All South Australia Tours & Excursions in 2026

The Adelaide Central Market is one of the southern hemisphere’s largest food markets and a thriving cultural hub. Rather than show up without knowing which stalls to visit, tour the market with a guide who takes you to sample tried-and-true winners. While you sample food, your guide also tells you about the history of migration in South Australia and how it has influenced the food culture.

The Barossa Valley is one of the world’s great winemaking regions—and has the winery tours to match. This one stands out with luxury and flexibility. There’s room for only four in your luxury sedan—which makes for an exclusive experience—and your driver takes you to just about any winery for as long as you’d like. Follow a set itinerary or create your own.

Experience the enchanting Hahndorf & Hills Wildlife Wonders Tour, where you’ll explore the charming streets of Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest German settlement, savoring traditional food and local crafts. Then, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Adelaide Hills, encountering native wildlife in a stunning setting. Enjoy scenic views, informative guides, and delightful stops that make this a must-do adventure for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. Book your tour today for a memorable day of exploration and discovery!

Adelaide Hills is one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions. Even though it’s right on Adelaide city’s doorstep, organizing a visit— the schedules, the transport, choosing vineyards—can be a hassle. Avoid all that hassle on this private tour of the region. Choose from one of the available ‘set tours’ (which can include behind-the-scenes tours of local vineyards) or pick the wineries you want to visit yourself.

Spend the day immersing yourself in the wine and culture of Barossa Valley—with logistics and details taken care of by your local guide—on this small-group tour. Following hotel pickup, visit three wineries, a farm shop, and a skincare factory, for an Australian wine country experience that goes beyond the wine. Enjoy various wine tastings and lunch along the way.

Any wine adventure in the Barossa Valley—one of the world’s great wine regions—is better when you’re traveling safely. Leave transportation and logistics to your tour guide while you visit up to four cellar doors and sample a variety of local wines. A delicious lunch with a glass of wine is included. This tour is ideal for travelers looking for a fun, full-day activity near Adelaide, which is just over an hour away.

Explore more of Kangaroo Island than you could on foot when you tour on the back of a fat electric bike. You can cover more ground than when riding a regular bike, and get less tired. Save your energy for admiring the views. Ride easily over sand dunes and other challenging terrain. Look out for many species of birds, as well as koalas in the wild.

Discover the great wine and food of the McLaren Vale wine region on a full-day tour from Adelaide. Consult with your guide about the wineries to visit, explore the main street of McLaren Vale, and stop at a yummy chocolate shop. You also make a stop in the German village of Hahndorf. Includes driver-guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Beachfront sunset spots in Glenelg fill up fast, so swap the crowded sand for an open deck on the water. Board a catamaran at Marina Pier, raise a glass of sparkling wine or another drink, and watch the sun sink into the ocean along Adelaide’s coastline. As darkness falls and the stars appear, the return trip offers views of the city skyline lit up along the shore.

Join this 3-Day tour from Adelaide to Melbourne, which is alternatively called the mountains to shipwrecks tour, and explore the natural beauty of the area in between. See the mountains and waterfalls at Grampians National Park, see the 12 Apostles and Shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road. Explore Victoria’s rainforests and coastal townships, until you finish this tour in Melbourne.

Although a tour through the Barossa Valley offers the chance to see some of Australia’s finest scenery, the best view of this slice of Australian wine country is from the air. Take in the totality of the Barossa region during this short scenic flight, departing from Hoffnungsthal Valley. This tour offers a perspective that’s not available on an on-the-ground wine tour; see the scale of the plantings in the valley, as well as the Jacob’s Creek winery’s extensive tank farm.

The McLaren Vale is a world-class wine region but its wineries are scattered over a large area, making it impossible to explore on public transportation. Indulge to the max without worrying about a designated driver on this private tour. Enjoy tastings at premium, family-owned wineries; eat lunch with a tasting flight of craft beers or a glass of something different; and experience the multisensory wonders of the d’Arenberg Cube.

McLaren Vale is one of South Australia’s most important wine regions, but knowing which wineries to visit can be tricky without local knowledge. Save yourself the guesswork with this full-day, small-group tour from Adelaide, which offers a dynamic itinerary that showcases the diversity of wines across the region. Visit several boutique producers to sample the region’s famous varietals, and refuel with a delicious lunch at one of the best restaurants in the area.

Discover remote turquoise oceans and pristine coastal wilderness on this gourmet meet-the-grower experience from Port Lincoln. Glide through crystal-clear waters to a working oyster farm and sample plump Pacific oysters straight from the source. Once you have tasted them, you will understand why Coffin Bay oysters are recognised as some of the world's best. Upgrade to a 3-hour cruise to take a deeper dive into the bay's beauty and pull on some waders for a fully immersive oyster experience. Explore Coffin Bay National Park, home to stunning beaches and local wildlife. Enjoy a gourmet seafood feast at Sant's, followed by premium wine tasting at Boston Bay Wines with breathtaking views of the Southern Ocean. Along the way, you'll get to know the local producers and understand the community and landscape through the eyes of those who know it best.

Take a private 3.5-hour trike tour of the Barossa Valley that can be customized to your interests. Via headsets in the helmet you can hear your driver-guide’s commentary as you travel to top sights and stop to sample the region’s great food and wine. The itinerary is customizable but you can visit farm shops, a cheese maker, breweries, and wineries.

Enjoy a day exploring beautiful South Australia without having to drive yourself from Adelaide. Travel through the picturesque Adelaide Hills and into the Fleurieu Peninsula, where the vines meet the sea. Pass through Goolwa and on to Victor Harbor, a popular seaside town. Spend some free time here, perhaps grabbing lunch (own expense). The return to Adelaide takes you via the McLaren Vale wine region.

Wine lovers or anyone who appreciates good food and drink will enjoy this leisurely, private full-day winery tour of the Barossa Valley. You’ll visit five premium wineries in the beautiful area. Learn more about local wines and the winemaking process, and stop for lunch at one winery. Going with a guide and driver means that nobody has to miss out on drinking wine because you have a safe ride home.

On this private tour we will pick you upo from your accomodation in Adelaide region (15km) and we will head to the magnificent Clare Valley. We will visit 4 wineries that all produce high quality wines. The tasting fees and lunch is included in the price. Being a Private tour you may select alternate wineries to visit if you have a preffered choice, ( this may have addittional cost's involved ). Once we had tasted the wineries from the 4 wineries we will drive you back to your designated accommodation in Adelaide. Minimum of 2 people per tour

Enjoy the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale in your own private tour. We can follow your itinerary or you can follow ours! We are super flexible and can visit any wineries, or do any sightseeing you wish. Forget booking a wine tour with strangers, Bums on Seats Tours Private Group Tour allows you to discover the wine and food venues of your choice in the Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills or McLaren Vale. You’ll have your own private tour guide for this full day tour from Adelaide, who will work with you to customise your itinerary giving you the flexibility to adjust the pace of your tour during the day. You can choose to go wine tasting, eat at acclaimed restaurants, shop for local products or visit top attractions – your day is in your hands (tastings and lunch charges will be borne by you on the day). Tour includes a private guide, air conditioned vehicle, live commentary from the guide and Adelaide CBD & Glenelg hotels pick-up and drop-off.

Begin with wine tastings at Clare Valley, then Lunch at one of our chosen restaurant and then continuing through the last 2 wine tastings before heading back to your accommodation. It is a group tour, totally a shared experience and numbers can reach from 2 to 30 people in a day and can be accommodated in a car, minibus, and bus/coach.

Discover the beauty of McLaren Vale South on a relaxed hop-on hop-off wine tour, with the flexibility to explore at your own pace. Departing from Adelaide City or joining in-region, this experience gives you the freedom to choose where to stop, how long to stay, and which venues to visit. Located just 40 minutes south of Adelaide, McLaren Vale South is known for its sweeping coastal views, rolling vineyards, and a mix of historic cellar doors and modern winemaking. The region’s balance of tradition and innovation creates a diverse range of wine styles and welcoming venues, making it an ideal destination for an easy, stress-free day of wine discovery.

Located along the scenic Eyre Peninsula, Port Lincoln is famously Australia’s ‘seafood capital’. On this tour, explore the Port Lincoln National Park, follow the Whalers Way Coastal Drive, and look out for wild koalas, kangaroos, and emus at the Mikkira Station. Along the way, stop for morning tea in Port Lincoln Marina and tuck into a delicious seafood lunch at Fresh Fish Place.

Experience the delights of the Barossa Valley in style on this full-day tasting tour in a bright red English cab. Combining the joys of British taxi culture and the rich history and beauty of the Barossa valley, this private group adventure includes visits to some of the best wineries around, with personalized recommendations from your guide, quaint historical villages, sightseeing stops, and beautiful scenery to boot.

Most tasting and sightseeing tours drive you around in a closed-off minivan with a group of strangers, and these minivans can easily get stuffy and uncomfortable. Leave the minivans behind on this unique tour that puts you behind the wheel of a sleek and stylish 1966 Mustang convertible. There’s no need for frigid air conditioning with the wind in your hair as you drive around the Barossa Valley, stopping at a fully customizable list of wineries, breweries and culinary highlights.