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Glebe: Where Mansions Met the Working Class Walking Tour

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Sydney, Australia
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the storied past of Glebe, a historic Sydney suburb, on this small-group walking tour led by a local expert. Learn about the wealthy neighborhood’s history and architecture as you walk from St. Johns Anglican Church to Bidura House, Hartford House, and more. The easily accessible route is dog-friendly and offers plenty of seats and toilets along the way.
  • Explore one of Sydney’s under-the-radar neighborhoods many tourists miss
  • Understand Glebe’s rich history from a local expert
  • See the neighborhood’s top architectural and historical spots
  • Enjoy a more personal and intimate experience with a small group

What's Included

  • Guided historical tour of one of Sydney's most historically rich suburbs
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 140 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

    For the Glebe tour we meet at the Glebe Point Road entrance of Dr H J Foley Rest Park

End point

  • 15 Avenue Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

    For the Glebe tour we finish out the front of St Scholastica's college.

Start time
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

1

138A Glebe Point Rd

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

158 Bridge Rd

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

2 Woolley St

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

357 Glebe Point Rd

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

244 Glebe Point Rd

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

St Scholasticas College

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Pets are welcome!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

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Glebe the most interesting suburb in Australia

John_C, Sep 2025
Great walking tour of Glebe, the oldest and most interesting suburb in Sydney. We learnt more from Ned in a few hours than 15 years of living in Glebe. So much history and great stories. Thanks Ned
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