Adelaide Executions Walking Tour

Schedule

Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC+09:30

Location

Charles Street | Adelaide, SA

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Walking tour of the Adelaide CBD navigating the sites of some of South Australia's most notorious historic murders.
About this Event

Adelaide Executions Walking Tour

Between1838 and 1964, sixty-six people were executed in South Australia.

2026 marks 50 years since the abolition of the death penalty in Australia. To commemorate this milestone, join our expert guide to learn about six of South Australia's most notorious historic murderers.

The tour navigates through some of the most iconic streets in Adelaide's CBD. You will stop at the modern location of each of these historic murders, and learn about the crimes for which each of these killers paid the ultimate price: their own life.

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Charles Street, Charles Street, Adelaide, Australia

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AUD 0.00 to AUD 30.00

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