January 7, 2026 | 10:37 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Gardens by the Bay, an iconic Singapore destination, offers two new tours starting this year. Available only on weekends, these guided walks provide visitors with the opportunity to explore nature and sustainability.
Gardens by the Bay spans 105 hectares, featuring the Supertree Grove and two climate-controlled conservatories, the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. The park houses more than 1.5 million plants.
Two New Tours
Beyond the Supertrees and conservatories, visitors can explore the Urban Biodiversity Walk and The Secret Life of Pollinators, as reported by Travel and Leisure Asia.
The Urban Biodiversity Walk invites visitors to observe wildlife using binoculars to view birds up close. Participants can identify species and contribute to biodiversity monitoring at unique viewpoints.
Held every last Saturday of the month for participants aged 10 and above, the 90-minute tour begins January 31, 2026, at 8 a.m. The meeting point is Gardens by the Bay MRT Station, Exit 1.
The Secret Life of Pollinators explores how birds, butterflies, and bees support the global food system. Participants learn about their ecosystem roles and how urban gardens aid conservation.
Open for general or group registration, the tour runs every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., meeting outside the Jurassic Nest Food Hall. Individuals with bee allergies are advised not to join. Registration for both tours begins January 7, 2026, via the Gardens by the Bay website.
Other Nature-themed Tours Every Weekend
Other options include the Biodiversity and Ecosystem tour, highlighting the relationship between plants, animals, and their habitats. Visitors explore diverse global habitats to learn how organisms survive challenging conditions. This tour runs every Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., starting at the Main Arrival Area.
The Carbon and Climate tour focuses on how humans impact the environment. According to the Gardens by the Bay website, visitors learn about carbon forms, sources, and absorbers while discovering methods to reduce carbon footprints.
Alternatively, the Sensory Path tour explores the connection between taste and plants. Visitors learn how taste and smell function and why plants produce bitter, sour, or sweet compounds in their leaves, fruits, and flowers.
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