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WEA Historical Walk with Bob the Murder Man
Highlights
- Explore Adelaide's hidden laneways with Bob the Murder Man, uncovering chilling tales that reveal the city's dark history.
- Delve into real historical cases from 1836 to 1972, gaining insights into crime and social attitudes in South Australia.
- Join a small group tour for an intimate experience, allowing for deeper connections with Adelaide's intriguing past.
- Immerse yourself in gripping narratives, as Bob shares his extensive research from coronial and police files, captivating curious minds.
Adelaide is a city rich in history, with grand architecture, hidden laneways, and stories that stretch far beyond its peaceful facade. Exploring this history through WEA walking tours offers a unique and immersive way to connect with the past – bringing to life the people, places, and events that shaped the city.
Join Bob the Murder Man from Historical Adelaide Tours for a captivating journey into the darker side of Adelaide’s history.
As a dedicated historian with a passion for unravelling the city’s mysteries, Bob will guide you through the south-eastern corner of Adelaide, revealing chilling tales of murder and intrigue.
This tour delves into real historical cases and explores how crime, punishment, and social attitudes were deeply intertwined in Adelaide’s past. It’s a gripping, thought-provoking experience for history buffs, true crime fans, and curious minds alike.
Bob will focus on murders, suicides and preventable and unexplained deaths which have occurred in South Australia from the day of Proclamation on 28 December 1836 until 1972.
Bob has spent hours delving into coronial and police files to research these deaths and you’ll be fascinated as he shares these tragic experiences.
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Single Available from 20 June 2026
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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WEA South Australia Walks and Tours
The WEA is many things to many people, offering affordable and accessible short courses across a broad range of topics including cooking, art, craft, languages, history, music, genealogy, fitness, dance, wine, computing, business, well-being, finance, creative writing, travel, photography, and more.
WEA South Australia offers a range of guided walking and bus tours in and around the City of Adelaide and across the state of South Australia.
As a registered charity and for-purpose business, community is at the heart of what they do, and a visit to the WEA centre in Angas Street highlights the diversity and inclusivity of their courses, tutors and students.
Their mission is to provide affordable and accessible learning opportunities to adult South Australians, and the depth and breadth of their social impact is significant.
The fully accessible WEA building is conveniently located on Angas Street in the Adelaide CBD and offers on-site parking and easy access to a variety of public transport options.
The WEA also operates a licenced travel agency offering a range of fully escorted small group tours locally, interstate and overseas with itineraries carefully curated to provide an immersive cultural and educational experience.
WEA Travel Tour Leaders are experienced travellers with extensive local knowledge.
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