Top Adelaide Self-guided Tours

There's more to Adelaide than meets the eye. This self-guided walking quest reveals the city's secrets through interactive puzzles, riddles, and stories delivered straight to your smartphone. Follow the trail from stop to stop, each one unlocking a new piece of the puzzle. It's sightseeing meets adventure — and it's completely at your pace. Available 24/7, this 1–2 hour private quest needs no reservation. Available in 5+ languages.

See Adelaide from aboard a leisurely cruise that travels down the Torrens River, located in the heart of the city. Listen to live commentary from the skipper and learn about the historical importance of the river and its surroundings. Pass by the Festival Center, St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide University, and more.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach that takes care of all the logistics. Discover natural attractions from Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks. Then, discover wildlife ranging from wallabies and echidnas to fur seals and sea lions, and even get up close with koalas and kangaroos.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Get active while enjoying the great outdoors and spotting wildlife on this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through ancient mangrove forests and keep a lookout for the dolphins that pass through. Learn about the animals and their habitat from your naturalist guide. No kayaking experience is necessary and the pace will be slow but moderate fitness is recommended.

E-Go Bike Hire provide premium e-bikes, both Step-Over and Step-Through frame design, with a 500kw battery ideal for confidently exploring the hills roads and tracks. Each e-Bike has a mobile phone holder mounted on the handlebar. On the day you will be given the digital map to download to your mobile phone, easy to follow using voice navigation. e-Bike hire Includes helmet and bike lock with complimentary gloves, fluorescent vest/spray jacket and pannier bags on request. Peace of mind. E-Go Bike Hire provide all day back up for unforeseen incidents.

Grab a paddle and explore the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and mangrove forest on this outdoor adventure. These sheltered, mangrove-lined creeks host an array of marine life, birds, and the Port River dolphins. Going with a guide means you can explore and interact with the dolphins in an ecologically responsible way. Snap photos, listen to local stories, and spot wildlife as you paddle.

There’s no doubt that South Australia’s Barossa Valley is a world-class wine region, with its Syrah and Shiraz gracing sommeliers’ lists throughout the world. On this single-day tour, discover the valley’s oenological heritage without having to check out of your Adelaide accommodation, and without having to carefully count every taster to stay under the drink-drive limit. Stops to sample local produce and enjoy a local lunch round out this fulsome experience of the Barossa Valley.

Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your smart device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

Enjoy time on the water, without the fuss of crowded tours, onboard a private, BBQ-equipped boat. Cruise along the Torrens River as you cook up a classic Aussie barbecue for your friends and family (max group size of 10). BYO food, and choose whether to purchase extra—such as a delicious grazing board. Please note that alcoholic drinks must be purchased from your host before setting off, rather than brought along. A speaker, drinks, plates, and cutlery are included for a hassle-free, fun-filled adventure.