Audio Guides
1–2 hours
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Big Bus Tours
Big Bus Tours
3.5
City Tours • Hop-On Hop-Off Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Bus Tours
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Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM
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Hop-on to discover Singapore at your own pace with Big Bus Tours Singapore. See Singapore's iconic landmarks, from Marina Bay Sands to Orchard Road to world-renowned hawker centres. Hop-off and explore at any stop to see the city's sights and attractions. Enjoy an all round experience of the city from skyscrapers and shopping malls to traditional temples and markets, and historical colonial sites.
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Bus Tours
3–4 hours
Taking safety measures
Free cancellation
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3.5
453 reviews
Excellent
168
Very good
121
Average
51
Poor
46
Terrible
67
MatureCouple55
Newry, UK294 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is not a great and informative way to explore Singapore
The YELLOW route was OK - but I’m not really interested in the price of cars
The RED route was useless ( audio didn’t work until stop 4) and disinteresting with very little interesting facts
The whole journey on both routes was a waste of time
My advice — find another way - anyway to discover Singapore
The YELLOW route was OK - but I’m not really interested in the price of cars
The RED route was useless ( audio didn’t work until stop 4) and disinteresting with very little interesting facts
The whole journey on both routes was a waste of time
My advice — find another way - anyway to discover Singapore
Written 23 September 2023
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Hi Maturecouple55, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience with us. We will use your feedback to improve to better serve our guests.
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 25 September 2023
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Lesley C
Crewe, UK12 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Excellent way to get around Singapore and see the sites. Useful commentary and helpful way to understand the city and its history. To see the same areas would involve too much time and walking so really good way to do it. Highly recommend.
Written 21 September 2023
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Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 24 September 2023
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Anne T
Auckland, New Zealand4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I bought the 2 day bus ticket, as I had a bit of spare time to explore Singapore. It was very easy to buy the ticket online & I downloaded their app, so I could see a live location of the buses. I wish they had actual people doing the commentary, to fill in any gaps with useful information, when the buses were stuck at traffic lights. Good experience, plenty of stops to get on & off too.
Written 29 August 2023
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Hi Anne T, thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 9 September 2023
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Marie K
1 contribution
Loved both the red and yellow day time lines
Loved the stops
The best way to see the sights of Singapore
Started on the undercover roof and after the botanical gardens sat in the air conditioning
Fabulous experience
Loved the stops
The best way to see the sights of Singapore
Started on the undercover roof and after the botanical gardens sat in the air conditioning
Fabulous experience
Written 25 August 2023
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Hi Marie K, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Big Bus Tours Singapore. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 30 August 2023
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Wayne M
Balclutha, New Zealand31 contributions
Aug 2023
Very hard to find bus stops to pick this bus up even the locals had no idea. It is very expensive at about $85 when you can get a three day pass on the Mrt for $30 which also covers buses on the same routes, would never do it again.
Written 25 August 2023
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Hi Wayne M, it is disappointing for us to hear that your experience was anything less than great. We recommend guests to download our Big Bus Tours app to locate the nearest bus stop and for real-time bus tracking. Pre-recorded commentary are available on all buses as well.
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 30 August 2023
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Geoff H
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Booked a 2 day essential tour and just managed to catch the last ride on the first day, total of 8 stops. Driver gave me map and ear plugs and ticket. Went to ride the next day and I need ticket from yesterday. Cant find it, did not think I needed it so not important. Not allowed on the Bus. Rang customer service and they said bad luck, no ticket no ride. No refund or ticket reprint available so bad luck, this was a ticket for 3 people so a loss of over $120 dollars. Not even an offer for complimentary ride pass for the day. Lucky Night ride was a different ticket or could have missed out on that too. Customer service was useless and never been so frustrated in my life. Will never use them again so be careful and don't lose your ticket.
Summary:
Ticket cost $AUD318
8 stops and a night tour
Grab car would be a lot cheaper
Summary:
Ticket cost $AUD318
8 stops and a night tour
Grab car would be a lot cheaper
Written 24 August 2023
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Hi Geoff H, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent experience. We are disappointed to hear that you are not satisfied with your visit.
We would like to share that after the phone conversation with our customer service team, we have tried to reach out to you on your phone but to no avail. We have also replied to your message on whatsapp at 11.17am on 23rd August extending a complimentary one day ticket for your group unfortunately we did not receive a reply from your end.
As shared, we are unable to reprint the physical ticket as upon redemption of the tour the valid period to travel is printed on the physical ticket. Guest should keep their ticket safe as replacements will not be issued.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review and we hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 31 August 2023
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Martin R
17 contributions
Was expensive but good way to get around Singapore. Get a slight discount if you book also with the tickets Garden by the Bay. Only slight grumble as the stops aren't sign posted, have to download the app.
Written 24 August 2023
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Hello N520dumartinr, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We would like to share that we are unable to place signages at each stop as it is not allowed by the authority as the panels are all reserved for public buses posting. We valued your feedback and will continue to improve to better serve our guests.
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 27 August 2023
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Patrick & Thandi Food and Travel
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK1,663 contributions
I visited Singapore twice for business in July and on each occasion, I bought tickets for the bus. On my first visit, I just found the nearest bus stop and waited for the bus and on the second occasion I bought the tickets online. It was a straight forward process on each occasion.
I bought a day ticket and I was aware that this was only until 5. There are 2 routes, the yellow route and the red route. The single ticket covers both.
Tips:
1. If you want to do a lot of sight seeing and the plan is to hop on hop off, you will need to do one route per day. There isn’t enough hours in the day to do both. However, if you just want to sit on the bus then, yes, you can cover both routes.
2. If the plan is to hop on and hop off, you need to download the app. This will guide you to the required bus stops because they are not clearly signposted. Also, the app is quite handy because you can track the buses.
3. All buses go up to Suntec city where you can change but you can also change anywhere in the city.
4. The headphones are really good, I managed to keep mine all day but I understand you need to pay for a replacement. They also gave us ponchos when it started raining, all included in the price.
5. To ensure I got back to my hotel after, I made sure I got one of the last buses and got off at a bus stop closest to my hotel. If you miss the last bus, you can get a taxi using the grab app which you have to download in advance, add a payment method or make sure you have cash. Or you can get the MRT but it’s easier to get a taxi.
I bought a day ticket and I was aware that this was only until 5. There are 2 routes, the yellow route and the red route. The single ticket covers both.
Tips:
1. If you want to do a lot of sight seeing and the plan is to hop on hop off, you will need to do one route per day. There isn’t enough hours in the day to do both. However, if you just want to sit on the bus then, yes, you can cover both routes.
2. If the plan is to hop on and hop off, you need to download the app. This will guide you to the required bus stops because they are not clearly signposted. Also, the app is quite handy because you can track the buses.
3. All buses go up to Suntec city where you can change but you can also change anywhere in the city.
4. The headphones are really good, I managed to keep mine all day but I understand you need to pay for a replacement. They also gave us ponchos when it started raining, all included in the price.
5. To ensure I got back to my hotel after, I made sure I got one of the last buses and got off at a bus stop closest to my hotel. If you miss the last bus, you can get a taxi using the grab app which you have to download in advance, add a payment method or make sure you have cash. Or you can get the MRT but it’s easier to get a taxi.
Written 21 August 2023
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Hi Patrickthanditravels, thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Big Bus Tours Singapore! Have a great day!
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 23 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paul French
10 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We bought a 48 hr bus pass. We did the yellow route on the first day from outside our hotel and was a little shorter than we would of liked and didn’t really cover the sights we wanted to see. On the second day we did the red tour. We ended up at Suntec when the torte ended and was told all yours end at 17.20 and if we wanted to go further we would have to pay an additional S$59 each. Problem was we was miles from our hotel and as we had only planned to do the tour had left our card in the hotel as we didn’t think we would have need for it. We was now stranded 1 hour 20 minutes walk from the hotel. They don’t advertise the fact a 48 hr ticket is only valid from morning to 17.20 anywhere we found. I accept it isn’t a 24hr a day operation and even when we explained our situation we was told “sorry mister not our problem”. Bear in mind do your tours early in the day as as soon as you reach Suntec you will be stranded. Compared to nearly every other city we have done these tours on with this company this one is a rip off. Look for other providers if I was you. You don’t really get near the sights to see just a passing observation from afar.
Written 20 August 2023
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HI Paulfrench472, thank you for leaving us feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience was not a positive one.
Our Essential ticket is valid for 48hrs from the time of redemption, and you will be able to utilize the ticket within the validity of your ticket and during our bus operation hours. The operating hours are indicated on our website, Big Bus Tours app and the bus schedule are available at our bus bay.
We hope this clarifies.
Your Big Bus Singapore Team
Written 27 August 2023
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STEVE N
13 contributions
Saw so much and saved time, the yellow line had most the attractions but red line was good and shorter so we could spend more time on the red
Air con was brilliant and open air was great until it rained but the undercover did the job
Night tour was great and June our host was fantastic
Would highly recommend doing it over 2 days if you want to take your time and enjoy
Air con was brilliant and open air was great until it rained but the undercover did the job
Night tour was great and June our host was fantastic
Would highly recommend doing it over 2 days if you want to take your time and enjoy
Written 16 August 2023
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Hi Steve N, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Big Bus Tours Singapore. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
Written 19 August 2023
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Joy M
Darwin, Australia11 contributions
Why do you ask people to tip your drivers? Your prices are not low so why don’t you pay your drivers a living wage without needing tips? How much do you suggest for tips?
chris m
Dubai, United Arab Emirates28 contributions
i would tip of the driver or the guide went the extra mile, like in hong kong, when he went out of his way to tell us a place to go. then maybe a couple of pounds or dollars.
dianne22222
2 contributions
Is that correct, that you have to go to the main office to pick up tickets? Or can I buy a ticket at the zoo or on the bus itself? Thanks.
Carolina Y
Villa La Angostura, Argentina2 contributions
It is true that even though you can hop on the big bus without a ticket eventually they make you get down in main stop for a printed ticket. I lost 10 minutes here until next bus, and lost more than 30 minutes waiting for buses in other stops. There are other tours (local tours) with more frequent buses. The blue line has even more wait time.
OrlandoSoon
Penarth, UK14 contributions
Hi I have purchased tickets on line and have read I have to go to sun tec to get tickets exchanged. I will be staying in little India near stop 3 on red line, am I right in thinking I can get the bus returning to sun tec from stop 3? Regards
County-Hunter
Tacoma, WA3,162 contributions
You shouldn't have an issue. We did basically the same thing, but from a stop in Chinatown.