Free things to do in Singapore

A good deal of Singapore costs nothing to enter: gardens and nature reserves, temples and mosques, heritage trails, waterfront light shows and a few museums and galleries. Free here means no ticket to buy. Some places still ask you to book ahead, and each listing says which.

A free day works best spread across the clock: gardens in the cool of the morning, a museum or temple through the heat of midday, and the waterfront once it cools again. Carry water and a card, because food is the one thing you'll still pay for.