Singapore: Family and accessible travel in Southast Asia

Travels with kids and a mobility disability in Singapore

Dad and kids in front of mural in Singapore Chinatown

Is Singapore worth visiting with kids?

Singapore. The name evokes wonder, on par with New York or Tokyo. But is Singapore worth visiting with kids?

7 affordable Singapore travel tips

This city island is the size of the Los Angeles metro area, packed with culture and great food, and offers both affordable public transportation and lots of green space. While it’s easy to think of the Southeast Asia island nation as too expensive, there are lots of ways to enjoy an amazing time in Singapore on a budget.

Singapore on a family budget… is it possible?

Singapore on a budget: The complete planning guide

Accommodation, food, transport, and attractions you can afford? Yes, you can enjoy Singapore on a budget, even as a family. Here’s how.

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What you need to know

Where to stay in Singapore

7 great areas for families visiting Singapore

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Singapore itineraries

1 day itinerary + optional overnight

Is a 1 day in Singapore itinerary worth it, especially if you can’t stay the night or have just a handful of hours?

3-5 night itinerary

Plan your 3-5 night Singapore itinerary: Gardens, hawker centers, cultural neighborhoods, sights, where to stay, how to budget.

Things to do in Singapore

This temple in Singapore's Chinatown is a great spot for Lunar New Year

10 things to do in Singapore indoors and outdoors

Enjoy lush green spaces outside, or take a break from the heat with comfy indoor spaces in Southeast Asia with these things to do in Singapore.

10 family-friendly things to do in Singapore

Things to do in Singapore with kids include free, budget, and splurge-worthy activities in SE Asia’s safe, clean, and stellar city-nation.

Enjoying Singapore hawker centers with kids: The traveling parent’s guide

Practical tips for families trying Singapore’s food stall culture.

Save with a Singapore Tourist Pass

Unlimited use of public transportation, plus discounts on select attractions, food, and beverages

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Go to a free evening SuperTrees music and light show

Every night, the iconic waterside SuperTrees put on a music and light show in the Gardens by the Bay area. It’s easy to get there on public transportation, and often you can find treats and gift stalls.

Visit the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome in Gardens by the Bay

Cloud Forest also has an amazing lily pond of Chihuly Glass.

The domed, wander-through exhibits of Cloud Forest and the Flower Dome are a featured activity on any sightseeing day. Plus, if the weather is too rainy, too hot, or both, you can visit here for a break from the weather while still checking out a great local sight.

Find out more: Is Cloud Forest worth it with kids in Singapore?

Cloud Forest in Singapore

Take a walking tour of Little India

5 reasons to take a Little India walking tour in Singapore

Colors, sounds, people, history—and of course, some delicious food—combine in a half-day excursion that is a small slice of India transported to this island nation at the edge of Asia.

Little India tour and other Singapore activities

Book the tour we enjoyed

Culture Curious Little India Small Group Walking Tour

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Local transportation

How to get around Singapore with kids

Visitors have many safe and affordable ways to travel throughout Singapore.

While visiting with kids, visit nearby LEGOLAND Malaysia

LEGOLAND Malaysia is so close, you can treat your kids to a LEGO theme park for a day trip or a few days’ visit.

Learn more about LEGOLAND Malaysia from our family’s week-long trip there

If your kids are like ours, LEGO play happens a lot in your family. You might also have considered visiting, or perhaps are a fan of visiting, LEGO’s incredible theme parks around the world. Here’s our LEGOLAND Malaysia review, complete with our on-the-ground, parent-tested tips.

Ready to go to LEGOLAND Malaysia?

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