See Singapore through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering its hidden gems, rich culture, and untold stories with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, your host will reach out with a short online Personalization Form to craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s exploring world-famous landmarks, savoring local flavors, or stumbling upon tucked-away treasures only locals know. Here are some highlights and hidden gems to spark your curiosity:
Explore Chinatown’s lively streets, where heritage shophouses, ornate temples, and bustling hawker centers tell the story of Singapore’s multicultural heritage. Sample authentic local delicacies, wander through hidden alleyways, and visit landmarks like the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple.
Walk along the scenic Marina Bay waterfront, taking in breathtaking views of the skyline, the Merlion, and Marina Bay Sands. Learn how this district transformed from a colonial trading hub to a futuristic metropolis.
Discover the awe-inspiring Supertree Grove and lush Cloud Forest, where nature and technology blend seamlessly. Learn about Singapore’s commitment to sustainability and immerse yourself in a world of towering vertical gardens.
Step back in time at this historic hilltop park, home to ancient artifacts, colonial history, and World War II remnants. Wander through lush gardens and hidden tunnels while learning about Singapore’s military evolution.
Experience the charm of Singapore’s trendiest neighborhood, known for its Art Deco architecture, modern cafés, indie bookstores, colorful street art, and a thriving food scene.
Priscilla took me to places I had asked and did a great job of maneuvering the subway to help me see more to Singapore. She took the time to help me understand the history of Singapore and how it became the beautiful place I saw. Thank you.
Our guide, KK, worked with us ahead of time on what we would like to see. He is extremely knowledgeable was very receptive to answering all of our questions. Such great insight into Singapore. I love talking to locals and getting a real feel for the area, and KK fit the bill. Highly, highly recommend!
Thought entire experience went flawlessly, eneen though we had some mobility issues.
Excellent tour with fabulous guide! Davis was on time and very knowledgeable about the history of Singapore. We learned a lot and had a great time. David was accommodating and very flexible. Passionate about his country and the amazing food scene in Singapore. Highly recommend David and hope to send some more business his way. You won't be disappointed. 5 stars
David Phua who is a licensed tour operator, booked through Viator with City Unscripted, was absolutely special. He is licensed tour operator locally and is fourth generation Singaporean. He was flexible, patient, responsive, and ultimately curated a tour over 5-6 hours that more than met my expectations. So fun! So knowledgeable. So local. He made the tour, the day, and my trip. I can't recommend highly enough if you've only a short time to pack in an overview of Singapore, beyond the normal touristic type attractions (though those can easily be covered too!)
Kavin is awesome. Knew everything about each area and its history. Walked at our pace and guided us through the MRT maze. A definite do.
I absolutely loved my Chinatown tour with Sharon! From the very beginning, she was warm, caring and incredibly knowledgeable, and it was clear how passionate she was about sharing the history and culture of the area. She took the time to explain the stories behind the places we visited, which gave me such a greater appreciation of Chinatown and its fascinating history. One of my favourite parts of the tour was discovering the beautiful painted murals throughout Chinatown. Sharon showed me murals I might otherwise have walked straight past and explained the stories and history behind them, which really brought the area to life. I loved wandering through the streets with her and seeing Chinatown through the eyes of someone who knows it so well. What really made the experience special, though, was Sharon herself. She was so caring and attentive throughout the tour and made me feel completely comfortable and looked after :)
I absolutely loved my Chinatown tour with Sharon! From the very beginning, she was warm, caring and incredibly knowledgeable, and it was clear how passionate she was about sharing the history and culture of the area. She took the time to explain the stories behind the places we visited, which gave me such a greater appreciation of Chinatown and its fascinating history. One of my favourite parts of the tour was discovering the beautiful painted murals throughout Chinatown. Sharon showed me murals I might otherwise have walked straight past and explained the stories and history behind them, which really brought the area to life. I loved wandering through the streets with her and seeing Chinatown through the eyes of someone who knows it so well. What really made the experience special, though, was Sharon herself. She was so caring and attentive throughout the tour and made me feel completely comfortable and looked after. It felt less like being shown around by a tour guide and more like exploring Chinatown with a very knowledgeable local friend. A wonderful, memorable experience and a fantastic way to discover another side of Singapore. Thank you, Sharon! ❤️🇸🇬
We had a great time on this tour. We only had a little less than three hours available and Colin packed in a good a amount of sites without feeling rushed. He gave an amazing amount of information and insight into all the sites that we were shown, and gave our short time in Singapore so much more meaning. He even picked out several very delicious treats for us along the way! We would definitely recommend him and this tour!
We had a great time on this tour. We only had a little less than three hours and Colin packed in a good a amount of sites without feeling rushed. He gave an amazing amount of information and insight into all the sites that we were shown, and gave our short time in Singapore so much more meaning. He even picked out several very delicious treats for us along the way!
The tour was greatly educational and very engaging. We enjoyed the overview of Singapore. Tour guide Pamela Loh was knowledgeable, strategic, friendly, and flexible. She was very courteous, given the challenging weather. Fantastic tour overall!
As a first-time visitor to Singapore from the United States, I wanted a guide who could help me truly understand and appreciate the city—and Joanne exceeded all my expectations. Joanne is warm, friendly, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable about Singapore. She not only showed me many of the city’s iconic landmarks, but also introduced me to hidden gems and local places that most tourists would never discover on their own. Her knowledge of Singapore’s history, culture, and development is impressive, and she shared fascinating stories and historical facts that brought each location to life. What I appreciated most was how engaging and personable she was throughout the tour. She made the experience enjoyable, informative, and memorable from start to finish. It was clear that she genuinely loves sharing her city with visitors. In fact, I enjoyed my first day with Joanne so much that I hired her again for a second tour the very next day! That’s probably the strongest endorsement I can give. Thanks to Joanne, I gained a much deeper understanding and appreciation of Singapore than I ever could have on my own. If you’re visiting Singapore and want a knowledgeable, professional, and passionate guide who can show you both the famous sights and the hidden treasures, I highly recommend Joanne. She made my first trip to Singapore an unforgettable experience.
A delightful morning and early afternoon with my guide Roy. He was extremely thorough and knowledgeable about the city. He also took into account my personal interests to craft an experience that checked all the boxes.
Adam is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about Singapore Always checking on our needs
Our tour guide Mark was an exceptional guide to Singapore! The tour was such a wonderful introduction to Singapore. It was perfect for us to have the tour to get to see the city and be shown the best way around and see and learn about the city in the best amount of time. We had the most wonderful day! We saw everything that we were keen to see as well as hidden gems, we learnt so much, and it was just an amazing memorable day for us. Thank you!
Request David when you come to Singapore! I cant say enough good things about my time in Singapore! David helped me understand the history and culture and also made it possible to try new foods and treats!
Very immersing and interesting tour. Joanne was very knowledgeable about history and current happenings
We have been in Asia for a month taking over half a dozen wonderful tours and Roy was the best guide. He was knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to hidden gems making magical moments for us. Great tour!
Sharon was an amazing guide and I loved the personalization!!!
A fabulous day out with Roy, enjoying the gorgeous different areas of Singapore. Roy was friendly and engaging and tailored our tour according to our preferences perfectly! The Michelin star soy sauce chicken and Hainan chicken were the absolute highlights, but he also took us to places to try other delicacies that we never would've tried without his encouragement! Highly recommend this fabulous day out with Roy!!
From the very first point where Big Jon was assigned as our guide on this tour, everything was extremely easy and fantastic. We created the itinerary, the timing, the additional points to partake in, etc. together. In fact, he was able to assist us in other tours that we booked in Singapore via different travel methods by recommending things to see. The fact that we also got to experience the MRT while on the tour with him, added an additional highlight to the tour. He was so insightful in providing us stories and information that made it all tie together and was so well laid out and informational. If we ever get back to Singapore, we would want to extend our journeys here with Jon. This tour is for anyone that wants to understand this island country and is will to walk to see the sites.
We started our 4 days Singapore trip with the very informative culture Viator tour given by Colin. The tour guides us to explore Singapore culture, various colorful & vibrant ethic neighborhoods, and we were able to enjoy the city like a local. It was a perfect tour for the 6 US college kids in our travel group to understand Singapore history and culture mix. It supplements very well and provides a backdrop to our self guided tour of modern Singapore landmarks that we are able to do on our own. We highly recommend the tour to travelers to enjoy a more comprehensive knowledge of Singapore.
I really wanted to learn more about the history of Singapore, but none of the group tours seemed to offer the depth I was looking for. I don’t usually book private tours, but I chose this one so I could tailor the experience to what I wanted to learn—and I’m so glad I did. Jane was fantastic—extremely knowledgeable and well-prepared. I filled out an intake form beforehand, and she came ready to answer my questions. She was also very flexible with where we went, making the most of our time. One small note: there seemed to be an expectation to stop for food at some point. I had already eaten beforehand, but Jane kept suggesting it, so I ended up grabbing something small and sharing it with her. It wasn’t a big deal, just something to be aware of if you’re planning your time around the tour. Overall, I learned so much about the city and saw places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own or through a typical group tour. This ended up being one of my favorite experiences—I only wish more tours were like this.
My wife and I had been in Singapore 35 years ago and we booked a four-hour private tour to discover the differences in Singapore since 1990. Mark promptly met us at our hotel and we did a four-hour walking tour starting at the Merlion and continuing through the various cultural heritage neighborhoods. We had a fascinating dialogue as we explored the different areas together, sharing the history of each and where the cultures stand today. This tour took us places that we would have never found on our own and provided an opportunity to ask a local about living in Singapore that would not be possible otherwise. We walked 11,000 steps on your four hour tour so if you want to see a lot and learn about Singapore on a truly personal customized tour, we strong recommend asking to tour with Mark. But be prepared to walk and explore!
Roy was an absolutely amazing tour guide.he gave us an overview of singapore including , history,culture, religion and cuisine. we experienced Temples, shrines, government buildings with an overview of past present and future Singapore. we walked around Chinatown, the English areas and the downtown going to overviews so we could appreciate the city layout and the growth with land reclamation This tour was definitely worth doing
Roy was an excellent guide. He was informative, energetic and very accommodating to any changes we had. He also spoke English very well and took us to “secret” spots within Singapore that we would not have known to see. He is an expert on Singapore, and I would highly recommend him.
Mark was our guide. Excellent guide, great knowledge. Courteous and on time. Went out of his way to show us places we could not have seen on our own.
Joanne was great! From the very beginning, our guide set the tone with warmth, professionalism, and an infectious enthusiasm for the destination. What impressed me most was the balance between deep knowledge and engaging storytelling—every landmark came alive with historical context, and little-known details that made the experience feel truly special. The logistics were handled seamlessly: clear directions, thoughtful pacing, and flexibility.
I highly recommend this private walking tour with Joanne. She is eager to impart the history and cultural traditions of the Chinese, Indian and Malay people who live in Singapore. We were here for the start of the Lunar New Year and Joanne started the tour by giving us two mandarin oranges and explained the customs of gift giving at the new year. We visited the Indian, Malay and Chinese neighborhoods and sampled Teh Tarik (delicious frothy milk and condensed milk), prata (Indian flatbread) and Yusheng, a special dish eaten at the New Year. Joanne explained the symbolism behind each ingredient. Joanne also taught us how to ride the subway and gave us suggestions for the rest of our visit. Joanne's love for Singapore shines through during the tour. Joanne also sent a follow up email detailing where we had visited and what we had eaten, which is very helpful as there was so much great information to absorb. Request Joanne and unlock the joy of Singapore during your visit.
Roy was a very friendly, well informed guide. This was my 7th day in Singapore, so he customized the tour to me. He even knew some special spots that gave incredible views and taught me a lot about Singapore. We started and finished right on time. It was 4 great hours in a city that I have grown to love.
KK our guide made our trip to Singapore so memorable.He was so informative about the history and life in Singapore.He took us to places where we wouldn’t have found.Made us definitely want to come back.Thanks KK
Roy was a great host went above and beyond and took us to some lovely sights we would never have got to by ourselves. Can highly recommend
Had a great time with Jack. Very easygoing and tailored to our interests and available time. A great way to introduce the city and it highlights. No negatives. Highly recommend.
Jane was our guide for a 3 hour walking trip. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the city and showed us how to get on & off the MRT. We were there in January and it was warm and humid, so be advised that this could be strenuous if you are not used to walking distances.
Mark was absolutely a fabulous tour guide. We had his expertise for our 2 full day stay in Singapore. We went everywhere, saw beautiful sites, and learned so much about what it's like to live in Singapore. It was an unforgetable experience for us.
Roy gave us a wonderful tour of Singapore. He came prepared, had developed a customized agenda for us based on our asks, and was a wealth of information on all topics. To top it all off, he was a delightful person. We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide. Thank you Roy!
Jon was fantastic! Great tour guide, loads of local knowledge, and he took us to the cultural parts of Singapore that we were looking for. He also provided us with great local treats and drinks from local vendors he uses, and they were all amazing! Highly recommended.
This was our very first trip to Singapore, and we cannot recommend this tour enough along with our tour, guide Jack! He was absolutely amazing with his knowledge of the history of Singapore and his love of the country and city shone through. We had so much fun with him and learned so much, we loved listening to his stories of the city’s history. We ended our tour in Chinatown for a delicious dinner, with Jack’s special recommendations. We highly recommend this tour and you will be very fortunate if Jack is your guide his energy and love of the culture made this tour extremely enjoyable!
Roy did an excellent tour! He was very knowledgeable, flexible and took great photos. Preparations prior to the visit were very good.
Guided by a young gent called Roy. A very informative tour of china town including a couple of Michelin rated places and the financial times voted best coffee house. No skipping on the experience. If anything Roy seemed concerned we were not eating enough in the food tasting because we were pacing ourselves and went above and beyond with "let's try this one as well"!
Fantastic day with our Guide Roy. We saw many great sites from a number of fantastic viewing spots. He also took us to many places that we would never have seen without someone who knew the city so well. We learned about the culture, history and the many aspects of life in Singapore. Roy was awesome, the pacing of our tour was great. Just a great start to our holiday in Singapore!
Cheryl is a fantastic guide, besides being punctual to the time we've agreed. She gave us a whole tour about all the important stuff in Singapore while making an execptional use of time. I'd recommend to everyone!
great tour in the limited amount of time we had. Jon the tour guide was great and so informative. Definitely recommend
Roy was punctual, very kind, and well organized. He shared a great amount of local history, food, geography and cultural details taking us to very off-the-beaten path places. We highly recommend his tour! Angel & Lily
Amazing private tour! Priscilla Tok is an excellent tour guide. Our family is interested in learning about history, architecture, culture, governance and food. She curated the trip to our interest. At the last minute we shared with her we had already visited Chinatown for a food tour the day before and she changed the plan and took us to Malaysian Heritage center. We walked away with a deeper understanding of Singapore and the amazing country they have built over the last 60 years that promoted racial and ethnic harmony and a government that works for it’s citizens! Priscilla is a retired supply chain leader and as a result she can not only cvover the tourist spots but also help answer the deeper questions about the history, economics and society. We highly recommend the private tour with Priscilla.
William was a terrific guide. We tasted food at three different Chinese Hawker Centers. Everything was delicious and perfectly selected as a way to demonstrate Chinatown's variety of food and excellence. And, he was just an adorable guide full of anecdotes too!
Roy was our tour guide, and he did a great job. We visited many historical sites as well as Chinatown. He showed us photos from over 60 years ago so we could compare Singapore then and now. I would highly recommend Roy and this tour.
I had an amazing private tour with Joanne! What really stood out was how prepared she was even before the tour-asking thoughtful questions about my interests, the food I like, and the kinds of places I wanted to see. She curated the route exactly to my taste and was so flexible along the way. Joanne’s personality made the day feel effortless-she’s knowledgeable without ever feeling scripted, and she shares the kind of stories and details you won’t find online. I learned so much while still having fun, which is the perfect balance in a guide. If you’re booking a private tour, ask for Joanne. She’s the best-professional, warm, and truly tailors the experience to you. Highly recommend!
Great tour - Dr. Stan was very knowledgeable and took great care of us. We saw some really awesome sights. Highly recommend.
Mark knew everything and was eager to show us all he knew. Appreciate him spending the time to make sure we didn’t miss any of the major sites.
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