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Singapore Battlebox and Fort Canning Hill Tour
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By The Original Singapore Walks
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Includes admission to Fort Canning Park, the Battlebox, and the royal shrine
Duration:
2h 30m
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
20
Near public transportation
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    2h 30m
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Group size:
    20
  • Near public transportation
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
Discover the richness of Singapore's history during a half-day tour of Fort Canning Hill, located in the heart of the city. The site is steeped in historical significance and includes a 26-room bunker known as the Battlebox, which served as a World War II command center. Your guide shares historical details as you explore the Battlebox, a royal shrine, a colonial fort, and more on this walking tour.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 2h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
  • Walking tour proceeds at a leisurely pace suitable for most people
  • Live commentary provided by the guide
  • Go underground to see the Battlebox up close
What to expect
Know before you go
  • Duration: 2h 30m
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • Walking tour proceeds at a leisurely pace suitable for most people
  • Live commentary provided by the guide
  • Go underground to see the Battlebox up close
What to expect
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 2984P17
Important information
Inclusions
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • Get admission to Battlebox
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Fort Canning Park
  • Entry/Admission - Keramat Sultan Iskandar Shah
  • Entry/Admission - Battlebox
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Duration
2h 30m
Departure details
  • Battlebox, 2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622 Start your tour at the Battlebox Visitor Centre (2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622, Fort Canning Park)
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance
  • Walkers are advised to wear comfortable shoes, bring an umbrella or poncho, and a bottle of water
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Inclusions
  • English speaking licensed guide
  • Get admission to Battlebox
  • Bottled water
  • Entry/Admission - Fort Canning Park
  • Entry/Admission - Keramat Sultan Iskandar Shah
  • Entry/Admission - Battlebox
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Departure details
  • Battlebox, 2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622 Start your tour at the Battlebox Visitor Centre (2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622, Fort Canning Park)
Duration
2h 30m
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes in advance
  • Walkers are advised to wear comfortable shoes, bring an umbrella or poncho, and a bottle of water
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Battlebox
    2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622
    Start your tour at the Battlebox Visitor Centre (2 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179622, Fort Canning Park)
    See address & details
  • 1
    Fort Canning Park
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 2
    Keramat Sultan Iskandar Shah
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 3
    Battlebox
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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dradam007
Bunbury, Australia52 contributions
Excellent historical tour of Fort Canning & the battlebox
This tour covered the early Malay history of Singapore through the hill as the seat of the rulers’ & it’s ongoing significance as an early historical site. Our guide; Wei Wei; walked us through the historical development of the site from this early period through the early colonial period to present day. We covered all of the historical sites on Fort Canning hill. She was informative, pleasant, engaging & understanding with a very thorough historical knowledge. The tour of the battle box museum was particularly poignant. Our guide covered the battle for Singapore particularly well. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to gain an understanding of the history of Singapore from its early history through to the battle for Singapore & it’s aftermath. This tour was very good value for money. Thankyou Wei Wei 😊
Written January 31, 2020
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Cosmopolitan776167
8 contributions
An interesting site of historical importance.
Oct 2019
Had booked for this tour a couple of months beforehand (together with the 'Changi Coach Tour'), as this extended tour was only run a couple of times a week and I wanted to ensure a place.

Whilst my history interest is primarily WW2 (and hence the Battlebox part of the tour would be of prime interest for me), the whole site of Fort Canning Hill goes back well before then to the early colonial era if not before, and our Tour Guide - Wina - was extremely informative and provided a highly interesting and varied commentary.

All in all, a worthwhile and very interesting hour an a half. Recommended! And thank you Wina!
Written February 4, 2020
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Sarah G
Manchester, UK36 contributions
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Feb 2020 • Solo
I really enjoyed this walking tour around Fort Canning Park and the Battlebox. It packs 700 years of history into a couple of hours, including a focused look at the events of WW2 from within the Battlebox itself. Spending time learning about the history of the wider site (and country) gave context to the events of the war and enriched my understanding. My guide, Joanne, was knowledgeable, personable and humorous. If you're into history, then this is the walking tour for you!
Written February 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
June
1 contribution
Great tour with Helena
Jan 2020
We enjoyed the tour of Fort Canning and the Battlebox. Helena was an excellent guide who mixed history with stories we could relate to. We could have spent longer in the Battlebox, and liked the mix of video footage with the knowledge of the guide.
Written January 3, 2020
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dgw23
Exeter, UK23 contributions
History of Singapore on Canning Hill
Oui oui! Thank you for taking us through the story of Singapore which all has ramifications on Fort Canning Hill. Your explanations were clear and well illustrated with pass around pictures. The tour of The Battlebox portrayed a very sad time for Singapore authoritavely and sympathetically.
Written January 25, 2020
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Keith_Lynn01
Ashford, UK301 contributions
A Bit of History
This is a great historical place to visit, the tour gives you a full insight of how the hill fort was constructed and it’s change of use over the years including the occupation of the Japanese during WWII and the British.

Our tour guide Joanne was a lovely informative person who detailed the history of Battlebox and made it interesting to listen to.... Plus she had a lovely smile, always a bonus.

Also whilst we where visiting Singapore the “ COVID-19” Virus was on alert. The persons running this tour took all precautions for our safety and well being.

Not many photos as these cannot be taken inside the Battlebox.

Also worth a visit as the whole park is wonderful.

Definitely worth a visit 👍
Written February 28, 2020
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Andrew B
Luzon, Philippines10 contributions
Very peculiar tour made even better with Joanne!
Now you must have a genuine interest in history, this is not much of a sightseeing tour, more of an informative one.

Take a walk around Fort Canning and learn of the relics it had left behind all these years, then into the Battlebox (no recording of any sort allowed) to look at Singapore's really dark WW2 history.

To top it off, our guide Joanne was quite a pleasure to be with. She explained all the relevant history on this tour with clarity and enthusiasm. She knows her stuff!

I would go on another "Original Singapore Walks" tour again, no hesitation.
Written July 1, 2019
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LindaFaz
Darwin, Australia58 contributions
Not bad but not great
Jul 2019 • Couples
Nancy was an entertaining and well informed guide. The tour was more about the history of the hill (1 1/2 hours on history and graveyards) and less about the Battlebox itself. That being said, there was not much left in the facility so they would be really stretching to make it last 2 and a half hours. We have been through Churchill’s bunker rooms in London and after that our expectations might have been too high.
The movies were great. They have done the best with the little they have available. Overall not a bad tour.
Written July 31, 2019
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KaKee
Hong Kong, China50 contributions
Best colonial history tour of Singapore
Mar 2019 • Solo
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour conducted by Winni, who was a very knowledgeable guide. She explained the transformation of Singapore in great clarity. The tour was 2.5 hours which included touring around the spice garden, cemetery, Fort Canning hill, and walking through the underground bunker where the British commanded the battle during WWII. The life size wax figures of the commanders, lieutenants, and officers displayed in the war rooms were simply amazing. This tour is highly recommended for those who are interested in the colonial history.
Written March 24, 2019
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DTrainTravels
Marion, Australia471 contributions
A Fascinating Insight Into Singapore's History
Dec 2018 • Couples
Wina made this a memorable and interesting afternoon as we learnt about the history of Singapore around Fort Canning and the Battlebox. A moving insight into the last days of Singapore leading to the British and Allied surrender. We loved our guide's knowledge and passion, and care for her group. A great afternoon and highly recommended.
Written December 22, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Hassle free cancellation
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Don't bother
Complete and utter waste of time and money. The Johore Battery is a rundown neglected dirty site with a replica sma…
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Colonial District Walk
Carol the guide was excellent. She tailored the tour to our interested perfectly. I highly recommend!
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Misleading and unnecessary
My partner and I decided to go on the tour as we thought it would expound on the various sculptures in the park, ex…
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Emotional Tour
Took a great tour with Joanne. She was extremely knowledgeable of the events and focused on the first hand experie…
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Lots of history
The tour starts with some very old history, then heads into the battlebox for a more detailed discussion of WWII sp…
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Very nice walk in a small group of 4
Today we walked with Carol through Little India. We were lucky to be only 4 people in the group. We had plenty of t…
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Ft Canning Battlebox
Excellent tour and so well facilitated Our guide, Helena, was knowledgeable and passionate. This is definitely a …
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Visit after dark
Hmm The park was interesting but strange. Not quite what I expected. The guide told us about the history of the fam…
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Interesting and moving tour
The tour was very informative and interesting giving a concise insight into the Japanese invasion and subsequent su…
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Nancy was great
My partner and I went on the Journey to Hell tour with Nancy and it was great! We didn't really know what we were g…
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Comprehensive and knowledge-rich tour
We had the 'Dragon' lady lead this tour! Thoroughly pleasant, amiable and very very knowledgable. The best part of…
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Really great tour
This was an excellent tour for those interested in the WWII history of Singapore. It complements a visit to the Bat…
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Emotional Tour
Great tour and fantastic tour guides. We had Joanne who was excellent, stories told of what happened during and aft…
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Enjoy Helena and learn about Chinatown
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