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Step right into the historic and culture heart of South Australia on our Adelaide: Victoria Square Guided Walking Tour. Carefully crafted for passionate history enthusiasts, this 2 hour journey explores the grand civic architecture, legal landmarks, and fascinating political and social history surrounding Victoria Square (Tarntanyangga). Led by an expert locally born and bred Adelaide guide, you will discover how this central square evolved from a simple dusty clearing into the proud focal point of our colonial democracy. Our leisurely stroll takes you past the spectacular stone facades of the city's most powerful historic institutions: The Historic Legal Precinct: Admire the grand architecture of the Supreme Court and the Magistrates Court, and uncover dramatic stories of early colonial justice, famous trials and legal trailblazers. The Majestic Treasury Buildings: Explore the exterior and parts of the interior of one of Adelaide's oldest surviving public buildings.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Outside of the Adelaide Town Hall

End Point

End point

We finish the tour in front of the statue of Queen Victoria, in Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA, Australia

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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)

Duration: 15 mins

2. 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)

Duration: 10 mins

3. 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)

Duration: 23 mins

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

Duration: 10 mins

5. John McDouall Stuart Statue

• John McDouall Stuart Statue - story of Stuart, role he played in exploration, his legacy ( 7 min)

Duration: 7 mins

6. Sir Samuel Way Building

• 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)

Duration: 19 mins

7. Adelaide Central Market

Visit the biggest undercover food related market in the southern hemisphere and learn about its history and development including its diverse range of food and beverages.

Duration: 17 mins

8. Discuss South Australia's early justice system as we pass by the Supreme Court, Magistrate's Court and Commonwealth court buildings.

Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Services of an experienced local guide

Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide

Information on what do see and do in Adelaide

Snacks

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A maximum of 15 people per booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Supplied by Down to Earth Tours

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Overview

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. St Francis Xavier Cathedral

2. Town Hall

3. Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga

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

5. John McDouall Stuart Statue

6. Sir Samuel Way Building

7. Adelaide Central Market

8. Discuss South Australia's early justice system as we pass by the Supreme Court, Magistrate's Court and Commonwealth court buildings.

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Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

Additional Info

Reviews

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