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Discover the captivating history of Adelaide on our popular North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour. Specially designed for passionate history buffs and people looking for an easy-paced, accessible walking experience, this two hour journey brings South Australia's past to life.
We focus on the vibrant, real stories of the pioneers, leaders and working class characters who built our colony and eventual State. Led by a locally born and bred Adelaide tour guide, you will discover the hidden secrets behind the magnificent facades lining our famous cultural boulevard.
Our gentle amble down North Terrace stops outside of Adelaide's most iconic cultural institutions including:
The beautiful Mortlock Library - Step inside to admire this spectacular 1884 architecture treasure, widely ranked among the world's most beautiful libraries.
Former Old Police Barracks - Uncover the moving lesser known social history of South Australia's police force and accompanying justice systems.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet on the steps of Parliament House, near the corner of North Terrace and King William Road in the CBD of Adelaide.
Our tour finishes outside of the Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Itinerary
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1
We visit this historic site which was a former Destitute Asylum and discuss some of the stories surrounding its use
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parliament House Of South Australia
We marvel at this historic building and discuss its role in women gaining the vote in South Australia
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3State Library of 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4National War Memorial, Adelaide
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 • Admission ticket free -
5The University of Adelaide
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 • Admission ticket free -
6Government House
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 • Admission ticket free -
7Art Gallery of South 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 • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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