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WEA Murder Walk – Light to Hindmarsh Square
Highlights
- Explore grand architecture and hidden laneways, uncovering Adelaide's rich history with every step.
- Join Bob the Murder Man for a captivating two-hour journey into the city's darker tales.
- Wander along the Torrens River and Morphett Street Bridge, connecting with stories of notorious local murders.
- Immerse yourself in a small group setting, enhancing your experience with personal insights from a dedicated historian.
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 take you on a two-hour journey from Light Square, over the Morphett Street Bridge then along the Torrens River before ending up at Hindmarsh Square.
Hear about the many murders which took place along this journey including those of George Duncan, John Neill, Constable John Holman and Elva Stewart.
This WEA walking tour runs for 1 session x 2 hours.
Tour details
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Single Available from 16 June 2026
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
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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