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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours along North Terrace in the city of Adelaide. The focus of the tour is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments and tour participants, whether they are locals, interstate visitors or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.
Local guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Departure Point
Parliament House, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
We meet on the steps of Parliament House, near the corner of North Terrace and King William Road in the CBD of Adelaide.
Return Details
North Terrace & Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Our tour finishes on the corner of North Terrace and Pulteney Street Adelaide
Migration Museum, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia We visit this historic site which was a former Destitute Asylum and discuss some of the stories surrounding its use 15 minutes
Parliament House, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia We marvel at this historic building and discuss its role in women gaining the vote in South Australia 10 minutes
State Library of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia We talk about the role of the State Library and enter its buildings to explore one of the top 20 beautiful libraries in the world dating from 1884. 15 minutes
National War Memorial, Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia We marvel at this amazing monument and explain its symbolic reliefs as well as enter the memorial to view the honour list of those South Australian soldiers who died during the Great War. 10 minutes
The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia We admire the striking architecture of the some of the University buildings, and wander through the grounds, being one of the oldest universities in Australia 5 minutes
Old Government House and Garden, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia View the house and grounds from the outside gate and discuss the role of governors and admire the oldest continuously used Government House in Australia 5 minutes
Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Discuss the importance of the arts in South Australia and the importance of benefactors or philanthropists who donated a lot of money to start this institution. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
vicki_w
03 Dec 2024
The beautiful , historic buildings and their history . Guide was excellent - Graeme- very informative and friendly.
petercW625BM
19 Aug 2024
We had a great couple of hours with Graeme.
This walk is at a very easy pace. If you like knowing some of the histoy where you are visiting , this walking tour is for you. There are some great photo opportunities to be had. Where it stops , there is a cafe near by for a tea ,coffee etc to enjoy.
Thanks Graeme for a great morning.
Peter & Lorriane
Perth
Maria_L
09 Aug 2024
Had a fabulous tour. Graham is friendly and so knowledgable - I learnt so much about Adelaide’s past and current history. Highly recommended!
This tour in
Australia
is organized by
Down to Earth Tours
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