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Free Guided NParks Tours @ Singapore Botanic Gardens – Nature Walks, Heritage Trails & Plant Guides

Free Guided NParks Tours @ Singapore Botanic Gardens – Nature Walks, Heritage Trails & Plant Guides

Discover the lush side of Singapore with free guided tours hosted by NParks at the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Learn about tropical plants, heritage trees, edible gardens, and butterflies — all at zero cost, with experienced volunteers leading the way.

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Free Guided NParks Tours @ Singapore Botanic Gardens – Nature Walks, Heritage Trails & Plant Guides

Free NParks Tours @ Singapore Botanic Gardens – Nature Walks, Heritage Trails & Plant Guides Discover the lush side of Singapore with free guided tours hosted by NParks at the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Learn about tropical plants, heritage trees, edible gardens, and butterflies — all at zero cost, with experienced volunteers leading the way.


Why join	These free public tours give you and your family a deeper look into the natural world — from the healing properties of herbs to stories behind century-old trees. Led by passionate NParks volunteers, it’s educational, calming, and surprisingly fun for both kids and adults.
What to expect	• Healing Garden Tour – Learn about over 400 medicinal plants used in traditional healing practices • Rainforest Walk – Explore a dense patch of native jungle right in the city • Heritage Tour – Uncover the stories of iconic trees, sculptures, and colonial history • Butterfly Garden Tour – Meet fluttery residents and their host plants
Admission	Free, but registration is required for most tours on the NParks website. Walk-ins may be accepted if space allows.
Tour timings	Typically held on Saturdays or Sundays, morning slots (9:00 AM–11:00 AM). Each session lasts around 1–1.5 hours.
Meeting points	• Healing Garden Tour: Start at Healing Garden Entrance, near Nassim Gate Visitor Centre • Rainforest Tour: Start at Rainforest Entrance, near Tanglin Gate • Heritage & Tree Tours: Start at Botany Centre, Tanglin Gate • Butterfly Garden Tour: Near Jacob Ballas Garden, Bukit Timah Gate
Family-friendly	Yes — suitable for kids aged 5 and above. Tours involve some walking, so bring strollers or carriers for toddlers. Wheelchair accessible in most areas.
Parent tips	• Bring water bottles, sun hats, and mosquito repellent. • Wear comfy walking shoes and light clothing. • Snap photos but avoid picking plants or disturbing wildlife.
Getting there	MRT: Napier MRT (TE12) – use Exit 2 for Tanglin Gate tours; Botanic Gardens MRT (DT9/CC19) for Bukit Timah Gate Bus: Stops along Holland Rd or Napier Rd TADA: Easiest way to get dropped at the right gate — use referral code TOTMEI: TADA Referral Link
💡 Extra savings & rewards	• Rack up steps while you walk and earn coins with Sweatcoin • Top up with refreshments at Cluny Court or Botanic Gardens Cafe and get cashback via ShopBack
Address	Meeting Points Vary: • Healing Garden – Nassim Gate (via Napier MRT) • Rainforest Trail – Tanglin Gate • Butterfly Garden – Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, Bukit Timah Gate

🌿 Tip: Free, fun, and full of fresh air — these NParks tours are one of the best hidden weekend gems for families and nature lovers. Ride in with TADA, get your steps in with Sweatcoin, and treat yourself after with ShopBack savings. 🍃👟📸

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