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1-week Singapore itinerary 2026: the city-state in 7 days

7 days to explore Singapore in full: Marina Bay, the ethnic quarters, Sentosa, the gardens and a Bintan escape. Day-by-day itinerary and budget.

🔄 Updated June 1, 2026

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In brief

Duration

7 days

Stops

Singapore + Bintan

Average budget

€1,400-2,200

Total distance

compact city (~720 km²)

Profile

City and relaxation

Season

Year-round

Marina Bay 2d · Quarters 2d · Sentosa 1d · Gardens 1d · Bintan 1d

Itinerary map

The route at a glance

Singapore 1-week itinerary map: Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Sentosa, Bintan

© OpenStreetMap contributors

Detailed program

7 days, day by day

1

~€80/pers

Marina Bay · The futuristic heart

  • Morning Arrival at Changi. MRT to the center (30 min, €2). Rest.
  • Afternoon Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, walk along the bay.
  • Evening Free Spectra show (sound and light) in front of Marina Bay Sands at 8pm.
🛌 🛌 Bugis · e.g. Hotel Mono (5 nights)·🚇 MRT, Asia's easiest metro·Singapore guide →
2

~€55

Gardens by the Bay and museums

  • 9am Gardens by the Bay: Cloud Forest and Flower Dome (air-conditioned domes, €25).
  • Afternoon ArtScience Museum or National Gallery to taste.
  • Evening Garden Rhapsody: the Supertrees light up (free, 7:45pm and 8:45pm).
3

~€45

Ethnic quarters · Chinatown and Tiong Bahru

  • Morning Chinatown: Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, street market, Maxwell Food Centre.
  • Afternoon Tiong Bahru, Art Deco district, cafés and bookshops.
  • Evening Hawker dinner at Lau Pa Sat, chicken rice and satay.
4

~€40

Little India and Kampong Glam

  • Morning Little India: Sri Veeramakaliamman temple, Tan Teng Niah house, Tekka market.
  • Afternoon Kampong Glam: Sultan Mosque, Haji Lane and its shops.
  • Evening Rooftop at 1-Altitude or CÉ LA VI (skyline view).
5

~€75

Sentosa · The leisure island

  • Morning Cable car to Sentosa. Universal Studios or SEA Aquarium.
  • Afternoon Palawan and Siloso beaches, zipline or Skyline Luge.
  • Evening Back to center, dinner at Clarke Quay by the river.
6

~€90

Bintan · Beach escape (Indonesia)

  • Morning Ferry from Tanah Merah to Bintan (1 h). Indonesian Digital Arrival Card to fill in 72 h before.
  • Day Lagoi beach, seaside resort, paddle or relaxing.
  • Evening Return to Singapore or overnight on the island to taste.
🛌 🛌 Bintan (1-night option) or back to Bugis·⛴️ Ferry from Tanah Merah
7

Flight

Last shopping → Return

  • Morning Orchard Road for shopping, or Botanic Gardens (UNESCO, free).
  • Afternoon Jewel Changi (indoor waterfall) before the return flight to Europe.
✈️ International flight from Changi

How much

Itinerary budget (per person, flight included)

Backpacker

€1,400

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight Europe: €750
  • 🏨 Dorm/capsule hotel: €35/night
  • 🍜 Hawker centres: €12/day
  • 🚇 MRT + ferry: €50
  • 🎫 Activities: €150
Recommended

Comfort

€1,900

per person

  • ✈️ Return flight Europe: €850
  • 🏨 3-4★ hotel: €110/night
  • 🍽️ Mixed restos: €30/day
  • 🚇 MRT + ferry: €50
  • 🎫 Activities: €220

Premium

€3,600

per person

  • ✈️ Upper-class flight: €1,600
  • 🏨 5★ (Marina Bay Sands): €350/night
  • 🍽️ Starred tables: €70/day
  • 🚖 Private transfers
  • 🎫 Premium outings: €350

Shorter, longer

Other possible durations

You're here

1 week

1 week

The city-state in full, plus a Bintan escape.

2 weeks

2 weeks

Singapore plus regional escapes (Bintan, Batam, Malacca, Johor).

1 month

1 month

Singapore as a base camp and a regional loop into Malaysia.

How to get around

Itinerary logistics

Singapore is fully covered by the MRT, Asia's easiest metro. Only one sea link, the ferry to Bintan, leaves the city. No car or domestic flight needed.

🚇

MRT (metro)

€1-2/trip · dense network · EZ-Link card

🚡

Cable car to Sentosa

~€25 return · view over the port

⛴️

Ferry to Bintan

~€45 return · 1 h · from Tanah Merah

Adapt by season

Singapore is a year-round city

On the equator, Singapore stays at 26-32°C all year, with heavy showers possible every day. The wettest season runs November to January (northeast monsoon), the driest February to April. Whatever the month, plan indoor visits (museums, air-conditioned malls, Gardens by the Bay) for the afternoon, when storms often break.

Author tips

What I would redo (and change)

✅ Would redo

  • • In March 2025, booking the Gardens by the Bay domes for late afternoon: we rolled straight into the lit Garden Rhapsody at 7:45pm without crossing the city again.
  • • Eat in the hawker centres rather than restaurants: Maxwell and Lau Pa Sat serve Michelin-level food at canteen prices.
  • • Keep Bintan for a real beach break in the middle of a very urban week.

⚠️ Would change

  • • Skip Universal Studios if you're not into parks: Sentosa offers enough beaches and views.
  • • Swap Bintan for Batam if you mainly want cheap seafood and spas.
  • • On 7 days, don't try to squeeze in Malaysia: Singapore deserves these whole days.

FAQ

Itinerary FAQ

Is a week in Singapore too much? +
No if you take your time: Marina Bay, the ethnic quarters, Sentosa and the gardens easily fill 5 days, and a Bintan or Batam escape adds a welcome beach break.
Do you need a car in Singapore? +
No, never. The MRT reaches everywhere, clean, air-conditioned and cheap (€1-2 a trip). A car is useless and costly in the city-state.
Do you need a visa for Singapore? +
Many nationalities enter visa-free up to 90 days. An electronic arrival card (SG Arrival Card) must be filled online within 3 days before arrival. For Bintan/Batam, plan the Indonesian Digital Arrival Card.
Is this itinerary family-friendly? +
Very much: Sentosa, the Night Safari, the Supertrees and Jewel Changi delight children. Everything is stroller-accessible thanks to the MRT and malls.
What's the best period? +
Year-round, the equatorial climate varies little (26-32°C). February to April is driest. Always carry an umbrella: showers are brief but daily.
How much does a week cost all in? +
Count around €1,400 backpacker, €1,900 comfort and €3,600 premium, flight from Paris included, per person. Singapore remains Southeast Asia's most expensive city.

Marie Laurent ✓

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Southeast Asia specialist · itinerary personally tested.

Last updated: June 1, 2026.

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