Top Adelaide Art & Culture in 2026

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.

Go beyond the highlights on this comprehensive walking tour of Adelaide, which includes both top attractions and less-known local spots. Learn about Adelaide’s diverse culture and history as you visit sights such as Rundles Mall, Adelaide University, Parliament House, and Adelaide Central Market, and receive plenty of insider tips and recommendations on what to see and do in the city.

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.

Skip the guidebooks and experience Adelaide through the eyes of a local on this small-group tour of the city's top spots. Led by a born-and-raised Adelaidean, explore hidden gems, plus historic and cultural highlights. As you wander the northern half of Adelaide’s city center—including the beautiful North Terrace Cultural Precinct, the Adelaide Riverbank area, and Adelaide Town Hall—listen to engaging commentary and hear anecdotes you won't get anywhere else. It's the perfect way to get your bearings if you're new to the city.

Adelaide’s food scene is so much more than fun foods and frog shaped cakes. This 3-hour tour helps you uncover Adelaide’s modern food scene. Taste local S.A wine and produce, experience multicultural cuisine and visit unique venues you need a local guide to help you discover. As we wander between stops, your guide will tell you stories of the city, its local characters and culture. This is truly an odyssey though Adelaide and its thriving food scene. Why Choose This Tour? • Experience the full array of Adelaide’s food scene • Visit 10 different food stops across Adelaide • Visit the Adelaide foodie hot spots of the East End, West End and Central Markets • Hear tales about the city and its history and culture. • Finish with a coffee or tea at Adelaide’s oldest Coffeeshop • Taste native indigenous flavours, multicultural cuisines and South Australian produce. • Give back to the local community - We donate $2 of the tour price to support local homeless and indigenous charities

Explore the McLaren Vale wine region at your own pace with a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. After departing from the Adelaide CBD or McLaren Vale, ride on a comfortable bus to your choice of more than 15 winery stops. Hop on or off at any of the selected stops and enjoy the offerings (own expense). The full circuit takes approximately one hour to complete.

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.

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.

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

For those seeking an urban wine experience, unlock Adelaide’s hip East End area on this wine walk! Visiting three locations showcasing the diversity of Adelaide's bar scene, enjoy wines based off recommendations and flavours of the moment. It's a sojourn through Adelaide’s bars that will have you feeling local in no time. Do you know what you like, or do you want to try new things? Do you want a progressive experience for your palate, or just strictly red wines? This wine walk is a flexible journey, where you choose your own adventure. Sparkling, white and red wines are available at all locations for your consumption and can be tasted how you see fit! The Adelaide Wine Walk (East End) allows the chance to appreciate how South Australia earned its title as a Great Wine Capital with a born-and-raised local guide. Discover how Adelaide and its population embrace its wine culture in this intimate experience, bringing South Australian wines to you right in the heart of the city.

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.

Maximize your time in Adelaide—and leave the logistics to someone else—on this full-day tour of the city’s highlights. Follow your local guide to all of the city’s best spots, including Glenalg Beach, St. Peter’s Cathedral, and Mount Lofty Summit for panoramic views. Stop at Adelaide Central Market for lunch (not included) and enjoy extended time to explore the German village of Hahndorf.

A Relaxed Day of Scenic Views, Wildlife & Local Experiences: Enjoy a full day of stunning scenery, charming towns, and native wildlife! After a comfortable pickup from Adelaide CBD & Glenelg Hotels, we’ll head to Mount Lofty for panoramic views over the city and surrounding hills. Next, spend a leisurely hour in Hahndorf, wandering its picturesque main street, exploring local shops, and soaking in the village’s storybook charm. We then continue to Victor Harbor, where a delicious lunch is included, and you’ll have time to explore the coastal town. For a touch of nostalgia, you can ride the iconic horse-drawn tram (optional, at your own cost). The day concludes with a visit to Urimbirra Wildlife Park, where you can meet native animals up close. After a memorable day of nature, wildlife, and local experiences, you’ll be returned to your accommodation feeling relaxed and inspired.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.