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If you’re sick and tired of the endless brunches, walks along the beach and drinks galore at the weekend, we’ve discovered dozens of the most unusual and unique experiences in Singapore. Here are 38 of the most unique things to do in Singapore this season. Thank us later!
1. Camp next to penguins
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A new and popular glamping experience has popped up at Bird Paradise. Modelled after those that have appeared at Mandai Wildlife Group in the past, Glamping with the Penguins is one of the most unique staycations in Singapore. Animal lovers of all ages can cosy up inside a luxurious bell tent, next to Ocean Network Express Cove, and be treated to exclusive experiences such as bird shows. Definitely, a fantastic family-friendly activity to do. Book here.
📍20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825
2. Go on an immersive audio tour
Uncover the history of Singapore on the New World’s End interactive theatrical experience. Unfortunately, this epic tour is closing for good in July but tickets are currently 50% off. Visitors follow the evolution of a rich and historical neighbourhood Jalan Besar, through the eyes of two lovers Kiran and Rosa, from the 60s. Step into hidden alleyways, fantasy rooms, and other dystopian sets. Definitely, one of the most unique experiences to do in Singapore. Learn more.
📍OH! Stories New World’s End, 85 Desker Rd, Singapore, 209646
3. Feel like Tarzan at a scenic obstacle course
Houbii Spot Singapore just revamped their outdoor obstacle course, nestled within Singapore Zoo, where you can feel like Tarzan in the jungle. The cool escapade boasts a scenic obstacle course for both children and adults. For instance, there are 14 fun obstacles for smaller children, while those over 120cm can experience the all-new Real Thing with 74 iconic obstacles.
📍 80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore Zoological Gardens, Singapore 729826
4. Savour the booziest gelato cocktails in Asia
Get a taste of Chef Sharon Tay’s groundbreaking new gelato with a 6% alcohol by volume at High Bar Society in Singapore. It’s the first gelato cocktail bar in Singapore serving the highest volume alcohol gelato and ice cream cocktails in Asia. There are 20 diverse flavours to select from such as Triple Chocolate Macallan, Lychee Rose Veuve, to name a few. Definitely, one of the most unique things to do in Singapore this season. Learn more about High Bar Society.
📍High Bar Society, 52 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore
5. Play the world’s first mystery golf
Experience the world’s first mystery golf combing storytelling, mini golf and murder mystery techniques, Kulnari Mystery Golf in Boat Quay is the ultimate experience to try this month. Travel back to the haunting 1920s Boat Quay and plan your way around 18 mini golf holes, pick a drink up at the 9th hole bar, and more. It’s the perfect group activity if you ask us!
📍51B Circular Rd, Singapore 049406
6. Experience movie-watching on Singapore’s first Wave seats
A new Cathay Cineplexes at Century Square features six, snug retro-style cinema rooms to make you feel as if you’re lounging in your living room. Each hall boasts two special Wave seats perched in front of the big screen, alongside neon signs, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, world-class projectors, and other cosy seating. In fact, it’s the first cinema with this innovative Wave seating featuring full-length double seats shaped like waves that recline – a unique date idea if you ask us! Learn more about the new retro cinema.
📍2 Tampines Central 5, Level 5, Century Square, Singapore 529509
7. Wander the only Frida Kahlo exhibition in Southeast Asia
Frida Kahlo: The Life of an Icon has popped up at ArtScience Museum in Singapore until September 1. The biographical exhibition showcases the life and legacy of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Art lovers can wander nine diverse immersive spaces, featuring interactive installations, films, digital art, 360-degree projections, and more about the artist. Get the details. Alternatively, buy tickets here.
📍ArtScience Museum, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
8. See optical illusions at this quirky museum
Enter a world of optical illusions at the interactive Trickeye Museum originating from Korea. Jump into paintings, pose in front of peculiar artworks, become a hero in your own story and lots more fun. Get a ticket here. Plus, it’s one of the best things to do in Singapore.
📍80 Siloso Road, Southside, Blk B, #01-04, Singapore 098969
9. Be mesmerised by nocturnal creatures
Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal zoo located in Mandai Wildlife Reserve. It’s one of the best attractions in Singapore because visitors can hop on a buggy or walking tour, with guided experts, to get up close and personal with wild animals – who only come out at night. Book for two via the Fever website. Plus, it’s one of the best things to do at night around the city.
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
10. Learn the craft of gin making
Why not grab a gin-loving friend for a delightful gin tasting experience at Tanglin Gin Distillery in Dempsey Hill? Peak inside the creations lab, book a guided tour to get educated on gins, or even take part in a cocktail-making masterclass… the choice is yours!
📍26A Dempsey Rd, Singapore 247692
11. Book a private rooftop movie session
Swap movie night at home for a hidden, nature-themed oasis under the stars at The Sundowner Rooftop Lounge. Groups can rent the whole rooftop for a couple of hours to cosy up with an outdoor movie of choice, some nibbles, a BBQ pit, and more. Plus, The Sundowner offers cool workshops like cocktails and pizza making.
📍705A E Coast Rd, No. 705, Singapore 459062
12. Fall into a realm of pink
The Museum Of Ice Cream is world-famous pink museum is one of the most unique experiences in Singapore. Wander through dozens of pink installations, inspired by ice cream, beyond anything you have ever experienced. Read all about it here.
📍 100 Loewen Road, Dempsey, Singapore 248837
13. Smash some sh*t
Why not take a trip to The Fragment Room – Singapore’s first rage room – where you can smash everything from plates, to glasses, vases, and much more. It’s the perfect place to release your inner frustration with a friend or partner. All you need to do is grab a bat and smash everything you see.
📍The Fragment Room, 490 MacPherson Rd, Singapore, 368198
14. Zen out with flotation therapy
Experience floatation therapy in a sensory deprivation tank at Palm Ave Float Club. This one-of-a-kind experience is a deeply relaxing activity, in a bath filled with Epson salt, and it is known to relieve stress, promote healing, and deepen your awareness.
📍66 Kampong Bugis, #05-01, Singapore 338987
15. Let the kids run free at Chaos Lab
Enter a world of chaos at a popular lab-themed playground for children at the airport. Chaos Lab features slime, a ball pit, neon graffiti, meet-and-greets with mad scientists, and more activities, among the chaos. After huge success in Australia, the playground opens at the new T2 in Changi Airport. Tickets are on sale now here.
📍Terminal 2, Changi Airport, Singapore
16. Get spooked
If getting spooked excites you then why not grab a bunch of friends to discover the most haunted places in Singapore? From frightening hospitals to sinister cemeteries, there’s a range of eerie places to spook the life out of you. Learn more about haunted places in Singapore.
📍Various Locations
17. Escape to a VR world
The first-ever virtual reality theme park in Singapore is in Sentosa where you can dive into a number of thematic experiences for some mind-blowing fun. Escape the howling winds of a snowy blizzard, loop-de-loop in a rollercoaster, team up to defeat the zombies or combat the killer robots at high altitudes are just some of the insane VR experiences you can play.
📍80 Siloso Road, Southside Blk B, #01-03, Singapore 098969
18. Zoom down Singapore’s longest indoor waterslide
Aqua Adventure is an exciting new 3-storey indoor amusement water park featuring a range of water play zones, as well as a mix of dry interactive activities. It’s Singapore’s first integrated all-weather water adventure centre located at Bedok Reservoir. It offers a thrilling mix of wet and dry activities. Particularly, it is home to Singapore’s longest indoor waterslide, spanning 114m, called Double Trouble Aqua Tube. Additionally, there’s an 85m long indoor Blackhole Aqua Slide, involving a 12 to 15 second plunge to the bottom for riders. Learn more about Aqua Adventure.
📍 HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir, 900 Bedok North Rd, Singapore
19. Try a cool photoshoot
Singapore’s largest immersive, selfie studio called iWan is a superb place to take keepsake pictures with friends. Whether it’s your birthday, anniversary or any other special event…visitors can wander around 11 themed rooms from a Barbie-themed space to a Japanese Tea House, as well as more than 100 photo spots to create iconic pictures. Plus, there’s a range of clothing and accessories to borrow for your shots.
📍12 Aljunied Rd, #05-01 KH Plaza @ Aljunied, Singapore 389801
20. Hurl hatches for stress relief
Another one of the most unique things to do in Singapore and it’s excellent for a rainy day. Axe Factor invites guests to hurl hatches to their heart’s content at a bullseye. Learn more about Axe Factor in Singapore.
📍Axe Factor Singapore, 200 Turf Club Rd #01-32A/B & 34A/B, 287994, Singapore
21. Create digital art on a new interactive art installation
Digital Light Canvas is a wonderful new attraction inside Marina Bay Sands by TeamLab. The interactive digital art installation combines advanced technology and artistic creativity, which responds to visitors movements. It boasts a 15-metre long circular light ring to walk across and a 20-metre high light sculpture overhead. From creating personal messages to admiring nature elements and colours…you’ll be spoilt for choice. It’s free for children aged two or below. Learn more.
📍The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
22. Wander Sentosa’s newest multi-sensory attraction
Sentosa Sensoryscape is a 350-metre-long walkway, connecting Resorts World Sentosa to Sentosa’s beaches, and blends nature, architecture, and technology. It is divided into six distinct sensory gardens, each designed to stimulate different senses such as the elevated Lookout Loop and Scented Sphere garden. Additionally, one of the best things to do at night in Singapore is the magical ImagiNite Experience from 7.50pm at Sentosa Sensoryscape.
📍 Sentosa Island, Singapore
23. Pose at Hose of Tan Teng Niah
Located in Little India, this colourful Chinese villa is one of the most instagrammable places in Singapore. The historic rainbow building was built in 1900, and is of course, extremely popular with photographers for its picturesque and unique appearance.
📍 37 Kerbau Rd, Singapore 219168
24. Brace the cold at Snow City
Most Singaporeans have never experienced real snow so why not head to the first indoor snow centre to cool down on a hot day? Snow City will make you feel as if you’re in the North Pole while sliding down 60m slopes, drifting on ice and much more. Get tickets here.
📍21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
25. Order from the world’s First Salmon ATM
The Norwegian Salmon ATMs are secret places you won’t believe exist in Singapore. The first Norwegian Salmon ATM was invented at Wisteria Mall, serving 200g of frozen Norwegian Salmon for under $6. Although, many are popping up in locations across the city.
📍Various Locations
26. Have a cuppa with cats or pugs
Get educated and interact with your favourite animal while sipping a coffee at a cat or dog café. For example, Catopia Café is superb for interacting with happy little cats. Meanwhile, those who love dogs can visit the first-ever What The Pug Café – for a therapeutic experience cuddling affection pugs.
📍Various Locations
27. Play at the first-ever skate, surf, snow and ski venue
Experience the thrill of mountains, waves, and the excitement of skating – all under one roof – at a new attraction on Orchard Road. Trifecta Singapore is an iconic multitask sports centre by adventure sports company, The Ride Side. Located next to Somerset Skate Park, Trifecta houses three action sports arenas offering unique sports experiences. Learn more.
📍Orchard Road, Singapore
28. Solve a murder in Chinatown
Speaking of ghosts, why not team up and play detectives in Chinatown at an immersive murder mystery game tour? The two hour experience is an excellent way to discover Chinatown while solving puzzles to catch a serial killer. Participants will meet characters, hear stories of the past, and run around landmarks from temples to Chinatown Complex. Tickets begin at $45. Get tickets on Tribe Tours.
📍Chinatown, Singapore
29. Sit pretty high in the sky
SkyHelix Sentosa is another one of the most unique experiences in Singapore is the tallest open-air, 360-degree panoramic ride that rises slowly by 79 metres above sea level, for up to 12 minutes. Atop the gondola, guests are treated to a drink of choice. Read our review.
📍 41 Imbiah Rd, Sentosa, Singapore 099707
30. Explore Haw Par Villa
Haw Par Villa is a quirky free thing to do is the largest outdoor art gallery boasting Asian culture, history and religion. The colourful park has more than 1,000 different sculptures to explore and it’s one of the most unique experiences in Singapore.
📍 262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118628
31. Host a yacht picnic
Why not grab your friends or a date to sail away at sunset with a dreamy picnic against the backdrop of the Singapore coast? Learn more about the Yacht Picnic adventure
📍 11 Cove Drive, Sentosa Cove, Singapore 098497
32. Battle it out on Asia’s first gamified electric go-karts
Sentosa recently opened a new entertainment facility, with eight immersive experiences, including Asia’s first gamified electric go-karts spread across three levels. Particularly, HyperDrive offers a go-kart circuit with 36 eco-friendly, electric go-karts with zero tailpipe emission, where drives can enjoy a mix of real-life racing and virtual gaming, around a three level track, boasting 14 exciting turns. Twelve karts race at a time and advanced karts run at 50km/h. Learn more about The Palawan @ Sentosa and Sentosa’s new attractions.
📍54 Palawan Beach Walk, Singapore 098233
33. Step inside a camera museum
Vintage Camera Museum is one of the best museums to visit in Singapore. This one-of-a-kind museum features an entrance inside an actual camera, followed by exploring more than 1000 vintage cameras from generations, and much more. Definitely, one of the most unique things to do in Singapore.
📍8C Jln Kledek, Singapore 199263
34. Go on a Shrimp Farm Tour
This peculiar outdoor experience is the perfect weekend activity involving a 3-course shrimp tasting and education about the unique world of shrimp farming. Read all about it here.
📍21 Neo Tiew Lane 1, Singapore
35. Drift around in a floating donut
Sip your favourite drink paired with shared platters as you drift along in a floating donut against the backdrop of the Singaporean skyline. Indeed, this activity is family-friendly and offers spectacular sunset moments. Book with the Floating Donut Company. (Please note this experience is temporarily closed)
📍80 Collier Quay, Singapore 049326
36. Dine at the most unique eateries
From dining in a plane to discovering the underwater world, Singapore is filled with an array of extraordinary gastronomical experiences to take advantage of. See our list here.
📍Various Locations
37. Hop on the world’s first chrome finished cable cars
Mount Faber Group unveiled the only chrome finished spherical cable cars in the world in Singapore. The futuristic SkyOrb Cabins, give views through the glass-bottom floors and front-facing portholes, along the Mount Faber Line. Definitely, a bucket list activity to do in Sentosa.
📍109 Mount Faber Rd, Faber Peak, Singapore 099203
38. Try out underwater hockey
More unusual to tourists rather than us, this unique sport involves a game of hockey under the water in a swimming pool. UWH welcome all newcomers for their thrice-weekly games. Definitely, one of the most unique things to do in Singapore.
📍473 Stirling Rd, Singapore 148948