Adelaide: North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Discover the captivating history of Adelaide on our popular North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour. Specially designed for passionate history buffs and people looking for an easy-paced, accessible walking experience, this two hour journey brings South Australia's past to life.
We focus on the vibrant, real stories of the pioneers, leaders and working class characters who built our colony and eventual State. Led by a locally born and bred Adelaide tour guide, you will discover the hidden secrets behind the magnificent facades lining our famous cultural boulevard.
Our gentle amble down North Terrace stops outside of Adelaide's most iconic cultural institutions including:
The beautiful Mortlock Library - Step inside to admire this spectacular 1884 architecture treasure, widely ranked among the world's most beautiful libraries.
Former Old Police Barracks - Uncover the moving lesser known social history of South Australia's police force and accompanying justice systems.
What's Included
- Snacks Complimentary bag of South Australian made sweets
- Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
- Information on what to see and do in Adelaide
- Services of a Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
490 North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Our tour finishes outside of the Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, Australia
What To Expect
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Old Police Barracks
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament House Of South Australia
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
State Library of South Australia
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National War Memorial, Adelaide
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The University of Adelaide
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Government House
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Art Gallery of South Australia
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-21815P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACDT).
- Snacks. Complimentary bag of South Australian made sweets.
- Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide.
- Information on what to see and do in Adelaide.
- Services of a Local guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Adelaide: North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Adelaide: North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksComplimentary bag of South Australian made sweets
- Information on transport options during visit to Adelaide
- Information on what to see and do in Adelaide
- Services of a Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
