Free
30 minutes to 1 hour
Armenian Church
Singapore's oldest Christian church, a small white building from the 1830s on Hill Street, with a quiet garden and old gravestones.
City Hall & Clarke Quay Weekday mornings
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Things To Do
Free Things to Do in Singapore
Light shows, gardens and walks that cost nothing.
This page lists free things to do in Singapore, from waterfront walks and light shows to parks, heritage streets and places of worship. Each listing shows its area, so you can link several free sights into one day.
Some places charge for extra areas, such as a paid garden inside a free park. Open each listing to see what is free and what is not.
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Free1 to 2 hoursBishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
A large, free park in central Singapore with a natural-looking river, open lawns and space for families to play.
Ang Mo Kio & Bishan Early morning or late afternoon
Free1 to 2 hoursBoat Quay
A riverside row of restored shophouses with restaurants and bars, a short walk from Raffles Place and Marina Bay.
Marina Bay & CBD Evening
Free1 to 2 hoursBuddha Tooth Relic Temple
A large Buddhist temple and museum in Chinatown, built in Tang dynasty style, with a sacred relic, a rooftop garden and free entry.
Chinatown & Tanjong Pagar Weekday mornings
Free2 to 3 hoursBukit Timah Nature Reserve
Climb Singapore's highest hill through old rainforest on short, steep trails, with monkeys, birds and plenty of shade.
Upper Bukit Timah Early morning
Free30 minutes to 1 hourCathedral of the Good Shepherd
Singapore's oldest Catholic church, a calm national monument in the City Hall area with free entry and classical design.
City Hall & Clarke Quay Weekday mornings or afternoons
Free1 to 3 hoursChangi Beach Park
A long, quiet beach on Singapore's eastern tip, with sea views, planes overhead and a hawker centre in nearby Changi Village.
Changi & Airport Late afternoon into the evening
Free2 to 3 hours at the wetlands, plus travel timeChek Jawa Wetlands
A boardwalk over mangroves and the sea on the tip of Pulau Ubin, with a lookout tower and rich coastal wildlife.
Changi & Airport Morning
Free1 to 3 hoursClarke Quay
A riverside area of restored warehouses with restaurants, bars, river cruises and easy walks along the Singapore River.
City Hall & Clarke Quay Late afternoon into the evening
Free2 to 3 hoursConey Island Park
A free, rustic island park off Punggol with shady trails, quiet beaches and plenty of birdlife.
Serangoon & Punggol Early morning
Free2 to 3 hoursDairy Farm Nature Park
A free forest park next to Bukit Timah with shady trails, a quarry lake and a small nature education centre.
Upper Bukit Timah Early morning
Free2 to 4 hoursEast Coast Park
A long seaside park in east Singapore with cycling paths, sandy beaches, barbecue pits and a popular hawker centre.
East Coast & Bedok Late afternoon into the evening
Free1 to 3 hours, longer if you see a showEsplanade – Theatres on the Bay
Singapore's waterfront arts centre, known for its spiky domes and its many free performances by the bay.
City Hall & Clarke Quay Early evening
Free1 to 2 hoursFort Canning Park
A green hill in the city centre with royal history, restored gardens, old colonial sites and shady walking paths.
City Hall & Clarke Quay Early morning or late afternoon
Free1 to 2 hoursFort Siloso
A former British coastal fort on Sentosa, now a free open-air military museum with old guns, tunnels and a treetop skywalk.
Sentosa Morning or late afternoon
Free1 to 3 hoursGillman Barracks
Contemporary art galleries in former British army barracks, set among tall trees off Alexandra Road.
Tiong Bahru & Alexandra Afternoons
Free1.5 to 2.5 hoursHaw Par Villa
A free outdoor park with more than a thousand colourful statues and scenes from Chinese myths, legends and folk tales.
West Coast & Buona Vista Early morning or late afternoon
Free15 to 30 minutesHelix Bridge
A free footbridge with a curved, DNA-inspired design that links Marina Bay Sands with the Marina Centre side of the bay.
Marina Bay & CBD Early evening and after dark
Free1 to 3 hoursJewel Changi Airport
A glass dome at Changi Airport with a huge indoor waterfall, terraced gardens, shops and restaurants. Entry is free.
Changi & Airport Evening
Free2 to 3 hoursJurong Lake Gardens
Free lakeside gardens in the west of Singapore with boardwalks, open lawns and play areas for children.
Jurong Early morning or late afternoon
How to enjoy free things to do in Singapore
Singapore is known as a costly city, but free things to do in Singapore are easy to find. Public parks, nature trails, heritage districts and many places of worship cost nothing to enter. Several attractions also have free areas next to paid ones. With some planning, you can fill several days and spend money only on food and transport.
Free sights around Marina Bay and the river
Merlion Park is the classic photo stop, with its half-lion, half-fish statue and views across the bay. From there, walk across the Helix Bridge, a curved steel footbridge inspired by the shape of DNA. Further along the bay, Marina Barrage is a dam with a grassy roof where families fly kites.
In the evening, follow our Marina Bay Night Walk for the free light and water shows. Our post Free Light Shows in Singapore: Spectra & Garden Rhapsody explains both. Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay often hosts free performances in its public spaces. Upriver, Clarke Quay is pleasant for an evening stroll along the water.
Free parks and nature trails
Singapore's public parks are free and well kept. The MacRitchie TreeTop Walk is a suspension bridge above the rainforest canopy. It is reached by a long forest trail, so allow a few hours and bring water. Singapore Botanic Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and free to enter. The National Orchid Garden inside charges a fee. The outdoor gardens at Gardens by the Bay are free too.
By the sea, West Coast Park has coastal views and large playgrounds. Southern Ridges and Henderson Waves is a trail that links hill parks through the forest. It crosses Henderson Waves, a wave-shaped footbridge high above the road.
Free heritage, art and history
- Singapore City Gallery near Chinatown explains how the city is planned, with a large model of the centre.
- Tiong Bahru Estate has Art Deco flats from before the Second World War. Try our Tiong Bahru Heritage Walk: A Self-Guided Route.
- Koon Seng Road Shophouses in Joo Chiat are colourful Peranakan-style homes. Peranakan culture blends Chinese, Malay and other influences.
- Gillman Barracks is a former British army camp with art galleries that are free to browse.
- Kranji War Memorial is a peaceful Second World War cemetery in the north.
- The Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and other places of worship welcome respectful visitors. Dress modestly and keep quiet inside.
Free shopping streets and Jewel
Window shopping costs nothing. Orchard Road is lined with malls, and several are linked by underground passages. Jewel Changi Airport is open to the public, so you can visit even without a flight. Its Rain Vortex, a tall indoor waterfall, is free to see and lit up in the evenings.
Tips for a low-cost day
- Use the MRT or buses. Fares are low, and many visitors pay with a contactless bank card.
- Tap water is safe to drink, so carry a refillable bottle.
- Eat at hawker centres, where meals are cheap. See How to Eat Cheaply in Singapore Without Missing Out.
- For more ideas, read 20 Free Things to Do in Singapore and Marina Bay on a Budget: Free Sights and Cheap Eats.
FAQs about free things to do in Singapore
Is Gardens by the Bay free?
The outdoor gardens and the Supertree Grove are free to walk around. The Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and the raised Skyway walk need tickets.
Are the Marina Bay light shows free?
Yes. Spectra at Marina Bay Sands and Garden Rhapsody at the Supertree Grove are both free to watch. Check the official sites for show times, as they can change.
Can I visit Jewel Changi Airport without a flight?
Yes. Jewel is open to the public and easy to reach from Changi Airport MRT station. Some areas inside, such as Canopy Park, charge a fee.
Are museums in Singapore free?
Some are, such as Singapore City Gallery. Most national museums charge visitors from abroad, so check each museum's website before you go.
What can I do for free in Singapore at night?
Watch the light shows at Marina Bay, walk the river past Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, or catch a free performance at Esplanade. The Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay is lit up after dark too.
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