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Big Bus Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

3.9 (897 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Big Bus Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

About this activity

Discover Singapore's sights onboard an open-top bus with Big Bus Tours. Explore the city across 2 routes and enjoy views of its most famous landmarks.

See the iconic Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, and the UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens on the Yellow Route, or explore the 3 ethnic precincts of Singapore – Chinatown, Little India, & Kampong Glam – on the Red Route.

Choose from -

1-day Discover Ticket and hop-off at any of our stops across 2 routes to explore Singapore.

2-day Essential Ticket – Hop on and off across 2 routes to explore Singapore, plus enjoy the 45-minute panoramic Cityscape Tour.

2-day Explore Ticket – Hop on and off across 2 routes to explore Singapore, plus enjoy the 45-minute panoramic Cityscape Tour and a 3-hour guided Night City Tour.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French
Operated by
Big Bus Tours Singapore

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Engaging audio commentary in 7 languages
  • Included: 2 routes covering over 30 stops
  • Included: 45-minute Cityscape Panoramic Tour (Essential and Explore tickets only)
  • Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Included: Big Bus hop-on, hop-off, open top sightseeing tour
  • Included: Live-guided 3-hour Night Tour (For Explore tickets only)

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Yellow Route (Hop-on Hop-off)

First Bus from Stop .0 - 9.30am & Last Bus 17.20pm Frequency every 25 - 40 minutes Tour Duration - 90 Minutes Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 0 - Suntec Hub

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 1 - Singapore Flyer

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 2 - Marina Bay Sands

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 3 - Gardens by the Bay

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 4 - Fullerton Hotel

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 5 - City Hall

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 6 - Clarke Quay

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 7 - Robertson Quay

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 8 - Miramar Hotel

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 9 - Zion Food Centre

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 10 - Four Seasons Hotel

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 11 - Botanical Gardens

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 12 - Orchard Hotel

  14. Stop 14

    Stop 13 - Wheelock Place

  15. Stop 15

    Stop 14 - Hilton Orchard

  16. Stop 16

    Stop 15 - Orchard Plaza

  17. Stop 17

    Stop 16 - Rendezvous Hotel

  18. Stop 18

    Stop 17 - Singapore Art Museum

  19. Stop 19

    Stop 18 - Raffles Hotel

Red Route (Hop-on Hop-off)

First Bus from Stop .0 - 9.40hr & Last Bus 17.05hr Frequency every 25-35 minutes Tour Duration - 60 Minutes Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 0 - Suntec Hub

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 1 - Fu Lu Shou

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 2 - Little India Arcade

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 3 - Mustafa Centre

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 4 - Village hotel Bugis

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 5 - Kampong Glam

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 6 - Alsagolf Arab School

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 7 - Sultan Mosque

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 8 - Intercontinental Hotel

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 9 - City Hall

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 10 - Boat Quay

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 11 - Chinatown

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 12 - Kreta Ayer

  14. Stop 14

    Stop 13 - People's Park Complex

  15. Stop 15

    Stop 14 - Hong Lim Park

  16. Stop 16

    Stop 15 - Old Custom House

  17. Stop 17

    Stop 16 - MBS Convention Centre

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

You can activate your ticket in one of two ways:

1. Download the Big Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2. Present your printed or mobile ticket with a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route during operating hours. We recommend beginning your tour and activating your ticket with a Big Bus representative at the BIG BUS & DUCK counter located at Suntec City Mall (3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City Mall Tower 2 #01-K8, Singapore 038983).

If you are coming by train, please alight at Promenade Station (CC4 / DT15) & take Exit C.

If you are coming by taxi/PHV, please set your drop off location to Suntec City Tower 1 & 2.

Should you require assistance, please call us at +65 6338 6877, or Whatsapp/WeChat/Viber to +65 9321 7400, or email to [email protected].

Operating hours from 9am to 6pm daily

Customers are advised to visit our website or to download our app for the most up-to-date service information.

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: Some stops will be skipped due to NDP rehearsals, Preview and Actual on 14th, 21st, 28th June, 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th July, 2nd & 9 Aug.

Congestions are expected and tours will be re-routed. There will be delay during this period and we seek your understanding & patience in this matter. Please download and utilize the Big Bus Tours App to get real-time update on the location of the buses.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wheelchair accessible on lower deck of 2 Hop-on Hop-off routes

  • Recorded commentary available in English, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, German, French and Italian

  • During road closures, some bus stops may be skipped; in the event that this occurs, notices will be posted at counters and on buses

  • The ticket is not valid for special themed tours

  • Night Tour is included if Explore Ticket is purchased. Tour departs at 6.15pm and Redemption point for Night City Tour is BIG BUS & DUCK Tourist Hub, Suntec City Mall Tower 2, North Wing, #01-K8, Singapore 038983

  • Night Tour is fully live-guided and includes time at Lau Pa Sat Market and the light show at Gardens by the Bay. Tour duration is approx. 3 hours

  • Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

  • Cityscape Tour (45 mins) departs from the Big Bus & DUCK Counter at Suntec City Tourist Hub at 15:00, 16:15, 17:30, and 19:00. Please check in 30 minutes before departure.

Options

  • Explore - 2-Day + Night Tour

    Duration: 2 days

    2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: See all the top sights from an open-top bus and hop-off to explore the city at 30+ stops

    Night Tour: 3-hours, fully guided Night Tour. Tour Start at 6.15pm from Stop 0. Suntec City Hub

  • Essential -2-Day ticket

    Duration: 2 days

    2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: See all the top sights from an open-top bus and explore the city across 2 hop-on hop-off routes.

  • Discover - 1-Day Ticket

    Duration: 1 day

    2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: See all the top sights from an open-top bus and hop-off to explore the city at 30+ stops

Traveller ratings

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