Explore Singapore Together | Private Walking Tours with a Local

For an unforgettable experience!

Welcome, bonjour, bienvenidos traveller! You've found your way to a little corner of the internet where stories come alive — and I'd love to share them with you in person.

Singapore is a city in nature, a tropical island just one degree north of the equator. It's a place of unexpected contrasts: futuristic skylines beside lush rainforests, hawker centres humming with century-old recipes, and I'd be delighted to walk alongside you.

🗺️ What We Can Explore Together

Every walk is tailored to your interests. Here are some of the places I love to show guests — but if you have a special request, just ask.

🏙️ Heritage & Culture

🌳 Nature & Green Spaces

🌿 Did you know? Singapore is now called a "City in Nature"]. Even Changi Airport has a garden — Jewel's Rain Vortex is the tallest indoor waterfall in the world. But nothing beats stepping outdoors and feeling the tropical breeze on your skin.

The iconic Merlion with MBS in the background

🏛️ Gardens & Icons

  • Singapore Botanic Gardens — UNESCO World Heritage site, home to the National Orchid Garden (entry ticket applies)
  • Gardens by the Bay — 18 super trees, Flower Dome & Cloud Forest (entry tickets apply)
  • Civic District, Merlion Park, Marina Bay and Singapore River

And after all that walking? We can lepak-lepak (that's local slang for chilling) at a side-street sarabat stall, sipping teh-tarik (pulled milk tea) and swapping stories. It's the Singaporean way.

💰 Pricing & What's Included

SGD $50per hour for up to 4 guests
+SGD $10 per extra person beyond 4 guests
    • Duration: A typical walk is 3 to 4 hours — if you want to see more plan for 5 to 6 hrs.
    • Group size: The base rate covers up to 4 persons. Additional guests are SGD $10 each
    • More people = lower cost per person — bring your friends or family along!
    • Included: My time, stories, local insights, and a pace that suits you.
    • Not included: Entry tickets (e.g. Orchid Garden, Gardens by the Bay domes), meals (street/ hawker food is tasty and affordable), or transport. Public transportation here is excellent and cheap.

💡 Not ready to walk? You're welcome to browse the respective areas here. Just click on the links above to learn more. No purchase necessary.

📩 Let's Make It Happen

Drop me a line at singaporeforless@gmail.com and let me know:

  • — how many people are in your group
  • — which areas interest you most
  • — your preferred date and time
  • — any other enquiries

✉️ Email Me Now

I usually reply within 24 hours.

[Tours can be conducted in English and French.]

🌏 Adventures fill your soul. Let's discover Singapore together.

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