Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise
4.5
Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise
By MAM Holidays Singapore
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An intoxicating blend of high-tech skyscrapers and traditional shophouses, Singapore comes into its own at night. Hit the highlights on this private guided tour, with time-saving air-conditioned transfers. Inhale the sights and scents of bustling Little India; catch the spectacular sound and light show in Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay; soak up 360° views from Marina Bay Sands; and cruise the Singapore River from high-energy Clarke Quay.
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Ages 3-99
Duration: 3h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Savor the sights, scents, and colors of Singapore on a warm tropical night
- See enormous electronic trees come alive in a sound and light show
- Cruise the Singapore River, tour Little India, and inhale views from Marina Bay
- Enjoy personalized service with a private guide and vehicle from your door
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Singapore city only)
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
- English Speaking Tour Guide
- Private Sightseeing Tour as per itinerary
- Entrance Fees as mentioned visit
- Singapore River Cruise Sharing Basis
- Entry/Admission - Sands Skypark Observation Deck
- Entry/Admission - Singapore River Cruise
What's not included- Food and Drinks
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Dinner Stop
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Please wait in your Hotel Lobby at 6 pm
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40856P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Pickup and drop-off takes place from hotels or your preferred accommodation in Singapore City only
- During booking, use the Special Requirement or Hotel Pickup section to provide your preferred pickup location
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- In the event that a sight cannot be visited because of bad weather or private events, another attraction will be offered
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40856P7
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- F7614YAlisap0 contributionsNo tickets arrived after paymentNo tickets were sent through, despite many messages and calls which went to answerphone. After 1/2 hour with no response I had to buy expensive extra tickets at the gardens in order to get access. AVOID THIS COMPANY.Written October 10, 2024
- Steve B0 contributionsGreat & informative tour with friendly people.Guide was knowledgeable,friendly & seamed to enjoy showing me his country. The driver was a great guy & provided a very professional service. Left my phone in his car when he dropped me at the airport & he returned later to bring my phone back. Well done all round.Written October 9, 2024
- MHTravellers0 contributionsGardens by the Bay night tourDoris has all of the local knowledge and facts that you will require during this tour. The local knowledge goes a long way as Doris shows you the best vantage points to view Singapore at night from and also being able to answer every question you may have. The tour ran like clockwork. Fantastic timeWritten September 20, 2024
- Foz06090 contributionsNight SafariUnfortunately, it didn’t meet the expectations at all , the fact that I bought the tickets and was informed after making the payment that I wouldn’t receive my tickets till the day of the event was extremely stressful , this should have been mentioned before purchasing. This is not my first time going to the night safari park however, this is the first time that this has occurred . For me to have to follow up on my tickets was very stressful and consumed a lot of my vacation time . The tickets I paid for were for 7:15 pm . And I was given 9:15 pm slot . Which is extremely late and I had other plans and reservations. Trip advisor needs to look into this and not sell non refundable tickets and surprising customers with different timings and having to follow up on their tickets.Written August 6, 2024
- soerenw6330 contributionsWell worth itGreat way to see some of the main sights in Singapore and at the same time get all the related information and questions answered. Very professional and highly recommended.Written August 4, 2024
- Sandy-Australia660 contributionsDO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS PROVIDERDO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS PROVIDER 10 days after I purchased the tickets they still hadn’t arrived by email as stated so I emailed them twice with no response. I called them twice and both times got an answering machine. I contacted Viator who also tried to contact them with no reply. After 12 days from when I purchased the tickets and a day before my trip I still hadn’t received my tickets so I contacted Viator again who said they would follow up again. Later that day they notified mt that this tour provider had canceled my tour. Very disappointed but at least I got a refund and hopefully can buy tickets at the gate when we arrive.Written July 17, 2024
- pedler760 contributionsHighlights of SingaporeMr Jimmy Oo was an excellent tour guide. We had a transit at Singapore Airport all day, so organised him and his fabulous driver to pick us up and deliver us back after a comprehensive tour of areas we hadn’t seen before in Singapore. Jimmy was so informative about each area, with a wealth of knowledge shared with great English language and a super sense of humour. He tailor made the tour to suit our whole family and went over and beyond our expectations. Fantastic way to see the highlights of Singapore while waiting for a connecting flight.Written July 17, 2024
- 277russellm0 contributionsGreat introduction to SingaporeRay Christian is an excellent guide, very informative and gave a good insight into Singapore - history and culture, enjoyed his commentary and humour.Written June 18, 2024
- dluxsparkle0 contributionsPerfect Intro to Singapore!My family and I got a perfect intro to Singapore on this half day tour. Our tour guide Micheal personalized our tour to accommodate my elderly mom and dad’s mobility issues. He thoughtfully answered all our questions about Singapore like history, economics, and cuisine. Very knowledgable and entertaining tour guide. Well worth the price.Written June 12, 2024
- 692lawrencec0 contributionsLovely experienceLovely few hours out . Cool , indoors which is useful if it’s a deluge . Even took the car around the gardens which was an extra 10 dollars but well worth it if your mobility is compromised in any way . The experience was a delight and a must if your in SingatWritten June 1, 2024
- Bensmom550 contributionsGreat evening tour of Singapore highlights.Michael was fantastic at pivoting when it started to rain and we could not go up to the Sands Sky Park. He was resourceful and able to get us to another “hidden local” place for an additional insight into the lives of Singaporeans. He was extremely knowledgeable in the history of the people, culture and commerce of Singapore. We loved his comments as we walked through the Gardens by the Bay and his secret locations. Our transport was not as we expected and he was able to utilize his resources to still make it a wonderful evening for us. He is a great guy, ask for Michael if you are ever in Singapore and want to do the night tour. You will not regret it!Written May 23, 2024
- P3066MAjoannet0 contributionsA must do in Singapore.Must do this private tour. Alex, our driver and guide was Excellent. Friendly, funny, informative, accommodating. We saw so much of the city and learned a lot due to Alexs’ knowledge. Saw little India, the Arab section, amazing shopping streets that you would otherwise not know of, Floral Fantsy with 4D show, Keppel Island, Mount Faber and cable car to Santosa Island, lunch in Chinatown and Buddhist temple, river cruise around Marina Bay…so much to see. We did opt for the extras which cost a bit more but definitely worth it. Cannot speak highly enough of Alex.Written May 10, 2024
- H8062FOdanielles0 contributionsNice but a bit of a tourist trap.The view is lovely but honestly it feels like a tourist trap. It’s was an expensive 10 minutes. There is no shade so go early or later in the day. I saw a maximum of 10 seats. Limited drink options and no food options. I wouldn’t put this high on my to do list in Singapore.Written April 24, 2024
- Maureen B0 contributionsGreat tourWe thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Michael. He was an excellent guide and we learned a lot. Michael was able to get us the best viewing spots at the attractionsWritten April 22, 2024
- 730krunals0 contributionsWORST EVER EXPERIENCE & SCAMMERSPlease never purchase ticket with them , they are scammer. false promise of cheaper guarantee price, when you provide evidence they come up with excuse. WORST EVER EXPERIENCE Here is my communication with VIator/trip advisor Hi Rochelle You have charged me in USD $156.56 which will be SGD $211.25. But as per night safari website its on SGD $171. Here is the screenshot. So how can you be cheaper? Please keep your promise cheapest price guarantee & refund the difference back. thanks Krunal ShahWritten April 7, 2024
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allo_lalos
Hong Kong, China31 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
The private tour was very disappointing for various reasons:
1) we arrived at the peer for the boat ride at 6:15, only to learn that the boats would depart at 7PM. We had 45 idle minutes doing nothing, to then learn that the boats would not depart at 7PM, but later (time TBC). We would have expected the tour guide to be on top of things and know in advance what the boat operators will do.
2) Change of plans, we rush to the gardens by the bay to watch the lights show at 7:45. This is a free show that happens twice daily (7:45 and 8:45). The show was beautiful and worth attending, but this is a free activity, you don’t need a guide for that.
3) we rushed to the observatory in the Marina Bay Sands building. Literally, we did not have time to relax and enjoy the view from up there, as the guide rushed us to leave, and try to catch the last boat at 8:45. The observatory deck has breathtaking views of Singapore’s marina bay, it is worth spending time to make pictures and simply enjoy the view. This is something you can also do on your own, without rushing.
4) traffic was bad, but we made it on time to the peer. The boat tour was fine and the story told through the speakers was f interesting. Question is what do you need a tour guide if the story of the city is told by a recording inside the boat. Our guide did not share any history insights, any anecdotes about the gardens by the bay, nothing about the marina bay sands building, let alone the history of Singapore.
In summary, you can do everything by yourself, save lots of money, and learn more about Singapore’s history, urban design and architecture from Wikipedia.
1) we arrived at the peer for the boat ride at 6:15, only to learn that the boats would depart at 7PM. We had 45 idle minutes doing nothing, to then learn that the boats would not depart at 7PM, but later (time TBC). We would have expected the tour guide to be on top of things and know in advance what the boat operators will do.
2) Change of plans, we rush to the gardens by the bay to watch the lights show at 7:45. This is a free show that happens twice daily (7:45 and 8:45). The show was beautiful and worth attending, but this is a free activity, you don’t need a guide for that.
3) we rushed to the observatory in the Marina Bay Sands building. Literally, we did not have time to relax and enjoy the view from up there, as the guide rushed us to leave, and try to catch the last boat at 8:45. The observatory deck has breathtaking views of Singapore’s marina bay, it is worth spending time to make pictures and simply enjoy the view. This is something you can also do on your own, without rushing.
4) traffic was bad, but we made it on time to the peer. The boat tour was fine and the story told through the speakers was f interesting. Question is what do you need a tour guide if the story of the city is told by a recording inside the boat. Our guide did not share any history insights, any anecdotes about the gardens by the bay, nothing about the marina bay sands building, let alone the history of Singapore.
In summary, you can do everything by yourself, save lots of money, and learn more about Singapore’s history, urban design and architecture from Wikipedia.
Written August 2, 2022
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Ilike2travel15
Chicago, IL157 contributions
Aug 2023
We were assigned Alex. He was on time and very informative. Because we were staying at the Marina Bay Sands, he adapted the tour for us to go to the cable cars, which was a great skyline view at sunset. Unfortunately. due to a technical difficulty we were stuck on the cable car for over an hour, that changed the direction of our tour. He took us to the water barrage which had a great city view and then the river cruise. The other facets of the tour we missed. It felt rushed. This was a lot of $$ to pay for a tour that was not complete.
Written August 7, 2023
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Johanna C
5 contributions
Mar 2023
Our guide barely talked to us. He only answered questions and didn't give any information that we didn't ask him for. We did not get toured as per the itinerary.We did not get a tour of Little India. We were taken immediately to Gardens by the Bay and waited for 2 hours until the light show while the guide ignored us and kept looking at his phone. Then we were rushed to the River Cruise where the guide left us. We did not get the private tour that we were expecting. He said there is a video on the boat so he did not need to come with us.
Written March 4, 2023
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Kezza
Leigh-on Sea, UK69 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Fantastic excursion- and although it appears expensive, it was well worth the money. The guide and driver were both brilliant and adapted the tour to suit the sudden downpour of rain and ensured we managed to see and do everything. Very well navigated and delivered with precise execution to arrive everywhere bang on time and not miss a thing. We were very impressed. Thank you 😊
Written May 2, 2023
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chris h
London, UK11 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We were picked up from our hotel by Stanley and our driver in a private taxi and given a tour of the key areas of the city. We then went on a river cruise as priority guests, followed by gaining a good vantage point and view of the "living trees" nightly light show. Finally, we were taken up to the observation deck of the Marina Sands Bay hotel for a fantastic view of the city by night. Our guide was very knowledgeable and amusing, and this was a great way to take in a lot of the best sights in quite a short amount of time.
Written November 6, 2023
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TL-1502
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Aug 2024 • Couples
We were picked up in time for our evening sightseeing tour and had both an excellent driver and a great guide who always took us to the desired places at the right time and also responded to small special requests within the strict schedule.
Thanks for the great tour and unforgettable impressions of Singapore!!!!
Thanks for the great tour and unforgettable impressions of Singapore!!!!
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Written September 13, 2024
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anonymous-assessor
Leeds, UK137 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We were in Singapore for only 4 days and decided to get a tour and this one was a little more expensive than others. We know that you get what you pay for, we also checked the reviews and other tour people’s reviews.
We were collected perfectly on time and really enjoyed ourselves. Our experience was excellent. But this is a whistle stop tour, as we expected from reading reviews. The host takes you around to all the great places you might want to see, tells you loads of great information and is really very good. We (quickly) got to see lots of amazing places and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
There is so much to do there and if you have only a certain amount of time, or need to see things before you want to go back, we highly recommend.
We did: an amazing flower show, the boat hotel thing, had an amazing walk by the sea barrier, the light show in the park (sorry, I did this review much later and forget names of places) and we ended up on a lovely boat tour.
He was great and took us to places we would not have otherwise seen. I hope this review gives anyone reading it some idea of what you will get and I would recommend if you want to see lots.
Thank you, host.
We were collected perfectly on time and really enjoyed ourselves. Our experience was excellent. But this is a whistle stop tour, as we expected from reading reviews. The host takes you around to all the great places you might want to see, tells you loads of great information and is really very good. We (quickly) got to see lots of amazing places and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
There is so much to do there and if you have only a certain amount of time, or need to see things before you want to go back, we highly recommend.
We did: an amazing flower show, the boat hotel thing, had an amazing walk by the sea barrier, the light show in the park (sorry, I did this review much later and forget names of places) and we ended up on a lovely boat tour.
He was great and took us to places we would not have otherwise seen. I hope this review gives anyone reading it some idea of what you will get and I would recommend if you want to see lots.
Thank you, host.
Written November 28, 2023
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60PhxTravelers
28 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Enjoyed a delightful and perfectly orchestrated evening in Singapore with our private guide, Stanley. After meeting him in the lobby of our hotel, we entered a reserved car & received a tour & information about several areas until we loaded onto our boat for a delightful River cruise of the Marina bay. We then viewed the light & music show of the trees at Garden at the Bay at a special spot, away from the crowds that had gathered. Lastly we had a perfect view from the observation deck on Marina Del Sands and our guide pointed out different buildings & some additional facts. Not only did he take some special pictures but he brought along some nuts, cookies & water so we wouldn’t be hungry or thirsty during our tour. I would highly recommend this tour.
Written January 4, 2024
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Steve L
Newcastle, Australia15 contributions
Five star.
Every step and interaction was managed and planned brilliantly.
Anthony and The Captain were the highlight of Singapore for us!
We laughed and just really enjoyed ourselves whilst being able to fit a lot in a short period of time. Anthony is very knowledgeable, respectful and it was a pleasure to meet him and The Captain.
Highly recommended!
Every step and interaction was managed and planned brilliantly.
Anthony and The Captain were the highlight of Singapore for us!
We laughed and just really enjoyed ourselves whilst being able to fit a lot in a short period of time. Anthony is very knowledgeable, respectful and it was a pleasure to meet him and The Captain.
Highly recommended!
Written January 19, 2023
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scott n
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Family
Good tour, well organised. Tour guide was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable, easy going. Large crowds at most of the destinations caused every visit to be rushed but not much you can do about that this time of year.
Written January 1, 2020
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Hi, we’re 3 including adults and one 3 year old kid. How many tickets do we need to buy?
Written February 12, 2023
I would think you would not need a ticket for your three year old, but I am not certain. I think you need to discuss this with the group you are thinking of going with. Also, it might be an idea to discuss if the tour is appropriate for a three year old.
The tour we did was great but it was a little fast paced at times.
Good luck and I hope you enjoy your tour.
Written February 13, 2023
Hello, we will arrive at the airport at 6 pm, is it possible to join this tour?
Written January 5, 2023
The Singapore airport is very efficient with immigration, getting checks bags, and customs. Since this is a private tour, you should be able to customize it with your tour guide, but know you'll probably miss out on 2 of the 4 planned activities.
Written January 5, 2023
I have looked at various payment and tour options from google, viator and trip advisor, there is quite a variety to choose from with varying prices, is there a tour that includes transfers, the 2 flower dome, the light show, the sky deck and observation.
We're in Singapore for one full day on the 25th Nov 2019, staying at the Swissotel, merchant court
Thank you
Written October 29, 2019
Hi, we have booked for tomorrow. We didn’t specify a pick up location. How do we confirm this now?
Written May 4, 2019
hotel pick up / drop off from 31 Rochester drive
park avenue Rochester hotel
Written March 14, 2019
MAM HOLIDAYS
Singapore, Singapore
Yes, we offer pickup/drop off from your hotel.
Written March 18, 2019
Since the tour begins at 6, should we make sure to have dinner/ a light dinner before or do we "dine" while visiting the various places?
Written February 20, 2019
MAM HOLIDAYS
Singapore, Singapore
Have your dinner before joining the tour as no meal during tour.
Written February 20, 2019
Hi! Our plane will arrive only at 5:30 pm, but we would like to take part in the nighttime sightseeing. Would it be possible to start later?
Written February 16, 2019
MAM HOLIDAYS
Singapore, Singapore
Hello, You can start this tour 6:30pm instead of 6pm
Written February 17, 2019
Does this tour give you an entry ticket admission to the light show at Gardens of the Bay?
Written January 9, 2019
The light show and entry to Gardens by the Bay is free admission at all times. However admission to the domes and sky walk do incur a fee
Written February 8, 2019
Does this tour give you an entry ticket admission to the light show at Gardens of the Bay?
Written January 9, 2019
Hi, this tour company can take you where ever you want to go, just give them an itinerary and the entry to the Gardens by the Bay light show is free.
Written January 12, 2019
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