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By Down to Earth Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$71 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • A great history tour focusing on the stories about Adelaide
    • A good mix of stories about our colonial characters
    • Central location close to public transport including trams
    • Some great examples of architecture
    • Easy paced with flat terrain

Activity location

  • Multiple Locations Visited
    • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Adelaide Town Hall
    • King William Street
    • 5000, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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Adelaide: Victoria Square Guided Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Step right into the historic and culture heart of South Australia on our Adelaide: Victoria Square Guided Walking Tour. Carefully crafted for passionate history enthusiasts, this 2 hour journey explores the grand civic architecture, legal landmarks, and fascinating political and social history surrounding Victoria Square (Tarntanyangga).

Led by an expert locally born and bred Adelaide guide, you will discover how this central square evolved from a simple dusty clearing into the proud focal point of our colonial democracy.

Our leisurely stroll takes you past the spectacular stone facades of the city's most powerful historic institutions:

The Historic Legal Precinct: Admire the grand architecture of the Supreme Court and the Magistrates Court, and uncover dramatic stories of early colonial justice, famous trials and legal trailblazers.

The Majestic Treasury Buildings: Explorer the exterior and parts of the interior of one of Adelaide's oldest surviving public buildings and hear about the secret underground tunnels and gold escorts that saved the early economy.

St Francis Xavier Cathedral: View the striking Gothic Revival architecture of this historic spiritual landmark.

The Old General Post Office (GPO): Discover how this monumental Victorian building served as the vital communication lifeline connecting early pioneers back to the rest of the world.

Statues & Monuments of Victoria Square: Decode the hidden meanings and controversies behind the central monumen

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
NZ$70.77 x 1 AdultNZ$70.77
Total
Price is NZ$70.77
Until Fri, 28 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Services of an experienced local guide
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary bag of South Australian made sweets
  • Inclusions
    Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
  • Inclusions
    Information on what to see and do in Adelaide
  • Exclusions
    Meals and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup/dropoff
  • Exclusions
    Transport

Know before you book

    • Children 5 years of age up to and including 17 years of age must be accompanied by a paying adult
    • No minimum number of participants required
    • Walking tour operates from 10 am, however we are flexible with start times and will negotiate an alternative time wherever possible

What you can expect

  • Step right into the historic and culture heart of South Australia on our Adelaide: Victoria Square Guided Walking Tour. Carefully crafted for passionate history enthusiasts, this 2 hour journey explores the grand civic architecture, legal landmarks, and fascinating political and social history surrounding Victoria Square (Tarntanyangga).

    Led by an expert locally born and bred Adelaide guide, you will discover how this central square evolved from a simple dusty clearing into the proud focal point of our colonial democracy.

    Our leisurely stroll takes you past the spectacular stone facades of the city's most powerful historic institutions:

    The Historic Legal Precinct: Admire the grand architecture of the Supreme Court and the Magistrates Court, and uncover dramatic stories of early colonial justice, famous trials and legal trailblazers.

    The Majestic Treasury Buildings: Explorer the exterior and parts of the interior of one of Adelaide's oldest surviving public buildings and hear about the secret underground tunnels and gold escorts that saved the early economy.

    St Francis Xavier Cathedral: View the striking Gothic Revival architecture of this historic spiritual landmark.

    The Old General Post Office (GPO): Discover how this monumental Victorian building served as the vital communication lifeline connecting early pioneers back to the rest of the world.

    Statues & Monuments of Victoria Square: Decode the hidden meanings and controversies behind the central monuments honouring people like Queen Victoria, Colonel William Light, early explorers and pioneers.

Location

Activity location

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    Multiple Locations Visited
    • Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Adelaide Town Hall
    • King William Street
    • 5000, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia