25 Cheap Things To Do Under $20 In Singapore

Hay Dairies, Singapore’s sole goat farm producing goat’s milk locally, has around 800 goats of various varieties on its farm. You have permission to stroll about the farm grounds and observe the goat milking process, feed the goats, and pet them. They are quite friendly!

The goats are milked every day from 9am to 10.30am so make sure you arrive at this time if you want to see it. If you wish to feed the goats, you may buy alfafa hay. Don’t miss out on the goat’s milk. Fresh from the farm and extremely creamy!

An indoor laser tag is a great option for cheap places to go in Singapore with friends.

Challenge yourself at Laser Quest and experience the thrill of an indoor laser tag game with your friends and family! As you eradicate the opposition team by blasting lasers into their vests, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of objectives and gameplay variations. In this fascinating exercise, strategise with your colleagues to determine the best method to win while hiding from the attackers!

Gardens by the Bay, believe it or not, is one of Singapore’s most budget-friendly attractions.

These iconic gardens are the Lion City’s premier destination, stretching across 101 hectares in the heart of the city and featuring over 1.5 million plants.

You can step into the world’s largest glass greenhouse, the Flower Dome (a Guinness World Records holder), and check out the Cloud Forest with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall.

There are also three cool waterfront gardens to explore, including the Sun Garden with awesome cacti. And don’t forget to visit Floral Fantasy for a magical experience with hanging bouquets and creative floral setups, as well as the free light show that illuminates the night sky daily.

The Indian Heritage Centre, located in Little India, is a cultural facility and museum dedicated to preserving the culture, legacy, and history of Singapore’s Indian minority. This four-story structure, modelled like a traditional Indian stepwell or Baoli, houses five permanent galleries.

The special exhibition gallery on the second floor of the Indian Heritage Centre contains changing displays that present visitors with different aspects of Indian culture throughout the year while the permanent galleries are located on the third and fourth levels.

The National Orchid Gardens, a stunning garden bursting with the colors of over 2,000 showcased orchids, is a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. However, please note that the National Orchid Gardens, situated within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, requires a separate admission fee. It’s advisable to book your ticket in advance to ensure a seamless experience.

Pro-tip: For Instagram-worthy photo backdrops, visit the Mist Garden, Crane Fountain, and Silver Arches.

The main attraction here is the free-roaming gigantic turtles that you can get close to, pet, and feed. The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum also holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of turtle and tortoise-related items.

At present, there are approximately 700 live turtles, some of which are rare or endangered. In addition to the enormous turtles, you can observe adorable terrapins and other unusual animals such as the Alligator Snapping Turtle and the Six-Legged Tortoise.

Consider visiting Balestier, a traditional district renowned for its historical sites and delectable cuisine, if you’re already on a tight budget and looking for inexpensive things to do. A magnificent two-story colonial-style home turned museum, the Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall is located here and will transport you back in time.

Take a look back at Dr. Sun’s life and how he contributed significantly to the Chinese Revolution of 1911 over here. Discover revolutionary ideas from a different age while revisiting the intricacies of history at this mansion.

Take part in Air Combat VR, the newest and most thrilling virtual reality (VR) fighter aircraft experience, which has just opened on Sentosa Island in Singapore. Put on your VR goggles and buckle on to fully immerse yourself in this cutting-edge aerial combat experience.

Six dynamic motions will allow you to soar over realistic skyscapes, providing an unmatched sensation of adventure and excitement. So, what are you waiting for? Break away from gravity and get ready for the adventure of your life!

Get ready for an adrenaline rush as you ascend to the renowned AJ Hackett’s Skybridge! This towering bridge, soaring 47 metres in height and stretching 40 metres in length, offers a bird’s-eye view of Sentosa.

Challenge yourself to remain steady as you stand above the transparent sections of the floor or lean out over the Glass Cube, a section of the bridge that extends from the building’s side.

Once you’ve conquered the Skybridge, put your bravery to the test with the famous Skybridge Bungy Jump and Skybridge Swing. Head to the Sentosa Skybridge for the ultimate thrill, all while ensuring your safety!

HeadRock VR, Singapore’s first-ever VR theme park, is located at 80 Siloso Road, Southside, and is separated into two zones: VR PLAY ZONE and KIDS MEDIA INTERACTIVE ZONE. It is one of the fun and cheap places to go in Singapore. The activities range from nerve-wracking rides to exhilarating games, such as zombie shoot-outs, rafting past a t-rex, and swinging like Tarzan in a jungle adventure.

Kueh is a little snack that is popular across Southeast Asia, and one of the must-eat Nyonya foods in Singapore. The Peranakan population modified the traditional Malay and Indonesian varieties to make it their own. Sample a scrumptious selection of traditional Nyonya Kueh in Kim Choo Kueh Chang, a beautiful Peranakan shophouse, combined with Kim Choo’s famous blue tea, during this tasting session.

Get Hi-Roller passes for the spectacular indoor skating rink activity in Singapore and have a great time with your loved ones. This is one of the best cheap things to do in Singapore for couples. Choose your skates and get ready for an adventure-filled session. Learn about skating by attentively following the advice of experienced guides for safe and pleasurable sports.

Enjoy the convenience of rolling the skate at your own pace while enjoying inline and roller skating. After the intense action, rest in your seat and watch the stunts of experienced and expert skaters.

Step inside the Vintage Camera Museum in Singapore’s remarkable architecture, where the entryway resembles an actual camera lens. View numerous camera collections, including a duplicate of the world’s largest camera, the mammoth camera, a sophisticated 11-gram camera, spy cameras, and several personal collections from the 1800s.

You can even snap a “selfie” with the Lumiere Brothers, early photographers and innovators from France. Discover the history of photography through a reproduction of the first image ever shot.

In Singapore, you’ll find plenty of pet-friendly cafés, but we bet you’ve never been to one where you can hang out with adorable pugs like you can at What The Pug. This café is in a cool old building with a purple front, a cool black-and-white marble floor, cute pug drawings on the walls, and even paw print doors!

If you’re a dog lover, you’re in for a treat because they’ve got a bunch of 12 super happy pugs just waiting to play with you. And the best part? Each pug has its own unique personality, color, age, and size, so you can pick your new furry friend to hang out with.

The Katong Antique House, a private museum housed in a two-story shophouse in Katong, is a veritable treasure trove of artefacts, costumes, and furniture that offers visitors enlightening perspectives on the Peranakan way of life, history, and culture. You can tour this 100-year-old house and learn about Peranakan culture through many of its artefacts and exhibitions.

You can also experience Peranakan daily life with traditional clothes and foods ranging from batik sarongs and beaded slippers to pineapple tarts and chocolates.

Go on a midday tour of the Tiger Brewery to get a sense of Singapore’s distinctive and dynamic culture. You can see every stage of the 500-hour brewing process right here, at the headquarters of Singapore’s legendary, local brand, Tiger Beer! Enter the Brew House to see every step and all of the ingredients used to make a batch of Tiger Beer. Examine how water, malt, hops, and yeast are milled, mashed, boiled, and fermented before being stored and filtered.

Finish your trip with the retro-style Tiger Tavern, where you can sample fresh beer from ABC, Anchor, Heineken, Archipelago Brewery, and others.

The National Gallery Singapore is a world-class visual arts organisation that manages the world’s largest public collection of Singaporean and Southeast Asian contemporary art. The Gallery is a wonderfully refurbished and fascinating art facility located in the centre of the Civic District and housed in two national landmarks, the old City Hall and the former Supreme Court. If you’re a Singapore citizen, permanent resident, or a tourist with a child under six, entry to the museum is free.

Hop on board a cool WW2 amphibious vehicle in Marina Bay for an hour-long adventure! This special vehicle can cruise on both land and water, and it’s been fixed up to be super fun.

While you ride, you’ll get to hear all about the city and how it turned into the awesome place it is today. Your guide will share interesting stories, or you can listen to a neat audioguide in English.

From your comfy duck vehicle, you’ll get to check out some famous spots like the Helix Bridge, the Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay itself.

 

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Pasir Ris Park is a calm length of shoreline in Singapore’s east with rich vegetation and animals. Bike the approved trails or hire kayaks at Ohana Beach House. Rates for a sit-on-top kayak start at $12 per hour and go up to $15 per hour for a sea kayak. If you want to stand and test your balance, stand-up paddleboards may be rented for as little as $15.

 

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Jurong East Swimming Complex, a perennial favourite with Westies, was Singapore’s first public pool to provide the general public with a lazy river (complete with float, no less), a wave pool, and fun slides. There’s no doubt you’ll be soaking at the end of the day at this water park for less than $2. If you’re looking to do some serious swimming, the property also has a competition pool.

 

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Haw Par Villa, Singapore’s weirdest theme park, is a lovely and weird sight to witness. The expansive gardens, which feature sculptures and dioramas showing scenarios from the stories and myths of Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese mythology, are free to visit and explore, so prepare to spend an hour or two strolling around. The air-conditioned Hell’s Museum, on the other hand, is ticketed, so if you want to tour the fabled Ten Courts of Hell, tickets cost $18 per adult.

If you’re willing to spend a bit more but still keep it affordable, consider heading to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Go up to the 57th floor on the Sands SkyPark Observation Deck for some amazing views of the city. You’ll see the cool Supertree Grove, colorful Gardens by the Bay, and even catch the nightly Spectra light and water show. It’s a bit extra on the budget front, but totally worth it for the experience!

Pre-loved things at Singapore’s thrift shops deserve some TLC. Refresh sells second-hand and pre-loved shirts, bottoms, outerwear, and shoes (some with tags still attached) from high street retailers and local names including Topshop, ZARA, and Love, Bonito at a fraction of their retail pricing, beginning at $5. Look no further than Style Tribute for high-end clothing.

 

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You can see the newest movie for less than $20 at a cinema near you. If you’re looking for an independent or arthouse fix, head to The Projector. The rebuilt theatre, which occupies the former location of the famous Golden Theatre, offers a varied variety of films as well as an Intermission Bar that serves delectable nibbles. Relax into a seat – or a bean bag – and immerse yourself in the film.

Take a boat to one of the outlying islands, such as Pulau Ubin, or some of the Southern Islands like St John’s Island, Lazarus Island, or Kusu Island, for some fresh air and a change of scenery. Boat journeys to Pulau Ubin are around $4, while you can take a ferry to the Southern Islands for under $15. Hike or walk along a waterside route to reconnect with nature and recall your kampong days on these isolated islands. Just remember to use mosquito repellent and sunblock.