Stately Swagger Adelaide Walking Tour

Prospect, AU
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (4 reviews)

Highlights

  • Discover the rich history of Adelaide
  • Explore the stunning architecture of North Adelaide
  • Learn fascinating stories about the city's development
  • Experience the essence of Adelaide's culture and heritage
  • Visit iconic landmarks and monuments

Meeting Point

Outside of the Wellington Hotel

Meeting point

36 Wellington Square, North Adelaide SA 5006 , Australia

End point

End Point

Outside of the Wellington Hotel

Meeting point

36 Wellington Square, North Adelaide SA 5006 , Australia

End point

What to expect

1

Down to Earth Tours

• Wellington Hotel - Introduction including brief history of Adelaide and North Adelaide and its development, route of tour, duration and other housekeeping. Discuss Wellington Hotel and its history. (10 min) • Wellington Square - Discuss history of square, significance (5 min)

Duration 15 minutes
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Adelaide

• City Land Investment Company Sub-Division - Discuss history, significance, area covered (7 min)

Duration 7 minutes
3

Adelaide

• Victorian Mansion - History, architecture, previous occupants ( 3 min) • St Dominic's Priory - History, previous and current usage - pioneering connection ( 5 min)

Duration 8 minutes
4

Adelaide

• Zephyrside - History - connection to Australian Rules Football (6 min) • Two-storey house - previous occupants - history (6 min)

Duration 12 minutes
5

Adelaide

• Interwar Bungalow - History, occupants (4 min) • Sidegarth - History, Pioneering family connection (5 min)

Duration 9 minutes
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Adelaide

• St Laurence's Church & Priory - History, architecture (7 min) • Red brick Edwardian residence - architecture (3 min)

Duration 10 minutes
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Adelaide

• Buxton House - History, previous occupants including Sir Josiah Symon (7 min) • Victorian sandstone residence - architecture (2 min)

Duration 9 minutes
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Adelaide

• The previous "Corner Store" - architecture (3 min) • Sandstone residence - 1870's - architecture (3 min) • Regency Style dwellings - History, occupants, architecture (3 min) • Bluestone Semi-detached houses - Architecture (3 min)

Duration 12 minutes
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Adelaide

• Victorian Limestone dwelling - 1870's - architecture (3 min) • Veda, previously Greenhill Galleries - History, occupants (5 min) • Semi-detached 1870's-1880's dwellings - Architecture (4 min) • Workers Cottages - 1840's - 1860's - History (4 min)

Duration 16 minutes
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Adelaide

House - connection to early pioneer - architecture (6 min) • Cottage - 1850 - occupant history (5 min) • Bay fronted Sandstone Residence - 1870's-1880's - Architecture (4 min)

Duration 15 minutes
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Adelaide

• Bay fronted Sandstone Residence - 1880's - architecture (4 min) • Bluestone Villas - Architecture (3 min)

Duration 7 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
  • Additional information
    Wheelchair accessible
  • Additional information
    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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    Start your day with coffee at the Wellington Hotel.
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    Consider visiting the nearby Adelaide Zoo afterward.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check out local art at nearby galleries.
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    Don't miss the historical buildings along the route.

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