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Singapore 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Graves, Guns & Battles

4.8  / 536 reviews
Activity provider:The Original Singapore Walks
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Guided tour
Singapore 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Graves, Guns & Battles
Activity provider:The Original Singapore Walks
4.8  / 536 reviews

Tread lightly, for treasures lie beneath a historic hill in the heart of the city - the spot where both 14th century Singapura and modern Singapore were born.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights

  • The Grave of the Last Ancient King of Singapore
  • 19th Century Colonial Cemetery
  • Old Fort Gateway
  • Sang Nila Utama Garden
  • Fort Canning Heritage Gallery

Full description

Tread lightly, for treasures lie beneath a historic hill in the heart of the city - the spot where both 14th century Singapura and modern Singapore were born. Trace the rise and fall of great empires. Hear stories of rulers who commanded from the hill and the empire-builders who were buried on its slopes. Discover the world-changing story of a humble spice. Visit graves, a colonial fort and relive one of the most important battles in history, don't miss this exhilarating journey back in time at the once “Forbidden Hill”!

Includes

  • English-speaking guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips
  • Optional activity costs

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Date

Meeting point

- Meet at the Outdoor Lift at the Entrance of Fort Canning Centre (5 Cox Terrace, Fort Canning Hill) - Guide will be wearing their guide license. Ask the guide if this is the walking tour called "Of Graves, Guns & Battles".

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Important information

Know before you go

  • This is a walking tour. Please wear comfortable shoes, and bring an umbrella or poncho, and a bottle of water
  • There are a number of stairs to be climbed during the course of this walking tour.
  • Private tours are available at different rates. Please inquire for more details
  • Children below 7 years old are free of charge

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 36 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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GetYourGuide traveler – New ZealandOctober 23, 2022  – Verified booking
Great tour. Filled with very rich historical information. The guide was animated and very knowledgeable, with a real pride in her islands history which I deeply admired. Would highly recommend to anyone who wishes to learn some of the history of Singapore
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomNovember 21, 2019  – Verified booking
Such a good over view of the history of Singapore - not just about Raffles and the world war. The story was told wonderfully by our guide Helena along with extra info about the trees and flora along the way which was an extra bonus There are a lot of steps to contend with - This may be a problem for some visitors
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James November 17, 2019  – Verified booking
The Battlebox and Fort Canning Tour gives an exceptional insight into a pivotal moment in the long history of Singapore. Our guide Helena was excellent! She was very knowledgeable and presented her subject with great enthusiasm, impartiality and a touch of humour.
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