Adelaide: Victoria Square Guided Walking Tour
Wander around Adelaide on this easy-paced, small-group walking tour that explores Victoria Square. Learn about the city’s history, heritage, and culture through the architecture and buildings, as well as the people associated with them. Tour highlights include Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral, Three Rivers Fountain, Adelaide Town Hall, and much more.
Highlights
- ✓Become familiar with the city’s streets with the help of a local guide
- ✓This tour offers an overview of Adelaide, perfect for first-time visitors
- ✓The tour’s short length makes it an easy addition to a day of sightseeing
- ✓Wear comfortable shoes; a moderate amount of walking is involved
What you'll see & do
- ✓• Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral - mention its significance, history, architecture, relevance today (10 min) • Mother Mary Mackillop Statue - Story of Mackillop - her sainthood, order of nuns, charity work (5 min)
- ✓• Adelaide Town Hall - Introduction including brief history of Adelaide and its development, route of tour, duration and other housekeeping. Talk about early local government in South Australia and ground-breaking activities occurring in Adelaide Town Hall. Discuss previous use of buildings and current use. (10 min)
- ✓• Victoria Square - talk about history of square, indigenous connections, development of square (10 min) • Queen Victoria Statue - discuss significance of statue (3 min) • Charles Cameron Kingston Statue - overview of Kingston's career, personality, contribution, legacy ( 10 min)
- ✓• Adina Apartments/Previously Treasury Building - Discuss history of building, tunnels, courtyard, famous people who have visited, role of Cabinet prior to 1968 (10 min)
- ✓• John McDouall Stuart Statue - story of Stuart, role he played in exploration, his legacy ( 7 min)
- ✓• Sir Samuel Way Court Building - history including its previous life as a department store and legacy of marble staircase, usage (10 min) • Three Rivers Fountain - story regarding erection of fountain, history, significance (4 min) • Transport - history of trams, trains in area(5 min)
- ✓Visit the biggest undercover food related market in the southern hemisphere and learn about its history and development including its diverse range of food and beverages.
- ✓Discuss South Australia's early justice system as we pass by the Supreme Court, Magistrate's Court and Commonwealth court buildings.
What's included
- ✓Services of an experienced local guide
- ✓Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
- ✓Information on what do see and do in Adelaide
- ✓Snacks
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Transportation to/from attractions
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Adelaide: Victoria Square Guided Walking Tour
Wander around Adelaide on this easy-paced, small-group walking tour that explores Victoria Square. Learn about the city’s history, heritage, and culture through the architecture and buildings, as well as the people associated with them. Tour highlights include Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral, Three Rivers Fountain, Adelaide Town Hall, and much more.
Highlights
- ✓Become familiar with the city’s streets with the help of a local guide
- ✓This tour offers an overview of Adelaide, perfect for first-time visitors
- ✓The tour’s short length makes it an easy addition to a day of sightseeing
- ✓Wear comfortable shoes; a moderate amount of walking is involved
What you'll see & do
- ✓• Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral - mention its significance, history, architecture, relevance today (10 min) • Mother Mary Mackillop Statue - Story of Mackillop - her sainthood, order of nuns, charity work (5 min)
- ✓• Adelaide Town Hall - Introduction including brief history of Adelaide and its development, route of tour, duration and other housekeeping. Talk about early local government in South Australia and ground-breaking activities occurring in Adelaide Town Hall. Discuss previous use of buildings and current use. (10 min)
- ✓• Victoria Square - talk about history of square, indigenous connections, development of square (10 min) • Queen Victoria Statue - discuss significance of statue (3 min) • Charles Cameron Kingston Statue - overview of Kingston's career, personality, contribution, legacy ( 10 min)
- ✓• Adina Apartments/Previously Treasury Building - Discuss history of building, tunnels, courtyard, famous people who have visited, role of Cabinet prior to 1968 (10 min)
- ✓• John McDouall Stuart Statue - story of Stuart, role he played in exploration, his legacy ( 7 min)
- ✓• Sir Samuel Way Court Building - history including its previous life as a department store and legacy of marble staircase, usage (10 min) • Three Rivers Fountain - story regarding erection of fountain, history, significance (4 min) • Transport - history of trams, trains in area(5 min)
- ✓Visit the biggest undercover food related market in the southern hemisphere and learn about its history and development including its diverse range of food and beverages.
- ✓Discuss South Australia's early justice system as we pass by the Supreme Court, Magistrate's Court and Commonwealth court buildings.
What's included
- ✓Services of an experienced local guide
- ✓Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
- ✓Information on what do see and do in Adelaide
- ✓Snacks
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Transportation to/from attractions
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.