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Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands

3 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Adelaide, Australia

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2 hours (approx.)
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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.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Wellington Square
North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Adelaide

• 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)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• 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)
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12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• 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)
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21 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• 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)
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22 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• 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)
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13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• 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)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• 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)
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17 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• Former Primitive Methodist Church - History - previous and current usage (5 min)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-21815P5

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  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 15 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACST).

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