Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour

Adelaide, AU
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (46 reviews)

Highlights

Meeting Point

Outside of the Adelaide Town Hall

Meeting point

128 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000 , Australia

End point

End Point

We finish the tour outside of the Electra House Hotel

Meeting point

131 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000 , Australia

End point

What to expect

1

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

• Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral - mention its significance, history, architecture, relevance today (10 min) • Mother Mary Mackillop Statue - Story of Mackillop - her sainthood, order of nuns, charity work (5 min)

Duration 15 minutes
2

Town Hall

• Adelaide Town Hall - Introduction including brief history of Adelaide and its development, route of tour, duration and other housekeeping. Talk about early local government in South Australia and ground-breaking activities occurring in Adelaide Town Hall. Discuss previous use of buildings and current use. (10 min)

Duration 10 minutes
3

Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga

• Victoria Square - talk about history of square, indigenous connections, development of square (10 min) • Queen Victoria Statue - discuss significance of statue (3 min) • Charles Cameron Kingston Statue - overview of Kingston's career, personality, contribution, legacy ( 10 min)

Duration 23 minutes
4

Torrens Building

• Torrens Building - overview of history of building, inhabitants including Sir Richard Torrens, Land title system( 4 min)

Duration 4 minutes
5

Adelaide

• Adina Apartments/Previously Treasury Building - Discuss history of building, tunnels, courtyard, famous people who have visited, role of Cabinet prior to 1968 (10 min)

Duration 10 minutes
6

Adelaide

• John McDouall Stuart Statue - story of Stuart, role he played in exploration, his legacy ( 5 min) • State Admin Centre - Brief overview of buildings and current use for State Government ministers and staff ( 2 min)

Duration 7 minutes
7

Adelaide

• SA Water Building - Talk about usage of building - educational focus (2 min) • Dame Roma Mitchell Commonwealth Law Courts - outline usage of building and its inhabitants - types of courts contained in building(3 min) • Magistrates Court - brief overview and history of court building, usage, stories of noted lawyers attached, subsequent and current use of site (5 min) • Supreme Court - history of court building, architecture, usage (5 min)

Duration 15 minutes
8

Adelaide

• Sir Samuel Way Court Building - history including its previous life as a department store and legacy of marble staircase, usage (10 min) • Three Rivers Fountain - story regarding erection of fountain, history, significance (4 min) • Transport - history of trams, trains in area(5 min)

Duration 19 minutes
9

Adelaide

• Former SGIC Building - history, architecture and associated stories (2 min) • Former Harbour Board Building - engineering feat, architecture, history (5 min) • Former MLC Building - significance in our history (3 min) • GPO Building - history including clock tower and notable citizens connected with building (7 min)

Duration 17 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Additional information
    A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Additional information
    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Provided by Down to Earth Tours

What our experts say

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    Visit the nearby Central Market for lunch.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check out the local art galleries nearby.
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    Explore the beautiful parklands after the tour.
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    Bring a camera for stunning architecture.

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