Private Tour: World War II Introduction on Singapore | La Vacanza Travel

Private Tour: World War II Introduction on Singapore

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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  • 6 hours
  • Singapore
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Ideal for history buffs, this 6-hour tour of World War II sites in Singapore gives you a better understanding of what happened in this part of the world. Learn about the part Singapore played in WWII while you're privately chauffeured to war monuments and museums, where a local guide offers tours (admission not included). 

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: 301 Neo Tiew Crescent Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Singapore 718925 Singapore

The first line of defence on Singapore soil against the Japanese

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kranji War Memorial, 9 Woodlands Road, Singapore 738656 Singapore

The soldiers that were sacrificed and remembered. A war cemetery

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Surviving the Japanese Occupation: War and Its Legacies, 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192 Singapore

This is a Museum Walk that summarizes the materials that were discussed in the tour

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Changi Beach, Near Changi Village, Singapore Singapore

The hot spot of the Japanese Sook Ching Massacre.
The first phase of Diversion plan by General Yamashita and the encounters at Changi

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Johore Battery, Cosford Rd Off Upper Changi Road North, Singapore Singapore

The outline of the Changi Fortress backing up the British Empire in the East.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: 101 Seletar Club Road Seletar Country Club, Singapore 798273 Singapore

The Airbase that use to command the Squadron to backup the Prince of Wales and the Repulse in the South China Sea

Stop At: 30 Woodlands Avenue 2 Woodlands Mrt Station 2, Singapore 738343 Singapore

The crossing that joins Johor Bahru to Singapore and the multiple attempts the Japanese decides to invade through the defensive lines put up by the Australian Army

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Former Ford Factory, 351 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588192 Singapore

The Surrender of the British Forces

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Private driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions
  • Museum admission
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The duration of transfers are approximate; the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
We offer pick-up & drop-off from any addresses in hotel.

Airports

  • Changi Airport, Airport Boulevard, Singapore Singapore
  • Seletar Airport, Singapore Singapore


Ports

  • Harboufront Cruise Terminal
  • Marina Bay Cruise Centre


Departure Time

10:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Rachel_T

22 Feb, 2022

Ace Ong has provided a very comprehensive private tour of the World War II Introduction on Singapore during the 4 to 5 hours day tour. It was unfortunate that we could not cover the whole tour (last bit of it) due to a heavy downpour. However, I appreciate all the details and information shared by Ace Ong with regards to my questions on the world war II in Singapore even after the tour had ended. He is indeed a very knowledgeable guide and I will highly recommend him to anyone who is keen in learning more about the history of Singapore.

eamonna2016

31 Dec, 2021

Our guide was Ace in name and the delivery was Ace. We knew a bit but not a lot. Now we know a lot after being taken intelligently to all the key sites. We were a 4, meeting up after 2and a half years of Covid. Ace knew his audience and delivered information tailored to us. It was interspersed with detail gained from Aces many contacts with ex service men and his own grandparents experience of occupation but balanced by an understanding of Japan. Brilliant tour. Thank you.

Anderson43

31 Dec, 2021

Ace gave us a tailor made tour of the strategic history points of the island of Singapore. He was engaging, knowledgeable and kind, giving us an insight into the fall of Singapore. Thank you - great tour

685charliea

31 Dec, 2021

My parents and wife went on the WW2 tour of Singapore with Ace as our tour guide. I can’t praise the tour enough. It far exceeded our expectations! Ace was incredibly knowledgeable and expertly guided us around Singapore and it’s many WW2 sites sharing stories and building a very clear picture of the situation in Singapore and the rest of the Malay peninsula. The way Ace guided us around was incredibly accessible and catered for our needs. We knew very little about the Battle of Singapore at the start but over the course of the tour Ace painted a very clear picture. Full marks. Ace went above and beyond on the tour and I can’t thank him enough. I understand that he does other tours to Penang and the Malay Peninsula which we woll be very interested in once the borders open up. Another point to note is that on the tour Ace also gave us insights of modern Singapore. My wife and I have lived in Singapore for 5 years and we found it incredibly interesting. My parents had come for a holiday and they also found this “side tour” fascinating. My wife and I will likely book other tours of Singapore with Ace. I could not recommend Ace and this tour company enough!!! Thank you!

JDC59

06 Dec, 2019

Actually did this September 2018, but realised I forgot to review. I found it very emotional as my father suffered greatly in Changing and Kranji camps. Ace was a wonderful guide and tried to Taylor the tour to our needs as a family.i cannot recommend enough.we will return soon when Changing museum is open again maybe for VJ 75. we would love to do the extension into Malaya to complete the experience.can’t recommend enough

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