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Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour

Name: Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour
Brand: Down to Earth Tours
SKU: 21815P2
Price: 28.07 USD
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)

Adelaide, Australia

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Wander around Adelaide on this easy-paced, small-group walking tour that explores Victoria Square. Learn about the city’s history, heritage, and culture through the architecture and buildings, as well as the people associated with them. Tour highlights include Sir Francis Xavier Cathedral, Three Rivers Fountain, Adelaide Town Hall, and much more.

Become familiar with the city’s streets with the help of a local guide
This tour offers an overview of Adelaide, perfect for first-time visitors
The tour’s short length makes it an easy addition to a day of sightseeing
Wear comfortable shoes; a moderate amount of walking is involved

What's Included

Local guide

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Adelaide Town Hall
128 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Outside of the Adelaide Town Hall

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

Electra House Hotel
131 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
We finish the tour outside of the Electra House Hotel

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Wheelchair accessible
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

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

5.0

42 reviews

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An Adelaide must do!

Mario_M, Apr 2024

Easy meeting place. A world of knowledge gained by our guide. Wonderfully organised. Overall would highly recommend the experience. Just enhanced our Adelaide holiday.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Mario for booking the tour as well as posting your review. So pleased you both enjoyed the experience and that it added to your time spent in Adelaide.

A History Lesson With Charm

James_N, Apr 2024

Graeme was a terrific guide; a native of Adelaide with a passion for its rich history. An easy two hour stroll with many stories of the founding of South Australia. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks James for posting your kind review. So pleased you both enjoyed your tour, which hopefully helped you to gain a wider understanding of Adelaide and South Australia. Thanks again for booking with me.

Such an interesting morning with Graham

Sue_B, Jan 2024

Great walking tour with Graham. Very well informed, good story telling. Going inside the State Library to see the Mortlock Library was an unexpected bonus. We had such an interesting morning - learnt so much more than we have otherwise done under our own steam. Thoroughly recommend. Thanks.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks Sue for posting your review. So pleased you and Arthur enjoyed the tour. Enjoyed hosting you both around parts of Adelaide.

Wonderful Tour of Adelaide Square

Sam_J, Jan 2024

Graeme is an excellent tour guide with wonderful knowledge, stories and anecdotes of Adelaide. He was an enthusiastic tour operator who answered all questions from the tour group.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks Sam for both booking the tour as well as posting your review. So pleased that you both enjoyed the experience during your visit to Adelaide. Enjoyed hosting you both as part of the overall tour group!

Great Guide! Beautiful City! Fascinating Tour!

Kathy_E, Jan 2024

Graeme was a terrific guide and he made this walking tour a real delight! He was knowledgeable and articulate and easy to understand. He blended the history of the beautiful old buildings on Victoria Square with stories of some of the key figures who shaped in Adelaide's history. He also always stopped in shady spots so it wasn't too hot when he had more to tell us. It was one of the best walking tours we have taken in a very long time.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thanks so much for posting your kind review and that you both enjoyed the tour around parts of Adelaide. Enjoyed hosting you and the aim to bring history alive seems to have been successful! Thanks again for booking with us.

Graeme's walking tour of Adelaide

Paul_M, Jun 2023

In such a short space of time we learnt a lot about the history of buildings and the people of Adelaide. Graeme obviously new his subject very well and had some entertaining stories from the past. Well done

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks so much for both booking with me as well as posting your review. So pleased you both enjoyed the tour and learnt about Adelaide's history and associated stories.

Good background to the history of Adelaide

Susan_G, Apr 2023

Strolled around Adelaide whilst guide outlined the interesting history of Adelaide. Enjoyed the tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thanks Susan for booking the tour and for posting your review. Enjoyed hosting you both during our discovery of parts of Adelaide and its history.

Knowledgeable and friendly guide

Helen_M, Apr 2023

Great walking tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We learned lots we would otherwise never have known about the area, and thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Many thanks to Graeme for a great tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Many thanks Helen for both booking the tour as well as posting your review. So pleased you both enjoyed the tour and that it helped enhance your stay in Adelaide.

Informative historical tour

annie, Mar 2023

Graeme is an excellent historian on Adelaide's history. Friendly and knowledgeable. If you enjoy history, this tour is for you.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks Ann for posting your review and for booking with me. Enjoyed hosting you on our private tour and so glad you got a lot out of the experience.

Thanks, Graeme!

Elaine_F, Feb 2023

Graeme was personable, entertaining and very knowledgeable. The tour was a great introduction to Adelaide. A walking tour, for me, is always a Must when I come to a new city. Graeme did not disappoint.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Thanks Elaine for posting your review as well as booking the tour with me. So pleased you enjoyed the experience and enhanced your stay in Adelaide.

Informative and fun!

Irene_E, Jan 2023

The tour was fabulous. Grame is very knowledgeable and knows so much history of the area. We enjoyed our walking tour very much.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Thanks Irene for posting your review. So glad you both enjoyed the tour and hope it helped you understand more about Adelaide and South Australia. Looking forward to hosting you again on Monday January 23rd!

We were a small group so...

Jill_R, Jul 2022

We were a small group so I was able to hear all the information easily. Graeme, our guide, was very knowledgeable and obviously enjoyed the experience of showing us around. It's a great way to orientate yourself in a new place.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks Jill for posting a review. So glad you enjoyed the experience - yes, did enjoy showcasing parts of Adelaide on our tour!

Great day in Adelaide

Lou_P, Jul 2022

A most enjoyable tour. Our guide’s knowledge of Adelaide, it’s history and the background stories of the people and the events that made the city was so interesting. I heartily recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thanks so much for booking with us and posting your kind review. So glad you enjoyed the tour - enjoyed hosting you both in your bid to learn more about Adelaide!

Graham our guide was very...

Ann_H, Jun 2022

Graham our guide was very informative. I didn't believe we could fill 2 hours just walking around the square but there was so much history and stories about the characters who influenced the development of the city that the time flew by.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks so much Ann for your kind review. So glad you both enjoyed the experience - certainly enjoyed hosting you both!

Enjoyable walking tour

MrsCarolynRos_W, Jun 2022

We really enjoyed our tour with Graeme. He was well prepared and arrived early to start our tour. Graeme was very informed on the history of Adelaide and able to answer any of our questions. I would happily recommend a tour with Graeme.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks so much for your kind review. Enjoyed hosting you and so glad you loved the experience!

A Great Walk

Doreen_B, May 2022

The guide arrived on time and was was very knowledgeable. What I enjoyed most was being taken inside the buildings (where possible) to see surviving features. A great way to learn some of the history of Adelaide.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks Doreen for posting your review. Enjoyed hosting you and so glad you enjoyed the tour.

Great tour and learned a lot

Leanne_V, May 2022

Learning about some of the early founders….not all squeaky clean as some drank to excess. Highly recommended

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks Leanne for your review. Glad you enjoyed the tour and enjoyed hosting you.

A wonderful Sunday morning stroll

Barbara_M, May 2022

I love a good walking tour to get to know the cities I visit and this tour was just right. Graeme has his plan and is very tuned in to his audience based on our questions and energy. This walking tour is just the right pace and although it was just my husband and myself, I would recommend it for many ages and abilities. Looking forward to going to Adelaide again and signing up for some of the other tours Graeme offers.

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks Barbara for your kind review. Enjoyed hosting you both and so glad you enjoyed the tour. It would be a pleasure to host you again on one of our other tours. Hope you have enjoyed your time in Adelaide and South Australia. Kind Regards Graeme, Down to Earth Tours

Fantastic Walking Tour

Natalie_F, Apr 2022

A tour well worth doing. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Relaxed pace. Mum and I really enjoyed the tour!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thanks Natalie for booking with me and so glad you and your Mum enjoyed the tour. Enjoyed hosting you both and showcasing parts of Adelaide.

History of Adelaide in a Nutshell

Gabrielle_L, Apr 2022

A great tour that highlighted the history of Adelaide and the prominent explorers/founders and noteworthy buildings around Victoria Square. Graeme was very friendly and knowledgeable, this tour is definitely good value for money.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thanks Gabrielle for your kind comments and review. So glad you enjoyed the tour and hope the remainder of your time in Adelaide and SA was enjoyable! Enjoyed hosting you.