Historic Walking Tour of Glebe
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Glebe is a picturesque inner city suburb that boasts a rich mix of magnificent Edwardian townhouses and imposing Victorian mansions. The suburb was forged from a multitude of industry mixed with the frivolous activities of some of Sydney's ultra rich. This suburbs blend of social history makes it unique in Sydney's Development. This tour operates every weekend on Saturday mornings.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pets are welcome!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
Glebe Presbyterian Church is a dominating sandstone building that has has quite an interesting nomadic life.
What‘s Included
Guided historical tour of one of Sydney's most historically rich suburbs
Coffee and/or Tea
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Historic Walking Tour of Glebe
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bringing history alive
LeanneC100,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent walking tour of Glebe _ fascinating insights into its heritage- Ned really brought it all to life. From the wealthy to the working class and all the weird stuff that went on. Thoroughly recommend.
Ned knows his Glebe and you will too after this engaging tour.
paulazraila,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite the rainy weather, we had a great time learning about Glebe. Ned certinly knows his Glebe! The tour of the area was filled with history and Ned was very engaging. We didn't realise how little we knew about such an historical and colourful area. A must do tour if you are interested in Glebe
Interesting tour of Glebe
Hienric,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ned’s exciting and informative tour of Glebe was a really great experience. My jaw dropped at some of the interesting facts right at my door step. I can’t wait to share some of what I learned with friends when they visit. The walking was nicely paced with frequent stops. Ned allowed me to bring my small dog (I did ask in advance) which was a treat for him too!
Great local tour of suburban Sydney
Verram98,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great local tour guide Ned who appreciates the history and development of his own backyard and it’s fantastic to get a local perspective of the inner city suburb of Glebe and Ned is great at explaining the local people from the past and their contributions to Sydney’s development as a city .. highly recommend this tour
Glebe the most interesting suburb in Australia
John C,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great walking tour of Glebe, the oldest and most interesting suburb in Sydney. We learnt more from Ned in a few hours than 15 years of living in Glebe. So much history and great stories. Thanks Ned
Incredibly informative and perfect for the whole family!
109katelynm,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn’t recommend it enough! Have been on two tours already with my family and can’t wait to do the city one. Ned’s a super insightful tour guide and really engaging.
Fascinating history!
894lilej,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience! I've lived in Glebe for 40 years and learned so much that was new and fascinating. Thanks Ned for a superb walking tour!
P4480CEloris,Jul 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ned is a terrific tour guide. He's so knowledgeable about the history of the SYD. I've moved here within the past year from overseas. I love learning about the richness of my new home - Glebe. We took in quite a bite of neighborhoods I'd not seen before. Ned has a wealth of knowledge and readily answered questions from the group. We were all enthralled. Looking forward to taking visiting guests on this tour - and to exploring more of Sydney with Real History Walking Tours!
The very rich history of Glebe
sanderadio,Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the Historic Walking Tour of Glebe with our guide Ned Dickson. He was very enthusiastic and knew a lot about the area. He told great stories and made the walk really interesting. One of the highlights was hearing about Toxteth Park, the big old house built in 1829 for George Allen. Ned explained how it changed over time and shared some nice details about the family who lived there. He also told us about the history of the Glebe Library site, where children were buried after a disease outbreak — very sad but important to know. We also learned about some of the local churches, like St James (a rare Catholic church in the area) and St John’s. Another part that stood out was the story of Bidura, where children were kept in very bad conditions in the past. And we stopped at the old Valhalla, which used to be a a cinema but has turned into apartments. Overall, it was a very interesting and thoughtful tour. Ned made the history come alive with his stories. We saw Glebe in a new way. Definitely recommended!
Absolutely amazing tour!
ashtonb983,Jul 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour of Glebe in a nutshell was amazing! My partner and I attended one of these tours in June, Ned's knowledge of Glebe and its distinct history is unmatched! We will definitely be attending the Watson's bay tour when we are in Sydney next. Definitely recommend attending a tour!
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