Adelaide City and First Nations Cultural Tour

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

This engaging 2.5-hour walking tour starts in the vibrant heart of the city, weaving through its cultural precinct and East End laneways. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll explore iconic sites while tasting the diverse food offerings that define Adelaide. The experience culminates in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens with a First Nations guide, allowing you to connect deeply with the land's history and culture, including a traditional smoking ceremony.

- Enjoy a guided tour with a local expert and a First Nations guide
- Visit key sites including Rundle Mall and the Adelaide Botanic Gardens
- Experience a unique smoking ceremony and ochre cleansing
- Small group size of up to 12 for an intimate experience

What's Included

First Nations Guide
Donation to local charities
Local Guide
smoking ceremony/ochre cleansing
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the steps of the New South Australian Parliament at the corner of North Terrace and King William.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Your Journey begins at Parliament house where your local guide will introduce you to the city and its history.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Karrawirra Parri is at the heart of our modern city and also played an important role for the Kaurna people. Your guide will tell stories of the early colonial times of the city as you gaze out over the beautiful Rier torrens/Karrawirra Parri.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The site where the first governor of the Colony of South Australia chose to live is still the place where the Governors of South Australia Live today. Here the modern progressive achievements of South Australia as we stand outside the government house and gardens

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Your local Guide will take you to the heart of the modern City of Adelaide. You will learn the history of "Beehive Corner" and why it holds a special place in local hearts.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Walkalong the beating and bustling heart of Adelaide and hear stories about the statues and significant buildings that line it.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit the oldest shopping arcade in Adelaide. Be introduced to its hidden secrets and stories and gaze upon shops that are know only to locals.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Stroll through Adelaide's East end and uncover why it is now one of the best places in Adelaide for food, drinks, and culture that make this city one-of-a-kind.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    At the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, you’ll be welcomed onto Kaurna Country by a First Nations guide from Southern Cultural Immersion. In this interactive experience, learn about the significance of Tarntanya (the Kaurna name for the Adelaide plains), explore native botanic knowledge, and deepen your understanding of the culture, history, and enduring connection Kaurna people have to this land. The tour will conclude with a smoking ceremony/ochre cleansing!

    1 hour 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 Radelaide Tours

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
New Product

Cancellation Policy

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

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