Tours & experiences

Hand-picked tours across South Australia

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around South Australia for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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Kangaroo Island 2-Day Wildlife Adventure Small Group tour
★ 5.0 (86)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroo Island 2-Day Wildlife Adventure Small Group tour

A 2-day wildlife circuit across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) departing Adelaide with ferry included. Track native animals—koalas, kangaroos, seals, dolphins, echidnas—across national parks and coastal reserves. Base yourself overnight at an island lodge, sample local produce at a lavender farm and distillery, swim at Stokes Bay, and explore windswept rock formations at Flinders Chase. Meals and park entry covered; small group keeps numbers manageable.

2 daysfrom AUD $895
Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills
★ 5.0 (79)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

Spend a full day exploring McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills wine regions in a private Toyota Prado with Shane Buckley, a local owner-operator who crafts your itinerary on the fly. This intimate tour fits groups of up to four people you know well, whether you're marking a celebration or simply chasing excellent wines and scenery. You'll travel between cellar doors with a knowledgeable guide, enjoy bottled water and snacks along the way, and have the flexibility to adjust plans as the day unfolds.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $240
Barossa Discovery Day-A private, wine tour to the Barossa Valley
★ 5.0 (63)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Discovery Day-A private, wine tour to the Barossa Valley

A private eight-hour wine tour of South Australia's Barossa Valley, designed around your preferences and guided by someone with two decades of regional expertise. You'll visit handpicked small producers away from the usual tourist circuit, with pickup and drop-off from Adelaide included. Groups run between two and six people, making it intimate enough to ask questions and flexible enough to linger where things click.

8 hoursfrom AUD $750
Hahndorf food and wine E-Bike Tour
★ 5.0 (59)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Hahndorf food and wine E-Bike Tour

Pedal through Adelaide Hills wine country on an electric bike, stopping at family-run wineries and artisan producers around Hahndorf. Over five hours, you'll taste wines at two vineyards, pick seasonal strawberries at Beerenberg Farm, and sample house-made cheese at Udder Delights. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting on hills, making this accessible regardless of fitness level. Your guide navigates the backroads and shares stories of the region's producers.

5 hoursfrom AUD $265
7 Day Adelaide to Uluru Adventure and Cultural Tour
★ 5.0 (58)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

7 Day Adelaide to Uluru Adventure and Cultural Tour

A seven-day camping expedition from Adelaide through the Australian outback to Uluru, combining desert exploration with Aboriginal cultural knowledge. You'll trek through the Flinders Ranges, crawl through Coober Pedy's underground opal fields, and reach the Red Centre's iconic monolith and sacred landscapes. Each evening brings sunsets and campfire conversations with fellow travellers, guided by a storyteller who contextualises the country's deep cultural layers.

7 daysfrom AUD $1545
Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (39)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour

A three-hour walking tour led by a lifelong Adelaide resident exploring the city's defining landmarks and lesser-known corners. You'll discover how Adelaide earned its reputation for progressive firsts—from political trailblazers to architectural gems—whilst understanding the forces that shaped its evolution. The route winds through the North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Riverbank area, and past the Town Hall, revealing both celebrated monuments and hidden pockets locals know well. The pace is deliberately relaxed, with built-in stops to catch your breath and soak things in.

3 hoursfrom AUD $89
Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour
★ 5.0 (39)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour

Spend eight hours exploring the Adelaide Hills with a small group, starting from the city or Glenelg. You'll take in expansive views from Mount Lofty Summit, spend time with native animals at Cleland Wildlife Park in natural bushland, wander through the German heritage village of Hahndorf, and finish with chocolate, wine and cheese tastings at local producers. Your guide provides personalised commentary throughout, and the group stays small enough that you get genuine interaction rather than tourist-mill treatment.

8 hoursfrom AUD $250
Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour
★ 5.0 (35)
🍹 Nightlife
Australia

Adelaide Hidden Bar Tour

Hunt down Adelaide's best-kept bar secrets on this guided afternoon ramble through hidden laneways and repurposed spaces. Your local host leads you through four carefully selected venues—tucked behind other businesses, down alleyways, or in unexpected locations—sharing stories about the city's drinking culture along the way. You'll learn what sets each bar apart, enjoy exclusive discounts, and walk away with a hand-drawn map to keep exploring Adelaide's food and drink scene solo.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $69
Micro-Group McLaren Vale Wine Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (28)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Micro-Group McLaren Vale Wine Tour from Adelaide

Skip the coach-tour crowds and taste McLaren Vale properly with a small-group wine day built around your preferences. You'll visit no more than six guests with a local guide who knows which wineries are worth your time, moving through the region's best producers at a pace that suits. Lunch lands at a proper restaurant with local plates and wine pairings included. Seven to eight hours, hotel transfers both ways.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $380
Private McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (21)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private McLaren Vale Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

Explore McLaren Vale's wineries at your own pace in a private BMW sedan with John, a hospitality veteran steering the region since the 1980s. This five-hour tour accommodates up to four passengers, letting you chart the route—whether cellar doors, vineyard walks, or township stops. You control the timing and can shuffle plans on the fly. The flat rate per vehicle makes this an economical choice for groups splitting costs, with pickup and drop-off arranged to suit your schedule.

5 hoursfrom AUD $625
Kangaroo Island 2-Day Small Group Premium Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (21)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Kangaroo Island 2-Day Small Group Premium Tour from Adelaide

Explore [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island)'s raw wilderness over two days in a group capped at eight travellers. Your expert local guide steers you through windswept national parks, past dramatic sea cliffs, and into bushland where koalas, sea lions and kangaroos roam undisturbed. You'll visit working farms, trek coastal paths and discover the island's layered history—all at a pace that lets you actually absorb the landscape rather than tick boxes. Meals and all guided experiences included.

2 daysfrom AUD $1600
Barossa Valley Shared Wine Tour , Visit Henschke and Yalumba
★ 5.0 (21)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Shared Wine Tour , Visit Henschke and Yalumba

Spend seven and a half hours discovering two of Barossa Valley's standout producers with Wine Valley Tours. You'll be driven between Henschke and Yalumba, tasting their respective ranges with knowledgeable guides who understand the region's winemaking stories. This shared tour includes transport from central Adelaide, bottled water, and curated tastings at estates known for consistent quality and attentive hospitality. Bring your own lunch or eat beforehand.

7h 30mfrom AUD $325
McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (19)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Wine Tour

Spend seven to nine hours touring McLaren Vale's most distinctive wineries with a knowledgeable local driver. The journey starts with a scenic 50-minute drive south from Adelaide through country towns and vineyard landscapes, then settles into tastings at carefully selected cellar doors. Visit the striking d'Arenberg Cube—a geometric architectural statement housing wines and exhibitions—and enjoy access to barrel rooms and conversations with winemakers when available. A regional lunch platter rounds out the day at one of the region's cellar doors.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $350
Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide
★ 5.0 (14)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Abseiling Adventure in Adelaide

Learn rope descent techniques from accredited instructors, then abseil down natural rock walls in Morialta Gorge near Adelaide. This three-hour session gives you hands-on training in safety and equipment handling before you tackle the cliff face, with views across the conservation park and St Vincent Gulf. Local koalas often inhabit the surrounding eucalyptus trees, adding wildlife spotting to the experience.

3 hoursfrom AUD $149
Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (14)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Private Barossa Valley Wine Region Tour from Adelaide

A five-hour private wine tour of Barossa Valley departing from Adelaide, with room for up to four guests in a BMW sedan. Your host John brings over three decades of hospitality expertise to guide you through the region's wineries. You'll shape the itinerary on the day—choose from pre-planned routes or design your own, with flexibility to linger wherever takes your fancy or pivot toward different cellar doors.

5 hoursfrom AUD $639
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Private Luxury Half Day Tour
★ 5.0 (14)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Private Luxury Half Day Tour

A flexible half-day private tour through the Adelaide Hills and the German heritage village of Hahndorf in a luxury 4WD Land Cruiser. Your driver navigates the region's winding roads and rolling terrain, sharing local knowledge along the way. The itinerary is yours to shape—request a vineyard stop, a specific lookout, or a particular attraction, and the route adapts accordingly. Perfect for groups wanting to explore at their own pace without the usual tour-coach constraints.

4h 30mfrom AUD $275
SA Skydiving Adelaide - Langhorne Creek
★ 5.0 (13)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

SA Skydiving Adelaide - Langhorne Creek

Jump tandem with South Australia's most seasoned skydiving crew over Lake Alexandrina near Langhorne Creek. This four-hour experience pairs you with an instructor for the freefall and parachute descent, delivering genuine adrenaline and views across the sprawling lake landscape. You'll exit the aircraft, experience weightlessness at altitude, then glide back to earth with a souvenir certificate in hand.

4 hoursfrom AUD $349
Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Adelaide
★ 5.0 (13)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rock Climbing and Abseiling in Adelaide

Spend seven hours scaling and descending natural rock faces in Adelaide's Morialta Gorge, a full-day adventure combining rock climbing technique and abseiling descents. You'll work with experienced guides across sandstone cliffs whilst taking in views across the conservation park and St Vincent Gulf. The gumtrees overhead often host lounging koalas, adding a chance encounter with local wildlife. All safety gear is provided; you bring water and snacks to fuel the day.

7 hoursfrom AUD $249
Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour
★ 5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf - Half Day Private Scenic Tour

Explore the rolling vineyards and charming villages of Adelaide Hills on this 4.5-hour private tour departing from the CBD. Travel through scenic farmland to Hahndorf, Australia's oldest German settlement, where you'll wander heritage streetscapes and visit artisan producers—swap the chocolate factory for a winery or distillery visit if you prefer. Perfect for small groups of up to 12, with flexible routing and meal arrangements to suit your pace.

4h 30mfrom AUD $265
3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road
★ 5.0 (12)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

3-Day Adelaide to Melbourne Tour Including the Great Ocean Road

Three days tracing south-east Australia's most dramatic coastline, from Adelaide through wine country to [Melbourne](/places/melbourne) via the Great Ocean Road. Small groups of up to eight travellers move briskly through farmland and the Coonawarra region, then linger along cliff-hugging roads where limestone stacks rise from churning waters. You'll taste local wines, stay two nights in comfortable hotels, and eat breakfast and dinner together—the itinerary balances efficient driving with proper time to absorb the landscape's sheer variety.

3 daysfrom AUD $2100
Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair
★ 5.0 (11)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

This 5-hour guided hike through Morialta Conservation Park covers 6km of diverse terrain, ascending 283m through gorges, past seasonal waterfalls and striking rock formations. Your guide shares insights into local ecology whilst you hunt for koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and native birds in their natural habitat. Groups stay small (maximum 6 hikers), and transport from Adelaide city centre is included. Moderate fitness required; not suitable for those with existing joint or cardiac concerns.

5 hoursfrom AUD $124
Flinders Ranges 5-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Tour from Adelaide
★ 5.0 (10)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Flinders Ranges 5-Day Small Group 4WD Eco Tour from Adelaide

Explore the raw geology and wildlife of South Australia's Flinders Ranges over five days in a small 4WD group departing Adelaide. You'll navigate rugged terrain through national parks and conservation areas, spotting endangered wallabies, traversing dramatic gorges, and learning the region's geological story from a qualified guide. All meals included. Limited to 16 travellers.

5 daysfrom AUD $3495
Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade
★ 5.0 (10)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade

Wander Adelaide's East End with a local guide who unpicks the suburb's layered past. This 2-hour small-group walk threads together colonial-era buildings, private residences, and public landmarks, revealing how the city evolved from its frontier days. You'll hear stories about the people who shaped these streets and neighbourhoods, getting a genuine read on what makes Adelaide tick beyond the postcard views.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour

Spend three hours tracking Adelaide's food renaissance across ten carefully chosen stops. Your guide navigates you through the East End, West End and Central Markets, revealing neighbourhood gems and the stories behind them. Taste South Australian wines and produce, sample indigenous flavours and multicultural dishes, then finish with coffee at one of the city's oldest establishments. A portion of proceeds supports local charities.

3 hoursfrom AUD $159
Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour - Private Day Tour
★ 5.0 (9)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Hills Luxury Wine Tour - Private Day Tour

A private six to eight hour wine tour through Adelaide Hills hitting four boutique producers, including Deviation Rd for sparkling and Shaw + Smith for cool-climate whites and pinot. Your guide tailors stops to your interests—whether seeking established names or lesser-known labels. Lunch at Uraidla Hotel breaks up the day. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Maximum six people keeps it intimate.

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $900
McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch
★ 5.0 (8)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Small Shared Tour with Wine Tasting and Lunch

Explore McLaren Vale's acclaimed vineyards on a curated small-group tour departing Adelaide. Over seven hours, you'll visit four partner wineries renowned for Shiraz, Grenache, and Mediterranean-style whites, guided by someone who knows the region well. A substantial local lunch and tastings are included, leaving you free to focus on the wines and landscape rather than logistics.

7 hoursfrom AUD $238
McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Small Group Wine Tour inc d'Arenberg Cube & lunch

Spend eight hours exploring McLaren Vale's winery landscape with a small group of fellow wine lovers. Visit three boutique producers, take in the striking d'Arenberg Cube, and enjoy a gourmet platter lunch overlooking the vines. Your WSET-qualified guide navigates the region's best drops whilst you relax in an air-conditioned vehicle. Departs from Adelaide CBD, Glenelg or within McLaren Vale itself, keeping numbers intimate at 4–10 people per tour.

8 hoursfrom AUD $269
Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale
★ 5.0 (7)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Wine Tasting and Lunch Private Tour in McLaren Vale

Spend six to seven hours exploring McLaren Vale's vineyards on a private tour tailored to your group. Located 45 minutes south of Adelaide, this region produces world-class wines you'll taste at two cellar doors, with lunch featuring a shared platter at one of the wineries. The afternoon is yours to shape—continue wine tasting, visit a craft brewery, or explore a gin distillery. Your driver handles transport throughout, collecting you from accommodation.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $249
Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour
★ 5.0 (6)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Adelaide Nite Bites: An Evening Food Tour

This 2-hour evening tour takes you through Adelaide's East End, stopping at four neighbourhood food spots that each tell their own story. Your local guide shares the district's history and points out its street art while you taste dishes that represent the area's character. It's a small-group experience—capped at 12 people—that feels more like exploring with a knowledgeable mate than joining a tourist trail. A portion of ticket sales goes to local charities.

2 hoursfrom AUD $129
Penfolds and Hahndorf Shared Tour Wine Tasting and Lunch
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Penfolds and Hahndorf Shared Tour Wine Tasting and Lunch

Visit two South Australian icons in one afternoon: Penfolds Magill Estate and the charming village of Hahndorf. You'll get picked up from Adelaide, tour the historic winery with its vineyard views, taste a selection of wines guided by staff, then sit down to a two-course lunch at Haus blending Australian and German flavours. Finish with an hour to wander Hahndorf's shops and galleries at your own pace. The whole experience runs 6.5 hours.

6h 30mfrom AUD $245
Small Group Tour to Coast, Vales and Hills with Lunch
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Small Group Tour to Coast, Vales and Hills with Lunch

Explore South Australia's wine country and coastal charm in a single day. This eight-hour small-group tour sweeps from Fleurieu Peninsula beaches through McLaren Vale's renowned d'Arenberg Cube—where you'll taste wines from its top-floor terrace with sweeping views—then inland to the Adelaide Hills. Lunch awaits in Hahndorf, a historic German settlement, where you can wander its tree-lined streets before returning to your Adelaide or Glenelg hotel.

8 hoursfrom AUD $235
Full Day Private Barossa Valley Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Full Day Private Barossa Valley Wine Tour

Spend a day exploring Australia's Barossa Valley wine region on a private tour departing from Adelaide. Your seven to eight hours include tastings at two established wineries, a shared lunch platter, and a flexible afternoon to pursue your own interests—whether that's additional cellar door visits, a brewery or distillery, or local food producers. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $249
McLaren Vale & Historic Hahndorf Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (4)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale & Historic Hahndorf Wine Tour

An eight-hour drive through South Australian wine country blending McLaren Vale's modern cellar doors with the German-heritage charm of Hahndorf. Start at d'Arenberg's quirky gallery-winery hybrid for your first tastings, move to Mollydooker for a second session, then head into the Adelaide Hills. Explore Hahndorf's main street on your own for lunch, visit a sixth-generation strawberry preserve producer, and finish with cool-climate wines at Sidewood before ascending Mount Lofty for city views.

8 hoursfrom AUD $295
Adelaide Hills Premium Full Day Shore Tour Cruise Port Pick-up
★ 5.0 (4)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills Premium Full Day Shore Tour Cruise Port Pick-up

This eight-and-a-half-hour cruise excursion whisks you straight from the ship to Adelaide's most compelling attractions. You'll stand at Mount Lofty's lookout for panoramic valley views, then spend quality time with wombats, koalas and kangaroos at Cleland Wildlife Park in authentic bushland. The afternoon takes you through the German heritage village of Hahndorf before finishing with chocolate tasting and a glass at a working winery. Small groups (4–10 people) mean personal attention throughout, and wildlife encounters follow strict ethical standards.

8h 30mfrom AUD $250
Deep Creek Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair
★ 5.0 (4)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Deep Creek Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

Push yourself across the Fleurieu Peninsula's rugged backcountry on this demanding 10-hour trek. You'll cover roughly 10 kilometres with 500 metres of elevation gain, tackling steep pitches and rocky scrambles that demand real fitness. The payoff: panoramic ocean vistas, native wildlife including kangaroos and echidnas (plus migrating whales June to October), and a rest stop at a seasonal waterfall. Groups stay small—maximum four hikers—and transport from Adelaide city centre is sorted.

10 hoursfrom AUD $184
From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf

This eight-hour cruise-ship excursion sweeps you from Adelaide through two South Australian strongholds: McLaren Vale's wine region and the German-settled village of Hahndorf. You'll taste vintages at established cellars, browse local artisan shops, and sample traditional European food in a place where 19th-century migrants left their mark. A guide handles logistics while you navigate vineyard landscapes and heritage streetscapes at a measured pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $315
Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Private Wine and Scenic Tour - Full Day
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Hills & Hahndorf Private Wine and Scenic Tour - Full Day

Spend a full day exploring South Australia's most productive wine region with a private driver and customisable itinerary. Your group controls the pace—sample wines at Adelaide Hills estates, wander through Hahndorf's German heritage shops and cafés, or detour to Melba's chocolate factory and Mt Lofty's panoramic views. You'll travel in a comfortable minivan with flexibility to linger where it matters and skip what doesn't. Lunch at a traditional German pub or vineyard restaurant is your call.

7h 30mfrom AUD $335
Complete Adelaide-City Walk and Market Experience
★ 5.0 (3)
Australia

Complete Adelaide-City Walk and Market Experience

4 hoursfrom AUD $129
Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Horse Trail Ride and Wine Tasting at Adelaide Hills Winery

Ride through Adelaide Hills vineyards on horseback, then settle in for a structured wine tasting at Petaluma. This two-hour experience pairs the physical pleasure of trail riding with the sensory education of wine appreciation. You'll cover the property's rolling terrain guided by someone who knows the land, followed by a proper tasting session for adults—soft drinks for younger guests. A straightforward way to see working vineyard country from horseback.

2 hoursfrom AUD $195
Experience SA Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup from Adelaide Area
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Experience SA Barossa Wine Tour- Pickup from Adelaide Area

A seven-hour wine tour departing from Adelaide that takes you through the Barossa Valley in a comfortable seven-seater vehicle. Visit three to four independently owned wineries hand-picked by the tour operator, taste wines at each stop, and enjoy a locally sourced lunch at Z Wines. Your guide shares the region's winemaking heritage while cellar door staff pour pours and stories. The drive accounts for roughly two hours; the remaining time splits between tastings and the regional meal.

7 hoursfrom AUD $175
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