See Also
Best Tours for Families in Singapore
- Universal Studios Singapore – Amazing entertainment for all ages.
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour – An enjoyable convenient way to see a lot in a little time. You’ll have access to 3 different routes around the city.
- Night Safari Excursion with Hotel Pick-Up – The highlight of many family visits to Singapore.
- Singapore City Card – Save as much as 50% on Top Attractions: Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Safari, Madame Tussauds, SEA Aquarium, Adventure Cove Waterpark, Butterfly Park, Flow Rider, Jurong Bird Park, Maritime Experiential Museum, MegaBounce, Tiger Sky Tower, Snow City, Singapore Science Centre.
The Top 11 Things to Do in Singapore with Kids
Singapore is known for being clean, green, and strikingly modern, making it one of the easiest Asian destinations for families to travel in. Everything from the spacious, buggy-friendly walkways to the roomy hotels allows traveling with kids with ease. In the past some travelers criticized Singapore for potentially lacking the passion and character of other cities in SE Asia. But Singapore is evolving and is now celebrated for its arts, fashion, culture, and prominent events.
Street vendors line the roads selling everything from ice cream sandwiches to batteries, the fusion of Indian, Chinese, and Malay cultures is plainly visible, and the people are extremely friendly — but it’s an Asia that’s organized, that’s straightforward to navigate and that has all the amenities you may need with children in tow.
With so much to do in this Asian playground, we’ve selected the top ten attractions that will captivate both adults and children.
1. Ethnic Quarters
Singapore’s identity is a fusion of the three main ethnic groups in the country and therefore exploring Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam (the old Malay quarter, originally home to the Muslims and Arabs) is essential. The children may grow bored by the furniture and antique shops in Chinatown but they`ll enjoy the traditional shophouses that have been painted in a riot of various colors. Vibrant colors also abound in Little India, from jewel-toned saris to the reds and golds of spices laid out in sacks, which kids will like smelling. Bussorah Street in Kampong Glam is packed with shops selling an assortment of curiosities, including wind-up toys and old telephones just waiting to be played with.
2. Night Safari
Both children and adults will greatly enjoy Singapore’s Night Safari, which takes visitors on a tram tour through a park housing only nocturnal creatures free from cages, roaming in their natural habitats. Traveling through rainforest, savannah, and jungle spots a variety of exotic animals, 29% of which are threatened species, that live at night.
3. Sentosa
This previously uninhabited tropical island is now Singapore’s recreational zone and is dedicated to the pursuit of enjoyment. Getting there can even be an experience – no need to sit in a taxi facing endless traffic, you can board a cable car, which also provides magnificent views of the city. Once on Sentosa, there are numerous different attractions so you could easily spend a few days on the island, especially as it is home to a couple of the best family-friendly hotels in Singapore. Cool off in Fantasy Land, a water park filled with slides and rides; experience an erupting volcano at Volcano Land; and thrill-seekers and film aficionados alike will get their excitement at the incredibly fun Universal Studios Singapore.
4. Science Centre
Singapore’s Science Centre is a museum that kids will truly enjoy. With fourteen galleries over 20,000 square feet, the Science Centre is packed with hands-on exhibits so that the kids can get really interactive.
5. Botanic Gardens
The public gardens on this site have existed since 1859 and currently the lush grounds of Singapore’s Botanic Gardens offer a wonderful escape from the bustle of the city. Visitors can feed bread to fish, admire the various types of trees, plants and flowers, and have a picnic lunch on one of the lawns.
6. Jurong Bird Park
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7. Bumboat Ride along Singapore River
Take a trip down the Singapore River aboard a traditional vessel and watch as it meanders through the city. Wave to other passing boats and view old and new Singapore side-by-side from your river perspective.
8. S’pore Discovery Centre
Kids will spend many happy hours in this vast interactive ‘museum’, which aims to teach both locals and visitors about Singapore’s past, present, and future in a fun, hands-on way. They can record their own news broadcast, experience flying a helicopter in a 4D simulation ride, or experience life as an astronaut.
9. Battlebox
Explore the underground divisions that made up the command center located nine meters below Fort Canning Hill during the Battle of Singapore in WWII. A guided trip will take you through the 26 bomb-proof rooms, all of which have undergone restoration work, while audio-visual effects and animatronic exhibits will transport you back to the fateful days preceding Singapore’s surrender to the Japanese forces.
10. Snow City
An indoor snow-filled recreational area is somewhat novel in a nation that typically experiences hot, sticky conditions year-round, making it a great way to escape the heat. Thrill-seekers can try snow tubing, skiing, or snowboarding, while small children and those preferring not to rush down a steep slope can explore an igloo and have a snowball fight in the play area.
11. Wild Wild Wet Water Park
This is one of the best water parks. Anywhere. Ever. Amazing fun for all ages.
