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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: AUD
- Languages: English, Mandarin, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: Australia/Adelaide
- Population: Approximately 1,400,000 (Greater Adelaide, latest estimates)
- Best Time to Visit: times to visit Adelaide are spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds.
- Visa Requirements Most visitors require a visa to enter Australia. Citizens of the US, UK, and EU countries can apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or eVisitor visa online before arrival. Visa-free entry is not available for these countries, but the process is streamlined for tourism. Visa on arrival is generally not offered for most nationalities; e-visa is the standard for short-term visits.
About Adelaide
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, is a city that effortlessly blends cosmopolitan charm with natural beauty. Known as the "City of Churches" for its historic architecture, Adelaide is also celebrated for its thriving arts scene, lush parklands, and proximity to renowned wine regions such as the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. The city offers a relaxed pace of life, making it an ideal destination for travelers seeking both culture and leisure. Adelaide is home to a diverse population, reflected in its multicultural festivals, international cuisine, and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors are drawn to its clean streets, easy access to nature, and a calendar packed with events, from the Adelaide Festival to the Fringe. Whether you're interested in exploring museums, indulging in gourmet food and wine, or simply enjoying the outdoors, Adelaide provides a unique and memorable travel experience.
Top Attractions
1. Adelaide Central Market: One of the largest fresh produce markets in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a vibrant mix of food stalls, local delicacies, and multicultural flavors. 2. Adelaide Botanic Garden: A lush oasis in the city center, featuring themed gardens, historic glasshouses, and tranquil walking paths. 3. Art Gallery of South Australia: Renowned for its impressive collection of Australian, European, and Asian art, housed in a beautiful heritage building. 4. Glenelg Beach: A popular seaside suburb with a lively pier, sandy beaches, and a range of dining and entertainment options. 5. Adelaide Oval: A world-class sports stadium with a rich history, offering guided tours and spectacular views of the city.
Popular Activities
Adelaide offers a wide range of activities for every type of traveler. Wine lovers can explore the nearby Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale for tastings and vineyard tours. Adventure seekers can hike in the Adelaide Hills or enjoy water sports at Glenelg Beach. The city is also known for its cultural experiences, including theater performances, live music, and art exhibitions. For a unique local experience, take a tram to Glenelg, stroll through the Adelaide Zoo, or join a food tour at the Central Market. Festivals such as the Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide attract visitors from around the world.
Adelaide Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of South Australia
- Duration Range: Adelaide offers a wide range of activities for every type of traveler. Wine lovers can explore the nearby Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale for tastings and vineyard tours. Adventure seekers can hike in the Adelaide Hills or enjoy water sports at Glenelg Beach. The city is also known for its cultural experiences, including theater performances, live music, and art exhibitions. For a unique local experience, take a tram to Glenelg, stroll through the Adelaide Zoo, or join a food tour at the Central Market. Festivals such as the Adelaide Fringe and WOMADelaide attract visitors from around the world.
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best times to visit Adelaide are spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat for outdoor activities. Adelaide is generally safe, but standard travel precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it’s useful to carry some cash for markets and small vendors. Tipping is not expected but appreciated for exceptional service. Respect local customs by being punctual and polite.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $250
334 Available Tour Excursions in Adelaide
Relax on this 6-hour, small-group kayaking tour of the Coorong National Park and Murray Mouth region. A walk across the sand dunes to the Southern Ocean will allow you to stretch your legs while the guide takes you on a bush tucker walk. This tour includes delicious food, three hours of kayaking, and numerous stops along the way.
Price: $106.47
Duration: 6 hours
McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills chauffeured small group wine tours designed to suit you. This is a boutique service catering for small groups of up to 4 people (known to each other). Nominate your own itinerary or let us create one for you. Hosted by local owner/operator, Shane Buckley, the itinerary is flexible and can be changed on the day as we travel. Our intimate tours are a great way to celebrate that special occasion or to simply enjoy the best these magical Regions have to offer. Price is per person and covers a full day touring.
Price: $146.40
Duration: 6-7 hours
Experience the best of the Adelaide Hills, on an experience across wineries, Beerenberg Strawberry Farm and Udder Delights Cheese cellar on an eBike. This experience does not require a high-level of fitness as it is classified, easy. Enjoy the day with your guide seeing a number of sights and icons of the region: The experience includes: Electric-Bikes & Guide Pannier bags to carry your produce & Wine Wine flight at Shaw and Smith Wine tasting at The Lane Vineyard Strawberry picking (seasonal) Udder delights Cheese Board
Price: $169.69
Duration: 5 hours
I will tailor each private wine tour to the individual and their interests in the Barossa and allow them to be able to see some of the Barossa's best small producers. As I will be their tour guide, they also get 2 decades of local knowledge of the world famous Barossa region for this fully tailored luxury experience. My private wine tours of the Barossa and other wine regions are strictly for a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 6
Price: $499.08
Duration: 8 hours
Experience moments in nature that will stay with you for a lifetime on this eight-day bucket list adventure from Adelaide to Uluru through Australia's outback. Rich in Aboriginal culture, this camping trip encompasses a great diversity of wilderness and untamed landscapes. Hike the ancient gorges of the Flinders Ranges and be amazed by the stark terrain of the Oodnadatta Track. Descend beneath the ground to discover an underground labyrinth in Coober Pedy. Experience the Red Centre. A colourful, otherworldly landscape of desert plains, weathered mountain ranges, rocky gorges and some of Aboriginal Australia's most sacred sites. Reflect on each day over magical outback sunsets and campfire stories with friends new and old.
Price: $1,394.11
Duration: 192 hours
Turn heads and feel the wind in your hair on an exhilarating private classic 1966 Mustang Convertible tour of the Barossa Valley. Enjoy the ultimate luxury, comfort and adventure as you sample the region’s finest food, wine and sights, while enjoying the top-down experience on this customised tour.
Price: $158.82
Duration: 3 hours
This is premium small-group wine touring at it's best! Our very small groups have a maximum of 6 guests and we regularly depart with less. We only visit premium wineries so you get to try the best wines of the region. There is no set itinerary for the day so every tour is different. We know all the best wineries, you can trust your local guide to create the perfect day for you. Lunch is at one of the best restaurants in the region. You'll enjoy a delicious restaurant lunch of freshly prepared local produce alongside a glass of local wine or beer. Some of our favourite wineries include Samuel's Gorge, Oliver's Taranga, Yangarra, Gemtree, Shottesbrooke, Beresford - and many many more!
Price: $249.54
Duration: 7-8 hours
The Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour is our three-hour, immersive walk around the city, sharing the city’s historical and cultural icons! 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. Adelaide is a city with plenty of firsts – learn about iconic monuments, moments in time, and movers and shakers like former state premier Don Dunstan. 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. The Iconic Adelaide Tour goes at a leisurely pace with opportunities to rest and refresh along the way.
Price: $59.22
Duration: 3 hours
Turn heads and feel the wind in your hair on an exhilarating private motorcycle trike tour of the Barossa Valley. Enjoy the ultimate luxury, comfort and adventure as you sample the region’s finest food, wine and sights on this customised tour. A regular sample itinerary includes 3 wine tastings, 1 food sampling and 1 lookout stop.
Price: $158.82
Duration: 3 hours
This tour is for your group of up to 4 people exclusively tailored to your taste and occasion. Your group will be traveling in style in a luxury Land Cruiser Prado 4WD vehicle and you will not be stuck on the bus with other people with different tastes and preferences. Our driver/tour guide can take you to any winery of your choice ( subject to availability) and organise your lunch in the winery or restaurant according to your personal taste. We regularly visit d'Arenberg, Alpha Box and Dice, Samuels Gorge, Hugh Hamilton, Wirra Wirra, Mitollo, Dowie Doole, Olivers Taranga, Yangarra Estate, Serafino, Coriole, etc. Also we would encourage you to taste wines from less known wineries that sell their wines in cellar door exclusively. We have great relationship with some winemakers and can arrange behind the scenes tour and tasting direct from the barrel ( subject to availability). All drivers are tour guides with an extensive experience and knowledge about the region.
Price: $216.27
Duration: 7-8 hours
A unique and personalised tasting which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a more in depth tasting with an exclusive look at the history and heritage of Elderton Wines. Visit the 120+ year old Command vineyard that the Ashmead family worked tirelessly to restore and save from destruction, taste many of the elite wines in our range alongside back vintage examples in our Private Tasting Room with a selection of locally crafted cheeses.
Price: $93.16
Duration: 1 hours
Enjoy an in-depth, sensory experience where your host will guide you the evolution of the Double Barrel range, walking you through the original concept, the innovation and the premiumisation of this unique style of wine-making. You get to try the cellar-door exclusive Jacob's Creek Double Barrel VSOP.
Price: $49.91
Duration: 1 hours
Tour the Barossa in comfort and style in a Mercedes-Benz V Class MPV with an expert, friendly guide with years of inside knowledge. This shared tour allows you to explore one of the world's most renowned wine regions, it's food and wine traditions, pioneering history and so much more. From its famous old vine Shiraz and Grenache on the valley floor to premium Rieslings grown high in Eden Valley and a lot more in between, there is so much to experience. With plenty of time to relax and enjoy a generous regional platter for lunch and afternoon tea at Maggie Beers this small group tour has a relaxed pace. We depart the Barossa for your convenient transfer to your collection point in Adelaide, Glenelg or surrounding areas.
Price: $149.73
Duration: 7 hours
Uncork unforgettable memories with Wine Valley Tours! Explore the region's finest wineries for years, expertly curated for contrast and value. Our chauffeured tours with experienced guides go beyond tastings – they're immersive wine journeys. Choose Wine Valley Tours – the most rewarding way to discover the art of wine.
Price: $216.27
Duration: 7 hours
If you're looking for something fun, challenging and rewarding for your little ones, this is it! You'll watch as they navigate their way through obstacles, challenge themselves and have the best time! Challenging, risky play helps children to learn about themselves and to work out what their own individual limits are. Children learn skills to manage risk through play and these skills can be used in other life-long situations. They'll leave feeling proud and with big smiles on their faces!
Price: $23.29
Duration: 1 hours
Delve into the unique and diverse bar scene of Adelaide, as you wander around the city. After months of research we combined Adelaide’s best laneway bars with her most interesting stories. Adelaide has some truly world class bars, but you'll have a hard time finding them. This city makes you work to discover her best parts, which is why you’ll find some of the most unique bars behind other venues, underneath laneways, or tucked into repurposed spaces. Join your experienced local guide and uncover four of these fascinating venues in one afternoon and learn what makes each one special. These clandestine watering holes have been carefully chosen for their atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious drinks. Between bars, your tour host will share all sorts of little-known facts and other “hidden” aspects of Adelaide. If all that isn’t enough, at the end of our tour, we’ll even give you a treasure map of other top food and drink venues so you can continue your exploration of Adelaide!
Price: $45.92
Duration: 2-3 hours
Luxury new BMW 530i M Sports Series sedan is our touring vehicle, maximum 4 people only. This means your tour is exclusive, private, intimate, luxurious, engaging, which allows you to decide when and where you want to go, how long you want to stay and an option to change your itinerary at any time during the tour. Plan your own itinerary or select from a set tours; Cellar Doors, Vineyard Tours, Tourist Towns, City Highlights and activities. The choice is completely up to you. With over 35 years experience in the liquor, hospitality and travel industries tour host John is at your service. With the total price quoted covering up to 4 people Best Wine Tours are the best value for money luxury tour operators in the business. The price quoted is per car NOT per person.
Price: $385.96
Duration: 5 hours
Enjoy a guided tour of Australian Wine Story where you will discover the unique and diverse characteristics of Australia's 65 wine regions and learn about the fascinating stories of the industry's passionate and talented personalities. An insightful journey through Australia’s history of wine that will create an opportunity to continue your own wine story. At the conclusion of your tour, take a seat in our Wined Bar where you will be guided through a tasting of three exquisite Australian wines carefully selected from a variety of renowned producers. This sensory journey will allow you to explore the intricacies of each wine's aroma, flavor, and texture, providing a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art of wine tasting.
Price: $33.27
Duration: 1 hours
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Adelaide’s food scene is diverse and vibrant, reflecting its multicultural population. Signature dishes include the iconic Adelaide pie floater (a meat pie in pea soup), fresh seafood, and locally produced cheeses. The city is also famous for its coffee culture and bakeries. Must-try specialties include King George whiting, South Australian wine, and Haigh’s chocolates. Notable restaurants include Orana for modern Australian cuisine and Africola for African-inspired dishes. Dining customs are relaxed, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and communal eating.
Getting Around
Adelaide is easily accessible by air, with Adelaide Airport serving domestic and international flights. The city has an efficient public transport system, including buses, trams, and trains, making it easy to get around without a car. The free City Connector bus service covers the central business district and North Adelaide. Taxis and rideshare services are widely available. For exploring the wine regions or nearby attractions, renting a car is recommended but not essential for city-based visitors.
Travel Tips
The best times to visit Adelaide are spring and autumn for mild weather and fewer crowds. Pack comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat for outdoor activities. Adelaide is generally safe, but standard travel precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, but it’s useful to carry some cash for markets and small vendors. Tipping is not expected but appreciated for exceptional service. Respect local customs by being punctual and polite.
Culture & Customs
Adelaide’s culture is shaped by its diverse population and strong sense of community. The city is known for its friendly locals, relaxed lifestyle, and love of festivals. Major events include the Adelaide Festival, Fringe, and WOMADelaide. Social customs are informal, with a focus on inclusivity and respect. It’s common to greet people with a smile and a handshake. Public behavior is generally relaxed, but loud or disruptive conduct is frowned upon. Adelaideans take pride in their city’s cleanliness and green spaces.
