Free Singapore Tour

See Singapore in under 3 hours

If you are transiting through this tiny island-state, you can discover Singapore’s sights and sounds, and rich heritage with the Free Singapore Tour. For travellers with at least 5.5 hours to 24 hours to spare till your connecting flight, join one of our free 2.5-hour guided tours.

There are three bus tour itineraries to choose from, each featuring two brief photo stops at iconic landmarks.

TOUR ELIGIBILITY

You are a transit or transfer passenger at Changi Airport.
Your checked-in baggage should be through checked to your end destination.
Your layover period should be a minimum of 5.5 hours but less than 24 hours. Your flight schedule should meet the requirements of the tour timings (refer to Tour Schedules and Itineraries below).
Please take note of the reporting time (refer to Tour Schedules and Itineraries below), and ensure there is sufficient time upon plane disembarkation to reach the registration counter.
Passengers with a non-transit hotel booking are not permitted to participate in the Free Singapore Tour.

You can pre-book one (1) tour itinerary up to fifty (50) days prior to your intended tour date.
Alternatively, you can visit our tour booth(s) in the transit area upon arrival for assistance. Please note that seats are subject to availability, and there may be a balance of seats for walk-in passengers.
Upon arrival at Changi Airport, please remain in the transit area and refrain from clearing Arrival immigration as the Free Singapore Tour booths are located within the transit area.
The Free Singapore Tour booths are located at:

TRANSIT

Level2, Departure Transit Hall
(Near Gate F50)
Opening hours:
7:00 AM-7:00PM

TRANSIT

Level2, Departure Transit Hall
(Near Gate A1-A8)
Opening hours:
7:00 AM-7:00PM

Passport, boarding passes, valid entry visa (if required) and tour booking confirmation are required for registration. Eligibility to participate in the tour is subject to entry requirements stipulated by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore.
If you have bulky or wheeled cabin baggage, alcohol, or duty-free items, you must deposit them at a Baggage Storage counter in the transit area before checking in for the tour. Please note that fees apply for this service.
Electronic devices are not permitted to be stored. They must be hand-carried during the tour.

Seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each transit passenger is permitted to reserve only one tour during their layover.
Tour itineraries are subject to change, depending on weather and traffic conditions.
Transit passengers can only enter and exit Singapore once during their layover, in compliance with the regulations set by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore.
Items such as Tobacco, cigarettes, vaporizers and e-cigarettes are not permitted on all tours, as the listed items are either banned or taxable upon entry into the Republic of Singapore.

Certain tour itineraries feature food sampling segments. If you have any food allergies, please take necessary precautions and inform the tour guide before the tour commences.

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City Sights Tour

See modern Singapore. Get a photo of the Merlion against the city skyline and marvel at the magical, Avatar-like Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay.

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Heritage Tour

Discover Singapore's colonial past and cultural heritage through a visit to the historic Civic District, Chinatown, and the picturesque Kampong Gelam.

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Changi Precinct Tour

Experience what it feels like to live as a Singaporean, through an exploration of the charming east side of Singapore, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

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Tour timings and itineraries

Tour Timing	Tour Itinerary	Reporting Time (at Booth)
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Changi Precinct Tour	Before 8:30 AM
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM	City Sights Tour	Before 10:30 AM
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Heritage Tour	Before 11:30 AM
4:00 PM - 6.30 PM	City Sights Tour	Before 2.30 PM
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Heritage Tour	Before 4:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	City Sights Tour	Before 5:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

The tours are available daily, including weekends and public holidays.

The Free Singapore Tour booths are open daily. The operating hours are

Transit

Level2, Departure Transit Hall
(Near Gate F50)
Opening hours:
7:00 AM-7:00PM

TRANSIT

Level2, Departure Transit Hall
(Near Gate A1-A8)
Opening hours:
7:00 AM-7:00PM

Depending on the issuing country of the passport you are holding, passengers of eligible nationalities enjoy visa-free entry into Singapore. Please click here to find out if you require a visa to enter Singapore. Possession of a valid visa does not guarantee entry into Singapore. Please refer to the entry requirements for more information.

Visa Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

Passengers of eligible nationalities may also qualify for VFTF if prevailing entry requirements are met. Assessment for entry is determined by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. For more information, please click here.

Please note that extension of stay is strictly prohibited for transit travellers under the VFTF.

Yes, it is a requirement for clearing Arrival Immigration. For a seamless experience, you are strongly encouraged to complete the online Singapore Arrival Card within three (3) days prior to the date of arrival in Singapore.

For more information, please visit: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/entering-singapore/sg-arrival-card

Yes, you can pre-book only one (1) tour itinerary up to fifty (50) days before your intended tour date. Before booking, please ensure that your layover coincides with the tour schedules. Once you're ready, select your preferred tour, date, and time, and follow the booking process.

Upon arrival at Changi Airport, please make your way to the nearest Free Singapore Tour booth in the Transit Area at least 90 minutes before your scheduled tour timing.

To ensure a smooth experience for all tour participants, it is essential for transit passengers to arrive at the Free Singapore Tour booth at least 90 minutes prior to the scheduled tour start time for the check-in process and attendance confirmation. Tour check-in will close 75 minutes before the tour commences. Following a short briefing, the group will clear Arrival Immigration together.

No, passengers who participate in the Free Singapore Tour are required to complete the entire tour programme without breaking away from the group.

Participants will be transported back to Changi Airport. Drop-off points include Terminal 2, Terminal 3, and Terminal 1/Jewel Changi Airport.

All passengers are responsible for their subsequent flight check-in and security procedures at their respective terminals.

No, passengers without a transit hotel booking are not permitted to participate in the Free Singapore Tour.

As this complimentary service is for transit and transfer passengers of Changi Airport, passengers with a long layover may consider booking accommodation at Changi Airport’s full-fledged transit hotels. The transit hotels offer flexible block-hour rates and are conveniently accessible before (if you arrive early) and after the tour (if you depart late).