Adelaide History and Culture Walking Tour
This leisurely walking tour explores the North Terrace area of Adelaide. Filled with cultural institutions and other public buildings, this mile-long avenue also boasts many historical buildings, including an 1838 church, the colonial-era Ayers House, and the Adelaide Casino in a restored 1920s railway station. Tour highlights include Parliament House, Adelaide University, the War Memorial, and more.
Highlights
- ✓This tour provides first-time visitors a helpful orientation of the city
- ✓The easy-paced tour is suitable for all age groups
- ✓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
- ✓We visit this historic site which was a former Destitute Asylum and discuss some of the stories surrounding its use
- ✓We marvel at this historic building and discuss its role in women gaining the vote in South 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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓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
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Services of a Local guide
- ✓Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
- ✓Information on what to see and do in Adelaide
- ✓Snacks
What's not included
- ✓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 History and Culture Walking Tour
This leisurely walking tour explores the North Terrace area of Adelaide. Filled with cultural institutions and other public buildings, this mile-long avenue also boasts many historical buildings, including an 1838 church, the colonial-era Ayers House, and the Adelaide Casino in a restored 1920s railway station. Tour highlights include Parliament House, Adelaide University, the War Memorial, and more.
Highlights
- ✓This tour provides first-time visitors a helpful orientation of the city
- ✓The easy-paced tour is suitable for all age groups
- ✓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
- ✓We visit this historic site which was a former Destitute Asylum and discuss some of the stories surrounding its use
- ✓We marvel at this historic building and discuss its role in women gaining the vote in South 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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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
- ✓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
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Services of a Local guide
- ✓Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
- ✓Information on what to see and do in Adelaide
- ✓Snacks
What's not included
- ✓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.