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The countryside around Adelaide has so much to offer. Skip the expense of car hire and the hassle of itinerary planning and discover both the coast and the hills on this curated day trip, with a fish and chip lunch included and hotel pickup. Soak up views from Mount Lofty Summit; visit old-world Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills; stroll Victor Harbor; and experience the d’Arenberg Cube.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a guided kayaking tour from Adelaide that gives you the chance to see the Port River dolphins up close. Receive a kayaking lesson from the expert guide, then set out for the Garden Island Ships’ Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail and the dolphin sanctuary. Travel in a small group with a maximum of 14 people, winding through mangrove-lined waterways to see native wildlife and scuttled ships. Learn about the region from the informative guide on this family-friendly tour.

Hahndorf and the surrounding Adelaide Hills are hard to explore from Adelaide without a car. Let a guide handle the driving on a day trip that pairs visits to a farm, a chocolatier, and an opal store with free time to browse the village’s German-heritage streets. Morning tea and lunch are provided, with a photo stop at Mount Lofty Summit along the way.

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.

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.

Skip a pedestrian visit to the Adelaide Oval—one of the region’s most recognized landmarks—for an excursion to the roof with unique city views. After a safety briefing and climbing into your suit and harness, follow your guide across a link bridge to an open viewing deck. From there, have the chance to walk a lean-out point 164 feet (50 meters) above the Oval’s cricket field.

Embark on a full-day tour from Adelaide that includes a 3-hour Murray River cruise and time to explore the German town of Hahndorf. Start with views of Adelaide at Mount Lofty Summit then head to Bridgewater Mill to see its iconic static display waterwheel. Then board the "Captain Proud" paddle wheeler for your 3-hour Murray River cruise. Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary while feasting on a 2-course lunch. After, enjoy a short sightseeing tour and free time in the German village of Hahndorf.

‘Adelaide Highlights with Wine Tasting and Coast’ is a full day tour featuring some of Adelaide's finest experiences. With several pick-up points around Adelaide CBD this small group day tour offers a wonderful balance of sightseeing and wine tasting and packs a punch as far as must do highlights when visiting Adelaide. City Tour, Mount Lofty Lookout, 2 hours to explore Township of Hahndorf, then off to McLaren Vale to enjoy wine tasting and more sightseeing. Wine tasting at the beautiful Kay Brothers Winery and the stunning Haselgrove Wines, photo opportunities and a scenic drive along the coastline with a 15 min stop in seaside suburb of Glenelg. You can choose to stay in Glenelg and watch the sunset, and catch the tram back to Adelaide at your convenience, or jump back on board and head back to Adelaide for drop off.

Experience the wineries of the Barossa Valley, without worrying about driving, on this private tasting tour. Over the course of the day, visit several wineries for tastings as well as a local farm shop. Plus enjoy a generous lunch and beautiful valley views as you explore the region. Includes round-trip transfers from your hotel or home in Adelaide for a hassle-free day out.

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.

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.

It’s not possible to tour Barossa wineries on public transportation and driving yourself means appointing a designated driver. Nobody misses out on this fun day tour, which includes an impressive three wine tastings and a gourmet pizza lunch. In between samplings, discover sights like a dam wall with unique acoustics, the world’s largest rocking horse, and kangaroos and wallabies. Your guide keeps you informed as you travel.

It’s impossible to see both Hahndorf and the Barossa Valley in a day on public transportation. Indulge without worrying about a designated driver on this convenient tour that includes two wine tastings, a delicious lunch, a chocolate factory tour, and seasonal strawberry picking (berries at your own expense, available November to April). For ease, your package offers round-trip transfers from Adelaide cruise ships, central Adelaide hotels, and Glenelg Beach hotels.

Plan your own itinerary through the Barossa Valley wine region with this deluxe private tour in a luxury vehicle. Choose which wineries (or craft distilleries and breweries), restaurants, and viewpoints you want to stop at on this fully customizable chauffeured tour. Enjoy the bounty of the valley as you drink and eat your way through one of Australia’s best wine regions on your own terms.

Meet some of Australia’s most beloved native animals on this day trip from Adelaide to Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills. Learn about koalas, feed wallabies and kangaroos under staff supervision, be amused by wombats and emus, and observe dingos, Tasmanian devils and more. Then, visit the Mt. Lofty Summit for panoramic views and photo ops.

The Barossa Valley is one of Australia's most famous wine regions, and it’s only a short drive from Adelaide. However, deciding on a designated driver takes some of the fun out of a day of wine tasting. On a small-group tour, a guide drives, so everyone can join in. Visit several cellars and wineries, stopping along the way for a relaxed lunch of regional produce.

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at three or four wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

The Adelaide Central Market is one the largest and oldest produce markets in Australia—it can be a little overwhelming for first-time visitors. This tour makes exploring the market a breeze: your guide takes you to tried-and-true highlights, and to meet stallholders and suppliers who have worked the market for generations. Finish with a market café lunch and glass of wine.

The Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills are some of the best places to visit from Adelaide for visitors who love wine, food, and small-town charm. But planning your own trip and worrying about a designated driver can make it tricky. Take a group tour with hotel pickup, and let your driver-guide handle the logistics as you enjoy carefree wine tasting, a restaurant lunch, and free time in Hahndorf.

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.

Experience the highlights of Kangaroo Island on this full-day guided discovery and tasting tour. Starting from Adelaide, you’ll hop on the ferry over to Kangaroo Island and begin your explorations with a birds of prey show at Raptor Domain, before swinging by a eucalyptus oil distillery in MacGillivray for lunch and an informative tour. You’ll then visit a honey farm, go sightseeing at Pennington Bay, and finish up with a wine tasting.