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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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 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
Sunset on the Sand Dunes
★ 5.0 (33)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Sunset on the Sand Dunes

Head into the Australian outback with a photographer guide to catch sunset across the dunes, a 3.5-hour expedition that blends landscape photography with wildlife spotting. Rough tracks take you deep enough to encounter emus and kangaroos in their natural habitat, whilst golden light transforms the terrain around you. Air-conditioned transport, refreshments, and binoculars included.

3h 30mfrom AUD $159
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
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
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
Adelaide Japanese Group Winery Day Tour in Barossa and Hahndorf
★ 5.0 (3)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Adelaide Japanese Group Winery Day Tour in Barossa and Hahndorf

Explore Barossa Valley and Eden Valley wine regions on this eight-hour guided tour departing from Adelaide. Visit two premium Shiraz producers for tastings and education, break for lunch at a third cellar door, then venture into the Adelaide Hills. Finish with wandering time in Hahndorf, a preserved German settlement filled with heritage architecture, independent shops, and traditional bakeries. Japanese-English speaking guide navigates the full route, returning you to your hotel by day's end.

8 hoursfrom AUD $230
Natural Perfume Private Workshop in Adelaide, South Australia
★ 5.0 (2)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Natural Perfume Private Workshop in Adelaide, South Australia

Spend two and a quarter hours learning to craft your own natural perfume in Adelaide. You'll explore fragrance history, understand scent families and blending techniques, then compose a personalised 10ml bottle to take home. The workshop covers aromatherapy principles and practical applications for daily life, using locally sourced natural ingredients without synthetic chemicals.

2h 15mfrom AUD $170
Hahndorf and Hills Wildlife Wonders
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Hahndorf and Hills Wildlife Wonders

This eight-hour tour combines Hahndorf's German heritage with Adelaide Hills wildlife spotting. Start in Australia's oldest German settlement, exploring its architecture, artisan shops and sampling regional cuisine. The afternoon shifts to the surrounding hills where you'll spot native animals in their natural habitat. Your English-speaking guide handles all the driving, and lunch is included. Expect plenty of time on the road between locations.

8 hoursfrom AUD $345
From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour
★ 5.0 (2)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

From Adelaide: 5 to 7 People Personal Tour

Build your own eight-hour wine region tour from Adelaide with five to seven friends in a private vehicle. Choose between Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Hahndorf, or Clare Valley—or mix stops across multiple districts. Work with your dedicated guide to shape the day around your interests: cellar doors, restaurants, farm shops, or local landmarks. You set the pace and priorities; the guide navigates and provides context.

8 hoursfrom AUD $850
Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park
★ 5.0 (2)
🏔 Adventure & Sports
Australia

Rock Climb and Abseil - Morialta National Park

Climb and abseil granite faces in Morialta Conservation Park, just 30 minutes from Adelaide's city centre. This four-hour session caters to all abilities—whether you're topping out your first route or refining technique. Accredited instructors set up multiple rock faces matched to your experience, providing all gear and technical coaching so you focus on moving upward and working through the descent.

4 hoursfrom AUD $149
Enchanting Adelaide Private Walking Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Enchanting Adelaide Private Walking Tour

A 2.5-hour private walking tour of Adelaide with a local guide who knows the city's corners. You'll move through Victoria Square, peek into major museums and galleries, stroll the Botanic Garden, and spot the architecture that defines the place. The pace suits everyone, families included, and you're free to linger wherever catches your eye.

2h 30mfrom AUD $654
Private Tours (Group of 1-4)
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Private Tours (Group of 1-4)

Spend eight hours exploring South Australia's premier wine country with a dedicated driver and guide steering you through the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, or Clare Valley. This private setup means you'll visit wineries at your own pace, sample what appeals to you, and skip the driving altogether. Your guide knows the region inside out and can pivot the day based on your interests—whether that's boutique cellar doors, vineyard views, or specific producers you've heard about.

8 hoursfrom AUD $850
Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer
★ 5.0 (1)
✈️ Transfers
Australia

Adelaide Private Airport and City Transfer

Private car service connecting Adelaide Airport to your destination across the city, with a driver holding a name sign ready in the arrivals hall. Journey takes around 25 minutes depending on traffic and final location. Includes an hour's free waiting time if your flight is delayed, professional bag assistance, and round-the-clock customer support. Child seats and infant restraints available on request.

25 minfrom AUD $167
Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa
Australia

Pipi Catching and Cooking Experience in Goolwa

8 hoursfrom AUD $349
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