Overview
Join an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours around upper North Adelaide adjacent to the city of Adelaide. The focus of these tours 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 as well as private homes and tour participants, whether locals, interstate or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Outside of the Wellington Hotel
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• 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
What to expect
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Down to Earth Tours
15 min
• Wellington Hotel - Introduction including brief history of Adelaide and North Adelaide and its development, route of tour, duration and other housekeeping. Discuss Wellington Hotel and its history. (10 min)
• Wellington Square - Discuss history of square, significance (5 min) -
Adelaide
7 min
• City Land Investment Company Sub-Division - Discuss history, significance, area covered (7 min)
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Adelaide
8 min
• Victorian Mansion - History, architecture, previous occupants ( 3 min)
• St Dominic's Priory - History, previous and current usage - pioneering connection ( 5 min) -
Adelaide
12 min
• Zephyrside - History - connection to Australian Rules Football (6 min)
• Two-storey house - previous occupants - history (6 min) -
Adelaide
9 min
• Interwar Bungalow - History, occupants (4 min)
• Sidegarth - History, Pioneering family connection (5 min) -
Adelaide
10 min
• St Laurence's Church & Priory - History, architecture (7 min)
• Red brick Edwardian residence - architecture (3 min) -
Adelaide
9 min
• Buxton House - History, previous occupants including Sir Josiah Symon (7 min)
• Victorian sandstone residence - architecture (2 min) -
Adelaide
12 min
• The previous "Corner Store" - architecture (3 min)
• Sandstone residence - 1870's - architecture (3 min)
• Regency Style dwellings - History, occupants, architecture (3 min)
• Bluestone Semi-detached houses - Architecture (3 min) -
Adelaide
16 min
• Victorian Limestone dwelling - 1870's - architecture (3 min)
• Veda, previously Greenhill Galleries - History, occupants (5 min)
• Semi-detached 1870's-1880's dwellings - Architecture (4 min)
• Workers Cottages - 1840's - 1860's - History (4 min) -
Adelaide
15 min
House - connection to early pioneer - architecture (6 min)
• Cottage - 1850 - occupant history (5 min)
• Bay fronted Sandstone Residence - 1870's-1880's - Architecture (4 min) -
Adelaide
7 min
• Bay fronted Sandstone Residence - 1880's - architecture (4 min)
• Bluestone Villas - Architecture (3 min)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Australia/Adelaide).
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Stately Swagger Adelaide Walking Tour
Can I cancel Stately Swagger Adelaide Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Outside of the Wellington Hotel
What's included?
- Local guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Down to Earth Tours
