Boat Quay Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Boat Quay. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Private Customised Singapore Walking Tour

• Half Day or Full Day Private Custom Walking Tour of Singapore

• Private Singapore City Highlights Tour By Car - Half Day or Full Day

• Private Customized Singapore Car Tour (Half Day or Full Day)

• Splendour of Colonial Singapore Walking Tour with Lunch

Boat Quay is free to visit, but many travelers opt to see it on a tour. Walking and kick scooter tours start at US$55, with bicycle tours available for around US$80. River cruise tickets start at US$25, while a private custom Singapore tour by car starts at about US$300 for half a day.

On the south side of the Singapore River, close to the Marina Bay end, Boat Quay is about a 10-minute walk from the Merlion statue. It’s easy to reach from several MRT stations: Clarke Quay (North East Line), Telok Ayer (Downtown Line), and Raffles Place (North-South Line and East-West Line).

Nighttime is best for visiting Boat Quay, which comes into its own when the bars and restaurants are buzzing and the neon is switched on. Many eateries don’t open until the late afternoon, and a handful of bars keep serving into the wee hours: Skinny’s Lounge is open until 3am or 4am.

No, most Boat Quay venues don’t have a dress code. Singapore is generally relaxed about dress codes, and Boat Quay locales are usually not high-end. If you want to go to upscale restaurants or bars in Singapore, think smart-casual as a dress code and wear closed-toe shoes, rather than flip-flops or sandals.

Yes, Boat Quay is generally wheelchair accessible. Singapore is a broadly wheelchair-friendly destination, and Boat Quay is no exception. Note that it may be challenging to navigate through crowds on weekend evenings, some smaller venues may not be accessible, and the standard “bumboat” cruises are not accessible.