Adelaide: North Adelaide Mansions and History Walking Tour
ID: GYG1425124-2175665
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of North Adelaide on a guided walking tour. Admire the grand mansions of Brougham Place, learn about the area's early residents, and hear stories of former Lord Mayors.
Begin your walking tour by admiring the grand mansions of Brougham Place, built to address the Park Lands setting. Then, continue to Lower North Adelaide, which features the Chichester Gardens subdivisions between Stanley, Melbourne, and Jerningham Streets.
Hear about the makeup of the early population of North Adelaide with its German as well as Irish former residents. Learn about the style of architecture, which highlights the former wealthy classes as well as the working classes who resided in the area.
Discuss those who lived in Lower North Adelaide, including former Lord Mayors of Adelaide, politicians, architects, journalists, ironmongers, brewers, bakers, and basketmakers. Listen to stories, including a double murder-suicide back in the 1880s.
See what made and still makes this part of North Adelaide a desirable place to live as you roam through some leafy streets.
Highlights
- Discover the history of North Adelaide on a guided walking tour
- Learn about the area's early German and Irish residents
- Admire the grand mansions of Brougham Place and Chichester Gardens
- Hear stories of former Lord Mayors, politicians, and architects
- Explore the leafy streets of Lower North Adelaide with a guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through leafy streets
Learn about the history and architecture of North Adelaide
We meet outside of Da Vinci Ristorante near the corner of O'Connell Street and Brougham Place, North Adelaide
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of Brougham Place and Lower North Adelaide
- Stories about the early population and notable residents
- Discussion of architectural styles and historical events
- Services of an experienced locally born and bred tour guide
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.
