Gardens by the Bay is among the top tourist attractions of the city-state of Singapore. It boasts engaging displays of various plants that originated throughout the world, heritage gardens, and viewpoints offering city views. As you can see, there are many things you can do in the nature park. So, refer to Top Travel and Tours' Gardens by the Bay info to plan your visit.
As you read, you'll learn:
- Opening times
- What points of interest are free of charge
- How much do you need to pay to visit conservatories
- How much time you should spend visiting the futuristic park
Gardens by the Bay General Info (Opening Times and Tickets)
| Gardens by the Bay Opening Hours | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Times | Notes | ||
| Outdoor Gardens | 5:00 to 2:00 (after midnight) | / | ||
| Flower Dome | 9:00 to 21:00 | Last admission is at 20:30 | ||
| Cloud Forest | ||||
| OCBC Skyway | ||||
| Supertree Observatory | Weekdays from 16:00 to 21:00; weekends and holidays from 12:00 to 21:00 | |||
For the updates on closing days during the Covid-19 pandemic, please refer to the theme park's official website.
| Gardens by the Bay Tickets | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Foreign Travelers | Local Visitors | ||
| Outdoor Gardens | Free of Charge | |||
| Flower Dome or Cloud Forest | Adults (13+): $20 | Adults (13–59): $12 | ||
| Seniors (60+): $8 | ||||
| Children (3–12): $12 | Children (3–12): $8 | |||
| Kids Under 3—Free | ||||
| Both Flower Dome and Cloud Forest | Adults (13+): $28 | Adults (13–59): $20 | ||
| Seniors (60+): $15 | ||||
| Children (3–12): $15 | Children (3–12): $12 | |||
| Kids Under 3: Free | ||||
| OCBC Skyway | Adults (13+): $8 | |||
| Children (3–12): $5 | ||||
| Kids Under 3: Free | ||||
| Supertree Observatory | Adults (13+): $14 | Adults (13-59): $10 | ||
| Seniors (60+): $6 | ||||
| Children (3–12): $10 | Children (3–12): $6 | |||
| Kids Under 3: Free | ||||
Extra Info About the Nature Park (Visit Duration and Top Sites)
Now, let's see:
- When to arrive to avoid the queues to enter attractions
- How much time to plan for a visit
- And what the top attractions of the nature park are
How to Avoid Queuing When Visiting Gardens by the Bay
When visiting this green oasis in downtown Singapore, you would, naturally, like to avoid waiting in lines for paid attractions. Thankfully, the bulk of Gardens by the Bay's sites is free of charge. As for the rest, follow these simple guidelines to spend more time sightseeing than queuing:
- Preferably, arrive early in the morning, during the weekends, in particular.
- If possible, avoid visiting during public and school holidays.
- If not, purchase a ticket online to skip the lines.
Otherwise, you might have to wait up to an hour or so to enter:
- Cloud Forest and Flower Dome glasshouses and
- OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory viewpoints
How Much Time to Plan for a Visit?
In general, you could spend many hours visiting the nature park, especially if you happen to be a passionate gardener or naturalist. However, refer to the following Gardens by the Bay info table to plan a visit to individual gardens and greenhouses:
| Gardens by the Bay Visit Duration | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Quick Visit | Average Tour | Notes | |||
| Outdoor Gardens | 1 to 1:30 hours | 2 to 2:30 hours | These times tend to vary depending on the number of gardens (there are dozens of them) you tour. | |||
| Supertree Grove | 30 to 45 minutes | 45 minutes to 1:30 hours | These times usually don't include a visit to OCBC Skyway nor Supertree Observatory. | |||
| Flower Dome Conservatory | 30 minutes to 1 hour | 1:30 to 2 hours | If you are passionate about gardening and nature, double, even triple, these times. | |||
| Cloud Forest Greenhouse | 30 to 45 minutes | 1 to 2 hours | If you arrive early and intend visiting both conservatories, visiting Cloud Forest first may be a good idea. | |||
| OCBC Skyway | 15 minutes | 20 to 30 minutes | Note that the authorities may close the aerial walkway during the rain and limit visiting time to 15 minutes per person during peak times. | |||
| Supertree Observatory | 15 to 30 minutes | / | ||||
What Are the On Site Highlights?
Now, let's have a brief overview of the top-rated on-site attractions among travelers and other visitors:
| Gardens by the Bay Must-See Attractions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Site | Overview | |
| Supertree Grove | This attraction features 12 vertical gardens called Supertrees up to 50 meters/164 feet tall. At night, these feature spectacular illumination. | |
| Flower Dome | The world's largest glasshouse introduces Mediterranean and subtropical vegetation that originates all over the world. It features nine themed areas exhibiting Australian, South American, South African, and other plants. | |
| Cloud Forest | This site exhibits florae thriving at higher altitudes (approx. to 3,000 m/9,850 ft) and boasts an indoor waterfall. | |
| OCBC Skyway | The aerial walkway offers a bird-eye perspective of the nature park and Marina Bay. | |
| Supertree Observatory | The Gardens' highest vantage point offers views of the themed park and the city skyline. | |
| Sun Pavilion | Walk through desert landscapes. | |
| Floral Fantasy | Get ideas on how to create a flowery fantasyland. | |
| Chinese Garden | Admire the utmost art in landscape design. | |
We hope that you found the Gardens by the Bay info of use. And for further sightseeing ideas nearby, check out our Marina Bay travel guide. To check out another top natural wonderland of the island nation, visit Singapore Botanic Gardens.
