Welcome to Singapore, a fascinating city where tradition meets high-tech! In this two-day travel guide, we will take you to the highlights of the ‘Lion City’. Whether you’re just stopping over for a few hours or spending a few days here on a trip around Southeast Asia, you’ll find the perfect 48-hour itinerary here, complete with all the sights, culinary highlights and travel tips you need.
🌳 Day 1 – Classic Singapore: Skyline, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay
Morning: Merlion Park & Marina Bay
- An early start at Merlion Park, Singapore’s landmark. Here you will come across the iconic statue of the Merlion with a perfect view of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel.
- Stroll along the promenade, past the Esplanade Theatre to the Helix Bridge.
- If you feel like it, take the lift up to the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark for a fantastic view of the whole bay (entrance fee approx. 30 SGD).
Afternoon: Experience Gardens by the Bay
- Directly behind Marina Bay Sands lies the green heart of the city: Gardens by the Bay.
- What you shouldn’t miss:
- Supertree Grove (free of charge)
- Cloud Forest & Flower Dome (admission for both together approx. 28 SGD)
- OCBC Skyway: Hanging walkway between the Supertrees
💡 Highlight: Save some energy for the evening, because the ‘Garden Rhapsody’ light show at the Supertrees is a real experience (daily at 19:45 and 20:45, free of charge).
🛍️ Day 2 – Culture, neighbourhoods and airport highlights
Morning: Bugis and Kampong Glam
- Off to Bugis: colourful, creative and a melting pot of cultures
- Haji Lane: Instagram spots, graffiti, small shops
- Visit the impressive Sultan Mosque just around the corner
- If you like, visit the Malay Heritage Centre (admission approx. 6 SGD)
Afternoon: Experience the airport – yes, really!
Changi Airport is more than just an airport:
- Jewel Changi Airport: the largest indoor waterfall in the world – impressive!
- Rain Vortex Light Show (every half hour in the evening)
- Butterfly Garden, Cactus Garden or cinema in the terminals
💡 Tip: Make sure you allow enough time before departure – three to four hours is well worth it here!
☕️ Cafés and restaurants
- Tiong Bahru Bakery: French baking, very popular
- Ya Kun Kaya Toast: Classic Singaporean breakfast (kaya toast and soft eggs)
- Symmetry: Great breakfast, cool courtyard
- Chye Seng Huat Hardware: Roastery with industrial charm
- The Populus: Delicious food, very good pancakes
- Atlas Bar: Beautiful interior, legendary cocktails and coffee
🧳 General travel tips for Singapore
- Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD); Card payments are possible almost everywhere, but cash is recommended for smaller stalls or hawker centres.
- Transport: The MRT system is clean, safe and cheap. Best: Singapore Tourist Pass (1-3 days, unlimited journeys).
- Climate: Tropical – warm and humid all year round. Rain showers come suddenly but are usually short.
- Sockets: Type G
- Language: English is widely understood!
Singapore in 2 days? Absolutely doable!
Singapore is perfectly organised, compact, and full of wow moments. With this itinerary, you’ll see not only the well-known highlights, but also get a feel for the local neighbourhoods, cuisine and culture.
Whether you’re stopping over or taking a short city break, these two days are guaranteed to be worthwhile.
