Top Adelaide Sightseeing Tours

Escape the tourist trail on this 3-day eco-tour from Adelaide and soak up the striking scenery of the Yorke Peninsula. Explore the rugged landscapes of the Innes National Park, spot whales and dolphins offshore, and discover the treacherous history of the Shipwreck Coast. That’s not all: enjoy wine tasting at the Barley Stacks Winery and try fishing or surfing at the Spencer Gulf beaches. This small-group tour has a maximum of 16 participants and includes accommodation and meals.

Experience the natural beauty of the Adelaide region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where you can marvel at the panoramic vista before hopping on your mountain bike and taking off down the hill. Make a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park to spot kangaroos and koalas, and stay energized with morning tea. Round-trip transportation by comfortable 4WD vehicle from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is included. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention.

Enjoy McLaren Vale on two wheels on an easy-paced bike tour that highlights the bucolic beauty of this renowned South Australian wine region. Cycle through Kuitpo Forest and past pretty vineyards as you make your way to at least two wineries for wine tastings of regional varietals like shiraz. A lunch of fresh produce from local farms is included, as is round-trip transport from Adelaide to McLaren Vale, where you start biking. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention from a guide.

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.

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.

Make the most of your time by combining two excursions in one private day tour. Head into the Barossa Valley and spend half the day on a trike and the other half in a classic 1966 Mustang convertible. Enjoy the flexibility of being able to customize the tour to your interests—a private tour means not worrying about or waiting for other guests. Take a break between adventures to refuel with an included 2-course lunch with a glass of wine.

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.

You'll feel like a rockstar on the smoothest and coolest scenic ride in the Barossa on a stunning custom built yellow Trike. Cruise through the vineyards and hills of Australia's most famous wine region with staring bystanders galore.

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.

If you’re traveling between Adelaide and Melbourne, don’t miss the land-based treasures en route. This 3-day tour covers the Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Park, ideal for travelers wanting to see more of Australia without the hassle of planning. Hike to waterfalls and lookout points, marvel at the Twelve Apostles, and more. Entrance fees, hotel pickup, and select meals are included, plus your choice of dorm beds and motel-style single or double rooms.

‘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 Magic of Kangaroo Island over 2-days as part of a small group. Our carefully planned route means we enjoy the Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, Seal Bay and Little Sahara without the crowds and spend more time exploring and less time driving Departing from Adelaide Tuesdays, Thursdays and most Sundays, you’ll sample local produce, take in sweeping island views, Iconic attractions of Flinders Chase National Park, explore stunning beaches with time for a swim, visit Seal Bay Conservation Park for a guided walk among Australian sea lions, and spot wildlife across the island - with plenty more moments along the way. Enjoy a classic Aussie BBQ and amazing stargazing opportunities at camp Groovy and relax with your fellow guests before heading to your cute bell tent and settling in for the night. With most meals included, unique and comfortable accommodation, and expert knowledgeable local guides, this tour is about experiencing Kangaroo Island and not just ticking it off.

Fly over the Barossa Valley in a private helicopter, then land on a hilltop for a romantic picnic for two. Lift off from Barossa Helicopters in Lyndoch in a Robinson R44, just the two of you and your pilot. The 10-minute scenic flight crosses the southern Barossa vineyards, over Jacob's Creek, Lyndoch and the Whispering Wall. Then touch down on a private hill in the Hoffnungsthal Valley, on the family's 400-acre property, with 360-degree views. Your picnic is set up and waiting: cushioned seating, a gourmet platter of cheese, fruit, nuts, meats and biscuits, and a bottle of Shiraz, sparkling or white. The helicopter then flies you back to base. About 2 hours, daily at 12 noon. One price covers you both, and you can upgrade to a 20 or 30-minute flight if you also want to. Barossa Helicopters is South Australia's longest-running helicopter company, flying the Barossa since the mid-1980s.

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.

Experience Barossa Valley from the sky on this private scenic helicopter flight from Hoffnungsthal Valley, just over an hour northeast of Adelaide. Soar over rolling hills and tree-lined roads, capturing aerial views of Australia’s oldest wineries—from Seppeltsfield to Penfolds, Wolf Blass, and Jacobs Creek—along with historic towns and local attractions. Enjoy live commentary from your professional pilot and a pre-flight safety briefing for a safe, informative journey.

Relax and take in the sights and surroundings on this private scenic helicopter flight over Rowland Flat, home of Jacob’s Creek Winery, where some of Australia’s largest wine tanks are located. Admire the quaint town of Lyndoch, the Barossa Goldfields, the Whispering Wall, the South Para Reservoirs, the southern Barossa Ranges, and more while enjoying live commentary, a pre-flight safety briefing, and photo opportunities on your own camera or phone.

Nestled in the picturesque Hoffnungsthal Valley, your Barossa Valley helicopter wine experience awaits. Take in breathtaking views of the beautiful old vines from some of the world's most famous wine producers and the stunning Barossa Ranges, before arriving in style at Kies Family Wines. Spend the day with the 5th and 6th generation Kies family members and go behind the scenes to immerse yourself in true Barossa hospitality. A private tasting amongst the wine barrels, wines are single-vineyard and Estate-grown, and are paired with your first lunch course, the Barossa Valley Produce Platter. Settle into the Cafe and while away the afternoon over lunch with views of the Barossa Ranges. After lunch, your helicopter awaits at the Kies Family Wines cellar door to whisk you away for the most incredible views of the Southern Barossa Valley.

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.

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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.