Historical Adelaide Tours
Historical Adelaide Tours takes you to a number of locations within the square mile of Adelaide and along the banks of the Torrens River and informs you of some of the unusual deaths which have occurred since the proclamation of South Australia in 1836.
Each tour is approximately 70 – 80 minutes in duration and are suitable for people 14 years and over. Each separate tour commences and concludes at the same location.
The tours focus on a number of different deaths, including murders, some of which are still unsolved today, suicides, preventable and unexplained deaths.
Some of the locations where these murders took place include, Adelaide Oval, the Torrens River, Government House, Adelaide Arcade and the Adelaide Central Market.
Some of the stories about murders within Adelaide include the story of one of Adelaide’s serial killers who was hung at the Adelaide Goal after committing five murders, the world-famous juggler who killed his wife at Adelaide Arcade, and the murder of a Police Inspector at Government House.
Learn about the woman who was accidentally shot in the buttocks at Adelaide railway station, the milliner who died in hospital after being severely burnt at her workplace and the man who committed suicide by shooting himself in the head at the city watch house after being interview by police for the murder of his wife
These are just some of the stories which are spoken about on the walks around Adelaide
To make a booking for tours commencing at War Memorial Drive, Adelaide Arcade or Victoria Square please click on the following link – Historical Adelaide tours and make your booking.
If there is another date or time you would like for your tour, please contact me as I may be able to accommodate you, if you have a group of 4 or more people.
Victoria Square Tour
The Victoria Square tour commences in front of the Supreme Court in Victoria Square and ends at the corner of Angas Street and King William Street.
Learn about a number of murders and tragic deaths at Victoria Square, Adelaide Central Market, Morphett Street, Gouger Street and the City Watch House. The tour goes for approximately 70 – 80 minutes.
Adelaide Arcade Tour
The Adelaide Arcade tour, commences and concludes at the corner of Adelaide Arcade and Rundle Mall. The tour looks at a number of murders, preventable and tragic deaths through the streets of Adelaide, including Pirie Street, Gawler Place, King William Street and Rundle Mall. The tour goes for approximately 70 – 80 minutes.
War Memorial Drive Tour
The War Memorial Drive tour commences in front of the southern gates at Adelaide Oval.
Learn about a number of murders and tragic deaths at Adelaide Oval, along the banks of the Torrens River, Government House and Torrens Parade Ground. The tour goes for approximately 70 – 80 minutes. The tour concludes at Adelaide Oval in front of the Victor Richardson gates.