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.
Adelaide, Australia
• 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)
128 King William Street, Adelaide, Australia
• 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)
Victoria Square, Adelaide, Australia
• 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)
unnels, courtyard, famous people who have visited, role of Cabinet prior to 1968 (10 min)
Cnr Flinders Street & Victoria Square, Adelaide, Australia
• John McDouall Stuart Statue - story of Stuart, role he played in exploration, his legacy ( 7 min)
241 Victoria square, Adelaide, Australia
• 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)
44 - 60 Gouger St, Adelaide, Australia
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.
Magistrate's Court and Commonwealth court buildings.
Outside of the Adelaide Town Hall
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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