Singapore Tourist Traps

 10 Reviews  The whole place is a trap, from when you leave the plane be on guard. The taxi driver will take you the longest way possible and charge max. extras. In your hotel it starts cheap then theres extras... 

 6 Reviews  Yes, “sale” sign always attract your attention and work out your credit card. Later, I found that things are not always cheap. In this case, shopping rule applies. Shop around and compare those... 

 cachaseiro Says:  The long bar at Raffles was one of those bars that i really wanted to pay a visit to because of all the history related to it.But honestly speaking, the place... 

 Henrik_rrb Says:  A world famous drink - how can that be a tourist trap? Well, considering how much you'll have to pay for it, and how it taste, I would almost call it a... 

 machomikemd Says:  again most tour buses stop by here whether big groups or small group to encourage you to buy stuff. The store is not that large and it offers mostly perfumes... 

 machomikemd Says:  most city tours of Singapore stop by here unfortunately and they have a briefing of the various jewels inside the factory and a little tour of the factory... 

 AlettaCrofton Says:  We were told by so many friends not to miss the Science Centre. We took a taxi from the hotel and it was a long trip to get there. Entry to the Science Centre... 

 Strikinsmile Says:  Okay, so here you are in Singapore, excited and amazed by this island's cleanliness and orderliness. Minding your own business and dropped a wrapper by accident... 

 leigh767 Says:  Yes it has a good view of the city owing to its elevation in the city's tallest hotel, but you'll have to take the following in your stride:1) below-average... 

 erikute3534 Says:  is just shops shops and shops everywhere!!!!! and seems like all people just shopping and shopping all the time! look for extra gifts :) hm... go to the Zoo... 

 DAO Says:  Just to make sure you understand how thing work, there are 2 things you must know about Taxi Drivers. 1) They are thieving, lying bastards who can NEVER be... 

 Pappy50 Says:  A pricey spa in the Meritus Negara hotel. We booked a ninety minute spa package for the two of us. It consisted of two "technicians" one for me one for my wife.... 

 vinc_bilb Says:  The best rates are ... not always where I was thinking :- Money changers: Carlton Hotel rates are better than those found in the money changer in Chijmes (just... 

 havanother Says:  As with any kind of shopping, if you're dumb, and you haven't done your research, you risk getting ripped off. Even by a big retail chain. I've bought a couple... 

 stevenchow Says:  There's a stretch of stalls selling durians along Geylang. I've recently been to one stall and we ended up with one durian that cost over SGD110.When i check,... 

 yourting Says:  Cabbies will usually ask you which way you want to go by after you name your destination. If you know of a way to go (For instance, via a certain expressway)... 

 yourting Says:  Cabbies will usually ask you which way you want to go by after you name your destination. If you know of a way to go (For instance, via a certain expressway)... 

 heryanta Says:  Lucky plaza gives the impression of a good bargain. It is located on the glitzy Orchard road but instead of large shopping hall with beautifully dressed shop... 

 heryanta Says:  During my trip to Singapore in April 2004 after clearing customs I was waiting in line at a money changer booth at the Changi arrival hall. I was then approach... 

 matjung Says:  The Sky Tower is nothing else but a permanent ride which you would find on a fun fair or amusement park. It goes up, circles around a few time and goes down... 

 ratinacage Says:  here,it is less confusing than many south east asian countries when you first arrive.there are only two kinds of taxis waiting for you when you walk thru the... 

 ratinacage Says:  for "non-local" looking buyers out there.sometimes when you ask for the price of a item in shops that do not display the prices,the sales people will give you a... 

 cjg1 Says:  I seriously think this is pretty much a tourist trap at this point. They claim to be the originiating point of the Singapore Sling but now use a prefab mix. And...