How about a Free Singapore City Tour?

If your transfer time at Singapore Changi Airport is 5,5 hours or more free Singapore city tour Did you know you can

What are the details of this program prepared in cooperation with Singapore Airlines, Singapore Tourism Authority and Changi Airport, How to join a free Singapore tour, how many hours does the tour take, where to register, what is on the tour route The answers to many questions such as these are waiting for you in this article, enjoy reading!

island country If your transit time is between 5,5 and 24 hours in Singapore, you can join the free Singapore tour which takes approximately 2,5 hours.. There are two different tour routes adjusted according to the time of the day, the route in the daytime and the route in the evening hours are slightly different. Of course, 2,5 hours is not enough to see all of Singapore, but while you have a transfer time and you have come this far, it is a very good opportunity to join this tour and see the beauties of Singapore even for a short time.

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Who Can Join a Free Singapore Tour?

To join a free Singapore tour The first condition is to be a transit passenger.. In other words, you have to come to Singapore Changi Airport and go to another destination from there. The second condition is; your transfer time is at least 5.5 hours and at most 24 hours. If your transfer time is less than 5,5 hours or more than 24 hours, unfortunately you cannot join this tour.

Minimum time; 1,5 hours has been determined with the logic that your plane has landed 1,5 hours before the tour starts and your plane takes off 5,5 hours after the end of the tour. The last tour is at 19:30 and your flight must have landed before 18:00. Remember to take this into account when making your planning.

To join the tour You must make a reservation 24 hours before your flight.. The earlier you book, the better, as reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservation information on Changi Airport's website. Free Singapore Tour You can reach from the page.

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in the tour on your own.

Tours are organized every day without exception. You don't need to choose a particular day, just the tour routes in the daytime and evening hours are different.

How to Register for the Free Tour?

You can book your Singapore tour on Changi Airport's website up to 24 hours before your flight. If there is a place on the tour, you can apply to the Free Singapore Tour counters in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, but there is a high probability that the places will be filled in advance as there are limited quotas.

Reservation information on Changi Airport's website. Free Singapore Tour You can reach from the page.

You can reach the “Free Singapore Tour” counters from the following points. The counters open at 07:00 in the morning, T2 remains open until 18:15 and T3 until 18:30.

• T2 (terminal 2): ​​Second floor, arrivals transit hall, near gate E
• T3 (terminal 3): Second floor, arrivals transit hall, near Gate B

What is needed to join the tour?

To join the tour; If you have already booked, you will need your reservation number, passport and transit boarding passes. Singapore does not require a visa from Turkish Citizens, but they fill out an immigration form (in the photo below) at the counter.

During the tour, they advise you not to leave your bags on the bus, but to take them with you. Therefore, if you have a large cabin baggage, it is recommended to leave your baggage in the safety lockers.

Transit passengers are only allowed to enter and exit Singapore once, so it is not possible to join the tour more than once.

What's Included in a Free Singapore Tour?

There are 3 different tour options you can join during your Changi Airport transfer.

1. JEWEL TOUR: Jewel, the last attraction of Changi Airport, is a shopping mall between 10:30 in the morning and 20:30 in the evening. A 2,5-hour walking tour is designed in this living area, where you can find many things from the world's highest indoor waterfall to parks full of botanical plants. To the detailed content of the tour from this link .
2. HERITAGE TOUR: You need to join this tour to discover Singapore between 09:00 in the morning and 18:30 in the evening. Explore parts of Singapore from colonial buildings to the Chinese and Indian quarters on a 2,5-hour guided tour. To the detailed content of the tour from this link .
3. CITY SIGHTS TOUR: You can see the avatar-like trees in modern Singapore, Marina Bay and Gardens By The Bay on this tour, which takes place twice at 18pm and 00:19pm. It would not be wrong if I say that the 30-hour tour steals a finger of honey in your mouth. To the detailed content of the tour from this link .

Guided tours are conducted in English. The audio guide app is only available for Chinese at the moment.

If we look at the contents of the tours in detail;

Jewel Tour

Jewel is Changi Airport's new apple of the eye. Although it is a shopping center built inside the airport, there are places where you can spend hours. You can also visit Jewel individually, you must go through passport control. You can see the content of the 2,5-hour Jewel Walking Tour below, I did not specifically translate the place names into Turkish.

• forest valley: More than 2000 trees brought from all over the world are waiting for you inside the mall.
• rain vortex: Rain Vortex, the world's highest indoor waterfall, pours from 40 meters. You should definitely see the light and music show in the evening hours at half past.
• Singapore Coffee Museum: A museum where you can learn about Singapore's coffee history.
• Five Spices: A stop where you can see and taste Singapore street food.
• Canopy Park: Located on the 5th floor of Jewel, the park may attract your attention with its suspension bridges and playgrounds.
• GIFT by Changi Airport: The tour ends with a souvenir shop to take yourself a souvenir from Singapore.

Heritage Tour

The Heritage Tour is one of Singapore's city tours, which is held during the daylight hours. The 2,5-hour tour is in the form of a guided city tour. They take you from the airport by bus and drop you back to the airport. This tour is made 09 times a day starting from 00:5 in the morning. If we look at the tour stops;

• Colonial District: From the bus, you can see colonial buildings such as the City Hall and the National Museum.
• Central Business District: Singapore's main financial and commercial district, famous for its skyscrapers, is also on the tour route.
• Merlion Park (20 minutes break): The lion statue, the symbol of Singapore, is located at the mouth of the Singapore River. This is one of the best viewpoints in the city. There is a 20-minute break here to take pictures and wander around.
• Chinatown: Chinatown is a fascinating district with an interesting mix of pre-war workshops and modern high-rise buildings. You'll even find a Muslim mosque, Hindu temple, and Buddhist temple in one street.
• Little India: In the multicultural structure of Singapore, the Indian quarter is like a fairy tale world among fortune tellers, street food and parrots.
• Kampong Glam & Malay Heritage Center (20 minutes break): You can admire the golden domes of the Sultan Mosque and explore traditional businesses along the restored shops as well as modern art galleries and cafes. This is the second stop of the Heritage tour, and a 20-minute photo break is given here.

City Sights Tour

The two tours held at 18:00 and 19:30 in the evening were designed as the City Sights tour. Places that look better under the evening lights have been added to the route. This tour, like the Heritage tour, takes 2,5 hours. Let's take a look at the stops of the tour:

• Singapore Flyer: Singapore Flyer is Asia's largest Ferris wheel. With its 28 glass capsules, it is a sight to behold against a sunset backdrop in the evening and glittering silhouettes at night. On the tour, we see the Ferris wheel from afar.
• Esplanade – Theaters on the Bay: The theater building in the shape of a giant Durian Fruit hosts world-famous shows.
• Marina Bay Financial Center: The Marina Bay Financial Center is surrounded by a magnificent waterfront park. It looks extra impressive when illuminated in the evening hours.
• Merlion Park (20 minutes break): The lion statue, which is the symbol of Singapore, at the mouth of the Singapore River, is one of the must-see places in Singapore with the Marina Bay hotel across it. This is one of the two stops of the tour.
• Marina Bay Sands (MBS): Marina Bay Sands, a 57-floor residence with an impressive view from Merlion Park, amazes those who see it with its 57th floor infinity pool.
• Gardens by the Bay (30 minutes break): Another of the must-see places with 2000 avatar trees in this giant garden, which is home to more than 18 types of plants. The light and musical show held at 21:00 in the evening was unforgettable.

We joined the City Sights tour due to the time of our flight and I'm glad we did. There are several reasons: firstly, it was much more enjoyable to walk around the warm country of Singapore, at least in the evening when the sun was not hot, rather than walking around hot areas during the day. Secondly, the light and musical show we watched in Gardens by the Bay was very beautiful and impressive. We said, "I'm glad we participated in this tour".

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Transportation to Changi Airport from the City Center

If you have joined the tour but missed the vehicle during the breaks, there are many options for returning to Changi Airport. You can see taxi, airport shuttle, bus and train alternatives with prices below:

• Standard Taxi: 28-38 SGD (Singapore Dollar)
• Airport Shuttle: 9 SGD (Singapore Dollar)
• Bus: 2 SGD (Singapore Dollar)
• Train: 2 SGD (Singapore Dollar)

Changi Airport is among the best airports in the world and deserves its reputation with new additions every year. It is a great opportunity to evaluate your transfer time at Changi Airport with a city tour. Of course, it is not possible to explore Singapore in 2,5 hours, but I suggest you take a tour suitable for your flight to see the main stops and have a good time.

Free City Tour Video

You can watch the video about our free city tour experience below. Remember that the shooting date of your video is 2020!

If you have a long transfer time, make sure to take advantage of this opportunity!

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