Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have re-launched the Free Singapore Tour after a two-year COVID-19 induced hiatus.
In 2019, more than 80,000 passengers went on the Free Singapore Tour. The top markets were India, Australia, and Indonesia, with Indian and Australian travelers making up more than one third of the total participants.
Eligible passengers can choose from four different itineraries, all lasting 2.5 hours. There were three tours operating in 2019, while the fourth tour is a new addition to the list.
For passengers wanting to get away from the airport and get a glimpse of the eastern part of Singapore away from the crowds, there’s the Changi Precinct Tour. Passengers who want to see the best of Singapore’s tourist spots in a short tour can take the City Sights Tour. For shopping, dining, and modern attractions there is the Jewel Tour which takes passengers to Singapore’s attraction – The Jewel.
Starting June 2023, the program will introduce a Heritage Tour for those who want to see the historical and cultural side of Singapore.
“We welcome the timely relaunch of the enhanced Free Singapore Tour, which offers a unique transit experience for our customers. We are pleased to continue working closely with CAG and STB to promote the sustainable growth of travel to and through Singapore,” Lee Lik Hsin, executive vice president commercial at Singapore Airlines said in a statement.
Passengers who wish to join the Free Singapore Tour must have a layover period of at least 5.5 hours but less than 24 hours. Participants will need to have a valid entry visa for Singapore to take part in the tours.