State Library of South Australia (SLSA) Tours and Tickets

Go beyond the highlights on this comprehensive walking tour of Adelaide, which includes both top attractions and less-known local spots. Learn about Adelaide’s diverse culture and history as you visit sights such as Rundles Mall, Adelaide University, Parliament House, and Adelaide Central Market, and receive plenty of insider tips and recommendations on what to see and do in the city.

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.

This leisurely walking tour explores the North Terrace area of Adelaide. Filled with cultural institutions and other public buildings, this mile-long avenue also boasts many historical buildings, including an 1838 church, the colonial-era Ayers House, and the Adelaide Casino in a restored 1920s railway station. Tour highlights include Parliament House, Adelaide University, the War Memorial, and more.

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!

Start your Adelaide adventure where the city meets the sea. Begin at Glenelg Beach, enjoy a barista-made coffee, and stroll the historic jetty as the sun sparkles on the Gulf. Then head to the iconic Haigh’s Chocolate Factory to watch master chocolatiers in action. Next, explore a hidden city gem at the State Library’s Mortlock Wing, often called a Harry Potter–style library filled with Victorian grandeur. For lunch, discover local flavours at Adelaide Central Market or enjoy a boutique experience in Norwood. In the afternoon, relax at the Botanic Gardens’ Palm House before taking in breathtaking views from Mount Lofty Summit. End your day at Carrick Hill, a grand mansion with elegant gardens—one of the most memorable things to do in Adelaide for history, food, and scenic beauty.

Join an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tour around parts of the city of Adelaide. The focus of this tour is on Social Justice and its importance in the history of Adelaide and South Australia, and the stories about Adelaide's social development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments and tour participants, whether locals, interstate or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about. Learn about groundbreaking social justice legislation and its effect on the fabric of our society over the course of our history. These include the introduction of the Secret Ballot, Women's Franchise, Aboriginal rights, Sexual Discrimination Laws, Recycling, Renewable Energy, Religious Freedoms, Police establishment, Education reforms etc.

Skip the guidebooks and experience Adelaide through the eyes of a local on this small-group tour of the city's top spots. Led by a born-and-raised Adelaidean, explore hidden gems, plus historic and cultural highlights. As you wander the northern half of Adelaide’s city center—including the beautiful North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Adelaide Riverbank area, and Adelaide Town Hall—listen to engaging commentary and hear anecdotes you won't get anywhere else. It's the perfect way to get your bearings if you're new to the city.

Adelaide’s has a world of offerings for traveling photographers—wildlife, panoramic views, heritage architecture, and charismatic street art—but it can be a challenge for inexperienced photographers to capture it all. This tour makes it easier by taking you to some of the city’s best photo locations with a professional photographer who gives lessons in shooting modes and composition.