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FunVee Open Top Hop-On Hop-Off Bus – Fastest Way to Explore Singapore City Centre

By: Author Eva

Posted on Published: December 1, 2022  - Last updated: December 2, 2022

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What should you do if you have very limited time in Singapore (because you can’t take long leave, or whatnot), but you want to visit as many places of possible?

The most fun way to hit the top sightseeing spots in Singapore within a short period of time is to join FunVee bus.

What is FunVee?

FunVee is a double-decker open top bus operated by City Tour Singapore. It’s painted in bright orange color and can be easily seen roaming the streets of Singapore’s city center.

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FunVee Packages

The FunVee Bus has 3 packages as follow:

FunVee™ Open Top Bus City & Marina Sightseeing is a great option for people who has only half a day for sightseeing while in Singapore. In the 2-hour tour, all you need to do is simply sit down and enjoy the ride around Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, Botanic Gardens and Orchard Road.

For people who want complete flexibility, the best option is FunVee™ Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Tour , a 1-day pass that lets you enjoy unlimited rides on the FunVee Hop-on Hop-off Bus on both Marina route and City route.

You can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 20+ bus stops, or you can sit down on the bus for however long you like.

Meanwhile, 2-Day Singapore FunVee™ Open Top Bus Tour With Walking Tour is a 2-day pass that allows you unlimited hop-on hop-off rides, plus walking tour at Chinatown and Little India. This pass is perfect for people who have 2 days for sightseeing, and people who want to understand more about the history and culture of Chinatown and Little India.

In my opinion, if you want a hop-on hop-off experience, get the 2-Day Singapore FunVee™ Open Top Bus Tour With Walking Tour instead of FunVee™ Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Bus Tour . The former is only slightly more expensive but include 2 walking tours and 2-day pass.

FunVee Routes & Timetable

Marina route.

Pan Pacific Marina Bus Stop – Singapore Flyer – Marina Bay Sands Hotel – Gardens by the Bay – Marina Barrage – Chinatown – Clarke Quay – Stamford Court – Opp Rendezvous – The Verge – Landmark Village Bugis Hotel – Pan Pacific Marina Bus Stop

Pan Pacific Marina Bus Stop – Singapore Flyer – Esplanade – Clifford Pier – Lau Pa Sat – Chinatown Hotel 1929 – The Central at Clarke Quay – Bungy Jump/Fort Canning Park – Robertson Quay – Great World City – Tanglin Mall – Botanic Gardens – Orchard Road – Dhoby Ghaut – Bras Basah Road – Pan Pacific Marina Bus Stop

Refer here for the latest timetable .

How Much Does FunVee Cost?

These are published ticket prices of FunVee Bus:

💡 However, you can get a 20% discount when you make your booking here and use promo code EVA20 (case sensitive).

*Child price applies to children between 3 to 12 years old. Meanwhile, children aged 2 and below enjoy free admission.

How to go to the Starting Point of FunVee Bus?

All FunVee buses start at City Tourist Hub, which is located at Marina Square Shopping Mall, #01-207 (Level 1, Unit 207), next to 7-Eleven.

What Can I See on FunVee Bus?

The first iconic landmarks that you will encounter regardless whether you take City Route or Marina Route is the Singapore Flyer . Opened in 2008, Singapore Flyer is one of the largest Giant Observation Wheels in the world. If you hold the Hop-on Hop off pass, you can alight here.

The next stop is Esplanade , the iconic durian-shaped theatre. Here, you can catch various concerts from local as well as international artists.

Not enough time to watch concert? Head to the outdoor area to enjoy a view of Marina Bay, or head to Makansutra Gluttons Bay to enjoy local street food.

Next is Clifford Pier . Here, you can visit the iconic Merlion and take photo of the stunning Marina Bay.

Next on the City Route is Lau Pa Sat , a hawker centre with unique octagonal shape and Victorian columns. Lau Pa Sat was gazetted as a national monument in 1973. Do not forget to order satay.

The FunVee bus will bring you through Chinatown , a must-visit place in Singapore. Here, you can find historic temples, traditional shophouses, Michelin-worthy dishes and scrumptious street food and snacks. Read my guide to Chinatown Singapore .

Next is Clarke Quay , a bustling nightlife spot, which is pretty quiet during the day. Here, you can take selfies with Old Hill Street Police Station, the Insta-worthy building with colorful windows.

Adrenaline seekers will love the Slingshot ride at Clarke Quay. Nature lovers can take a short walk to Fort Canning Park and enjoy the tranquility amongst the ruins from the past. Read my guide to Fort Canning Park .

Next, the FunVee bus will bring you through Orchard Road , the famous shopping belt of Singapore. During my visit, Orchard Road was decorated with beautiful Christmas ornaments.

As the FunVee makes its way back to Marina Square, you will pass by the City Hall area.

When you get a glimpse of Singapore Flyer, you’re back at Marina Square, the starting point of FunVee bus.

Marina Route goes through Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Chinatown, Clarke Quay, and Bugis.

What to Expect From the Walking Tours

If you book the 2-Day Singapore FunVee™ Open Top Bus Tour With Walking Tour , your ticket comes with 2-day hop-on hop-off pass, and complimentary walking tours to Chinatown and Little India.

The walking tours will be led by experienced tour guides who are registered with Singapore Tourism Board.

At Chinatown, you will have the opportunity to visit historic religious landmarks, including Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple and Masjid Jamae Chulia, as well as other places of interest.

At Little India, you will visit Little India Arcade, Indian Heritage Centre, the busy street market, and other places of interest.

FunVee Bus is a great option for people who want to visit a lot of places within a short period of time. It prevents you from getting lost trying to figure out how to get to a certain place by public transport.

In terms of cost, it’s definitely much cheaper than taking a taxi to visit all of the places visited by FunVee bus.

Lastly, getting on an open-top double decker bus is a really fun experience. I think everyone needs to do it at least once in their life.

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What are the recommended bus stops to visit?

Saturday 21st of January 2023

Clifford Pier for Merlion, Sri Mariamman Temple for Chinatown district, The Central/Clarke Quay

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Experience the excitement onboard our FunVee™ Open-Top Double-Decker Bus. 

Rediscover the key sights and landmarks of Singapore City on  FunVee™ City Route . Drive past Singapore Flyer, Esplanade Theatre, Merlion Park, Chinatown, Clarke Quay, Fort Canning Park, UNESCO Heritage Site - Botanic Garden, Orchard Road, and Bras Basah.

That's not all. Hop on to  FunVee™ Marina Sightseeing  where you get to snap gorgeous pictures of the Singapore skyline; Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. Our trail continues to uncover Singapore’s rich cultural and historical heritage through the sights and sounds of the bustling ethnic enclaves. Sri Mariamman Temple, Buddha's Relic, The Verge (Little India), and Landmark Village (Arab Street) are among the sights not to be missed.

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Double Decker Bus Tours

Double decker bus tours are always very interactive and fun, mainly because of the suitability of the bus for such events and large groups of people. Although double decker buse s have been around for quite a while, many people have only used them for short trips around the city and to the airports. However, Bus Rental Singapore now offers customized double decker buses that can be used for tours to parks as well as other destinations across Singapore and Malaysia. With our tour buses, you are guaranteed a unique and fun-packed trip that you will live to remember.

Unlike standard buses, double decker buses are designed with several features to enable you get the most from every tour. Besides the ability of the buses to accommodate several people at once, they are also quite spacious with special facilities so everyone can enjoy the trip. Due to the spacious design of the bus, it can help you avoid problems like traffic jams, which could be experienced when people are using personal cars or company vans. In this way, you will be able to save time while also enjoying a more organized trip without the intrusion of strangers.

Another reason why double decker bus tours are more convenient than using standard buses is, they are cost-effective. Hiring a double decker bus is always cheaper than buying tickets for every individual when traveling with a large group of people. Besides, we have one of the lowest rates in the industry to enable all groups get the best double decker bus rentals within their budgets.

The Ultimate Transport Solution for Larger Groups

Regardless of the event, planning for the transportation of large groups of people is not usually easy when you do not have the right means to use. In some cases, you may think of telling people to use their own cars or several company vans. Such a plan could work but, there are lots of restrictions that come with it. For example, you will need to find drivers, coordinate the team among other activities, which would limit your indulgence on the trip.

At Bus Rental Singapore , you can always hire the double decker bus for use with any group. Instead of hurrying every morning and evening to catch a public bus, you and your colleagues can charter a double decker bus for daily pick-ups and drop-offs.

Enjoy Amazing Double Decker Bus Tours on Your Own Terms

At Bus Rental Singapore , we have a duty to make sure that every passenger who travels with us is never inconvenienced because of our services. In fact, we operate with such flexibility so that you and your group can always choose the most appropriate schedule for your tours.  We believe that every passenger have their own travel needs, and strive to always meet every demand. As such, every group is free to book a bus for any kind of trip.

Although many tours are usually planned, there are some trips that could come up abruptly. For example, you could be having an urgent meeting that requires all workers to attend. Instead of struggling to find cars and vans, simply get a double decker bus . We can always dispatch a bus to your location at any time of need.

Before the trip, our travel experts will discuss with you the most appropriate schedule, which we shall always stick to. However, we also understand that there are sometimes when travel plans may change, which could also affect the initial schedule. In such circumstances, we shall not deny you the opportunity, instead, make the required changes in short notice. Depending on your needs, you can rent the bus for hourly, daily or weekly tours. Besides, groups of travelers can also charter a double decker bus for tours lasting several days or months.

Affordable Tours to any Destination

We understand the financial drain that usually comes with hosting events for large groups of people. Hence, are not ready to inflict more damage onto your budget. Bus Rental Singapore has the most affordable rates that can easily fit into just any budget. In fact, we have made it much easier for large groups to now go even on long trips without worrying about transportation costs. Our commitment is to ensure that small, medium and larger groups are able to enjoy a wide range of tours across Singapore and Malaysia more affordably.

Talk to us today for your Double Decker Bus Tours and Sightseeing Needs. Contact us today !

Double Decker Buses for All kinds of Trips

With us, you will never have to keep running up and down each in search of an ideal bus charter whenever you need to attend an event with a larger group of people. We specialize in all kinds of bus tours and trips across Singapore with a guarantee of only the best experience. Instead of spending so much time trying to choose the right bus, our travel professionals can easily assist you in getting the right one.

We serve both local and foreign travelers to all destinations. Even if you are planning ceremonies and leisure trips, our double decker buses can still facilitate convenient transport to and from any location.

Travel in Ultimate Comfort and Style

Double decker bus tours go beyond the normal limits to deliver a more customized experience. Our buses are enhanced with additional features and facilities to make your journey more relaxed and fun. All are air conditioned to give passengers a cooler environment when traveling.

Other features on our buses include, comfortable reclining seats, entertainments systems on DVD/ CD and wide LCD screens. Besides, we can also customize one of our double decker buses to serve as an extension to your party. This can offer you and your group a unique party experience on the road or at selected entertainment destinations of your choice.