Things to Do in Sentosa, Singapore: Walking Guide

Sentosa is an island resort just off the mainland of Singapore, best known for its beaches, luxury resorts, casinos and the Universal Studios theme park, but it also offers quieter corners that reveal a more relaxed side of Singapore. Whether you’re drawn to its coastal setting, its wartime history or its family‑friendly attractions, the island blends lively resort life with spaces for a peaceful escape. Neywo provides a free audio guide for Sentosa with 9 narrated places, letting you explore at your own pace.

Explore Sentosa’s highlights

Madame Tussauds Singapore

Located at Imbiah Lookout, this wax museum is part of the global Madame Tussauds chain. It opened on 25 October 2014 and became the seventh Asian branch of the attraction worldwide, offering visitors a chance to see lifelike figures of celebrities and historical personalities.

2018 North Korea–United States Singapore Summit

The summit took place at the Capella Hotel on 12 June 2018, when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met United States president Donald Trump. The meeting followed a period of heightened tension in late 2017, including North Korean claims of a hydrogen‑bomb test and the launch of the Hwasong‑15 ICBM. After discussions that included security guarantees, a pledge for peaceful relations, denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, the recovery of soldiers’ remains and further high‑level talks, the two leaders signed a joint statement. They also each met separately with Singapore’s prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong.

Fort Siloso

This former coastal artillery battery was built by the British in the 1880s to protect Singapore’s harbour. During the Second World War it was one of twelve batteries that made up Fortress Singapore and saw action in the Battle of Singapore in February 1942. After the fort fell, the Japanese used it as a prisoner‑of‑war camp until 1945. The site now operates as a museum, featuring the Surrender Chambers and a 1944 war painting by Kenji Yoshioka that depicts the bombing of the fort. The exhibition reopened in June 2017 with a refreshed display and free admission.

Universal Studios Singapore

Set within Resorts World Sentosa, this movie‑themed amusement park brought the Universal Studios experience to Southeast Asia when it opened on 28 May 2011 (after trial operations began in March 2010). It was the second Universal Studios park in Asia, after Universal Studios Japan, and the first in the region. The park offers 24 rides and attractions, 18 of which were designed or adapted especially for Singapore, giving it a distinct identity within the Universal Studios family.

Dragon’s Teeth Gate Viewpoint

The viewpoint features a symbolic replica of the original Dragon’s Teeth Gate, a craggy granite outcrop that once marked the entrance to Keppel Harbour. Known locally as Long Ya Men or Batu Berlayar (“Sail Rock”), the formation was described by Chinese explorer Wang Dayuan as two hills resembling a dragon’s teeth with a waterway between them, serving as a navigational aid for ancient sailors. The British destroyed the natural outcrop in 1848 to widen the channel, and the Singapore government erected the replica in 2005 to preserve its maritime heritage.

Southernmost Point of Continental Asia

This spot is defined simply by its geographic position: it marks the southernmost tip of the Asian continent. Visitors can stand at the point and reflect on its location relative to the rest of Asia.

Imbiah Lookout

Imbiah Lookout hosts a museum in Singapore. While the source notes provide fewer details, the area serves as a convenient stop for exploring other nearby attractions such as Madame Tussauds and the cable car line.

The Maritime Experiential Museum

Located at Resorts World Sentosa, this museum opened on 15 October 2011 and was devoted to maritime history, notably housing the Jewel of Muscat. It operated under earlier names such as the Maritime Xperiential Museum and later the Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium. The museum closed on 2 March 2020 to become part of the new Singapore Oceanarium, an expansion of the former S.E.A. Aquarium.

Trickeye Singapore

Trickeye Singapore is a museum that invites visitors to explore interactive art and optical‑illusion exhibits. The source notes indicate it is ready to become part of your visit, offering a playful addition to the island’s cultural offerings.

Experience Sentosa with Neywo

Neywo’s free audio guide for Sentosa includes one walking tour: “Sentosa Island: From Wartime Fort to the Tip of Asia.” The route covers 4.16 km and takes about 89 minutes, stopping at six locations: Fort Siloso, Imbiah Lookout, Madame Tussauds Singapore, Universal Studios Singapore, The Maritime Experiential Museum and the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia. As you reach each stop, the app tells the story of that place, allowing you to move at your own pace with no group and no schedule. Narration is available in 11 languages, so you can choose the language that suits you best.

If you’d like to see more of what Singapore has to offer, check out the main Singapore city page for additional ideas and routes. Download Neywo, start the tour, and let the island reveal itself step by step.