Is the Singapore Go City Explorer Pass Worth It? An Honest Verdict and How to Get the Most Out of It
Is it worth it?
- Worth itYes for a Mandai-and-Marina-Bay trip. The Gardens by the Bay domes (S$46), Singapore Zoo (S$49) and Night Safari (S$58) come to S$153 on their own, against S$134 for the pass.
- Skip itNo if Universal Studios is your big day. USS is only on Go City's All-Inclusive Pass.
- Skip itNo if it's just the zoo and Night Safari. Mandai's own 2 Attractions Destination Pass covers both for S$98.
- From S$134
- Pick 3-7 of 51
- 30 days to use them
What is The Singapore Go City Explorer Pass?
Singapore's big paid sights are spread between Marina Bay, Mandai in the north and Sentosa in the south, so most visitors see them over several days rather than in one push.
Go City's Explorer Pass fits that: buy a pass for 3 to 7 attractions, choose them from a list of 51 as you go, and use them within 30 days of your first visit.
The seller advertises savings of up to 50% compared with buying each ticket separately. In Singapore the saving hinges on the Mandai parks and Gardens by the Bay; small attractions barely move it.
- Attractions
- Pick 3-7 of 51
- Price
- From S$134
- Time to use
- 30 days
- Universal Studios
- Not included
How to get the most value out of The Singapore Go City Explorer Pass
Three of Singapore's priciest tickets are the Night Safari (S$58), Singapore Zoo (S$49) and the Gardens by the Bay domes (S$46). Build your picks around them.
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Do the zoo and the Night Safari on different days | They share the Mandai site. Do the zoo from opening, rest in the late afternoon, then the Night Safari after dark. |
| Visit the Gardens by the Bay domes at midday | The domes are cool inside, so they're the perfect midday escape. Save the outdoor Supertrees (free) for the evening light show. |
| Use a slot on the Supertree Grove | The Supertrees and the Garden Rhapsody show are free. Only the domes, Skyway and Floral Fantasy cost money. |
With 30 days to use the pass, pick the quietest day for each sight: check how busy Gardens by the Bay and the zoo are right now on beatthecrowd.co.
Check live crowds in Singapore →Who The Singapore Go City Explorer Pass is for
Good fit
- A 4-7 day Singapore trip with Mandai and Marina Bay days
- You'd pay for the domes, the zoo and the Night Safari anyway
- Families who want to spread big days out over a week or two
Skip it if
- Universal Studios is the highlight of your trip
- Your only paid plans are the zoo and Night Safari: price Mandai's own bundle first
- You live in Singapore and get resident rates
- From S$134
- Pick 3-7 of 51
- 30 days to use them
What the pass covers
Choose 3 to 7 attractions from 51. These are the ones that decide whether it pays.
- Night Safari S$58, Singapore Zoo S$49, Gardens by the Bay domes S$46: the three that make a 3-pick pass worthwhile.
- Universal Studios isn't on the Explorer. It's only on Go City's All-Inclusive Pass.
- Mandai sells its own 2-park pass (S$98 for adults, any two parks), so compare before using two picks there.
The big sights
- S$46 on its own (non-resident).
- Singapore ZooIncludedS$49 on its own.
- Night SafariIncludedS$58 on its own; evenings only.
- The round-trip ticket.
- Singapore FlyerNot includedNot on Go City's Singapore list. Buy it directly.
- Supertree Grove and Garden RhapsodyNot includedFree anyway.
- Universal Studios SingaporeNot includedOnly on the All-Inclusive Pass.
- From S$134
- Pick 3-7 of 51
- 30 days to use them
Pass vs individual tickets
The Gardens by the Bay domes, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari are S$153 bought separately, so a 3-pick pass from S$134 saves about S$19 on those three. Swap in cheaper sights and the saving disappears.
Worked example: Marina Bay plus Mandai
| Attraction | Adult ticket bought separately |
|---|---|
| Gardens by the Bay domes | S$46 |
| Singapore Zoo | S$49 |
| Night Safari | S$58 |
| Total separately | S$153 |
| Explorer Pass, 3 attractions | From S$134 |
Mandai sells its own 2 Attractions Destination Pass: S$98 for adults, against S$107 for the zoo and Night Safari separately. Compare it with two Explorer slots.
- From S$134
- Pick 3-7 of 51
- 30 days to use them
Fine print
- Activation
- Starts when you scan in at your first Singapore attraction.
- Time to use
- 30 days from that first visit.
- Validity
- Activate within one year of purchase.
- Refunds
- Full refund within 90 days of purchase if you haven't started it.
- Entry
- QR code in the Go City app at each entrance.
Is it safe? Where people lose money
- Reassuring: Made by Go City and sold on Klook, the same company behind the London and New York passes.
- Reassuring: Not started? Refundable within 90 days of purchase.
- Watch out: Mandai parks need a booked date and time slot, and it can't be changed once booked.
Where people lose money
| Don't | Do this instead |
|---|---|
| Spend two picks on the zoo and Night Safari | Price Mandai's own two-park bundle first. |
| Buy 7 picks for a 4-day trip | Count the paid Singapore sights you'll really fit in; Marina Bay's best views are free. |
| Arrive at the Night Safari at opening with everyone else | Check beatthecrowd.co for its quiet hours before booking your slot. |
Queues at the zoo and the Night Safari tram eat your evening. Check which Singapore attractions are quiet right now on beatthecrowd.co.
Check live crowds in Singapore →- From S$134
- Pick 3-7 of 51
- 30 days to use them
Alternatives
Pick 2-10 activities; compare your exact picks on both. Read our verdict.
The only Singapore pass with USS. Read our verdict.
Planning your order and avoiding queues is the simplest way to get full value: see how busy Singapore’s attractions are right now →
- From S$134
- Pick 3-7 of 51
- 30 days to use them
FAQs
Is the Singapore Go City Explorer Pass worth it?
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Yes if your picks are the Gardens by the Bay domes, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari (S$153 separately, against S$134). With cheaper picks, no.
Does the Explorer Pass include Universal Studios Singapore?
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No. Only Go City's All-Inclusive Pass includes USS.
How long do I have to use it?
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30 days from your first attraction, and you must start within a year of buying.
Is it better than Mandai's zoo + Night Safari bundle?
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For just those two parks, Mandai's own 2 Attractions Destination Pass is S$98 for adults. The pass gets stronger once you add the Gardens by the Bay domes.
Can I get a refund?
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Yes, within 90 days of purchase if you haven't started using it.