it makes good sense, exploring all aspects of Singapore. Instead of hanging out at the airport food court, you’ll be trying typical street food in a local hawker centre, before heading to Chinatown and the biggest sights of Singapore. The tour is completely customisable – just tell the local guide what you are interested in and let them do the rest. Pick-up from Changi Airport is included by taxi (max four passengers including your host). It’s worth noting that return transportation to the airport is not included. From €203.30.
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Private Customised Singapore Airport Layover Tour By Car
This private tour ranges from four to eight hours to suit the length of your layover. The private vehicle picks you up from Changi Arrivals and whisks you into the city to visit a variety of different attractions. You can take a river cruise, head to the hawker centres or museums, visit Gardens by the Bay – or fit in all of the above if there is time. The itinerary is built around the interests of the group and everything is taken care of in advance. The local guide and a drop-off at the airport are also included in the price. From €359.98.
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Private Singapore Airport Layover Walking Tour
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This tour is four to six hours, depending on how much time you have before your onward flight, and includes a walking tour – a great way to stretch those legs in between aeroplanes. Swap the crowded airport terminal for the fresh air of Singapore, with a customised itinerary organised by a local guide. You’ll discover Singapore on foot and by public transit for a true sense of the city. The airport pick-up and the cost of public transport during the tour is included but not return transport, so you’ll need to grab a taxi. From €202.76.
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Private Singapore City Tour and National Orchid Garden
This tour is only 3.5 hours long but does include a meet up at the airport – speak to the operator for details on getting back to the airport and what time is needed to see what you want to experience, so you don’t run out of time and miss your flight. The private local guide will take you to the city’s most noteworthy locations, including Merlion Park, Thian Hock Keng Temple, Little India, and National Orchid Garden. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle and the operator promises that you can experience three main Singapore highlights in just a few hours. From €207.59.
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