Enjoy a unique sightseeing experience in Singapore on board a London-style open top double-decker bus. Experience the convenience of hopping on and off at any designated stop and exploring Singapore at your own pace.
The 22 designated stops along the two routes include major attractions, shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment hot-spots. Suntec City Mall, Peninsula Plaza, Fu Lu Complex and the Botanic Gardens are just a few of the must see stop included in this tour.
Handy onboard maps and guides enable you to embark on a personal adventure of discovery on foot and rejoin the bus whenever you please. With great views from the top of the bus, strategically placed stops and an interesting commentary, this truly is the best way to see the sights of Singapore.
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When does it run?
Daily
Duration
Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from first use. (Your ticket will be valid for 3 months from the chosen date.)
Start time
Heritage Tour: 1000h (10:00am) till 1720h (5:20pm) every 15 minutes
City Tour : 0900h (9:00am) till 1830h (6:30pm) every 15 minutes
Meeting point
You can board the bus from any of the stop points
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Ending point
You can get off at any of the stops
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On this Hop-On Hop-Off tour, you have the freedom to plan your own sightseeing itinerary. With 22 stops covering all of Singapore’s main attractions such as Suntec City Mall, Mustafa Centre, Victoria Theatre, and Clarke Quay, this tour provides the perfect introduction to Singapore.
There are 2 routes on this Hop-On Hop-Off tour of Singapore (City Route and Heritage Route) with 11 stops on each.
Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from when you first board one of the buses. Buses run from daily from 0900h (09:00am) to 1830h (6:30pm) with frequent departures every 15 minutes. An English-speaking guide is present on each of the buses. Your ticket allows you unlimited use, meaning you can hop-on and hop-off as many times as you like at any of the designated stops!
The stops along the Heritage Route are:
• Suntec City Mall
Spread over 8,30,000 sq ft of prime retail space, Suntec City Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in Singapore with over 350 retail outlets and more.
• Fu Lu Complex
• Little India
Little India is an ethnic neighbourhood found in Singapore that has Indian cultural elements. Today, Little India is the focal point of Singapore's Indian community, filled with spice-scented streets and a cornucopia of ethnic jewellery.
• Mustafa Centre
The Mustafa Centre is the only 24-hour shopping mall in Singapore. It is located in the Little India district, which caters to the budget market.
• Thieves Market
This is the largest and oldest flea market of Singapore where one can hunt for great bargains.
• Sultan Gate
Sultan Gate is the name of a road leading to the Istana Kampong Glam (once the seat of Malay royalty in Singapore). Also on this street is the Bendahara House in which the Palladian architectural influence is evident.
• Bugis Junction
This is Singapore's first glass-covered air-conditioned shopping street boasts a delightful mix of clusters of shophouses, modern retail and walkways. Now housing over 600 stalls, it offers an eclectic mix of trendy and functional street wear, cafes, hawker food and services. Possibly one of the best known areas in Singapore, Bugis Street retains its distinctive street shopping feel.
• Civic District
This is the administration centre of Singapore. Visitors can see other attractions here like the Raffles Landing Site, Old Parliament House, and Victoria Theatre – all colonial buildings.
• Peninsula Plaza
The Peninsula Plaza, Peninsula Shopping Centre and the Adelphi area is probably the shopping paradise for shutterbugs in Singapore.
• Boat Quay
Boat Quay is considered the trailblazer of the Singapore entertainment scene. With an eclectic mix of high end restaurants and alfresco dining and lively bars and pubs, Boat Quay is arguably the favourite place to “chill out” for most professionals and expatriates.
• Chinatown
Singapore's Chinatown is the traditional Chinese quarters of town. See its attractions like Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Chinatown Heritage Centre and Thian Hock Keng Temple, the oldest Hokkien temple in Singapore.
• People's Park Centre
The stops along the City Route are:
• Suntec City Mall
Spread over 8,30,000 sq ft of prime retail space, Suntec City Mall is one of the largest shopping malls in Singapore with over 350 retail outlets and more.
• Esplanade
The Esplanade is a waterfront location just north of the mouth of the Singapore River in downtown Singapore.
• Victoria Theatre
The grand old dame of Singapore theatres, the Victoria Theatre has long been a focal point for Singapore's arts and cultural activities. This 19th century British neo-classical architecture houses an auditorium with a seating capacity of 904. The theatre also has an orchestra pit that can accommodate up to 30 musicians.
• Clarke Quay
Featuring five blocks of restored warehouses, Clarke Quay offers a quirky alternative to mainstream attractions, with second-hand and antique shops, flea markets and restaurants with an amazing array of F&B options. In the evenings, dance clubs and pubs come alive with music from the 1960s to the present.
• Miramar Hotel
Conveniently situated in the heart of Singapore's commercial and financial hub, Hotel Miramar lies in close proximity to the Oriental culture of Chinatown and the shopper’s paradise of Orchard Road and Great World City.
• Botanic Gardens
The Singapore Botanic Gardens epitomises the tropical island's luxuriant parks. Some highlights include the National Orchid Garden, the Ginger Garden, and the Evolution Garden..
• Delfi Orchard
Includes clothing and accessory shops, including crystal shops, chinaware shops and other home-related items.
• Orchard Plaza
You'll find cheap buys on Orchard Road, as well as major departmental stores, supermarkets, movie theatres and restaurants. The main shopping complexes are Centrepoint, Far East Plaza, Paragon, Orchard Point, Forum, Lucky Plaza, Orchard Emerald, Orchard Plaza, Orchard Towers, Orchard Plaza Wisma Atria.
• Macdonald House
The MacDonald House is a historic building in Singapore, and is located at Orchard Road in the Museum Planning Area, within the Central Area, Singapore's central business district. Initially built for a bank, it continues to function as a banking hall (albeit for a different bank) today, although it is more well known to be the site of a bombing attack in 1965.
• NTUC Income
NTUC Income is a co-operative insurance society and Leader in Life and General Insurance with more than 1.8 million policyholders.
• Suntec City Mall
You may choose to conclude this tour at any of the stops mentioned above as per your convenience.