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Adelaide City at Sunset from Montefiore Hill

Hills, Squares and Parklands

Cultural and Theme Tours

Walking and Biking Tours

Part of: Down to Earth Tours

1 min guests

20 max guests

Explore stunning heritage mansions like Christ Church and Bishop's Court, revealing tales of Adelaide's early pioneers.
Wander through Upper North Adelaide's picturesque streets, soaking in the charm of large historic homes and gardens.
Discover fascinating stories of artists and educators, enriching your understanding of the region's cultural history.
Enjoy a family-friendly tour available seven days a week, perfect for a leisurely morning stroll in the parklands.

Contact and Booking Channels

Adelaide, South Australia

Start location: Wellington Square, North Adelaide, South Australia, 5006, Australia
Phone: 04 1608 2478
Email: contact@down-to-earth-tours.com
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Rates

$35.00 – $50.00 – $35.00

$35.00 – $50.00 Adult
$35.00 Child

Booking Channels

TRIPADVISORID 8152319

Hills, Squares and Parklands – Upper North Adelaide – This walk features Montefiore Hill, Brougham Place and Palmer Place well known for their large mansions including Christ Church and Bishop’s Court, which date from the early 1850’s.

An opportunity exists to view eye-catching heritage including some of the larger mansions, who used to live in them and how they made their money.

Stories are relayed regarding early pioneering explorers, justice systems, artists, educators, business people and women’s suffrage amongst others.

Operates: 7 days of the week from 10am to 12pm or at other times dependant upon availability.

Itinerary highlights

Carclew

1901 Mansion once owned by a tobacco merchant, a wealthy family connected with the media and a sponsor of one of Australia’s most renowned explorers.

Kingsmead

1865 Italianate mansion designed by architect, Edmund Wright – once owned by the Bagot family.

Tour details

Cultural and Theme Tours
Walking and Biking Tours
Half Day or Less
Basic

Features

Service facilities

Family Friendly

Accessibility

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.