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Pieter Williams (26/05/2018 08:16)
Absolutely world class. And the guide was enthusiastic knew her stuff and was utterly professional.
Brian Long (23/05/2018 05:22)
Although it's a bit pricey, the money is well worth it for people interested in WWII history. They hire an outside history consulting firm that organizes the tour, hence the hire price. But their guides are incredibly professional, articulate, and knowledgeable. You may ask them many questions, and they can usually provide an answer.
The tour consists of detailed explanations by the guide, three educational films about the context of the Battle of Singapore, and lastly, a tour of the bunker itself. There are numerous life-sized figurines inside the bunker, recreating what daily operates looked like inside the bunker. The history presented is well sourced, as are the documents. Overall, it's an excellently curated historical monument.
Unfortunately no photography inside the battle box. So you'll have to see for yourself. There are bathrooms and free WiFi.
Andy E (23/04/2018 08:06)
A must if you’re a history buff and want to learn about Singaporean WW2 history. You get to learn how the British Empire got stuffed by the Japanese Empire. The surrender of Singapore was a huge turning point in the war for Japan, and helps Americans better understand the context of the Pearl Harbor bombing.
My tour guide was the man! He was very polite and patient, answered every question I had with enthusiasm and accuracy.
Highly recommended!
graham teer (22/04/2018 09:27)
Very informative tour would recommend to any one interested in learning about this tragic part of Singapore & the commonwealth's history.
Catherine (13/04/2018 00:57)
We took the Battlebox tour and were very happy with it as it was so informative. The guide was excellent and obviously well trained. I came out of there feeling I knew so much more about what happened in Singapore during WW2. It is underground and there are confined spaces so if you're claustrophobic you may be a bit uncomfortable. The tour deserves 5 stars as being in the bunker really makes you remember the experience.
Alicia L. (07/04/2018 07:49)
The Battlebox is a former WWII underground bunker, located in Fort Canning Park. We went on the "A Story of Strategy and Surrender" tour, which lasted 1 hour and 15 minutes. It was an educational experience — the guide explained the lead up to the Battle of Singapore as we visited various rooms and saw how the British military used the bunker as a command centre.
Entrance into the bunker is by guided tours only. (A pity as I'd have liked to spend more time perusing the displays in each room!) Booking tickets online is recommended as tours tend to fill up quickly.
The museum website has detailed directions on how to get there from the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Walking there takes 15 minutes at most, but be prepared for several flights of stairs! Visit for a dose of history, and for a stroll around the lovely Fort Canning Park!
Todd Osborn (29/03/2018 11:08)
Our tour guide Sha, did an incredible job educating us about the history of Singapore, specifically the Battlebox. He made history very entertaining, not at all like your boring text books when you were a kid! I would highly recommend this tour, it was worth every penny. 2 1/2 hours zipped by! The tour does not take place every day, so check ahead when it’s available and hopefully you’ll have Sha as your guide!
Karel Nijs (24/03/2018 10:09)
Got the 1,5 hour tour and can advise it. The guide really knows the story, the details and masters her English. One minor point: it's mostly an empty bunker. Autjentic artifacts from WW II are missing a bit. I'm used to the European WW II museums and this one doesn't come close.
Mini Ke (03/03/2018 12:36)
If you are interested in history, take a visit to this bunker. The ticket is SGD18, around 90 min guide tour. You will know the history of Singapore under the WW2. The guide is knowledgeable.
Robert Mäkitie (29/11/2017 06:16)
A place to visit! You get to learn new things about the WW2 that are important and interesting that usually are left out of the history books. You get the chance to visit the bunker. Recommend you to take the one hour tour in the bunker and then walk around in the Fort Canning Park on your own. Our guide was really good, so friendly and knowledgeable.
Chuck Oldes (26/11/2017 04:13)
This was a well presented history lesson regarding the surrender of Singapore. Interesting that I was accompanied by mostly Australians who had a more personal connection to the events from those days.
JP Bautista (05/11/2017 05:58)
Best tour that you can have in SG. Very informative on country's WW2 history and it's underground base in Fort Canning. Good job on the people behind the place's restoration and tour programme.
Jonathan Wade (22/09/2017 08:08)
This was a fantastic 1 hour overview of the 1942 invasion of Singapore and the war in the Pacific. The tour was conducted in the old British underground command center in Fort Canning Park. Definitely worth the visit.
Vivian Koh (18/09/2017 08:22)
Even as a local, me and my partner enjoyed the tour very much! We were really lucky to have Jerome as our guide; he is very knowledgeable and professional. All history buffs should not give this a miss!
Kathir Kathiravan (27/08/2017 12:23)
The Battle Box is the popular name of the underground command centre constructed under Fort Canning, Singapore, as an emergency, bomb-proof command centre during the Malayan Campaign and the Battle of Singapore
Iskandar Hamid (28/06/2017 17:01)
Great tour conducted by Aishah - the hour long tour zipped past in a flash. Well preserved site & brimming with history, definitely worth a peek
Tanan Suwannabhach (25/05/2017 13:07)
Superb in everything. Easy to get here. Lovely staff.
Tyson Skriver (16/04/2017 10:18)
This was a great way to spend an hour or so in Singapore. I am very interested in WWII history, and I think local tours can be a great way to see it from a new perspective. Our guide was very informative and entertaining. Our group was small so we had plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Our guide mentioned that they were preparing for the upcoming anniversary, so the tour was in a state of transition. Despite that, it was still excellent. I highly recommend adding this to your list of things to do when visiting Singapore. It's also a nice way to escape the heat since it's all underground. ;)
Alwin van Binsbergen (11/03/2017 07:36)
Great story told by great guides. More than worth your time. Just a short walk from the metro. If you have to wait for the tour to start, just buy a day pass at the museum which is at a 2 minute walk. It's worth seeing the historic exhibit in the museum before going to the battlebox, to put the battle in a larger historic context.
Joseph Shanks (12/02/2017 16:07)
Even if you are not a history buff this is a very interesting place to visit please please contact first to arrange your tour as can be fully booked. A guide will explain the history of the battle box and be happy to answer any questions a great way to spend a couple of hours.
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Jason Tay (10/02/2017 13:58)
Great tour of this bunker that was the regional British command centre during WW2 where pivotal decisions were made.
Mark Blackham (08/01/2017 23:07)
Great effort to retell the infamous fall of Singapore to Japan early in ww2 using the original command bunker in the heart of downturn. Spoilt by currently only doing guided tours, not self-guided. The one hour is not enough to soak it all in, nor even deliver the info posted on the steel and concrete walls. Not enough time at all. So although it was very good, I was very disappointed. Only six months old, so self guided tours could be available when you go.
Christian Skadberg (10/12/2016 02:18)
Great guided tour, easy accessible information to learn about what happened when Japan invaded Singapore during WW2.
Nakkiran Sunassee (23/09/2016 04:45)
A really great tour which explores the fall of Singapore during WW2. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable about the island's history and explains a lot throughout the tour.
A definite must-see if you like WW2 history, and you can follow this up with a nice walk in the park or a relaxed lunch at Hotel Fort Canning.
Julien (16/10/2016 12:56)
Wow I didn't know we had such a cool bunker beneath the hill. Nice historic place.
András Szuromi (28/09/2016 18:16)
A nice tour of the place on Singapore's involvement in WW2. (Individually it cannot be visited.) It is a shame that you are not allowed to take photos.
Dan Trueman (07/09/2016 06:56)
Interesting tour on the history of Singapore during WW2. And pretty cheap for Singapore
S ABS (03/07/2016 14:52)
This only re-opened a few days ago after extensive rennovation. A tour of an actual WWII bunker set up by the British army to defend against the Japanese. We had a nice tour guide who showed us around The tour itself was factual and objectively told. Definitely a must-see in Singapore!
jerry loo (04/05/2016 17:35)
Guided tour to find out more of the history of Fort Canning.
David Sarkies (30/08/2015 03:21)
Where the allied commanders bunkered down during WWII. Unfortunately it was closed when I walked past.
Ong Chi Hang (11/10/2012 12:08)
An educational trip for World War 2. Used to be an underground bunker for the headquarter for British army.
Ivan Teh (30/07/2012 16:02)
Fort Canning Park & Battle Box
Opening Hours:
Fort Canning Park: Daily 7am - 7pm
Battle Box: Daily 10am - 6pm
Admission Fees (In SGD $):
Fort Canning Park: Free
Battle Box: $5
Estimated Visiting Duration:
1 - 4 Hours
List Of Star Attractions (Must See):
Battle Box
Fort Canning Centre
2 Gothic Gates
Keramat
2 9 Pound Cannons
Mural Walls
Light House
Time Ball
Fort Gate
List Of Main Attractions (Good To See):
Cupolas
Memorial To James Brooke Napier
Bond Terrace
Picnic Terrace
Raffles Terrace
Raffles House
Flagstaff
Cox Terrace
Fort Wall
Old Married Soldier's Quarters (OMSQ)
Sally Port
Ruins Of Ancient Singapore
ASEAN Sculpture Garden
Archaeological Dig Exhibition
List Of Other Attractions (For A Complete Experience):
Ancient Singapore Trail
Colonial Singapore Trail
Heritage Trees Trail
Stamford Green & Sculpture Let There Be Peace
Spice Garden
The Parit Singapura Bridge
Lewin Terrace
Badang Terrace
Dobbie Rise
Old Gunpowder Magazine
First Christian Cemetery
Fort Canning Park Exterior & Surroundings