Supertrees · Cloud Forest · Garden Rhapsody at 19:45 and 20:45

Gardens by the Bay tickets: the two conservatories, the Supertrees and more

The outdoor gardens and the Supertree light show are free; the Flower Dome, the Cloud Forest with its 35-metre indoor waterfall, the Supertree Observatory and Floral Fantasy need timed tickets. Book them here in your currency, alone or combined with the Night Safari, the cable car or a river cruise. Mobile ticket, instant confirmation, free cancellation depending on the option.

Visiting Gardens by the Bay: what to know before you book

Gardens by the Bay is Singapore's 101-hectare garden on reclaimed land beside Marina Bay, opened in 2012 and now the most visited attraction in the city. Most of it is free: the outdoor gardens from 5:00 to 2:00, the Supertree Grove with its 18 vertical gardens up to 50 metres tall, and the Garden Rhapsody light-and-sound show at 19:45 and 20:45 every evening. What you pay for are the two glass conservatories — the Flower Dome, the world's largest glass greenhouse, with Mediterranean gardens and a changing floral display, and the Cloud Forest, a 35-metre mountain under glass with the world's tallest indoor waterfall — plus the Supertree Observatory and OCBC Skyway walk among the treetops, and the Floral Fantasy hall near Bayfront station.

Tickets are timed and sold online; the standard conservatory ticket (both domes) costs about S$32 for visitors, with the Observatory, Skyway and Floral Fantasy as add-ons. On weekends, during Singapore school holidays and for the seasonal displays (Tulipmania, the Christmas show, Sakura) the afternoon slots run out, and the counters have long queues.

This site sells the same tickets through Tiqets, in your currency, with the combos that save money and time: Gardens + Night Safari, Gardens + cable car to Sentosa, Gardens + river cruise or Big Bus, Universal Studios + Gardens. The ticket arrives by email within minutes and most options can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before.

Plan your visit

Seven things to know before you go.

  • Come in the late afternoon Arrive around 16:00: the conservatories are cooler and less crowded after the tour groups leave, you see the Supertrees by day, then stay for the free Garden Rhapsody show at 19:45 (and 20:45). Lie on the grass under the trees — that is how locals watch it.
  • Cloud Forest first If you only have time for one dome, choose the Cloud Forest: the waterfall, the Cloud Walk at tree-top level and the mist sprays at set hours. The Flower Dome is calmer and changes its display every few weeks.
  • Getting there MRT Bayfront (Downtown and Circle lines), exit B, then 5 to 10 minutes by underground link or over the Dragonfly Bridge. From Marina Bay Sands, the Lions Bridge leads straight into the gardens. Taxis and ride-hailing drop you at the Arrival Plaza, 18 Marina Gardens Drive.
  • Dress for both climates Outside it is 30 °C and humid; inside the domes 23–25 °C. A light layer helps in the Cloud Forest, and the mist will dampen your hair. Comfortable shoes: the gardens are big, and the Skyway has stairs on the way up.
  • Allow half a day Two to three hours for the two conservatories, 30 minutes for the Observatory or Skyway, 45 minutes for Floral Fantasy, plus the outdoor walk and the light show. A full afternoon into the evening is ideal.
  • Eat on site or at the hawker centre Satay by the Bay is a hawker centre inside the gardens, open until late; there are cafés in both domes. Marina Bay Sands' food court is 10 minutes away.
  • Check the seasonal display The Flower Dome changes theme every 6 to 8 weeks (tulips in spring, sakura, dahlias, the Christmas display) and Floral Fantasy hosts special exhibitions. The ticket price is the same; the crowds are not — the first weekend of a new display is the busiest.

Opening hours

Outdoor gardens

All year

5:00 to 2:00, free
Supertree Grove open all day
Garden Rhapsody light show at 19:45 and 20:45, free

Paid attractions

All year

Conservatories, Observatory, Skyway, Floral Fantasy: 9:00 to 21:00
Last entry 20:30
Occasional closures for maintenance, usually announced a month ahead

Busy periods

Weekends, Singapore school holidays, Christmas

Afternoon slots sold out a few days ahead
Book online; counters have long queues
Weekday mornings are the quietest

Discover Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay grew out of Singapore's « City in a Garden » vision: 101 hectares of reclaimed land at the mouth of the Singapore River, turned into three waterfront gardens and opened in June 2012. The British firm Grant Associates designed the main Bay South garden around the Supertrees — 18 concrete-and-steel trunks between 25 and 50 metres tall, clad in 160,000 plants, that collect rainwater, vent the conservatories' cooling systems and carry solar panels. At night they light up for the Garden Rhapsody show.

The two conservatories by Wilkinson Eyre are the technical heart of the project. The Flower Dome, 1.2 hectares under glass, recreates the cool-dry climate of the Mediterranean and semi-arid regions, with thousand-year-old olive trees and a central display that changes with the seasons. The Cloud Forest recreates the cool-moist highlands of Southeast Asia and South America: a 35-metre planted mountain, the Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk circling it, and a waterfall falling from the top. Both are cooled with biomass from Singapore's pruned trees, which is why the gardens can afford to keep them at 23 °C in the tropics.

The gardens receive more than 10 million visitors a year, most of whom only walk the free grounds. The conservatories, the Observatory and Floral Fantasy are the paid attractions that fund the rest.

Getting to Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay

18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Ticket scanned at each attraction's entrance
Next to Marina Bay Sands, south of the Bay

MRT

Bayfront (DT16 / CE1), exit B: 5–10 minutes by underground link to Floral Fantasy and the Dragonfly Bridge
Gardens by the Bay (TE22, Thomson–East Coast line): direct access to Bay South
From Changi Airport: Downtown line, 40 minutes

Bus and shuttle

Buses 400 and 402 stop at Marina Gardens Drive
Internal shuttle between Bayfront Plaza and the conservatories (S$3)
Big Bus and hop-on hop-off stop at the gardens

Taxi and car

Taxi / Grab drop-off at the Arrival Plaza, Marina Gardens Drive
Car park under the Flower Dome and at Bay East (hourly charges)
From Sentosa: cable car + MRT, or 20 minutes by taxi

Frequently asked questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free?

The outdoor gardens, the Supertree Grove and the Garden Rhapsody light show (19:45 and 20:45) are free every day. The Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, Supertree Observatory, OCBC Skyway and Floral Fantasy are paid attractions with timed tickets.

How much do Gardens by the Bay tickets cost?

For visitors, the two conservatories together cost about S$32 (child S$18), the Supertree Observatory about S$14, the OCBC Skyway S$12 and Floral Fantasy S$20. Combos sold through Tiqets with the Night Safari, the cable car or a cruise are about 5 % cheaper than separate tickets.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes for the conservatories: tickets are timed and weekend or school-holiday afternoons sell out a few days ahead; the counters have long queues. Weekday mornings are usually available the same day.

What are the opening hours?

Outdoor gardens 5:00–2:00; conservatories, Observatory, Skyway and Floral Fantasy 9:00–21:00, last entry 20:30; Garden Rhapsody at 19:45 and 20:45.

Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

Both if you can: the ticket covers the two. If you must choose, the Cloud Forest is the spectacular one — the waterfall, the mountain, the Cloud Walk. The Flower Dome is calmer, with the seasonal floral display and the olive grove.

How long does the visit take?

Two to three hours for both conservatories, 30 minutes for the Observatory or Skyway, 45 minutes for Floral Fantasy, plus the outdoor gardens and the light show. Plan an afternoon running into the evening.

When is the light show?

Garden Rhapsody runs every evening at 19:45 and 20:45 at the Supertree Grove, for about 15 minutes, free. Arrive 15 minutes early and sit on the lawn or the boardwalk; the Observatory and Skyway stay open during the show.

How do I get there from the MRT?

Bayfront station (Downtown and Circle lines), exit B, then the underground link to Floral Fantasy and the Dragonfly Bridge — 5 to 10 minutes. The Thomson–East Coast line's Gardens by the Bay station opens onto the Bay South garden.

Is it suitable for children and pushchairs?

Yes. Paths and conservatories are flat and pushchair-friendly, the Far East Organization Children's Garden has free water play, and Floral Fantasy's 4D ride and the Cloud Forest's mist are favourites. Children under 3 are free; under 12 pay the child rate.

What if it rains?

The conservatories and Floral Fantasy are indoors and air-conditioned; the Skyway and Observatory close during lightning alerts and reopen afterwards. Tropical showers rarely last more than an hour.

Can I combine it with the Night Safari or Marina Bay Sands?

Yes. Gardens in the late afternoon, then the Night Safari by taxi (30 minutes) is a classic Singapore evening, and the combo ticket saves money. Marina Bay Sands' SkyPark is 10 minutes on foot across the Lions Bridge.

Can I cancel or change my ticket?

Tickets booked through Tiqets show their own policy on the product page: most Gardens by the Bay tickets allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the visit; some combo and show tickets are non-refundable.