Singapore Tourist Pass — 2025 Guide for First-Time Visitors
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Singapore Tourist Pass — 2025 Guide for First-Time Visitors
If your trip is short and you’ll be hopping around Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa, and Orchard Road, the Singapore Tourist Pass gives you unlimited rides on MRT and Buses for a chosen number of days—no balance top-ups to worry about.
How does the Singapore Tourist Pass work?
Choose the duration (typically 1–3 days), then tap the card at MRT/bus gates to enter and exit. Days are counted by calendar day, so start in the morning to maximise value.
- Unlimited rides on most MRT lines and public buses during the validity.
- No per-ride top-ups required.
- Great for dense itineraries (Marina Bay + Sentosa + cultural districts).
Quick benefits
- Noticeable savings if you take 4–6+ rides per day.
- Fast gate access (tap in/out).
- Easy pairing with days like Southern Ridges or Henderson Waves using MRT + bus.
Prices & Options (at a glance)
Prices may change with policies/promos. Generally, the price steps between durations are small—choose based on how much you’ll travel.
- 1-Day: Perfect for a Marina Bay day + River Cruise.
- 2-Day: One Bay day + one cultural-district day (Chinatown, Kampong Glam).
- 3-Day: Add Sentosa (USS/SEA Aquarium/Luge).
🎟️ Where to buy/order the pass?
To save time on arrival, you can order the official Singapore Tourist Pass online with airport pick-up or buy it in the city. You can also pre-book attractions & tours (Gardens, SkyPark, Universal, etc.) with a trusted partner.
Order Singapore Tourist Pass (Official) Where to Buy in Singapore Sales Channels (TransitLink/SimplyGo)
STP Plus via Changi (Airport Pick-up)
For flexible attraction tickets with easy cancellation: GetYourGuide — Singapore
STP or EZ-Link? (When to choose which)
Pick STP if you:
- Have a dense 1–3 day plan (4–6+ rides/day).
- Will cover Marina Bay + Sentosa + cultural areas in a short time.
- Don’t want to manage stored value top-ups.
Pick EZ-Link if you:
- Stay longer (4+ days) with lighter daily travel.
- Prefer pay-per-use flexibility.
- Travel with kids and sometimes use taxis/Grab.
See the full comparison: EZ-Link vs STP.
How to fit the card into your itinerary
- Day 1–2: Marina Bay (walk, Merlion, Helix, Gardens)
- Day 3: Chinatown + Kampong Glam + Little India
- Day 4–5: Sentosa (USS/SEA Aquarium/Luge/Cable Car)
- Day 6: Orchard + River Cruise
Quick Tips for the Singapore Tourist Pass
- Start using the pass in the morning to maximise each calendar day.
- Keep it away from other NFC cards to avoid misreads at the gate.
- Use MRT network maps to minimise line changes during rush hours.
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