Top Adelaide Walking Tours

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.

Welcome to Adelaide, a city that doesn’t rush to impress — yet quietly wins you over. Wide streets, fresh air, and parklands create a calm that feels intentional, not accidental. This walk reveals Adelaide step by step: food-filled laneways, lively markets, grand civic buildings, playful public art, leafy squares, and riverside pauses. One moment you’re following the smell of dumplings, the next you’re standing among stories carved in stone and bronze. Adelaide’s magic is balance. Heritage sits easily beside modern life, culture feels confident without being loud, and the city invites you to slow down. Walk at your own pace. Linger, wander, grab a coffee. Adelaide works best when you let it set the rhythm — and it’s very good at that.

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.

Immerse yourself in Adelaide’s 150-year-old Central Market—and let your guide take the lead in navigating the market and which stalls to visit—on this small-group lunch tour. Stop at 10 different stalls for 10 different bites as you discover South Australian cuisine with your local guide and other foodies. Your guide shares insights, history, and their favorite other food spots around the city for a true local experience.

Cruise along the River Torrens in Adelaide with this express option, getting an overview of the area in under an hour. Cover more ground than you would on foot, while also being able to relax on board. Listen to live commentary from the skipper and learn about the historical importance of the river and its surroundings. Check off sights including the Festival Center, St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide University, and more.

Touring Adelaide in a small group with the aid of a guide to give the sights you see vital context helps ensure you don’t miss the same things other tourists do. Things such as hidden city gems that only the locals know, the stories behind Adelaide’s top attractions, and a spot on a scenic river cruise.

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 the charming village of Hahndorf on this delightful walking tour that combines history and sweet treats. Enjoy a hot beverage and a selection of kuchen, including gluten-free options, as you embark on an exclusive journey through hidden locations not accessible to the public. Marvel at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, hear the inspiring tales of early settlers, and explore the Pioneer Women’s walking trail. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts and food lovers alike, offering unique insights and ample photographic opportunities along the way. - Enjoy a delicious kuchen and beverage before the tour - Explore Hahndorf’s rich history with a knowledgeable guide - Visit hidden locations and iconic landmarks like St Paul’s Lutheran Church - Perfect for food lovers and history buffs, with gluten-free options available

Discover Port Adelaide’s fascinating stories and relaxed pub vibe on this small-group walk. Known by early settlers as Port Misery, you’ll hear the stories that shaped this vital heritage place and understand how it functions today. See how beautiful architecture, intriguing tales and modern street art all give the Port its unique appeal, including a visit to a local business to see how new and old elements of the area seamlessly intertwine. You’ll also appreciate port life as the locals did – and still do – by visiting a pub for a refreshment included in your ticket price. Participants under 18 will receive a non-alcoholic drink, while adults have a choice of an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage. We’ll make sure you get the most out of the Port by sending you a recommendations list after your tour!

Explore Adelaide's vibrant culture and unique stories on this engaging 4-hour tour, featuring a 3-hour walking experience and a 50-minute Central Market tour. Discover the city's highlights while strolling past iconic landmarks and learning about it’s rich indigenous heritage. The adventure culminates in the Central Markets, where you’ll enjoy 10 delicious tastings from local stall holders. Perfect for food lovers and those eager to learn about Adelaide, this small group tour ensures personalized attention and insider knowledge. - Uncover Adelaide's intriguing stories and main highlights - Enjoy a guided tour of the Central Markets with 10 tastings - Maximum group size of 12 ensures a personalized experience - Tour supports local charities with a donation from each ticket

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.

Explore the vibrant East End of Adelaide in the early evening on this 2-hour Food Tour. You’ll visit four unique venues, each showcasing diverse food options. This tour highlights local street art and shares fascinating stories of the city’s culture and history. Accompanied by an experienced local guide, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you uncover hidden gems and savor delicious bites. Ideal for food lovers and those looking to experience Adelaide from a different perspective, this tour also supports the local community with a donation to charities. - Visit 4 different food stops in Adelaide’s East End - Discover local street art and unique stories from your guide - Small group size (max 12 people) for a personalized experience - Supports local charities with a donation from each ticket sold

Learn more about Adelaide through its food than you could alone on this fun food-focused tour of the central city. With a small group of like-minded travelers visit many boutique food shops and markets, sampling local produce as you go. Stop for lunch and have time to shop at the Central Market. This is an ideal activity for chefs, foodies, and anyone who enjoys tasty food.

A famous travel blogger is found dead during a ghost tour on Adelaide's North Terrace. Her boyfriend claims innocence, the ghost tour guide is hiding something, and the clues don't add up. Can you crack the case? You'll gather evidence at 12 real locations along North Terrace. Interrogate suspects, decode hidden messages, and piece together a web of jealousy and dark secrets. Every clue brings you closer to issuing your arrest warrant. Your investigation takes you past Adelaide's most iconic landmarks on the grand cultural boulevard, from heritage facades to hidden corners most visitors never find. Real local history is woven into every stop. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and pick up where you left off. The app provides clues and a map to guide you. Allow around 90 minutes for the full 3.6 km route. Perfect for couples looking for a unique date night, friends who love true crime, or solo detectives ready to crack the case.

Head out on an easy walking tour with a small group around lower North Adelaide. The tour includes sites such as public institutions, statues, and monuments, including Lincoln College and Kentish Arms Hotel, plus significant estates and cottages. Learn about the culture, architecture, and history of this affluent residential section of Adelaide.

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.

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.

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.

Save money and travel at your own pace at whatever time you’d like on this self-guided audio tour of Adelaide. It’s simply a matter of downloading an mp3 audio guide with a map of the area of your tour. Each point on the audio tour—from markets to beaches, churches, and museums—can be completed at your leisure.

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.

For over 35 years, Jurlique has grown the powerful ingredients used in their international high-performing pure and natural skincare products on their biodynamic farm in South Australia’s Adelaide Hills. Discover the Jurlique way, experience a unique connection to nature and learn more about their practices and processes. Join us for a unique handpicked experience in our stunning botanical fields, laying your freshly picked herbs on our drying racks and then mixing your own aromatherapy blend for you to take home.

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.

Trace the origin of your natural skincare products during a tour of the Jurlique farm in Adelaide. Swap the busy city for the serenity of nature as you embark on a tour of the farmstead for an insider’s insight into biodynamic farming processes and the history of the Australian company.