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Around the Square
Highlights
- Explore the historic Law Courts and uncover tales of justice that shaped Adelaide's legal landscape.
- Wander past the General Post Office and discover the stories of early retail entrepreneurs and their impact.
- Stroll around Victoria Square and learn about the pivotal moments of women's suffrage in South Australia.
- Delve into the rich history of early pioneers as you admire the grandeur of the Adelaide Town Hall.
Around the Square – City of Adelaide (Victoria Square) – This tour highlights the important infrastructure surrounding the central square of Adelaide including Law Courts, General Post Office, Treasury Building and Adelaide Town Hall and tells the stories behind the facades.
Stories are weaved into the tour relating to the discovery of Gold in Victoria during the 1850’s, women’s suffrage, justice systems, retail entrepreneurs, early pioneer explorers, and religion.
Operates: Daily 10am to 12pm or at other times subject to availability.
Itinerary highlights
Francis Xavier Cathedral
Catholic Cathedral originally built in the 1850’s dominating Victoria Square.
Victoria Square
Central Square of Adelaide which is the focus for cultural events and activities and was originally was planned to have the majority of government buildings facing it.
Tour details
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Operation information
Down to Earth Tours
Down to Earth Tours provide a choice of six walking tours around both Adelaide central business district and North Adelaide encompassing history, heritage and culture.
The two-hour easy paced walks bring to life stories of the past incorporating characters that have lived behind the facades of varying infrastructure. The walks also trace the development of Adelaide from early beginnings to today.
A locally born and bred tour guide with a good knowledge about Adelaide and South Australia who has a passion for history and heritage.
If you enjoy hearing interesting stories about the history, heritage and culture of Adelaide, along with its interesting characters, then these tours will suit you.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- National Trust
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA
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