Singapore Isn't Soulless. 18 Things to Do That First-Time Visitors Often Miss

Singapore has a lot more heart than it seems, if you know where to look. These are our top things to do right now - led by passionate locals from kueh historians to bee keeping heroes! 

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Meet kueh historians, learn beekeeping, and see a side of the city with more heart. Our handpicked hidden gems in Singapore are led by passionate locals.

Top Hidden Gems in Singapore: Handpicked by Passionate Locals

Top Hidden Gems in Singapore

Create Your Own Miniature World in a Lamp

Build a glowing moss world that lights up your imagination

Top-Rated Perfume Workshop | Lots of Scents to Choose from

Craft a bespoke 30ml parfum with your chosen name - be unique!

The Secret World of Sake: Taste Rare Japanese Brews

Chill sake tasting with rare brews and bites before dinner

The Art of the Tingkat: A Singaporean Tradition

Discover the art of tingkat painting with a Nyonya artist

Bake Baguettes with a French Chef + French Feast on Beautiful Balcony

Bake baguettes with a French host in a charming, cosy home

Japanese-Style Tropical Bonsai Workshop

Get hands on to learn how to grow and care for a Japanese bonsai tree

Make Traditional Kueh + Hear Hidden Food Stories

Learn about heritage moulds & stories from Jasmine, a passionate collector

Butterfly and Moth Taxidermy | Create Nature's Art with a Zoologist

Immortalize vibrant insects in exquisite frames

5Hr Great Value Yacht to Southern Islands | Water Toys & Karaoke! 

Explore nearby islands by yacht with water toys & karaoke.

Pulau Ubin Mangrove Kayaking & Puaka Hill Hike | Pet Friendly 

Kayak, hike, maybe even score fresh seafood – that's an island trip.

Wood-Fired Pizza @ Secret Pizza Club (Pet-friendly!)

Make Your Own Wood-Fired Pizza in a Hidden Nature Sanctuary

Private Movie Night + Cocktails (Bring Doggo!)

Relax in a private oasis with cocktails & movie to yourselves!

If you are tired of commercial assembly line tastings where someone pours, splashes, and vanishes, this hidden gem is quite the opposite. It's in a quiet corner, and the experience is incredibly personal, led by an owner whose passion for sake is infectious. She was exceptionally patient during the tasting, walking us through all the stories behind several seasonal sakes. The experience also comes with a generous spread of snacks that pairs well. 
 Tip: Do not leave without trying out their beers. They carry a selection of unpasteurized craft beers, ask for the owner’s favourite.

If you are tired of commercial assembly line tastings where someone pours, splashes, and vanishes, this hidden gem is quite the opposite. It's in a quiet corner, and the experience is incredibly personal, led by an owner whose passion for sake is infectious. She was exceptionally patient during the tasting, walking us through all the stories behind several seasonal sakes. The experience also comes with a generous spread of snacks that pairs well. 
Tip: Do not leave without trying out their beers. They carry a selection of unpasteurized craft beers, ask for the owner’s favourite.

I've done a lot of sake tastings and this is the best I've done! The space is super cosy and tucked away, and the sakes were excellent - they're super interesting and thoughtfully chosen. All their sakes are from small family breweries in Japan and can't be found elsewhere. We loved the stories and how unique the sakes were. 

The best part was the owner Joan - she was wonderful! She's incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about sake, and was so warm and patient with all our questions. We learnt so much from her, and loved hearing about the small Japanese breweries she works with. The food was lovely too. Such a great little spot, would definitely recommend!

I've done a lot of sake tastings and this is the best I've done! The space is super cosy and tucked away, and the sakes were excellent - they're super interesting and thoughtfully chosen. All their sakes are from small family breweries in Japan and can't be found elsewhere. We loved the stories and how unique the sakes were. 

The best part was the owner Joan - she was wonderful! She's incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about sake, and was so warm and patient with all our questions. We learnt so much from her, and loved hearing about the small Japanese breweries she works with. The food was lovely too. Such a great little spot, would definitely recommend!

We were the only group and the host, Fatin gave her undivided attention to us. Shared a few fun facts. Overall, a good and memorable experience among friends.

We were the only group and the host, Fatin gave her undivided attention to us. Shared a few fun facts. Overall, a good and memorable experience among friends. 

Had a great experience for my hubby birthday celebration to learn how to make baguette. Eric is a great host, an engaging storyteller and makes the process easy and swift. He has adapted to include tricks to make the perfect baguette in the Singapore high humidity ! His terrace with view for the nibble adds a fantastic plus to the atmosphere.

Had a great experience for my hubby birthday celebration to learn how to make baguette. Eric is a great host, an engaging storyteller and makes the process easy and swift. He has adapted to include tricks to make the perfect baguette in the Singapore high humidity ! His terrace with view for the nibble adds a fantastic plus to the atmosphere.

It’s a perfect activity to do with family and friends! You get to create this one of a kind table lamp for yourself! Put your creativity hat on and the results will blow you off!!

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It’s a perfect activity to do with family and friends! You get to create this one of a kind table lamp for yourself! Put your creativity hat on and the results will blow you off!! 

Joan was so friendly and knowledgeable. We felt like we were in a friend's house learning about sake.

Joan was so friendly and knowledgeable. We felt like we were in a friend's house learning about sake. 

The session was fun and enriching, trainers were friendly and helpful!

The session was fun and enriching, trainers were friendly and helpful!

Jasmine was amazing; really friendly, warm, and very knowledgeable. Many thanks to her and her helper for arranging and organizing this experience. Highly recommend!

Jasmine was amazing; really friendly, warm, and very knowledgeable. Many thanks to her and her helper for arranging and organizing this experience. Highly recommend! 