From A$40 per person
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5.0 / 5 from 20 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 30
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 20 reviews
About this tour
Wander along beautiful tree-lined streets lined with Victorian mansions, elegant Edwardian townhouses and magnificent churches, while uncovering the extraordinary people and surprising stories behind them.
From wealthy eccentrics and ambitious families to workers, reformers and characters who helped shape Sydney, Glebe’s streets reveal a fascinating mix of wealth, industry, religion, scandal and social change. Discover how this once-rural estate became one of Sydney’s most distinctive neighbourhoods and meet some of the remarkable people who left their mark on it.
The tour follows an easy, accessible route and is dog-friendly, with plenty of places to sit and toilets available along the way.
Come for the mansions. Stay for the characters. Leave knowing Glebe in a whole new way.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: For the Glebe tour we meet at the Glebe Point Road entrance of Dr H J Foley Rest Park.
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Itinerary
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- 1
St Johns Anglican Church This massive Gothic Revival building dominates the Glebe streetscape. With a towering spire and beautiful grounds it has an extremely interesting history.(10 min)
- 2
Glebe Presbyterian Church is a dominating sandstone building that has has quite an interesting nomadic life.(10 min)
- 3
St James' Catholic Church This magnificent church is located in a very rich complex of differing heritage architectural styles. It showcases detailed stained-glass windows and an intriguing back story.(10 min)
- 4
Bidura House This is a beautiful 1860s gentleman's residence with a chequered past. from life as a prominent mansion to a massive children's detention centre, it is an intriguing building.(10 min)
- 5
Hartford House is an elaborate mansion and an example of one of Glebe's most prestigious houses.(10 min)
- 6
The Former Toxteth Park House This is the most impressive house in Glebe. Toxteth Park House is a former mansion of one of the richest families in Sydney.(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pets are welcome!
Included
- Guided historical tour of one of Sydney's most historically rich suburbs
Not included
- Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Sydney, New South Wales
- Meeting point
- For the Glebe tour we meet at the Glebe Point Road entrance of Dr H J Foley Rest Park
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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