Adelaide: East and South Terraces Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG1425063-2175575
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the East and South Terraces of Adelaide on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's wealthy residents, the middle class, and the stories of colonial pioneers.
Explore the southeastern part of Adelaide's CBD on a guided walking tour. Discover the history of the wealthy residents who lived in the mansions of East and South Terraces and the middle class who resided in Victorian villas on Halifax and Gilles Streets.
Learn about the former residents and how they made their fortunes. Hear stories about an agricultural machinery pioneer, wealthy pastoralists, shopkeepers, an early music promoter, mail coach and river steamboat entrepreneurs, politicians, scientists, and many others.
As you wind your way through the leafy streets, almost forget you are still within the city confines.
Highlights
- Explore the East and South Terraces of Adelaide on a guided walking tour
- Discover the history of the city's wealthy residents and their mansions
- Learn about the middle class who lived in Victorian villas on Halifax Street
- Hear stories of colonial pioneers, politicians, and entrepreneurs
- Stroll through leafy streets and forget you're still in the city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
The tour takes place within the city confines
We meet outside of the General Havelock Hotel, on the corner of Hutt Street and Carrington Street, Adelaide
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of the south-eastern part of the CBD of Adelaide
- Stories about colonial past and former residents
- Information about wealthy mansions and Victorian villas
- Services of a locally born and bred tour guide with broad experience
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from 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.
