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Glebe: Where Mansions Met the Working Class Walking Tour

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Sydney, Australia
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1 hour (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Guided historical tour of one of Sydney's most historically rich suburbs
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

140 Glebe Point Road
Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

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End point

15 Avenue Road
Glebe NSW 2037, Australia

For the Glebe tour we finish out the front of St Scholastica's college.

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138A Glebe Point Rd

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

158 Bridge Rd

Glebe Presbyterian Church is a dominating sandstone building that has has quite an interesting nomadic life.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

2 Woolley St

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

357 Glebe Point Rd

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

244 Glebe Point Rd

Hartford House is an elaborate mansion and an example of one of Glebe's most prestigious houses.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Scholasticas College

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Glebe: Where Mansions Met the Working Class Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (AEDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Guided historical tour of one of Sydney's most historically rich suburbs
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Pets are welcome!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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