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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7 Day Adelaide to Uluru Adventure and Cultural Tour
★ 5.0 (55)
🌿 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
Adelaide Hills Cleland and Hahndorf Small Group Premium Tour
★ 5.0 (31)
🚌 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
Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island
★ 5.0 (27)
🌿 Nature & Wildlife
Australia

Nocturnal Tour of Kangaroo Island

Track nocturnal creatures across [Kangaroo Island](/places/kangaroo-island) with a local naturalist on a 2–2.5 hour guided walk. Your guide uses torchlight to reveal kangaroos and wallabies grazing after dark, with chances to spot owls, little penguins, and other shy species active only at night. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll learn what sets island wildlife apart from fauna elsewhere, moving at a gentle pace through their actual territory rather than viewing enclosures.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom AUD $170
McLaren Vale Private Luxury Wine Tour - Full Day
★ 5.0 (25)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

McLaren Vale Private Luxury Wine Tour - Full Day

Explore McLaren Vale's finest vineyards on your own terms over a full day in a private luxury 4WD with an experienced guide-driver. Groups up to four travel without compromise, calling the shots on which cellar doors to visit, pacing, and where to eat. Your guide opens doors to established estates and hidden gems alike, with potential access to barrel tastings and winemaker conversations where availability allows.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $375
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
Adelaide Food Odyssey Tour
★ 5.0 (5)
🍜 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
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
Australia's Immersion Tasting
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Australia's Immersion Tasting

Spend 75 minutes at Jim Barry Wines in Clare Valley exploring nine wines across sparkling, white and red varietals, including cellar releases and upcoming bottlings. This family-run estate walk traces how the winery has evolved through its vineyard sites and vintage selections, moving from arrival bubbles through single-vineyard Cabernets and flagship Shiraz blends. You'll taste both established favourites and experimental pours not yet on general release.

1h 15mfrom AUD $30
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
Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands
★ 5.0 (3)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands

Explore North Adelaide's tree-lined streets and civic landmarks on this 2-hour walking tour with a local guide. You'll uncover the architectural heritage and personal stories behind the city's transformation from colonial settlement to modern metropolis, visiting public monuments, heritage buildings, and private residences that reveal how Adelaide developed. The gentle pace suits most fitness levels and takes in the character of the squares and parklands that define this leafy neighbourhood.

2 hoursfrom AUD $51
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
Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa
★ 5.0 (3)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Just Bliss Wine and Chocolate Experience in Barossa

Spend an hour at this Barossa pairing where Grant Burge winemakers and Just Bliss chocolatiers have crafted four matched sets of premium wine and artisan chocolate. Each wine is paired thoughtfully with hand-made local chocolate to unlock complementary flavours. A short, intimate experience designed for those who appreciate the craft behind both drinks and confectionery.

1 hourfrom AUD $30
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
Port Adelaide Walking Tour and optional Dolphin Cruise
★ 5.0 (1)
🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing
Australia

Port Adelaide Walking Tour and optional Dolphin Cruise

A 90-minute walking tour through Port Adelaide revealing the port's gritty past, street art, and maritime heritage, followed by an optional 90-minute river cruise spotting dolphins and the Ships Graveyard. You'll discover how the area earned its reputation as Port Misery, meet the last traditional sailmaker still working in Australia, and wander heritage streets while your guide shares local stories. The tour includes a digital map and personalised tips for exploring independently afterwards. A portion of proceeds supports local homeless and indigenous organisations.

2 hours – 3 hoursfrom AUD $74
Natural Perfume Private Workshop in Adelaide, South Australia
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 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
CRUISE SHIP Dudley Wines & False Cape Wine Tour
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

CRUISE SHIP Dudley Wines & False Cape Wine Tour

This two-hour wine tour whisks cruise passengers to two established South Australian wineries—Dudley and False Cape—with tastings, a seated lunch, and vineyard commentary at each stop. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort between properties, learning how each winery developed its character over time. Both estates command striking rural vistas and produce distinctive bottles worth trying. The pace suits those wanting to taste without overexertion.

2 hours – 2h 15mfrom AUD $285
Barossa Valley Premium Private Tour including tastings and lunch
★ 5.0 (1)
🍜 Food & Cooking
Australia

Barossa Valley Premium Private Tour including tastings and lunch

Spend eight hours touring three of Barossa Valley's most celebrated wineries—Henschke, Torbreck and Rockford—with a knowledgeable guide who shapes the day around what you want to explore. You'll taste wines directly with cellar door staff who explain the stories behind each bottle, then settle into a leisurely lunch with appetiser, main course, and a glass of wine. The itinerary bends to suit you, whether you're ticking off bucket-list names or discovering hidden corners at a relaxed pace.

8 hoursfrom AUD $620
Private Introduction to Aboriginal Art Workshop in Adelaide
★ 5.0 (1)
🛕 Culture & History
Australia

Private Introduction to Aboriginal Art Workshop in Adelaide

Learn Kaurna art traditions directly from a First Nations guide in this two-hour workshop on Adelaide's traditional lands. You'll explore the symbolism and history behind Aboriginal artistic practices, then create your own piece using provided materials. The session wraps with time to browse the gallery and gift shop. Operates as a private booking with a minimum of six participants.

2 hoursfrom AUD $75
Barossa Valley Wine And Gourmet Bliss Adelaide Private Shore Tour
Australia

Barossa Valley Wine And Gourmet Bliss Adelaide Private Shore Tour

8 hoursfrom AUD $1419
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