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Singapore · 3-day itinerary

3 days in Singapore

Hawker feasts, supertrees and a garden city. Here's a 3-day plan that clusters each day by neighbourhood, with real times, so you walk less and see more.

Best: February to April, July and August About $280 per person a day (comfort)
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Day 1

Arrive & settle into Singapore

  1. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Arrive in Singapore

    Check in at your stay in Clarke Quay / Chinatown.

  2. 12:15 p.m. Lunch

  3. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. · Little India · ~$14

    Little India

    Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple and Tekka Centre.

    Reviews

  4. 6:00 p.m. Dinner · Hainanese chicken rice at Maxwell Food Centre

  5. 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. · Marina Bay

    Garden Rhapsody light show

    Free evening light show at the Supertree Grove.

    Reviews

Day 2

Icons & culture

  1. 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. · Chinatown

    Chinatown and Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

    Heritage shophouses and temples.

    Reviews

  2. 12:00 p.m. Lunch

  3. 1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. · Kampong Glam

    Kampong Glam and Haji Lane

    The Sultan Mosque and indie boutiques.

    Reviews

  4. 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. · Chinatown · ~$21

    Hawker centre feast

    Michelin-listed food stalls for a few dollars.

    Reviews

Day 3

Farewell, Singapore

  1. 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. · Mandai · ~$64

    Singapore Zoo or Night Safari

    Open-concept zoo in the rainforest.

    Tickets Reviews

  2. 1:15 p.m. Lunch

  3. 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

    Depart Singapore

    Check out and head to the airport or station, allowing plenty of time.

  4. 7:00 p.m. Dinner · Laksa

Where to stay in Singapore

What to eat in Singapore

  • Hainanese chicken rice

    Poached chicken, fragrant rice and chilli-ginger sauce.

  • Chilli crab

    Mud crab in sweet, spicy tomato gravy. Mop it up with fried buns.

  • Laksa

    Coconut curry noodle soup; Katong-style is eaten with a spoon.

  • Kaya toast

    Coconut jam toast with soft-boiled eggs and kopi.

  • Char kway teow

    Smoky wok-fried flat noodles with cockles and lap cheong.

  • Satay

    Grilled skewers with peanut sauce.

Where locals send visitors

  • Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice $

    Hawker stall · Maxwell Food Centre · Best for lunch

    The famous chicken rice stall; the whole hawker centre is worth grazing.

    Reviews

  • Lau Pa Sat $

    Hawker centre · Raffles Place · Best for dinner

    Victorian market hall; the satay street opens on the road outside in the evening.

    Reviews

  • Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle $

    Hawker stall · Lavender · Best for lunch

    Michelin-recognised bak chor mee. Expect a long queue.

    Reviews

  • 328 Katong Laksa $

    Laksa · Katong · Best for lunch

    Katong-style laksa with noodles cut short.

    Reviews

  • Ya Kun Kaya Toast $

    Kopitiam · Several locations · Best for breakfast

    The classic breakfast set since 1944.

    Reviews

  • Jumbo Seafood $$$

    Seafood · Clarke Quay / East Coast · Best for dinner · Reserve ahead

    A reliable place for chilli and black-pepper crab.

    Reviews

Heads-up: what to steer clear of

  • Local rules: Fines are strict and enforced: no eating or drinking on the MRT, no chewing gum imports, and no littering or jaywalking.
  • Scam: When buying electronics, agree the total price in writing before paying, and refuse surprise "warranties" or add-ons.
  • Safety: Heat and sudden thunderstorms are the real risks. Carry water and an umbrella.

Giro's notes, reviewed October 2026. Things change, so check current advice before you go: Government of Canada travel advisories .

Good to know

  • Tap a contactless card on the MRT and buses.
  • Carry an umbrella because afternoon storms are common.
  • Chewing gum sales are banned, and littering fines are steep.

Daily budget per person

Shoestring~$125
Comfort~$280
Luxury~$711

A shared double room, meals and local transport. Flights and tickets not included.

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Times and prices are estimates (prices in CAD at the latest ECB rate). Check opening hours before you go. Place descriptions and photos from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo. Giro may earn a commission on bookings, at no extra cost to you.