If you’re changing planes at Changi with at least 5.5 hours to spare, you can see Singapore for free. Changi Airport runs 2.5-hour guided bus tours from the transit area every day, with two short photo stops. You pre-book online or ask at a booth in the transit hall, and you mustn’t clear immigration on your own first.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Starts in Changi’s transit area
Best for
Transit passengers on a 5.5 to 24-hour layover
Budget
Free
Time to allow
2.5 hours, plus 90 minutes to check in
Nearest MRT
Not needed; the tour bus leaves from the airport
Good to know
Not suitable for wheelchair or stroller users
Why go?
It turns a long layover into a free first look at the city.
Changi handles the bus and the route; you just report on time.
What to do
01 · Pick a tour
Heritage and Culture: 10am to 12.30pm (report before 8.30am; flight after 2.30pm).
City Sights: 12pm to 2.30pm, and 6pm to 8.30pm.
Singapore River and Marina Bay Sands: 1pm to 3.30pm, and 4pm to 6.30pm.
Sentosa Discovery Tour: 3pm to 5.30pm, and 7pm to 9.30pm (report before 5.30pm; flight after 11.30pm).
02 · Check you’re eligible
You must be a transit or transfer passenger with checked bags through-checked to your final stop, and a layover of 5.5 to 24 hours.
Some passports need a Singapore visa. You can enter and leave Singapore only once on the layover, so it’s one tour per passenger.
03 · On the day
Stay in the transit area, go to a Free Singapore Tour booth at least 90 minutes before your tour, and bring your passport, boarding passes and booking. Wheeled or bulky cabin bags go to paid baggage storage first. More ideas in our layover guide.
Plan your visit
Address
Free Singapore Tour booths, Level 2 Departure Transit Hall, near Gate F50 and near Gates A1-A8, Changi Airport
Opening hours
Daily; booths 8am to 7pm; tours run 10am to 9.30pm
Getting there
Stay airside after landing and follow signs to the booths
Tickets or booking
Free; pre-book one tour up to 50 days ahead, or walk in if seats remain
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair or stroller users (Changi Airport)
Before you go
- Fill in the SG Arrival Card online within three days before arrival.
- Under-18s can’t join alone.
- No tobacco, e-cigarettes or vaporisers on the tours.
- Tours end at Jewel/T1, T2 or T3; you handle your own check-in and security.
Changi Airport
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Changi Airport – Free Singapore Tour · Free Singapore Tour – booking and terms
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