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Marina Bay Walking Tour

Walking tour around Marina Bay

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Difficulty: Easy
Length: 2.6 miles / 4.2 km
Duration: Half day
 
Overview: Stroll around Marina Bay, visit museums and enjoy scenic views over the city and the Singapore strait.

This is a flexible tour that can be customized to fit your preferences. Follow the itinerary and pick up the attractions you are interested in.
Please take note that following attractions are only available in the evening:
- Wonder Full light show
- Satays on Boon Tat street next Lau Pa Sat


Tips: Getting there: by taxi ask the driver to drop you at the Asian Civilisations Museum. By MRT, alight at Raffles Place, look for the Fullerton Hotel and walk across Cavanagh bridge behind the hotel to the Asian Civilisations Museum.

When to go: try the SkyPark at the end of the afternoon before dusk to enjoy the view during daytime and at night. Some attractions as the Light show or eating satays at Lau Pa Sat are only available at evening.

Points of Interest

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Raffles Landing Site

This is where Sir Raffles Stamford is assumed to have landed on 29 January 1819. The statue of Sir Raffles Stamford stands with the tall office buildings in the background.
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Asian Civilisations Museum

The Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) is a very interesting museum presenting pan-Asian cultures. Through 11 galleries and 3 levels, visitors will experience the cultures of Southeast Asia, China, West Asia, and South Asia. The Singapore River gallery is dedicated to the story of immigrants who lived along the Singapore River.

Opening hours:
- Monday 1pm-7pm
- Tuesday-Sunday 9am-7pm (to 9pm on Fridays)

Admission:
- Free admission for children aged 6 and below
- S$8 for adults
- S$4 for seniors aged 60 and above
Other Resources
www.acm.org.sg
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Cavanagh Bridge

One of the oldest bridges, and the only suspension bridge, in Singapore.
Hotel
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The Fullerton Hotel Singapore

The Fullerton building was formerly a post office and is now a 5 star luxury hotel. Its neoclassical architecture reminds us of Singapore's history as a former British colony.
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The Merlion Park

Guarding the mouth of the Singapore river stands the symbol of the city-state: the Merlion, a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish.
The Merlion park is a good spot for photos: visitors will have a good view of the high CBD buildings behind the Merlion and a panoramic view of the marina with the 3 high towers of Marina Bay Sands in the background.
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Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

The Esplanade hosts a concert hall and a theater for art performance. Because of its unique shape, the Esplanade has earned the nickname of the "Durian," due to its resemblance to the exotic fruit.

There is a mall attached to the building with food & drink outlets. There are also restaurants and bars outside, next to the Esplanade.
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Singapore Flyer

Climb on board of the Singapore Flyer for a panoramic view of the city and the Singapore strait. The ride lasts 30 minutes. As visitors are in a capsule, the ride is not subject to weather.
Below the Flyer there is the Food Trial and Hawker Centre based on the theme of Singapore in 1960's.

Operating hours:
- Booth ticket: 8am - 10pm
- Flight schedule: 8:30am - 10:30pm

Admission:
- Free admission for children aged below 3
- S$20.65 for children aged 3 to 12
- S$29.50 for adults (13 or older)
- S$23.60 for seniors (60 and older)

20% off discount if you show your Singapore Airlines or SilkAir boarding pass.
Other Resources
www.singaporeflyer.com
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Flight Experience Singapore

Did you ever dream of flying a commercial airplane? Board this genuine Boeing B737 simulator for a ride: taking off, landing, flying over a city, it's up to you.
Anyone can fly, no pilot experience is required.

It is also possible to just take a picture of you and your friends in the cockpit.

Flight Experience is located at the Singapore Flyer.
Other Resources
www.flightexperience.com.sg
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The Helix Bridge

Officially opened in 2010, this brand new bridge has an unique modern architecture and has some observation spots, offering good opportunities for taking photos of Marina Bay.
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ArtScience Museum

Does this building remind you of a lotus flower or a hand? The museum hosts a permanent exhibition based on 3 themes: Curiosity, Inspiration, and Expression. They also have visiting exhibitions.

Operating hours:
- Daily 10am - 10pm
- Last admission 9pm
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Sands SkyPark

The SkyPark is on top of the brand new Marina Bay Sands hotel. It is higher than the Singapore Flyer and provides a panoramic view of the city and the Singapore strait.
As the SkyPark is open air, access is subject to weather.

To see the Infinity Pool, visitors must register for a guided tour, or pay entrance to the rooftop bar KuDeTa. Three guided tours will be available for the Observation deck guests at 10am, 2pm, and 9pm.
Tour Registration is located at the SkyPark Box Office located at B1 Tower 3. Registration starts at 9.30am on the day of your visit, on a first-come-first-served basis. Each tour will be limited to 50 guests and run approximately 15 minutes.

Operating hours:
- Entrance is outside tower 3
- 9:30am daily

Admission:
- S$14 for children (2-12 years)
- S$20 for adults
- S$17 for seniors (60 or above)
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The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

This brand new mall attached to the Marina Bay Sands hotel hosts luxury shops and restaurants. There are some interesting things like the Rain Oculus or the Skating rink if you are keen to skate in the tropics.

At the basement of the mall, next the Skating rink, there is a food court for refreshments or a quick bite.
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Marina Bay Sands Casino

Want to gamble or just have a look at one of the casinos in Singapore - the second one is in Sentosa ?
There are slot machines, table games and electronic table games. Electronic table games has lower minimum bets than table games (e.g. S$5).

Operating hours: 24h daily

Admission:
- visitors must be 21 or older
- free admission for foreign tourists if they show their passport
- S$100 otherwise
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Wonder Full Light Show

This is a free light and water show run by the Marina Bay Sands. The show is by the water just outside the shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and lasts about 13 minutes.

Operating hours:
- Sun to Thur: 8PM and 930PM
- Fri and Sat: 8PM, 9:30PM and 11PM

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Lau Pa Sat Festival Market

What makes this hawker centre unique is its iron victorian style roof. Enjoy local foods, blend with the locals, and live a typical Singapore experience.

Try Satays: in the evening, a portion of Boon Tat Street, next Lau Pa Sat, is closed to traffic. Satay stalls open and visitors can enjoy delicious satays sitting on the street in open air. An experience not to be missed.
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