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Explore Singapore from the comfort of a guide-driven car. See the main attractions with your driver guide who can also tell you the stories behind Singapore’s monuments, famous buildings and must-see sights.

Destination

Singapore

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, 中文

Included

• Private guide
• A/C Car
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• the costs of food, drinks or admission tickets

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Jon.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Singapore. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Start

   Pick-up for a destination of your choice within Singapore

4. Stop 1

   Enjoy a drive through the busy streets of Singapore

5. Stop 2

   See some colourful graffiti decorating the city walls

6. Stop 3

   Check out some the highlights

7. Stop 4

   Take time for selfies

8. Stop 5

   Drive past some of the well known areas of Singapore

9. Stop 6

   Enjoy the views of the city skyline

10. End

    End your tour at your preferred drop-off point

11. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Henry

17 February 2025

Jon was the perfect choice for our group of 4 elderly travelers! His large van had room for all our luggage and comfortable seating for us. He offered to meet us at our cruise ship and deposit us at our hotel after the tour. His presentations were perfect, full of interesting and informative information about Singapore, its culture, population and history. He tailored the tour to fit our needs. We all recommend him very highly!Outstanding Guide! Smart, Kind & Flexible

Erica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 January 2025

Jon picked us up from cruise on time. Good communication. He was so enthusiastic and happy to show us around telling us stories and tales. Helped taking lots of photos and gave us a surprise gift which was lovely. Fulfilled our expectations and would recommend. A great overview to our stay in Singapore So enthusiastic

Kay🇩🇪 Germany

2 December 2024

Unser Guide war super nett, hat die Tour unseren Bedürfnissen angepasst.Toller Road Trip

Jade🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 July 2024

I had a fantastic time exploring Singapore with Jon. I wanted to make the most of my layover and see as much as possible, Jon picked me up from the airport and dropped me off, booking and communication was also really easy. From start to finish Jon was very informative and entertaining, sharing with me so many facts about Singapore's history, culture and landmarks. I couldn't recommend Jon's tours more. The most amazing tour!

Kent🇺🇸 United States

17 July 2024

Jon was an excellent guide. He adapted the tour to meet our needs and was very knowledgeable about the various sites we visited. Highly recommend.Jon was an excellent, knowledgeable guide.

Brooke🇦🇺 Australia

29 April 2024

A great 3 hour tour with Jon, explaining all the sights and sounds of Singapore. Lots of stops for photos and/or a quick explore.Great introduction to Singapore

April🇺🇸 United States

16 February 2024

We spent out time with Christina. She is beautiful inside and out. We enjoyed our time together. We highly recommend Christina

Doug🇺🇸 United States

9 February 2024

Jon is a great guide. He is extremely knowledgeable, witty and charming. We started the tour at 5:30 pm so we could see some of the sights during the day and others at night. I am unable to walk long distances and Jon tailored the tour to our needs. Jon's car is very comfortable and easy to get into and out of. Even though it was raining, his knowledge and passion for the city's history made the tour very enjoyable. Jon was prepared with umbrellas for us and made sure we were dry as we went from place to place. We walked Haji Lane and learned about the mosque in Kampong Glam, saw Little India and ate a wonderful vegetarian dinner in Chinatown next to the temple. Thanks to Joh, helping to order for us, we had two huge plates of food (more than we could eat) for only $8SG. We got to see everything we asked to except for the Merlion, as it was raining so hard that Jon said we would be wetter than it, if we tried to get out and see it. Jon kept us engaged as we traveled asking us questions testing our knowledge and filling in the gaps. Would highly recommend Jon to anyone looking for a private tour of Singapore.Great

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

14 January 2024

Jon's guided tour through Singapore was nothing short of extraordinary! His in-depth knowledge and passion for the city's history brought every location to life. From the iconic Raffles Hotel and the Long Bar, where they invented the Singapore Slings, to the vibrant Haji Lane and Kampong Glam Malay Cultural Heritage, Jon seamlessly navigated us through the rich tapestry of Singapore's past and present. The journey continued through Little India, Clarke Quay, Fort Canning Spices Garden, St Andrew Cathedral, Former Supreme Court, City Hall, Padang, Suntec City, Singapore Flyer, Merlion Park, and the Bayfront Area. Each stop was a captivating chapter in Singapore's story, and Jon's expertise made it an unforgettable experience. His enthusiasm and attention to detail made the tour not just informative but truly enlightening. A heartfelt thank you to Jon for making our exploration of Singapore an absolute delight!Singapore in one day with Jon

nn9sz9t9jj🇦🇺 Australia

21 December 2023

A great tour around the city by car showing us the sights we would not have ventured to. Transported in comfort with our own time To stop and look at. Each stop. Afternoon city tour

Charles🇺🇸 United States

21 December 2023

Had a wonderful tour of Singapore with our incredible guide Jon! He was so professional, and kind very intuitive to our needs and interests. Fantastic city and a fantastic guide.Great tour

Christof🇨🇭 Switzerland

19 October 2023

Vielen Dank für die schönen Eindrücke und Erlebnisse von Singapore. In dieser kurzen Zeit konnten wir wundervolle Sachen sehen die wir sonst verpasst hätten. Der Tour-Guide war sehr höflich, hilfsbereit und pünktlich wie ein Schweizeruhrwerk. Er vermittelte uns auch einen Eindruck aus erster Hand, was es bedeutet in Singapore zu leben und arbeiten. Das sind genau die Dinge die wir bei der Städte Besichtigung jeweils so toll finden und die bekommt man halt nur wenn man mit Tour-Guides von Withlocals unterwegs ist und keine 0815 Tour bucht. Vielen herzlichen Dank!Stadt Tour mit Auto bei Airport Stopover

Samuel🇺🇸 United States

3 October 2023

From start to finish Jon was a five star guide. Great communication prior to landing and efficient for airport pick up. In three hours he was able to show us the highlights of Singapore, while entertaining us with interesting stories and background. His timing was excellent and we were able to make it back on time for our flight. Highly recommended.Oustanding

Bettina

31 August 2023

we spent some eventful hours with Jon on a city tour in Singapore. He is a passionate Singaporean with a lot of knowledge about the city and the people who live here. He was very flexible in adapting the tour to our needs and we felt very comfortable with him due to his friendly and helpful nature. My husband and I specially booked a city tour with a car, as I am walking disabled and can no longer walk long distances. Jon always found good parking so I didn't have to walk so far and even got a wheelchair whenever necessary to make me as comfortable as possible. we got a lot of insight knowledge about singapore through him and through his humorous way and the interesting mediation it was never boring for us on the tour. Since we were still with him after the city tour in a restaurant for lunch, we can also highly recommend him as a food expert. We liked the day tour with Jon so much that we also booked him a second time on our last evening for a tour with lightshow in the Garden of the Bay. Also on this tour everything was perfectly organized, he thought of everything (mat to sit on, mosquito protection, snacks and cold beer) and gave us a great ending. Afterwards he dropped us off safely at the airport. many thanks Jon Best tour in singapur

Yuvaraj🇳🇿 New Zealand

27 July 2023

Jon’s private Singapore tour is the best way to spend three hours during transit. My wife, myself and our daughter went on this private tour recently. Jon is knowledgeable and combines his commentaries with humour. He picks up on your likes and tastes very quickly and customises the tour for you that you actually end up seeing all that you wanted to see in three hours without feeling rushed. He was punctual, the vehicle was tidy and comfortable and went out of his way to help. His price was also better than the other ones we saw. Jon’s tour is a hidden gem that does not show up at the top on google searches. We will certainly do the tour again. Thanks Jon for the lovely tour.The best Singapore transit tour

Sandra🇦🇺 Australia

12 June 2023

Excellent way to find out about Singapore and explore its rich history. Comfortable, modern and roomy vehicle. Jon was very flexible in making sure the tour fitted with our interests. Insights into Singapore

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

22 May 2023

We had the pleasure of being guided by Jon in Singapore. Jon is knowledgeable, friendly, flexible and organized. He made our day truly memorable with some sweet surprises. We would highly recommend Jon to anyone looking for a customizable private tour of Singapore.Singapore with Jon

Jane🇦🇺 Australia

21 May 2023

We had a wonderful 3 hour tour of Singapore with our lovely tour guide Jon. Jon was very professional as well as great fun & he made our tour interesting & fun. From the moment we booked our tour Jon liased with us reassuring us at all times about our days experience. He was waiting for us at our arranged pickup & we set off in his very comfortable air conditioned vehicle. Jon took us to all the places of interest & with his wealth of knowledge we left Singapore with a lot of information. We would happily recommend Jon for a tour around Singapore. Jane & Tony Hayes tour of Singapore

Delphina🇨🇦 Canada

5 May 2023

I booked a private car tour for myself, husband and 2 kids ages 5 and 8. Jon was very professional and confirmed the details of the tour beforehand and was very flexible when I asked him to extend the tour time to include extra sights I wanted to see. Jon is very knowledgeable and helped us take many nice family photos for us. The tour exceeded our expectations and I felt we got a good overall feel (and taste!) of the city during the 5 hours of the tour. I highly recommend Jon for anyone who wants a great introduction to Singapore.Comprehensive tour with Jon

g957bqm552🇦🇺 Australia

3 May 2023

We had a wonderful city tour with Jon. He is a passionate Singaporean and an experienced, flexible and knowledgeable tour host. He picked us up and dropped us off at the airport in his very comfortable car which made it stress free for us with limited time. I’d highly recommend a tour with Jon. Singapore City tour with Jon

Margot🇮🇪 Ireland

21 April 2023

Thank you Jon for an amazing trip around Singapore! You listened and catered to all of our needs (both adults and children). Your local knowledge really helped in personalising the trip. It was a superb introduction to your fabulous hometown. I will definitely be recommending you to any family or friends who are spending some time in Singapore.Thank you Jon for our wonderful tour!

George🇨🇦 Canada

22 March 2023

The ship was late being cleared at Singapore terminal but our local guide, Jon, was waiting patiently for us at the gate. We had requested a tour to refresh our minds of the layout and places to see in Singapore (as we had been there before) and we had some time to kill before checking into our hotel. Jon took us to both familiar and unfamiliar places and gave us time to get out and walk about and take photos at several stops, and was more than willing to take shots of us if we wished. He was very knowledgeable, and answered any questions we had...as well as asking us questions to see what we knew/needed to know. When we stopped in "little India" he asked if I would like to have a henna pattern on my hand. I had been curious about the process for some time. He took me to a man who had a book of patterns. I chose one and the process was quick and produced an amazingly delicate pattern in a short time...he had obviously been doing this all his life! Meanwhile Jon changed some money for me so that I could pay for it. Jon helped me with customs pertaining to lighting incense in the old Buddhist temple, and in informing me on how to behave and where to go in the huge new temple to see the Buddha relics on the top floor. He was well spoken, a good driver and knew Singapore well. I would recommend him for any tours of Singapore you may be contemplating.Enjoy your visit to Singapore, with Jon.

Marjorie🇺🇸 United States

18 March 2023

We had an 8 hr layover in Singapore and chose Jon to take us around the city. Jon met us at the airport, took us around to several sites and made our layover fly by! Our daughter wanted dumplings while in Singapore and Jon took us to an excellent restaurant which made her day. It was great having a private tour guide just waiting to take you wherever you wanted. At the end of the tour, he even gave us souvenirs to remember our trip. We highly recommend Jon and Withlocals tour company for anyone wanting to see Singapore with limited time!Excellent tour of Singapore!

cojensen🇺🇸 United States

6 March 2023

We had a great time with Jon on our tour of Singapore yesterday. He is so helpful and friendly and boy does he know his stuff about this city. We communicated regularly during the planning phase of the trip and he was so accommodating to all of my requests. On the day of the tour he arrived early and was waiting for us at the hotel. His vehicle is large, super comfortable and immaculate. Before we headed off he confirmed all the places I wanted to go then we took off. He covered all my requests plus so much more. We visited special places that we never heard about that we that we loved and he taught us so much about all the places we visited in a fun and entertaining style. We highly recommend spending some time with Jon while you are in Singapore. Excellent experience!

Maria🇩🇪 Germany

2 March 2023

Die Beste Guides die ich bis jetzt erlebt habe. Jon kann alles erfüllen was ihre Wünschen kann. Abholung von Flughafen reibungslos, Kommunikation über WhatsApp alles hat geklappt, er hat sogar seine hotspot geteilt sodass kann ich meine wichtige email lesen. Den Weg nach Flughafen es dauert er hat eine Erzählung über wie die Namen Singapore City erstanden das war lustig und interessant. Die 3 Stunden habe viel Geschichte und erfahren über Singapore City. Jon bedanke mich nochmal. Exelent

Jamison🇺🇸 United States

1 March 2023

Fantastic airport pick up and overview tour of Singapore before our 3;00 pm check in time at our hotel. Helped us to plan our stay and a great way to see everything in several hours. It was a rainy day so also a great way to see the city without getting totally soaked. Jon had interesting stories & perspectives to give us knowledge about Singapore’s history & architecture and neighborhoods. He had lots of great suggestions on eating, shopping, activities and even places to stay, as we were open to moving hotels for second half of week to see a new area. Fantastic overview in 4 hrs!!

Reena🇺🇸 United States

16 February 2023

I reached out to Jon few days prior to my transit tour. He sent me a tour itinerary which was easy to follow. On a tour day, he came to pick me up at the airport. Jon was very engaging and fun to be around. He knows a lot about Singapore history. His story telling skills were great and kept me engaged on this tour. Jon is also a good photographer. He took many beautiful pictures of me. Overall, I am happy/satisfied and would recommend him as a friendly tour guide. Jon is a friendly tour guide

Holger🇩🇪 Germany

7 January 2023

Hello, sorry that I am only now getting in touch. But our vacation is over and: Dates, dates, dates.... Jon was an excellent guide with a lot of background knowledge. He has a very entertaining way of engaging the visitor in his talk by asking short comprehension questions (despite jet lag in our case...). very, very good and anytime again Many greetings HolgerVery, very good guide

max🇺🇸 United States

27 September 2022

Where do I start. Starting from the reservation, Jon was super flexible and planned the trip based on my interest. He walked me through the singapore history start to current in very catchy and humorous way, even person like me that's not too much into history was intrigued with the stories he told. And I'm going to mention it second time about his flexibility. He let's you enjoy as much as you want if things do change in plans. I strongly recommend Jon to anyone in transit or even your longer term tour in Singapore. He will show you inside and out. Thank you Jon for the thoughtful gift and the memorable snapshot!The best 3 hours of your transit

Sebastian🇩🇪 Germany

1 August 2022

If you stop in Singapore for a Layover, this tour is perfect for you. Since we had more time than just "3 hours", I wrote Jon in advance and he made us a custom offer for 3 people and a 5h tour. He picked us up at the airport and showed us around - we also had a few bucket list things to check and he tried to make everything possible! That was amazing :) So all in all: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TOUR! Amazing Singapore Short Tour

Carlos🇺🇸 United States

1 August 2022

Very informative and helpful. Felt safe and relaxed given pandemic challenges. Passion for sharing the country’s history and went above and beyond. Highly recommended. Will not disappoint.Excellent tour guide

Margaret🇦🇺 Australia

23 July 2022

Jon gave us a very detailed overview of Singapore. He also helped us with our particular questions. I would certainly recommend him.Singapore overview

Nemia🇦🇺 Australia

19 June 2022

We had the privilege of having Jon show us around Singapore on a 12 layover from Sydney to Johannesburg. Jon engaged with us via WhatsApp before we headed over, revised the itinerary to ensure it covered off what we wanted to see (eg. UNESCO food hawker market & Merlion). Jon was engaging, knowledgeable & funny. The car was immaculate and he took super good care of us (eg. Drove us to entry points directly, wet towels and snacks) I’d highly recommend Jon! He made our stopover amazing 12 hour whirlwind tour with Jon

Susan🇺🇸 United States

4 February 2020

We spent 3 hours with Jon. He gave us a great overview of the city. It allowed us to see the highlights and be able to comfortably go back on our own to experience some of the places we touched on. The day after being with Jon we felt like experienced tourists who were totally at home. Jon has a great personality and tells you interesting stories as you tour. His car is unbelievably clean and comfortable. So glad we met him!Great Day In Singapore

FAREA 🇰🇼 Kuwait

10 January 2020

Ihad everything about singapore in brief , Jon as Tour guide was perfect , thanks Jon. Amazing

kath2745🇺🇸 United States

8 January 2020

So glad we were lucky enough to find Jon during our search for a tour guide in Singapore. We arrived early morning to catch a cruise ship in the afternoon. Jon met us at airport with a comfortable air conditioned van and showed us all over this fabulous city. It was like being in a car with an excellent teacher. Jon is bright, professional, extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to have spent our 3 hours with. He made us feel like old friends and is a credit to his beautiful Singapore. Do not hesitate to arrange travel with him. You will be happy you did.Jon is a treasure!

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

4 December 2019

Jon was great ... we started with a personalized tour of the City. He was a guide, historian, cultural scholar, food expert and critic, and story teller and entertainer. At the end of the tour he suggested an itinerary for us to follow for the next few days, then noticing my wife's mobility issues he organised a wheelchair hire to enhance our sightseeing. He also provided transport for us on one of our sightseeing trips, and for our return to the Airport. I cannot recommend him highly enough ... we saw so much and learned so much all thanks to Jon.Top Tour Guide

Marilyn🇨🇦 Canada

22 November 2019

On our previous time in Singapore, we had toured many of the highlights. This time we wanted something different, a visit to some of Singapore's diverse neighbourhoods. And that it exactly what Jon gave us! I am a part-time wheelchair user, and he carefully worked out routes that accommodated my needs. We visited Little India, the Arab Quarter, and Chinatown, and Jon's interesting and clear explanations gave us a much greater understanding of the city. We highly recommend Jon as a guide.Just what we wanted - and more!

Bernard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 November 2019

Jon was an excellent guide, welcoming, good natured, well informed and very articulate. We are grateful for introducing us to Singapore.Excellent guide

Margaret🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 August 2019

Jon did everything he promised. He was well informed, interesting, and always attentive to my special needs: providing a wheelchair and pushing it wherever. Well worth the quoted price. We wish him every success.Great value.

Jamie🇺🇸 United States

25 August 2019

Perfect tour- accommodated every request. Modified the tour to our interests. Extremely knowledgeable and shared personal insights making it a memorable experience, highlighting our tour on Singapore. Couldn't have asked for more. Fantastic experience!

Luca🇮🇹 Italy

4 June 2019

Jon was a great guide in Singapore. He was meticulous, precise and willing to accompany us in just 3 hours (the time of the stopover at the airport) to see the major attractions of the city. He was also very kind to organize us a little surprise in the botanical park: during the light show he brought us fresh watermelon and snacks to have a little picnic. He is a really good and prepared person, whom we recommend to everyone, and when we return to Singapore, we will contact you again. Thanks Jon.A very kindle person. Jon great Captain !!

Will

7 May 2019

We had a really fabulous day with Jon. He was very kind and exceedingly kind,considerate and helpful to my mum. His Car was clean, tidy and comfortable. His knowledge was limitless and funny. We would have no doubts about recommending the wonderful Ambassador of Singapore to anyoneA fabulous day.

Diane🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 May 2019

We honestly can't praise Jon enough. I mentioned in my initial contact with him that I had reduced mobility and he turned up with a wheel chair for my use. His car was wonderful and spacious and his manner was exemplary. He was kind, charming, very thoughtful and helpful. He made our all too short a time in Singapore so enjoyable. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I would whole heartedly recommend this true Ambassador of Singapore to anyone. You will not regret it.Wow, wow and wow.

Andrew🇸🇬 Singapore

6 January 2019

Jon has been most helpful in showing us around the Marina Bay area. He is one knowledgeable guide who takes time to introduce and elaborate on the background of each destination spot. 2 thumbs up for Jon and I will certainly recommend him to my other friends who are visiting Beautiful Singapore. Thank you Jon!

Claire🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 December 2018

Jon was exceptionally knowledgable, funny and made us feel so welcome, he gave us a true experience one we will never forget. He’s also a brilliant photographer making memories we can keep forever. One of the best tours we have done!!! 5 Star ⭐️ A true ambassador of Singapore

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

3 December 2018

I was staying in Singapore about 36 hours on a long layover and booked two Withlocals tours and I’m so glad I spent some of that time on a tour with Jon! He was so kind and knowledgeable and personable. I really enjoyed learning about the various places in the city we ventured to and why they were important to the culture of Singapore. I loved leanring about the significance of the diversity and the history of the people and where they came from. I have rarely ever found myself traveling alone globally, but Jon made me feel right at home. He picked me up from my hotel in his very nice/new/comfortable van. It was raining almost the entire day but he was well equipped with umbrellas for both of us. He tailored the trip to things I hadn’t yet seen and he took PLENTY of pictures for me. I would highly recommend him for a fun tour. A Day in Singapore Well Spent

Kathleen🇺🇸 United States

20 November 2018

Jon was very knowledgeable and easy to understand most of the time. The tour included quite a bit of walking. He took lots of photos that he sent to us post tour - a nice momento!Sightseeing in Singapore with Jon

Colleen🇸🇬 Singapore

23 October 2018

Jon is a fantastic person as well as guide, he was there to help in anyway possible, making our experience a great adventure. I would recommend Jon to anyone that is looking for knowledge of everything that is Singapore with the added careing of the people he is guiding around this beautiful city. Fantastic Guide

SUJOY KUMAR🇮🇳 India

14 October 2018

I was told to travel around Singapore for 3 hours and I paid a hefty sum of 100 Euro. But I trvelled only for 12 km. As a person John was extremely good person. But he didn't like to burn fuel. He took us to Esplanade and Merlion and showed us in details, which we planned separately. So 3 hours was over and we came back to Hotel. We paid for his physical effort of carrying my wife in wheel chair and not for travelling around Singapore. We wanted to go Jurong Bird park. But John didn't agree. So we paid 100 Euro for travelling in a Honda SUV for 10 km. World's costliest travel and our big loss. The matter has already been explained to Indian High Commission here and after my return this would be informed to Singapore High Commission in New Delhi and also to Singapore Tourism. My expenditures was 10 Euro for travel and 10 Euro for carrying my wife in wheel chair. Rest 80 Euro was a big loss.With Locals.