Adelaide: North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour

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About this activity

Discover the captivating history of Adelaide on our popular North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour. Specially designed for passionate history buffs and people looking for an easy-paced, accessible walking experience, this two hour journey brings South Australia's past to life.

We focus on the vibrant, real stories of the pioneers, leaders and working class characters who built our colony and eventual State. Led by a locally born and bred Adelaide tour guide, you will discover the hidden secrets behind the magnificent facades lining our famous cultural boulevard.

Our gentle amble down North Terrace stops outside of Adelaide's most iconic cultural institutions including:

The beautiful Mortlock Library - Step inside to admire this spectacular 1884 architecture treasure, widely ranked among the world's most beautiful libraries.

Former Old Police Barracks - Uncover the moving lesser known social history of South Australia's police force and accompanying justice systems.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Down to Earth Tours

Ages: Children (5–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Services of a Local guide
Included: Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
Included: Information on what to see and do in Adelaide
Included: Snacks: Complimentary bag of South Australian made sweets

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Transportation to/from attractions

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

We visit this historic site which was a former Destitute Asylum and discuss some of the stories surrounding its use
Parliament of South Australia

10 min

We marvel at this historic building and discuss its role in women gaining the vote in South Australia
State Library of South Australia

15 min

We talk about the role of the State Library and enter its buildings to explore one of the top 20 beautiful libraries in the world dating from 1884.
National War Memorial, Adelaide

10 min

We marvel at this amazing monument and explain its symbolic reliefs as well as enter the memorial to view the honour list of those South Australian soldiers who died during the Great War.
The University of Adelaide

5 min

We admire the striking architecture of the some of the University buildings, and wander through the grounds, being one of the oldest universities in Australia
Government House

5 min

View the house and grounds from the outside gate and discuss the role of governors and admire the oldest continuously used Government House in Australia
Art Gallery of South Australia

5 min

Discuss the importance of the arts in South Australia and the importance of benefactors or philanthropists who donated a lot of money to start this institution.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet on the steps of Parliament House, near the corner of North Terrace and King William Road in the CBD of Adelaide.

End point

Our tour finishes outside of the Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Dress to weather conditions ie if cool, layered jacket - if wet, umbrella or waterproof jacket - if hot, sunscreen, water and hat and comfortable clothing