30 Best Things to Do in Singapore in 2026 | With Discount Tips
Singapore packs more into a few square kilometres than most countries manage across thousands. From world-class Singapore tourist attractions and wildlife parks to hawker stalls, heritage neighbourhoods, and theme parks — the hardest part of planning fun things to do in Singapore is narrowing it down. This guide covers 30 must-try experiences across every budget and interest, with exclusive deals and voucher codes to help you save on every paid attraction.
Thrills & Theme Parks – Sentosa Island
1. Universal Studios Singapore
You could spend a full day at Universal Studios Singapore (USS) and still feel like you’d only scratched the surface. Located at Resorts World Sentosa, USS is Southeast Asia’s only Universal Studios theme park and it delivers a genuinely world-class experience across eight themed zones — Hollywood, New York, Sci-Fi City, Ancient Egypt, The Lost World, Far Far Away and the brand-new Illumination’s Minion Land. A Universal Studios Express Pass is worth it on busy days and can save 30 to 45 minutes of queuing time.
Arrive at park opening. The most popular USS rides — Transformers and Battlestar Galactica have the shortest waits in the first 30 minutes. Monday through Thursday also sees significantly lighter crowds than weekends and public holidays. Adult admission starts from S$83, with child tickets from S$62. For the best value on tickets and Universal Studios Express Pass access to priority queuing on the most popular Universal Studios rides, check the Universal Studios Singapore offers at TheVoucherCodes.com before booking.
2. Skyline Luge Sentosa
A 688-metre gravity-steered cart ride with views over the southern coastline one of the most accessible fun things to do in Singapore for all ages. Combine with the chairlift back up for the full experience. No booking needed, just turn up and go.
3. Wings of Time
A nightly open-air show on Siloso Beach combining water fountains, lasers and fire geysers with a cinematic storyline. Runs at 7:40 PM and 8:40 PM. It’s theatrical and polished a perfect Sentosa evening closer.
Wildlife & Nature – Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Mandai Wildlife Reserve houses five distinct parks within a rainforest setting in northern Singapore. Together they form one of the world’s most impressive urban wildlife destinations. Book in advance and bundle parks to save — the Singapore Zoo offers page at TheVoucherCodes.com covers all five parks, tram rides and the popular 10% Off: Singapore Zoo + Rainforest Wild ASIA 2-Park Combo Ticket.
4. Singapore Zoo
Home to more than 4,200 animals across 300 species in open-concept naturalistic enclosures — no cages, just moats and hidden barriers that make you feel genuinely inside a rainforest. Free-ranging orangutans overhead, giraffe feeding, giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia, and the KidzWorld wet play zone make this a full-day experience. Arrive by 8:30 AM when the park opens for cooler temperatures and the most active animals.
5. Singapore Night Safari
The world’s first nocturnal wildlife park is unlike anything else in Asia. Opening at 6:30 PM, the Night Safari tram ride takes you through six softly lit geographic zones where leopards, tapirs, hyenas, and fishing cats move through remarkably natural open enclosures. Catch the Creatures of the Night show before boarding the tram for a complete evening. Pairs perfectly with a daytime Zoo visit — use the combo deal on the TheVoucherCodes.com Singapore Zoo offers page for both.
The Mandai East shuttle connects Singapore Zoo and Night Safari every 10 minutes throughout the evening, making a same-day combo completely seamless.
6. Bird Paradise
Asia’s largest bird park, spanning 17 hectares across eight walk-through aviaries replicating global biomes from the African Waterhole to tropical rainforest. More than 3,500 birds across 400 species, with the interactive Lory Loft and Sky Amphitheatre shows as highlights. A free east-west shuttle connects Bird Paradise to Singapore Zoo throughout the day.
7. Rainforest Wild ASIA
The newest Mandai attraction combines treetop adventure, wildlife encounters, and scenic elevated walkways into something genuinely fresh. It pairs naturally with the Singapore Zoo and is available as the Singapore Zoo + Rainforest Wild ASIA 2-Park Combo with 10% off through TheVoucherCodes.com’s Singapore Zoo offers.
8. River Wonders
Asia’s only river-themed wildlife park celebrates the world’s great freshwater systems — Amazon, Mekong, Yangtze, and Congo — through habitats housing giant otters, freshwater stingrays, and river dolphins. The Giant Panda Forest is the most visited section of the entire Mandai precinct.
Iconic Landmarks & Skyline Experiences
9. Gardens by the Bay
Spanning 101 hectares along the Marina Bay waterfront, Gardens by the Bay is Singapore’s most iconic landmark. The outdoor Supertree Grove — 18 towering vertical gardens up to 16 storeys high — hosts the free Garden Rhapsody light and sound show nightly at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM. The outdoor gardens are entirely free, making this one of the best free things to do in Singapore. The paid Cloud Forest and Flower Dome conservatories add world-class botanical experiences if you want to go further.
Visit the outdoor Supertrees late afternoon, stay for Garden Rhapsody at 7:45 PM, then walk the Marina Bay promenade to Merlion Park. A perfect free Singapore evening.
10. Merlion Park
Singapore’s most photographed places to visit in Singapore costs nothing. The iconic half-lion, half-fish statue overlooks Marina Bay with views of Marina Bay Sands, the Esplanade, and the CBD skyline. Best visited at dusk or after dark when the waterfront is illuminated.
11. Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck
At 200 metres above street level, the SkyPark Observation Deck delivers 360-degree panoramic views of the city skyline, Sentosa, and on clear days, parts of Malaysia. One of those places to visit in Singapore where no photo quite captures what you’re actually seeing.
12. Singapore Flyer
One of the world’s largest observation wheels at 165 metres, the Singapore Flyer gives a slow, unobstructed 30-minute panoramic view of the city and Strait of Singapore. Air-conditioned capsules hold up to 28 passengers — comfortable for all ages. Book online for the best ticket prices.
Culture, Heritage & Neighbourhood Walks
13. Chinatown
Among the most culturally layered things to do in Singapore this weekend, a morning in Chinatown Singapore is almost entirely free.
The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, the historic Chinatown Heritage Centre, and the Sri Mariamman Temple (Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple) pack extraordinary depth into a few walkable blocks. For an authentic taste of the local scene, the nearby Chinatown Complex offers a perfect starting point to explore traditional flavors. The area is especially atmospheric during festive seasons like the Chinese New Year.
14. Little India
Serangoon Road and its surrounding streets are alive with garland sellers, sari shops, spice vendors, and temples. The Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple is a vivid visual highlight. Arrive hungry — the South Indian and North Indian restaurants here are the city’s best value dining, making it a natural stop for anyone exploring fun things to do in Singapore on a budget.
15. Kampong Glam
The Malay quarter centres on the golden-domed Sultan Mosque and the celebrated Haji Lane — a narrow alley of independent boutiques, vintage stores, murals, and characterful cafes. One of the most visually rewarding free neighbourhood walks in Singapore.
16. Singapore Botanic Gardens
A UNESCO World Heritage Site with free entry (small charge for the National Orchid Garden), open 5 AM to midnight daily. The National Orchid Garden houses over 1,000 species — the world’s largest display of tropical orchids. One of the most consistently underrated free things to do in Singapore.
Food, Hawker Culture & Nightlife
17. Maxwell Food Centre
The spiritual home of Hainanese chicken rice in Singapore — Tian Tian’s stall here is one of the most decorated in the city. Budget S$5 to S$10 per meal. Come for breakfast or lunch for the widest selection and shortest queues.
18. Lau Pa Sat
A beautiful Victorian-era cast-iron market hall in the CBD that transforms after 7 PM when Boon Tat Street outside becomes Singapore’s most famous satay street. Charcoal-grilled chicken, mutton, and prawn skewers at communal tables under the open sky — atmospheric, affordable, and unmissable.
19. Clarke Quay & Singapore River Cruise
By day, Clarke Quay is a riverside strip of colonial shophouses turned restaurants and bars. By night, it becomes one of Singapore’s liveliest entertainment areas. It also serves as the departure point for bumboat Singapore River Cruises, a 40-minute scenic journey past illuminated colonial buildings and the Marina Bay skyline. A relaxed and visually memorable thing to do in Singapore this weekend.
Arts, Museums & Waterfront
20. ArtScience Museum
A lotus-shaped museum on the Marina Bay waterfront hosting rotating exhibitions at the intersection of art, science, and technology. One of the most intellectually engaging Singapore tourist attractions, especially for design-minded visitors and families. Check the current programme before visiting — shows sell out.
21. National Museum of Singapore
Singapore’s oldest and finest history museum, tracing the city’s story from pre-colonial origins to the present. The architecture alone — a colonial structure extended by a soaring glass rotunda, justifies the visit. Permanent galleries are free on Friday evenings.
22. The Helix Bridge & Marina Bay Waterfront Walk
The DNA-inspired Helix Bridge, lit blue and red after dark, forms part of a free Marina Bay waterfront promenade stretching from Gardens by the Bay past Merlion Park to the Esplanade. The full circuit takes around 45 minutes and is one of the finest urban walks in Asia.
Beaches, Adventure & Outdoors
23. Sentosa Beaches
Three beaches — Palawan, Siloso and Tanjong — offer a tropical escape 15 minutes from the city centre. Palawan marks the southernmost point of continental Asia. Siloso is the most active, with water sports and beach volleyball. Tanjong is quietest. Beach access is free.
24. Singapore Cable Car
The gondola ride from Mount Faber to Sentosa offers one of the best aerial views of the southern coastline and container port — a perspective most visitors miss entirely by arriving at Sentosa by road. Particularly atmospheric at dusk.
25. MacRitchie Reservoir & TreeTop Walk
Hiking trails through primary tropical rainforest lead to the 250-metre TreeTop Walk suspension bridge, cantilevered between two of the reserve’s highest points at eye-level with the canopy. Entry is free. One of the most surprising and rewarding free things to do in Singapore for anyone who wants genuine green escape.
More Must-Try Experiences
26. Jewel Changi Airport
The world’s tallest indoor waterfall — the 40-metre Rain Vortex — cascades through a glass-domed atrium surrounded by five levels of terraced forest and retail. The rooftop Canopy Park adds walking nets, mazes, and runway views. Worth visiting even with no flight to catch — easily one of the most extraordinary fun things to do in Singapore.
27. Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
Asia’s leading performing arts venue runs an extensive schedule of free outdoor concerts — jazz, classical, folk, and international acts — on its outdoor stages year-round. The standard of free programming here would be ticketed admission almost anywhere else in the world.
28. Haw Par Villa
Built in 1937 by the founders of Tiger Balm, this outdoor museum houses over 1,000 statues depicting Chinese mythology and folklore in vivid, often striking detail. Free entry since its reimagining as a cultural attraction. Consistently the most talked-about and unexpected experience Singapore offers — a must for anyone serious about exploring the city beyond the standard Singapore tourist attractions circuit.
29. Singapore Oceanarium
One of the world’s largest aquariums at Resorts World Sentosa, its Open Ocean habitat a 36-metre wide panel behind which manta rays and sharks glide through 18 million litres of seawater is among the finest single exhibits in Asia. A short walk from Universal Studios Singapore, making it a natural Sentosa combo.
30. A Night at Marina Bay — The Free Grand Finale
The best way to end any Singapore trip costs nothing. Start with Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay (7:45 PM), walk the Helix Bridge to Merlion Park, then catch Spectra — the free light and water show at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza at 8 PM and 9 PM nightly. Two hours, no cost, and a level of spectacle most cities cannot match with a paid attraction.
Save on Singapore’s Best Attractions
Before booking any paid attraction, check these deals at TheVoucherCodes.com:
- Universal Studios Singapore Offers — Tickets, Express Pass access, and popular ride combo deals
- Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Bird Paradise & More — Multi-park bundles, tram rides, and 10% Off Singapore Zoo + Rainforest Wild ASIA 2-Park Combo
Some Advice and Tips
Getting around: Singapore’s MRT is clean, punctual, and covers every major attraction in this guide. An EZ-Link card works across trains and buses. Grab fills in the gaps.
Budgeting: Hawker centre meals cost S$5 to S$10. Prioritising free attractions Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay outdoors, MacRitchie, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Haw Par Villa – keeps daily spend low. For paid attractions, booking in advance through Klook typically saves you more than booking at the gate.
When to visit: February to April offers the driest conditions. Chinese New Year (January to February) transforms Chinatown and Little India into the most atmospheric free experiences Singapore has to offer.
Hawker etiquette: Leave a packet of tissues on a table to ‘chope’ (reserve) your seat before queuing for food. Widely understood and respected across all hawker centres.
What is the Best Time to Visit Singapore?
February to April is the best time to visit Singapore, drier weather, lower humidity, and temperatures around 28°C make outdoor attractions far more enjoyable. Singapore is a year-round destination, but Chinese New Year (January–February) transforms Chinatown and Little India into unmissable festive experiences.
What is the 60/90 Day Rule in Singapore?
The 60/90 day rule refers to Singapore’s visa-free stay limit for tourists. Most nationalities receive 30, 60 or 90 days on arrival depending on their passport. Always verify with Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before travelling, overstaying carries strict penalties.
What Are the Best Free Places to Visit in Singapore?
Top free places to visit in Singapore include Gardens by the Bay’s Supertree Grove, Merlion Park, Marina Bay waterfront walk, Singapore Botanic Gardens, MacRitchie Reservoir TreeTop Walk, Haw Par Villa and the Esplanade’s free outdoor concerts proof that the best things to do in Singapore don’t always cost a thing.
What Should Not Be Missed in Singapore?
Don’t miss the Night Safari, Universal Studios Singapore rides, Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, a hawker meal at Maxwell Food Centre, and the free Spectra light show at Marina Bay. These cover Singapore’s best iconic landmarks, world-class wildlife, and theme park thrills in one city.
