Get the full Adelaide Experience with this comprehensive and enjoyable tour. Take more time than an introductory tour so that you can develop deep Adelaide appreciation and immerse yourself in everything to do with Adelaide. Informative, fun, and immersive, this adventure covers all you need to know about this captivating city. Learn how Adelaide is a city of contradictions, outsiders, creativity, and oddities. Give back to the local community. We donate 5% of the tour price to support local, homeless, and indigenous charities. Taste Adelaide specialties—this isn't a food tour, but it’s not a true Adelaide experience without a small taster. Get acquainted with our founder and guide, who has 15+ years of experience and have guided tours in over 40 countries worldwide.
Adelaide: North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour
Discover the captivating history of Adelaide on our popular North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour. Specially designed for passionate history buffs and people looking for an easy-paced, accessible walking experience, this two hour journey brings South Australia's past to life. We focus on the vibrant, real stories of the pioneers, leaders and working class characters who built our colony and eventual State. Led by a locally born and bred Adelaide tour guide, you will discover the hidden secrets behind the magnificent facades lining our famous cultural boulevard. Our gentle amble down North Terrace stops outside of Adelaide's most iconic cultural institutions including: The beautiful Mortlock Library - Step inside to admire this spectacular 1884 architecture treasure, widely ranked among the world's most beautiful libraries. Former Old Police Barracks - Uncover the moving lesser known social history of South Australia's police force and accompanying justice systems.
The Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour is our three-hour, immersive walk around the city, sharing the city’s historical and cultural icons! Let a born-and-raised local guide give you understanding of how Adelaide became the city it is today, and how it’s still evolving. Adelaide is a city with plenty of firsts – you'll learn about iconic monuments, moments in time, and movers and shakers like former state premier Don Dunstan. Discover the city through its defining landmarks in detail – both those in plain sight and off the beaten track. Wander intimate locations within the northern half of Adelaide’s city centre, including the beautiful North Terrace Cultural Precinct, Adelaide Riverbank area and Adelaide Town Hall. The Iconic Adelaide Tour goes at a leisurely pace with opportunities to rest and refresh along the way.
Discover Adelaide City Walk and Popeye River Cruise
Discover Adelaide on both land and water. With our 2 hour walking tour and a 45 minute river cruise run by Popeye River Cruises you will make the most of your time in Adelaide. Start with our relaxed, informative, and fun walking tour which provides a great introduction to this captivating city. We will leisurely stroll past the highlights of Central Adelaide and hear compelling narratives of Adelaide's colourful characters, indigenous heritage, and learn why the wall street journal described it as Australia’s coolest city. Our walking tour will end at the River Torrens where you will then board a stunning heritage boat. Admire the ever-changing landscapes that line the waterways as you float down the beautiful river that snakes through the heart of the city and pass by famed attractions like the Festival Centre, the Entertainment Centre and the SAHMRI. Take the option to disembark nearing the end of the cruise if you choose and see Adelaide Zoo and the Botanic Gardens along the way.
South Australia didn't just follow the world - it often led it. On this tour, we examine the historic sites and public institutions tied to monumental social changes including: Democracy & Voting Rights: Discover where the Secret Ballot was implemented and how South Australia became a global leader by granting Women's franchise (the right to vote and stand for parliament). Pioneering Women & Public Figures: Stand before civic monuments to learn about the British Empire's first female police officers, South Australia's first female Governor, and fierce suffragists like Mary Lee. Human Rights & Equality: Uncover the legislative battles behind early Aboriginal rights, the South Australian Indigenous Voice to Parliament, and trailblazing homosexual and sexual discrimination reforms. Civic, Educational & Religious Freedom: Explore the old Police Barracks and educational precincts to learn how absolute religious freedom and mandatory literacy shaped a fairer society.
Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine
From Grid Plans to great wine, Adelaide has more firsts than a toddler's birthday party. Explore the city's rich history from Captain Light’s brilliant grid design to its status as a world-renowned wine destination. Led by virtual guide Dave, a proud town planner, this self-paced tour brings Adelaide’s history to life. Dave’s engaging narration connects you to hidden gems, untold stories, and iconic landmarks, offering a fresh perspective on the city’s past, present, and future. Along the way, discover cool stories and unique spots that make Adelaide truly one-of-a-kind. A world of unseen stories awaits!