Historic Walking Tour of Glebe

5.0
(14 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Glebe is a picturesque inner city suburb that boasts a rich mix of magnificent Edwardian townhouses and imposing Victorian mansions. The suburb was forged from a multitude of industry mixed with the frivolous activities of some of Sydney's ultra rich. This suburbs blend of social history makes it unique in Sydney's Development. This tour operates every weekend on Saturday mornings.

What's Included

Guided historical tour of one of Sydney's most historically rich suburbs
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

For the Glebe tour we meet at the Glebe Point Road entrance of Dr H J Foley Rest Park

End point

For the Glebe tour we finish out the front of St Scholastica's college.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 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
Supplied by Real History Walking Tours

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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