Best things to see and do in Singapore 2025

If you want to know all about the best things to see and do in Singapore, then this is THE most comprehensive guide. I’ve found the coolest activities, the best tourist attractions, the must-do activities, the “can’t miss” points of interest and the most unusual places in Singapore. There are so many iconic things to do but everyone’s priorities are different. If you have children, you probably wouldn’t be very popular if you didn’t manage to squeeze in a trip to Singapore Zoo and/or Universal Studios/Sentosa Island.

Street art in Kampong Glam Singapore

Top 5 attractions in Singapore

The top 5 attractions in Singapore are the iconic things to do: Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, the hawker centres (Maxwell, Newton or Chinatown Complex) and Jewel  at Changi.

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Gardens by the Bay light show

What can I see at Gardens by the Bay?

The high points are the iconic Supertrees, the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show, Floral Fantasy, Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest – but there’s along list of attractions at Gardens by the Bay!

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Sentosa Island in Singapore

27 top Sentosa attractions

There are so many Sentosa attractions it’s no wonder it’s one of the top 10 things to do with kids in Singapore and also makes the Top 5 most popular activities list for most people, too.

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Link to article on Jewel shopping centre, Singapore

What you’ll love about Jewel

Jewel, in Terminal 1, is definitely THE glittering gem of Changi airport. I’m so obsessed with it that I always book my last night in Singapore at the YotelAir hotel just so I can hang out.

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Singapore Zoo

Ultimate guide to a great family trip

There are so many fun things for kids to do in Singapore from the historic such as the Battle Box Museum to the cultural (Buddha Tooth Relic temple) and adventurous.

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Emerald Hill Road terrace houses are a stunning example of Singapore's architecture

Top 13 architecture highlights

Singapore has some impressive architecture – both traditional and contemporary – that reflects a variety of influences and styles from different places and times. 

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The Flyer is one of 7 fun things to do in Singapore

7 fun things to do in Singapore

Seven things to do just for fun including eat an ice-cream sandwich, take a bumboat cruise, see multiple zoos in one day, get a bird’s eye view of Singapore and experience Garden Rhapsody.

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ION Orchard shopping mall in Orchard Rd

14 of the best shopping malls

Fun fact: Singapore has more shopping malls per square mile than any other country in the world so the shopping is FANTASTIC! And there are so many different stores that cater to a wide range of budgets.

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Henderson Bridge in Singapore is the gateway to one of the best parks

The best parks and green spaces

There’s an extensive network of parks and green spaces in Singapore – in fact, it’s known as “the” garden city. A lush garden of green spaces grows around those skyscrapers.

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The Battlebox museum in Singapore

24 interesting museums to see

Singapore has 24 museums including 6 impressive national museums that chart its long history – it was a trading settlement in the 14th century – and rich cultural heritage.

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First Generation sculpture Singapore

Most popular public art in Singapore

It has become common for cities to feature public art that both beautifies the space and reflects their culture, history and communities but Singapore has definitely taken this to heart.

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Sultan Mosque in Kampong Glam Singapore

27 places of worship in Singapore

Singapore’s diversity is not only evident in its languages, culture,  architecture  and food but also in the variety of churches, temples, shrines and mosques throughout the city.

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Explore Singapore’s art scene

Singapore has a thriving arts scene both performing and visual arts. There’s a plethora of professional and amateur theatre companies, dance and opera companies, and music groups.

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Old Hill St police station Singapore

13 interesting historical places

Singapore has played an important part in many critical events especially during World War II and contains many important historical sites that are worth taking the time to see.

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Marina Bay Sands hotel in Singapore

Singapore’s top sights

The top Singapore sights are the iconic things to do including Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore Flyer, the hawker centres, Jewel, the zoos and Sentosa Island, to name a few.

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