Singapore packs world-class museums, an aquarium, a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, and an indoor go-kart arena into one compact, walkable city, which makes picking the best things to do in Singapore mostly a matter of budget and how much time you have. Here’s a 2026 price breakdown for four of the most popular attractions, plus tips on booking ahead.
1. Big Bus Singapore Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
The Big Bus Singapore tour is the easiest way to see the city’s landmarks without planning a route yourself. Open-top double-decker buses run every 15-25 minutes on multiple routes covering Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, and Sentosa, with audio commentary available in 7 languages. The Discover Ticket gives unlimited hop-on hop-off access for a full day, so you can jump off at any stop, explore, and catch a later bus to continue.
- Adult:
S$61.27S$56.26 (≈฿1,460) - Child (3-12 years):
S$51.83S$47.39 (≈฿1,230)
Book at least 1 day in advance. Buses run on a flexible schedule, so there’s no need to rush between stops.
2. ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands (teamLab Future World)
Housed in the lotus-shaped building beside Marina Bay Sands, the ArtScience Museum’s permanent teamLab Future World exhibition blends art, science, and technology into digital interactive installations that respond to visitors’ movements. The exhibition is split into two zones, City in a Garden and Exploring New Frontiers, and works well for both kids and adults since most displays are touch- and motion-based rather than static.
- Foreigner ticket, Adult:
S$33.91S$32.75 (≈฿850) - Foreigner ticket, Child (3-12 years):
S$28.90S$28.13 (≈฿730) - Local ticket, Adult:
S$26.59S$25.82 (≈฿670) - Local ticket, Child (3-12 years):
S$20.81S$20.04 (≈฿520)
Tickets above are for the off-peak (Monday-Thursday) rate. Book a day ahead, especially if you’re visiting on a weekend, since peak-day tickets sell out faster.
3. Singapore Oceanarium
Singapore Oceanarium is one of the largest aquariums in the region, home to one of the world’s largest kreisel tanks with over 5,000 moon jellyfish, a recreated touch-friendly mangrove habitat, life-sized animatronic prehistoric marine creatures, and a 36-metre-wide viewing panel where reef manta rays and zebra sharks glide past at close range. It’s open from 10:00 to 19:00, so it works well as either a morning or an afternoon activity.
- Adult:
S$51.83S$46.59 (≈฿1,209) - Child (4-12 years):
S$40.46S$38.53 (≈฿1,000)
Book your one-day ticket at least 1 day in advance to lock in the discounted rate.
4. Hyper Drive Singapore
For a faster-paced stop, Hyper Drive Singapore at Sentosa’s The Palawan is Southeast Asia’s first indoor gamified electric go-kart arena, combining real racing with video-game-style scoring, power-ups, and on-track challenges. Eco-friendly electric karts reach speeds up to 50 km/h and suit beginners through experienced racers, with junior karts and multiple racing modes available for families and groups.
- Adult:
S$38.53S$37.38 (≈฿970) - Child (9-17 years):
S$38.15S$35.83 (≈฿930)
Hyper Drive sits right by the beach, so it pairs well with a half-day at Sentosa’s other attractions. Book ahead, since race sessions run on a schedule and can fill up.
Best Things to Do in Singapore: Prices at a Glance (2026)
- Big Bus Singapore: Adult S$56.26, Child S$47.39
- ArtScience Museum (Foreigner, off-peak): Adult S$32.75, Child S$28.13
- Singapore Oceanarium: Adult S$46.59, Child S$38.53
- Hyper Drive Singapore: Adult S$37.38, Child S$35.83
Tips for Visiting Singapore Attractions
- Book tickets at least 1 day in advance for all four attractions above, since same-day availability isn’t guaranteed.
- Group the Oceanarium, ArtScience Museum, and Hyper Drive by area — Sentosa and Marina Bay are a short ride apart, so you can cover two attractions in one day.
- Visit the ArtScience Museum on a weekday (Monday-Thursday) for the off-peak rate.
- Check the Singapore Tourism Board site for public holiday closures or schedule changes before you travel.
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These four picks are some of the best things to do in Singapore whether you’re traveling with family or planning a quick weekend trip. If you’re also stopping in Thailand, browse our Family Trip guides for more attraction prices and booking tips.