Top Adelaide Historical Tours

Explore the town of Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement, on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Admire the heritage architecture on North Terrace; savor sweeping city views from Adelaide’s highest peak, Mt. Lofty; shop and taste at Beerenberg Farm; and enjoy some free time to explore Hahndorf. Includes afternoon tea or a beer tasting. Transportation in a climate-controlled vehicle, and onboard commentary, saves you having to self-drive.

Enjoy an in-depth tour of the iconic Adelaide Oval that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the famous sporting venue. Your  knowledgeable guide shares both old and new features of the Oval during your 90-minute tour. Learn about the old scoreboard, the 100-year-old Moreton Bay fig trees, and the famous music groups and sports teams that have performed at the venue. Cricket fans can delve into cricket memorabilia at the Bradman Museum, also located within the Oval complex.

Our tour begins at the bustling Adelaide Central Market, a food lover’s paradise and one of the oldest markets in the country. We’ll wind our way through the city’s historic streets, discovering hidden gems and fascinating tales, before finishing at the Dardanelles Memorial. Go at your own pace. The tour never expires. This is a Hands Free experience that plays as you walk. Go anytime, the tour is all outside.

Head out from the hustle and bustle of Adelaide for a relaxing day spent sampling the wines of the Barossa Valley. The full-day tour takes you to Whispering Wall, Kies Family Wines, Turkey Flat Vineyards, and Rosenvale Vineyards. At each beautiful location, enjoy guided wine tastings and gain insight into Barossa's wineries. At lunch, dine on a gourmet regional platter, showcasing the finest local produce around—the perfect day for wine connoisseurs and foodies alike.

Often considered one of Australia’s most sedate cities, Adelaide has a dark past. Discover its criminals and their victims on this true crime walking tour that reveals the haunts of a bomber, a serial killer, and many more besides. Your storytelling guide brings the city’s dark secrets alive using psychology, history, and more, while the small group size makes it easy to engage and ask questions.

Winner of Best Boutique Wine Operator 2026 Barossa Valley at the Arrival Insiders Awards, recognising excellence in guest experience and personalised service. We are the small and authentic local tour operator so there is limited availability on these tours. Barossa Valley pickup. Perfect for couples and very small groups. The vehicle accommodates a maximum of five guests, so please join us for a memorable day of comfort, style, and exploration in one of Australia’s most authentic wine regions. Lunch included! As you explore on this small group experience, soak up the vineyards, charming colonial villages, and fascinating frontier tales. Your local guide and chauffeur Charles will lead you through the stunning Barossa Valley, showcasing its history, & world-class wineries. No rushing, no crowds, learn, laugh, and enjoy a day of tastings, stories, and spectacular scenery on this small-group Barossa Valley Wine Tour adventure.

This unique walking tour will take you off the main roads and into the city’s laneways and back streets, where vibrant street art breathes life into hidden walls. As you stroll through lesser-known corners of Adelaide, you’ll discover stories on Adelaide characters, lesser known sites and an impressive collection of murals, graffiti, and installations that showcase the creativity of local artists and the city's evolving urban culture. This tour shows you a different side of Adelaide in just 2 hours. You will gaze upon Adelaide's smallest door, various Urban canvases on buildings and even beneath your feet, meet Adelaide's first business woman, and learn about our original market area. You will uncover a side of Adelaide that is rarely seen making it a tour great for first time visitors and locals alike to experience.

Experience a fun and insightful journey around Adelaide with this guided walking tour. Learn the lay of the land as you traverse the city streets, going back in time to discover the history of Adelaide while exploring the modern-day landmarks that make this city so special, including a vibrant nightlife and great food spots. The perfect way to start any trip to Adelaide, this tour includes public art, Indigenous history, and a trip to the Central Market.

Southern Cultural Immersion proudly operates on the land of the Kaurna people, the Traditional Owners of the Adelaide region. Get to know the historical and cultural significance of the Adelaide Botanic Garden, one of Adelaide's premier tourist locations. As you embark on this interactive group tour led by a First Nations guide, be exposed to the stunning gardens and the abundance of native plants growing on Kaurna Yerta. Discover the Indigenous plants and their traditional uses, to learn about the significant connection between Aboriginal people and their Country. Please Note: The message function on Viator/Tripadvisor is not regularly monitored. Please contact us via phone call if you require assistance on the day.

Take to the sky on a 4-minute flight over the picturesque Hoffnungsthal Valley. Flying over our 130-year-old Shiraz vines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier, and other varieties. Grapes from our family farm go into producing some of Penfolds’ Iconic wines. Weight & Balance Requirements – Strictly Enforced For safety and regulatory compliance, accurate passenger weights must be provided at the time of booking. • Maximum individual weight: 130kg If a passenger arrives and their weight exceeds the maximum permitted individual or combined limits, the flight will not proceed and the full cost of the experience will be forfeited. Please read the below additional information.

For crime aficionados and history buffs, Adelaide’s dark past can be hard to discover. Get to know the secrets that lurk beneath its serene streets on this guided walking tour, led by a host who’s deeply familiar with the city’s crime scenes and criminals alike. Discover a past where danger waited around every corner and alleyways concealed mysteries, scandals, and even killers.

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Join this locally led walking tour in Hahndorf to get a well-rounded understanding of village life and heritage. Your guide takes care of all the logistics and tells you local stores as you tour, so you just need to enjoy the walk. See St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Ophelia Cottage, The Haus Restaurant, and much more, including places you’d never find on your own.

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.

Discover the supernatural side of the Adelaide Gaol on a 2-hour ghost tour of the historic prison. Rumored to be one of Australia’s most haunted locations, the Adelaide Gaol is also one of the oldest buildings in the city. Hear spooky stories of prisoners from the past and their ghosts who are rumored to still haunt the building. Learn about Adelaide’s history and its most notorious criminals as your guide shares informative and entertaining commentary on this spine-tingling evening tour.

Pull back the curtain on Adelaide’s queer history affordable and self-paced walking tour. • Take in iconic queer sites and revel in queer stories include why a pair of polyester blend pink short shorts is so important to the city • Hear from producer Katina Vangopoulos who worked as a tour guide in Europe, before returning to Adelaide to start her own tour company • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Join this group guided tour of the National Wine Centre’s Wine Discovery Journey when you visit Adelaide. This is a half hour tour of the facility, which showcases how wine is produced in the 65 wine growing regions of Australia. Learn to blend your own wine, and learn the key characteristics and key varieties that are grown in the country.

Australia’s strict drink-driving laws make having a designated driver more important than ever. Enjoy not just transport but the services of a knowledgeable wine guide on this affordable private McLaren Vale wine tour, direct from your central Adelaide or Glenelg address. Design your own itinerary or let your guide create one to suit your budget and your palate. All entrance fees and tastings are at your own expense.

Unwinding at bars is a fun way to finish a day of sightseeing in Adelaide, but it can be hard to know where to start with so many options. A bar crawl lets you benefit from the local knowledge of your guide and visit bars that you otherwise wouldn’t discover yourself. Plus, learn more about the city as your guide leads you through its laneways and shares local insights.

Discover Adelaide on a morning coach tour that introduces you to the history and highlights of the cosmopolitan capital city of South Australia. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors, this tour covers the Botanic Park, Adelaide Oval, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and more, and includes a visit to the National Wine Centre of Australia. Tour starts from an easy-to-find central-Adelaide location, for your convenience.

On this private Adelaide walking tour, you'll hear about the history and culture that has shaped Adelaide into what it is today. Your born-and-raised local guide gives you a warm welcome to our friendly city, providing an orientation of Adelaide's main streets and key landmarks. You will stop by important spots including Adelaide Arcade and Town Hall, before finishing outside the Adelaide Central Market. This tour provides you with understanding of how Adelaide's history has impacted the present - walk away with greater knowledge about what makes the city vibrant and modern, and leave armed with recommendations on how to continue your Adelaide stay. *For bookings of two or more, this tour runs for two hours. If one person is on the booking, it runs for 90 minutes (1.5 hours). *We offer the use of hearing devices on private tours for an extra $10 per person (earpieces or T-coil portable hearing loops). Please inform us on booking if you'd like this option.

The Barossa Valley is famous for its fertile vineyards and traditional wineries, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. Begin with hotel pickup in Adelaide and explore the Barossa Valley as your guide explains the winemaking process. Enjoy tastings at selected wineries, shop in Hahndorf, and savor lunch at one of the wineries.

Your Skipper on the day will also be your cruise guide. Sit back, relax and enjoy the views as your guide talks you through the local history, famous ships and iconic locations you are cruising through. A Rich Maritime History The Port Adelaide River is steeped in a rich maritime history that you will discover as you cruise along its length, seeing famous ships and locations. A Fully Functioning Port Port Adelaide is still a functioning Port. On your cruises you will pass by many interesting sights of the Ports daily life and the Ships that work within. Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary On your cruise keep an eye out for these amazing marine mammals as your guide delves into both the history of the sanctuary, the residential population, and the types of behaviours you might observe on your cruise. Submarine’s Ahoy Port Adelaide is home to Australia’s Naval Group Submarine dry dock where you can get a glimpse of these 2-billion-dollar attack class submarine’s being built.