Overview
Join an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tour around upper North Adelaide adjacent to the city of Adelaide. The focus of thes tours is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today.
Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments as well as private homes and tour participants, whether locals, interstate or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Outside of the Wellington Hotel
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• 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
What to expect
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Adelaide
15 min
• 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) -
Adelaide
12 min
• Shop, Wellington Square - History, architecture (3 min)
• Cortina - discuss two-storeyed houses - history - occupants ( 3 min)
• House - cast-iron detailed - architecture and development ( 3 min)
• Clifton - History - previous owners (3 min) -
Adelaide
21 min
• House, Jeffcott Street - discuss previous owner and his history (5 min)
• Lutheran Seminary - former Whinham College - History, architecture, developers of site (7 min)
• Gable House - story of previous occupant, architecture (5 min)
• Belmont House - History of house, previous occupants, architecture (4 min) -
Adelaide
22 min
• Kingsmead - Design, history, previous occupants (4 min)
• Duncraig - History, occupants, pioneering connection (3 min)
• Victorian Bay-windowed villa - History, occupants, suicide story (5 min)
• Bishop's Court, Christ Church & Rectory - History, architecture, notable occupants (10 min) -
Adelaide
13 min
• Undoolya - History, associated families (4 min)
• House from 1950's - history, occupants (3 min)
• Roche House - History, stories of occupants, architecture (3 min)
• Aquinas College - History - previous and current usage (3 min) -
Adelaide
15 min
• Light's Vision - Montefiore Hill - History of site, of Colonel William Light, first public hanging (10 min)
• Carclew - History of house, occupants, connection with famous explorer (5 min) -
Adelaide
17 min
• Twin cottages - History - previous occupants (3 min)
• Former Christ Church School - History, architecture (4 min)
• Previously Milford House Private Hotel - story of development, associated occupants (5 min)
• Victorian row of cottages - History, development (5 min) -
Adelaide
5 min
• Former Primitive Methodist Church - History - previous and current usage (5 min)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Australia/Adelaide).
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands
Can I cancel Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Outside of the Wellington Hotel
What's included?
- Local guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Down to Earth Tours
