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Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour

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| Adelaide, Australia
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Overview

Join an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours around Victoria Square in the city of Adelaide. The focus of this tour 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 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 drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

King William Street
Adelaide SA 5000, 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

St Francis Xavier Cathedral

• Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral - mention its significance, history, architecture, relevance today (10 min) • Mother Mary Mackillop Statue - Story of Mackillop - her sainthood, order of nuns, charity work (5 min)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Town Hall

• Adelaide Town Hall - Introduction including brief history of Adelaide and its development, route of tour, duration and other housekeeping. Talk about early local government in South Australia and ground-breaking activities occurring in Adelaide Town Hall. Discuss previous use of buildings and current use. (10 min)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga

• Victoria Square - talk about history of square, indigenous connections, development of square (10 min) • Queen Victoria Statue - discuss significance of statue (3 min) • Charles Cameron Kingston Statue - overview of Kingston's career, personality, contribution, legacy ( 10 min)
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23 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Torrens Building

• Torrens Building - overview of history of building, inhabitants including Sir Richard Torrens, Land title system( 4 min)
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4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• Adina Apartments/Previously Treasury Building - Discuss history of building, tunnels, courtyard, famous people who have visited, role of Cabinet prior to 1968 (10 min)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• John McDouall Stuart Statue - story of Stuart, role he played in exploration, his legacy ( 5 min) • State Admin Centre - Brief overview of buildings and current use for State Government ministers and staff ( 2 min)
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• SA Water Building - Talk about usage of building - educational focus (2 min) • Dame Roma Mitchell Commonwealth Law Courts - outline usage of building and its inhabitants - types of courts contained in building(3 min) • Magistrates Court - brief overview and history of court building, usage, stories of noted lawyers attached, subsequent and current use of site (5 min) • Supreme Court - history of court building, architecture, usage (5 min)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• Sir Samuel Way Court Building - history including its previous life as a department store and legacy of marble staircase, usage (10 min) • Three Rivers Fountain - story regarding erection of fountain, history, significance (4 min) • Transport - history of trams, trains in area(5 min)
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19 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Adelaide

• Former SGIC Building - history, architecture and associated stories (2 min) • Former Harbour Board Building - engineering feat, architecture, history (5 min) • Former MLC Building - significance in our history (3 min) • GPO Building - history including clock tower and notable citizens connected with building (7 min)
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17 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour?

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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4.98
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 49 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • 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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