Adelaide: Victoria Square Walking Tour with Guide
ID: GYG1425010-2175491
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Adelaide’s history on a guided walking tour of Victoria Square. See the Law Courts, GPO, Treasury Building, and Adelaide Town Hall, and hear stories of the city’s colonial past.
Meet your guide in Victoria Square and set off on a walking tour of Adelaide's central square. Explore the important infrastructure surrounding the square, including the Law Courts, GPO, Treasury Building, and Adelaide Town Hall.
Learn about the stories behind the facades and the significance of these buildings in South Australia's history. Hear about a proposed pistol duel, a retail man with a vision, a heritage building that was moved to another location, the gold rush era in Victoria in the 1850s, the progression of women in South Australia, and a groundbreaking land title system.
As you stroll, discover how Victoria Square was originally envisioned to have the majority of government buildings facing it. Enjoy an easy-paced tour that revisits Adelaide's colonial past and its remarkable development over time.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Adelaide on a guided walking tour of Victoria Square
- See the Law Courts, GPO, Treasury Building, and Adelaide Town Hall
- Learn about the gold rush era and the progression of women in South Australia
- Hear stories of a proposed pistol duel and a retail man with a vision
- Explore the city’s colonial past and its remarkable development over time
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour is easy-paced and suitable for most fitness levels
We meet outside of the Adelaide Town Hall. Guide will be wearing a Down to Earth Tours logo shirt and or jacket.
INCLUDED
- Walking tour of Adelaide's central square
- Visit to Law Courts, GPO, Treasury Building, and Adelaide Town Hall
- Stories about Adelaide's history and development
- Services of a locally born and bred experienced guide
- Options available on what to do and see in Adelaide
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Meals and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
