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Activity Kampong Glam, Singapore

Kampong Glam

An activity in Kampong Glam, Singapore, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Kampong Glam in Kampong Glam, Singapore
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Why go

Malay-Arab quarter around Sultan Mosque with Haji Lane's shops and murals.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Singapore, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Atlas Bar, 0.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Culture
Neighborhood
Kampong Glam
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Singapore, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Atlas Bar

    Art deco lobby bar in Parkview Square with a towering gin collection.

    Drinks · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Long Bar at Raffles Hotel

    Birthplace of the Singapore Sling, where peanut shells go on the floor.

    Drinks · 1.0 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Little India

    Temples, spice shops and Tekka Centre's food stalls along Serangoon Road.

    Activity · 1.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    National Gallery Singapore

    Southeast Asian art in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings.

    Sight · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Gardens by the Bay

    Bayfront gardens with the Supertree Grove and two giant cooled conservatories.

    Outdoors · 2.4 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lau Pa Sat

    Victorian cast-iron market where Boon Tat Street becomes a satay street each night.

    Food · 2.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Kampong Glam is a stop on our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Singapore

Kampong Glam is our only activity pick in Singapore; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Singapore guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Singapore run from 28°C in January to 30°C in April; December is usually the wettest month. For Kampong Glam itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Singapore from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Singapore weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Kampong Glam, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833
Coordinates
1.30229, 103.85896
Destination
Singapore

Kampong Glam: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kampong Glam?

Plan on about 2 hours at Kampong Glam. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Kampong Glam?

Our pick: Late afternoon.

Is Kampong Glam free?

Yes, we list Kampong Glam as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Kampong Glam?

Kampong Glam is at 3 Muscat St, Singapore 198833, in Kampong Glam. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kampong Glam?

Kampong Glam appears on Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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