WWII: Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Singapore

By Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore)

This WWII History Tour is a reflective walk through Botanic Gardens and Bukit Timah Road.

Date and time

Location

Botanic Gardens MRT Station (CC19)

100 Cluny Park Road #Shop 1 Singapore, 257494 Singapore

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Highlights

2 hours
In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

'WWII History: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Singapore' is a reflective walk through Botanic Gardens and Bukit Timah Road. Learn about POW codes, wartime food shortages, and the events that shaped Singapore’s liberation. A tribute to resilience and remembrance.

Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025

Time: 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Meet: Botanic Gardens MRT (Circle Line), Exit A (Street Level)

End: Napier MRT (TEL Line)

This event is part of STGS' SG60 Tour Series. A City of Stories, Told 60 Ways.

About The Guide

Claire Leow is a social history advocate and WWII tour specialist. She has campaigned for heritage sites like Bukit Brown and the Rail Corridor, and leads Jane’s Walks to raise awareness of local history.

For any queries, please contact May at 96621186 (WhatsApp only).

Organized by

Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore)

Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) was started in 2003 by a group of trainer guides with guiding experience between 18 to 30 years.The Society held its first International Tourist Guide Day (ITGD) event on 21 February 2004, with member guides offering free walking tours in Chinatown, Emerald Hill, Singapore River, Fort Canning and many more.

ITGD has been celebrated ever since at various site including Esplanade Park, Sentosa, Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Museum of Singapore, National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisation Museum etc.

The Society works closely with Singapore Tourism Board and other industry partners to promote the professionalism of tourist guides as the Tourism Ambassadors of Singapore.