Before You Book Gardens by the Bay: Every Cost, and What's Worth It
By the BeatTheCrowd team · Prices last checked 2 November · 5 min read
Much of Gardens by the Bay is free, including the Supertree Grove and the nightly light show, which surprises a lot of visitors. The conservatories, the Skyway and Floral Fantasy aren't, and it's easy to buy more than you'll actually use. In this guide we walk through what each one costs, what you really get, and how to plan the right visit, whether you have a whole afternoon or just an evening.
At a glance
Outdoor gardens and Supertree Grove
Free
Garden Rhapsody light show
Free, nightly at 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm
Flower Dome + Cloud Forest
S$46 adult, S$32 child (3-12), non-resident
Domes + Floral Fantasy + shuttle
S$58 adult, S$41 child
OCBC Skyway / Supertree Observatory
About S$14 adult, S$10 child each
Conservatory hours
9 am-9 pm, last admission 8.30 pm
Quietest
Weekday daytime
Busiest
Weekend evenings, around the light show
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Gardens by the Bay is one of the best free things to do in Singapore. The outdoor gardens, the Supertree Grove and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light and sound show cost nothing. What costs money are the two cooled conservatories (the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest), the OCBC Skyway walkway between the Supertrees, the Supertree Observatory and Floral Fantasy.
What you do
One adult
One child (3-12)
Outdoor gardens, Supertree Grove, light show
Free
Free
Flower Dome + Cloud Forest
S$46
S$32
Domes + Floral Fantasy + shuttle
S$58
S$41
OCBC Skyway (on top)
About S$14
About S$10
Prices are for non-residents. Singapore residents pay less with proof of residency.
Tickets: free areas vs paid attractions
Cost
Price (S$)
Type
How to cut it
Outdoor gardens, Supertree Grove, Garden Rhapsody
Free
Optional
Free all day. The light show runs at 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm.
Flower Dome + Cloud Forest
S$46 adult, S$32 child
≈ US$35
Optional
The main paid attraction, and the one most worth paying for. Single-dome tickets are listed only for residents.
Domes + Floral Fantasy + shuttle
S$58 adult, S$41 child
≈ US$45
Optional
Good value if you want Floral Fantasy too, and the shuttle helps in the heat.
OCBC Skyway
About S$14 adult, S$10 child
≈ US$11
Optional
Flower Dome + Cloud Forest: S$46
The two cooled glass conservatories. The Flower Dome is a huge Mediterranean flower garden with changing seasonal displays. The Cloud Forest has an indoor waterfall and a walkway spiralling up a misty mountain of plants. Non-residents buy them as a pair: S$46 for adults, S$32 for children 3-12.
What visitors say
Visitors rate the Cloud Forest as the highlight, with its waterfall and the walk through the mist. The Flower Dome divides opinion more: beautiful, but quicker to see. Many say the cool air alone is welcome on a hot Singapore day.
OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory
The Skyway is an aerial walkway strung between the Supertrees, and the Observatory is a viewing deck on top of the tallest Supertree. They cost about S$14 each for adults and S$10 for children. The Skyway is the more memorable of the two, especially just before the light show. Both close in bad weather.
If you only pay for one thing
Rank
Attraction
Price (adult)
Why
1
Flower Dome + Cloud Forest
S$46
The two signature conservatories, and the Cloud Forest waterfall is the most memorable sight in the gardens
2
OCBC Skyway
About S$14
Cheap, quick and best just before the light show
3
Floral Fantasy
Best in the S$58 bundle
Pretty and short. Good with children or on a rainy day
4
Supertree Observatory
About S$14
Skip it if you're doing the Skyway: similar views
The Flower Dome's main display changes through the year with seasonal floral themes, so even repeat visitors see something new. Check what's on before you go.
Floral Fantasy
A smaller indoor garden of hanging floral sculptures and a short 4D ride. It's best bought in the bundle with the domes and the shuttle (S$58), rather than on its own.
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Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
The crowd tax: the free show draws the crowds
At Gardens by the Bay, the busiest time is the one that costs nothing: the evening light show. Crowds fill the Supertree Grove, the Skyway queue gets long just before the show, and the conservatories' last hours get busier as people combine both. Visit the domes in the quiet daytime and come back for the free show.
When
Crowds (our data)
Verdict
Weekday daytime
Quiet
Best time for the domes
Weekday evening
Moderate
Good for the light show
Saturday and Sunday afternoon
Moderate
OK
Saturday and Sunday evening (about 5-9 pm)
Busy
Busiest. Get to the Supertree Grove early for the show
Our crowd data shows the gardens quiet through the day on weekdays, moderate on weekday evenings, and .
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
If you only have an evening, these are the moments visitors rate as unmissable:
Garden Rhapsody, the free light and sound show in the Supertree Grove, at 7.45 pm or 8.45 pm. Lie back on the ground and look up.
The Cloud Forest's waterfall and mist walk, if you pay for one thing.
The Supertree Grove at dusk, as the lights come on.
The OCBC Skyway just before the show, if the queue is short.
The walk to the waterfront with views of Marina Bay Sands.
With two hours, do the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome from about 6 pm, then walk out to the Supertree Grove for the 7.45 pm show.
Getting there
The nearest MRT station is Gardens by the Bay on the Thomson-East Coast Line. From Bayfront station (Downtown and Circle lines), it's a short walk through the Marina Bay Sands complex and across the bridge. Taking the regular MRT is the cheapest way there.
On-site costs
Food and drink: cafés and restaurants in the gardens are pricey. Eat at Marina Bay Sands or a hawker centre nearby.
Shuttle: included in the domes + Floral Fantasy bundle, and handy in the heat.
Bring an umbrella or poncho: afternoon storms are common.
Group costs: walking and accessibility
The gardens are big, with long walks between the domes, the Supertrees and the station. That's tiring for toddlers and elderly visitors in the heat.
The shuttle in the bundle saves a lot of walking.
Children under 3 are free in the paid attractions.
Weather and closures
The conservatories are cooled and covered, so they're the perfect rainy-day or midday-heat option. The Skyway and Observatory close in bad weather, and outdoor areas are unpleasant in a storm. Each attraction also closes for an occasional maintenance day, so check the official site for your date.
What can go wrong
You pay for the domes at 7 pm on a Saturday: they're at their busiest. Go in the weekday daytime.
The Skyway closes for rain: check the sky before buying.
You arrive at 8.40 pm for the domes: the last admission is 8.30 pm.
You miss the light show: it runs only at 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm.
Your attraction is closed for maintenance: check the closure dates.
What one adult really spends
Level
What's included
One adult
Free
Outdoor gardens, Supertree Grove, Garden Rhapsody
S$0
Typical
Flower Dome + Cloud Forest, plus the free show
S$46
Everything
Domes + Floral Fantasy + shuttle bundle, plus the Skyway
About S$72
Children 3-12 pay S$32 for the domes. Food not included.
Yes, the outdoor gardens, the Supertree Grove and the Garden Rhapsody light show are free. The Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, OCBC Skyway, Supertree Observatory and Floral Fantasy are paid.
How much are the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest?
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S$46 for non-resident adults and S$32 for children 3-12, sold as a pair. A bundle with Floral Fantasy and the shuttle costs S$58 (adult).
What time is the Supertree light show?
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Garden Rhapsody runs nightly at 7.45 pm and 8.45 pm, and it's free.
Is the OCBC Skyway worth it?
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It's a short, memorable walk between the Supertrees for about S$14. Worth it just before the light show if the queue is short. It closes in bad weather.
Can I visit just one dome?
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Single-dome tickets are listed only for Singapore residents. Non-residents buy the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest together for S$46 (adult).
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See how busy it is right now and the quietest hours for your date, then walk in when the line is short.
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
A short walk between the Supertrees. Skip it if the queue is long or it's raining.
Supertree Observatory
About S$14 adult, S$10 child
≈ US$11
Avoidable
Skip it if you're doing the Skyway: the views over the gardens are similar.
busy on weekend evenings from about 5 to 9 pm
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Gardens by the Bay, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Quietest time
Tuesday, 6 am-5 pm
Busiest time
Saturday, 5-10 pm
When
What to expect
Verdict
Weekdays, 6-11 am
Light crowds, easy to move around and take photos. Most visitors haven't arrived yet.
Best
Weekdays, 11 am-3 pm
Light crowds, easy to move around and take photos. Quiet even in the middle of the day.
Best
Weekdays, 3-6 pm
A steady flow of visitors, short waits at the main spots. Similar to the rest of the day.
Worst
Weekdays, 6 pm-midnight
A steady flow of visitors, short waits at the main spots. Steady into the evening.
Worst
Saturday and Sunday
A steady flow of visitors, short waits at the main spots. Busier than weekdays, as locals join the visitors.
Worst
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It's pretty and short, best in the S$58 bundle with the domes and the shuttle, especially with children or on a rainy day. Skip it if you're short on time.
When is Gardens by the Bay least crowded?
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In our data, weekday daytime is quiet, and weekend evenings from about 5 to 9 pm are busiest. See our crowd forecast.
What are the conservatory opening hours?
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9 am to 9 pm, with last admission at 8.30 pm. Each attraction closes for an occasional maintenance day.
