Australia · Architecture

2-Hour Adelaide Architecture Walking Tour with Historic Civic Landmarks

2 Hours Round trip from Adelaide SA Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See Adelaide's first War Memorial commemorating the South African or Boer War
  • 02 Discuss Adelaide's first public statue, Venere Di Canova
  • 03 Explore the State Library of South Australia and the Old Police Barracks
  • 04 Walk through the historic grounds of the University of Adelaide
  • 05 Enter Scots Uniting Church, the second oldest church in Adelaide

Explore Adelaide, South Australia's cosmopolitan coastal capital, on a walking tour focused on its historic architecture and civic landmarks. See the first War Memorial commemorating the South African or Boer War, admire Government House and a 1916 building that was once Adelaide's tallest, and discuss Adelaide's first public statue, Venere Di Canova. Continue to the Matthew Flinders statue, the First World War memorial, the State Library of South Australia, the Old Police Barracks, the South Australian Art Gallery, the University of Adelaide, and Scots Uniting Church.

Enter Scots Uniting Church, the second oldest church in the city of Adelaide.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
City Adelaide
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Adelaide Architecture and Historic Landmarks Walk

  • Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.

  • Learn a brief outline of the history of Adelaide.

  • Visit the first War Memorial commemorating the South African or Boer War.

  • See Government House.

  • Marvel at a 1916 building that was once Adelaide's tallest.

  • Discuss Adelaide's first public statue, Venere Di Canova.

  • Continue to the statue of Matthew Flinders, the British explorer who was the first to circumnavigate Australia and proclaim it as a continent.

  • Head towards the War Memorial dedicated to the military who served during the First World War.

  • Explore the State Library of South Australia.

  • Learn about the history of the Old Police Barracks.

  • Admire the South Australian Art Gallery.

  • Walk through the grounds of the University of Adelaide and discuss some of the historic buildings and influential people who assisted in the development of the university over the years.

  • Enter Scots Uniting Church, the second oldest church in the city of Adelaide.

Government House, Venere Di Canova, State Library of South Australia, Scots Uniting Church

Where this trip takes you

Government House, Venere Di Canova, State Library of South Australia, Scots Uniting Church

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Adelaide SA 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Adelaide guide

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Transportation

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Adelaide SA, Australia
Tour start
Adelaide SA, Australia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Adelaide SA.

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