Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
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 Hall128 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Outside of the Adelaide Town Hall
End point
- Statue of Queen VictoriaVictoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
We finish the tour in front of the statue of Queen Victoria, in Victoria Square, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
St Francis Xavier Cathedral
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Town Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga
23 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Torrens Building
4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Adelaide
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Adelaide
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Adelaide
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Adelaide
19 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Adelaide
17 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
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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
5.0
based on 50 reviews
Eileen_S, Oct 2024
It was such an informative tour. Graham was very passionate about Adelaide’s history and added a lot of color.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks Eileen for posting your review of our experience. Thanks also for booking with us and so pleased you enjoyed the tour.
Demi_H, Oct 2024
Graeme was very friendly and knowledgeable. Adelaide has an interesting history and some beautiful architecture.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks Demi for posting your review of our tour. So pleased you both enjoyed the experience. It was great to meet you and to host you around parts of Adelaide - thanks for booking with us!
Sandra_K, May 2024
Loved hearing the history of many buildings in the area, it added so much to my Adelaide visit.
Graeme was a wealth of knowledge and conveyed this via memorable tales. I learnt so much in the couple of hours walking around. It’s a great introduction to the city.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thanks Sandra for posting your review as well as booking with me. So pleased that you enjoyed the experience during your stay in Adelaide and added to your knowledge about our city.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Thi_T, Apr 2022
Graeme was a fantastic guide. I really enjoyed learning about the history of North Adelaide. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thanks Thi for your kind review. Enjoying hosting you and so glad you enjoyed the tour.
Dongmin_K, Mar 2022
I was only one traveller
But he did his best So friendly and professional
He is the best guide in my life
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thanks Dongmin for your kind review! Enjoyed hosting you - hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Adelaide!
Susan_F, Jun 2021
Our tour guide, Graeme, was a wealth of knowledge. It was amazing how he made the historical information so interesting. We started and finished at the Town Hall and literally walked around Victoria Square discussing the notable buildings and statues and the history behind them. Graeme imparted, not only the history of them, but provided us with some hilarious anecdotes along the way. One of the best walking tours we’ve been on.
Jillian_I, Jun 2021
This is the best walk around tour I have done. Graeme was extremely knowledgeable and the information was fascinating and well researched.The humours and interesting anecdotes you introduced to the tour brought the history of the square to life. I can recommend this tour to locals and tourists alike. Thank you Graeme, we will be working through your other tours each time we visit as they also look excellent.
Lisa_J, May 2021
The walking tour around the Square was really interesting. Graeme is a wealth of knowledge of all buildings and monuments. It was a relaxed pace and very enjoyable. I would recommend this 2 hour tour to friends and family.
Response from Host, May 2021
Thanks so much for your kind review. Enjoyed hosting you both and more than happy to host you again upon your return to Adelaide and South Australia in the future.
Gaye_B, May 2021
Was a great tour with Graham. Very knowledgeable and facts about Adelaide that I had no idea about. Well worth it😁
Silva_B, May 2021
I learned a lot about the history of Adelaide - the reason I chose this walk. Graeme was very much on top of this - he was enthusiastic, informative and eager to answer my multiple questions. I was the only one at the time but he took his time to show me around. If you interested in history I would recommend this tour. Wish I had more time in Adelaide to have done his other tours as well. Thanks Graeme.
Response from Host, May 2021
Thanks Silva for your kind review. Glad you enjoyed the tour and learning more about Adelaide and South Australia during your visit. Enjoyed hosting you.
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