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Wander along beautiful tree-lined streets lined with Victorian mansions, elegant Edwardian townhouses and magnificent churches, while uncovering the extraordinary people and surprising stories behind them.
From wealthy eccentrics and ambitious families to workers, reformers and characters who helped shape Sydney, Glebe’s streets reveal a fascinating mix of wealth, industry, religion, scandal and social change. Discover how this once-rural estate became one of Sydney’s most distinctive neighbourhoods and meet some of the remarkable people who left their mark on it.
The tour follows an easy, accessible route and is dog-friendly, with plenty of places to sit and toilets available along the way.
Come for the mansions. Stay for the characters. Leave knowing Glebe in a whole new way.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
For the Glebe tour we meet at the Glebe Point Road entrance of Dr H J Foley Rest Park
For the Glebe tour we finish out the front of St Scholastica's college.
Itinerary
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1
St Johns Anglican Church This massive Gothic Revival building dominates the Glebe streetscape. With a towering spire and beautiful grounds it has an extremely interesting history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Glebe Presbyterian Church is a dominating sandstone building that has has quite an interesting nomadic life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
St James' Catholic Church This magnificent church is located in a very rich complex of differing heritage architectural styles. It showcases detailed stained-glass windows and an intriguing back story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Bidura House This is a beautiful 1860s gentleman's residence with a chequered past. from life as a prominent mansion to a massive children's detention centre, it is an intriguing building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Hartford House is an elaborate mansion and an example of one of Glebe's most prestigious houses.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The Former Toxteth Park House This is the most impressive house in Glebe. Toxteth Park House is a former mansion of one of the richest families in Sydney.
10 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
- Pets are welcome!
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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