Of Graves, Guns & Battles™: A Tour of Fort Canning Hill
4.8
78 Ratings
Singapore
Uncover the secrets of Fort Canning Hill in Singapore, where ancient civilizations and modern history converge. Explore graves, a colonial fort, and relive a pivotal battle in this thrilling journey through time.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Fort Canning Park - Discover the world-changing story of a humble spice. Visit graves, a colonial fort and re-live one of the most important battles in history.
  • Keramat Sultan Iskandar Shah - Hear stories of rulers who commanded from the hill and the empire-builders who were buried on its slopes.
What's Included
  • Licensed guide fluent in English
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

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 \

  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • 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
Location
Fort Canning Centre
Cox Terrace
Start your tour at Fort Canning Centre (5 Cox Terrace, Fort Canning Park)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(78 Ratings)
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Peter_d
Apr 8, 2024
Fabulous tour!! - This was a fantastic tour. Our guide Sui Sui was great and we certainly leant a lot about Singapore's history, not just Fort Canning. This tour doesn't get into the Battlebox but we booked this direct (it's free) for a 12-1pm slot so we could go straight in after the tour finished.
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Shawn_s
Jan 13, 2024
Greatest guide in Asia - Our guide, Helena, was very personable and friendly, on top of having detailed and in depth knowledge of every location and topic of the tour. She addressed everyone in the group by our names and engaged us all along the tour. Helena provided insight and information that would not be found in a book. I highly recommend taking this tour and especially with Helena.
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Lynda_m
Nov 5, 2023
Singapore history. - Our guide, Helena, rounded up the 9 of us booked for the tour. (We and 1 other weren’t on her list). Her excellent commentary and care made the experience one to remember. We learnt so much of Singapore history.
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516lilingc
Oct 24, 2023
An enjoyable history tour - Helena was our very knowledgeable guide & she gave us a whirlwind tour of what has happened in Fort Canning, including what kind of plants & flying chickens we can find there. Highly recommended for history buffs & first timers to Fort Canning & to Singapore!
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Michael_a
Oct 15, 2023
So interesting and so much to learn! - A great tour with an outstanding guide Helena, who was so knowledgeable, friendly and funny. She shared so much with us and we learned so much.
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Sarar351
Oct 7, 2023
A great tour with a wonderful guide - The tour was fantastic. Helena, the guide was so nice and incredibly knowledgeable. Well worth doing. Thank you Helena.
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Janice
Aug 27, 2023
Our tour guide Wei Wei (... - Our tour guide Wei Wei ( i hope i got the spelling correct) was great! We learned a lot from this walking tour.
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Sonya_w
Aug 20, 2023
Helena is the best! - Helena was an engaging and extremely knowledgeable guide. We thoroughly enjoyed this history tour. Highly recommended.
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Travellerkc2013
Dec 31, 2023
Fort Canning Tour - Helena's information during this tour was excellent. There was a last minute change where the tour was amended to not include the Battlebox. This was disappointing because it was a key reason why we booked this tour and the change meant we missed out on seeing it during our time in Singapore. The organisers knew when we booked months prior that they wouldn't be doing the Battlebox, yet they waited until inside the cancellation period to inform us. Very misleading.
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John_n
Mar 10, 2024
Tour Operator didn't turn up - We booked this tour because it included a visit inside the Battle Box Bunker I downloaded the ticket and noticed it had 2 tour start times 9am and on page 2 of the ticket 2pm. I sent a message to the tour organiser to clarify the 2 tour start times but did not receive a reply. Two days before the day of the tour I received a WhatsApp message informing me the tour of the Battle Box Bunker was no longer on the itinerary as it was closed and under refurbishment. There was no offer of a refund for missing this vital element of the tour We arrived at the designated meeting place at 1,40pm as instructed, No one from the Tour Organiser appeared at 2pm. The receptionist of the Canning Centre “Christina” tried to contact the tour operator via phone but the number was unobtainable. We visited the Free Interactive Fort Canning Heritage Centre and we were then directed to tour the Battle Box Bunker…. Which was fully open and not under refurbishment. Entrance to the Battle Box Bunker was free, although we did purchase for a small donation a Timed Audio commentary of the Bunker. The staff at the Bunker were very helpful and they also tried to contact the Original Tour operator. Again the provided number was unobtainable. If there's only one tour start time then the Download ticket needs a serious reprint…..
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