North Adelaide: Mansions & History Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Step back into the boom era of the 19th century with our signature North Adelaide: Mansions & History Walking Tour. Tailored specifically for passionate history enthusiasts and lovers of fine architecture, this elegant 2 hour stroll reveals the dramatic contrast between Adelaide's ultra-wealthy elite and the working class sub-divisions that built the colony and eventual State. Led by a locally born and bred Adelaide guide, you will wander past magnificent stone estates facing the pristine Parklands before diving into the charming, leafy streets of Lower North Adelaide. This gentle amble showcases an extraordinary collection of heritage-listed private properties and historic landmarks. Highlights include: The Mansions of Brougham Place: Admire towering Victorian, Federation, Edwardian and Queen Anne style estates built to look out over the sweeping Adelaide Parklands. Learn about who used to live in them and how many of them made their fortunes.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Outside of Da Vinci Ristorante

End Point

End point

We end the tour in the Brougham Gardens opposite Brougham Place Uniting Church.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. View the majestic grand mansions along Brougham Place overlooking the sweeping Adelaide Parklands and admire their architecture, as well as learn about early former residents and how they made their fortunes.
Duration: 20 mins
2. A great mixture of mansions and working class cottages and fine examples of row housing. Hear about the social fabric around this part of North Adelaide, with its mix of Irish, German and British residents.
Duration: 16 mins
3. • Lion Hotel and Former Malthouse - History, development, associated characters, current usage (5 min) • St Mary's Catholic Church - reference to Mary Mackillop (5 min) • Admaston - History - architecture - occupants (3 min) • Sunnyside - History - architecture - previous owners (3 min)
Duration: 10 mins
4. • Former Congregational Church and Lecture Hall - History, previous usage, current usage (9 min) Finish the tour adjacent to the church in Brougham Gardens.
Duration: 9 mins

Inclusion

Services of an experienced local guide

Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide

Information on what to see and do in Adelaide

Snacks

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon 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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