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Enjoy an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours along North Terrace in the city of Adelaide. The focus of the tour is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments and tour participants, whether they are locals, interstate visitors or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.
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 -
2
We marvel at this historic building and discuss its role in women gaining the vote in South Australia
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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 -
4
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 -
5
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 -
6
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 -
7
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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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