Cultural Caper Adelaide Walking Tour

Overview

Enjoy an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours along North Terrace in the city of Adelaide. The focus of the 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 they are locals, interstate visitors or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.

Itinerary

1. Migration Museum

   We visit this historic site which was a former Destitute Asylum and discuss some of the stories surrounding its use

   · 15 min

2. Parliament of South Australia

   We marvel at this historic building and discuss its role in women gaining the vote in South Australia

   · 10 min

3. State Library of South Australia

   We talk about the role of the State Library and enter its buildings to explore one of the top 20 beautiful libraries in the world dating from 1884.

   · 15 min

4. National War Memorial, Adelaide

   We marvel at this amazing monument and explain its symbolic reliefs as well as enter the memorial to view the honour list of those South Australian soldiers who died during the Great War.

   · 10 min

5. The University of Adelaide

   We admire the striking architecture of the some of the University buildings, and wander through the grounds, being one of the oldest universities in Australia

   · 5 min

6. Old Government House and Garden

   View the house and grounds from the outside gate and discuss the role of governors and admire the oldest continuously used Government House in Australia

   · 5 min

7. Sør-australsk kunstgalleri

   Discuss the importance of the arts in South Australia and the importance of benefactors or philanthropists who donated a lot of money to start this institution.

   · 5 min

How to use your ticket

• 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

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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