In this must-do walking tour of Victor Harbor, you will see and hear about the history of Victor including early settler life, the development of the port, the unique heritage transportation that still runs today, and how Victor Harbor grew into the popular tourist town we now enjoy.
Your local guide will walk you through the old parts of town and highlight the wonderful heritage-listed buildings. While passing through, you will hear about the important historical events of the town and stories of key characters that influenced the development of Victor Harbor. We will also hear stories of local residents and see and hear about the local wildlife.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tramway
At the start of the Granite Island Causeway, opposite the horse-drawn tramway shop.
Return
10 Coral St
We finish at the Coral Art Centre, Victor Harbor
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The tour is compliant with State Directives and compliant with the requirements of the places we visit.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience 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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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In this must-do walking tour of Victor Harbor, you will see and hear about the history of Victor including early settler life, the development of the port, the unique heritage transportation that still runs today, and how Victor Harbor grew into the popular tourist town we now enjoy.
Your local guide will walk you through the old parts of town and highlight the wonderful heritage-listed buildings. While passing through, you will hear about the important historical events of the town and stories of key characters that influenced the development of Victor Harbor. We will also hear stories of local residents and see and hear about the local wildlife.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tramway
At the start of the Granite Island Causeway, opposite the horse-drawn tramway shop.
Return
10 Coral St
We finish at the Coral Art Centre, Victor Harbor
Itinerary
1
Encounter Bay
We start at the Causeway and cover the historical meeting of Captains Flinders and Baudin. We will also stroll along the Granite Island Causeway at Victor Harbor for stunning views of Encounter Bay, and the offshore Islands, and maybe we will spot a bottlenose dolphin or seal!
10 minutes
2
Newland Memorial Uniting Church
We stop and talk about early European settlers who left a legacy influencing the development of Victor Harbor
10 minutes
3
Victor Harbor
We stop at Warland Reserve and cover the history of Victor as a Port, and the early transportation of goods to be transported to the Northern Hemisphere.
10 minutes
4
Victor Harbor
We stop at Railway Terrace and cover more stories of early settlers and their lives
10 minutes
5
Coral Street
We stop outside the original Town Hall and Library of Victor Harbor and hear about the early development of cultural life. This is where the tour ends.
