Top Adelaide Day Trips

Red White & Brew - Wine, Gin & Beer Tour with Tastings from Adelaide

There's plenty to see in Adelaide and its surrounding area, but knowing where to get started can be tough. Take out the guesswork and leave the logistics to someone else on this full-day tour that checks off multiple locations in one go. From the historic town of Hahndorf (once a German settlement), to Goolwa (where the Murrey River meets the sea), and Victor Harbor (a former whaling port), plus much more, there's plenty to see and do. Lunch is included to keep things simple.

SA highlights incl Hahndorf, Victor Harbour, d'arenberg 'Cube'

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.

Victor Harbor and Southern Highlights from Adelaide

Private Barossa Valley Wine Tour for Groups of 4 to 7 with Lunch

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Australia’s strict drink-driving laws make having a designated driver more important than ever. Enjoy not just transport but the services of a knowledgeable wine guide on this affordable private McLaren Vale wine tour, direct from your central Adelaide or Glenelg address. Design your own itinerary or let your guide create one to suit your budget and your palate. All entrance fees and tastings are at your own expense.

Private Wine Tours McLaren Vale or Adelaide Hills

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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!

Hahndorf and Hills Wildlife Wonders

Ultimate Adelaide City and Hahndorf Tour

Join professional wildlife photographer Amanda Vallance of Avian Adventures Australia for a full-day, hands-on bird photography workshop exploring South Australia’s finest bird habitats. This immersive experience is designed for beginners and experienced photographers alike. You’ll not only visit spectacular wetlands and coastal sites but also learn how to photograph birds step-by-step — from camera setup and composition to lighting, fieldcraft, and ethics. Each stop includes guided instruction and personalised feedback to help you master your skills in real time.

From Adelaide: Ultimate SA Birding & Nature Discovery Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Join us for a delightful journey through two of South Australia's most iconic destinations. Start in McLaren Vale, where you’ll savor exquisite wine tastings at renowned wineries, indulge in local gourmet food, and soak in breath taking vineyard views. Then, wander through the charming streets of historic Hahndorf, where you can explore unique shops, sample delicious German cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage. With a knowledgeable guide to lead the way, this tour promises a perfect blend of scenic beauty, culinary delights, and unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss out—book your McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf tour today for a memorable day of exploration!

From Adelaide Cruise Ship to McLaren Vale and Historic Hahndorf

Sip, Savour & Stroll: Barossa to Hahndorf

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.

1 to 4 People Personal Tour

Best of SA, Hahndorf , Victor Harbor & d'arenberg 'Cube' Tour

• Explore scenic bush trails, take in sweeping views of deep gorges and admire seasonal waterfalls. • Spot koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and a variety of bird species in their natural habitat. • Small group capped at 6 hikers (contact us to discuss a private booking for larger groups). • Round trip transportation from Adelaide city centre included. Join a memorable adventure through the Australian bush and discover the beauty of Morialta Conservation Park: create memories to treasure and stunning photos to share! Wander past seasonal waterfalls, dramatic gorges and striking rock formations as your guide shares stories about the local flora and fauna. Keep an eye out for wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and colourful bird species: it’s a true paradise for nature lovers! BY THE WAY ... Check out the details of our other hike: you might love that one too! It’s called “Deep Creek Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair”.

Morialta Falls Hike: Trails and Tales with a Foreign Flair

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the Barossa Valley with our exclusive Gin and Wine Tour, an intimate journey through one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Discover hidden gems, savor internationally acclaimed wines, indulge in exceptional distilleries, and treat yourself to gourmet small goods. Gin & Wine Tastings are suitable for over 18 years and over. Your day begins with our knowledgeable local guide and wine expert picking you up from your accommodation. Enjoy a scenic drive along tranquil country roads, weaving through picturesque villages that epitomize the region’s charm. Throughout the tour, we’ll visit 2 prestigious wineries and 2 distinguished distilleries, where you’ll taste the finest wines and gin that the Barossa Valley is renowned for. It is a group tour, totally a shared experience and numbers can reach up to 30 in a day and can be accommodated in a car, minibus, and bus/coach.

Barossa Valley Gin and Wine Tour

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.

Ultimate Barossa Adventure Day Tour For 2 - Combined Mustang Convertible-Trike

7 hoursFree Cancellation

The Luxe South Australia Experience Full Day Tour

Adelaide: North Terrace Cultural Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Amazing history, stunning scenery, fabulous food, and some of the best wines in the Barossa - this tour has it all! We cut no corners in creating the perfect truly Barossan wine experience for you, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy. Start off at one of the region’s historic wineries making traditional Barossa wines. Next it’s somewhere at the forefront of new varieties, odd blends, and uncommon techniques, for the less-traditional side of the Barossa. Limber up and get your palate off-piste! A seasonally inspired multi-course lunch with wine awaits you, before finishing the day with a tasting at one of the region's more premium-focussed wineries. Of course, if there’s somewhere you’d prefer or want to get more off the beaten track, just let us know! We love to create more bespoke itineraries to suit our guests.

A Truly Barossan Wine Experience - High-End Private Day Tour

See the best of South Australia on this personalized private tour of the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, and/or McLaren Vale wine regions. Perfect for families and groups of up to four, this discovery and tasting tour can be tailored to suit your needs, with plenty of sightseeing and winery options, including a trip to the historic German settlement of Hahndorf, known for its traditional architecture.

Adelaide: Private Boutique Wine Tasting & Sightseeing Tour

Experience the best wineries in the McLaren Vale and the Adelaide Hills on this private full-day wine tour in Adelaide. Personalized to suit your group, your tour guide will meet you in Adelaide before leading you on a custom tasting adventure through two of Australia’s oldest wine regions—where you’ll discover a land of rolling hills and green valleys dotted with old stone buildings, historic vineyards, and beautiful cellar doors.

McLaren Vale Shared Tour, visit 4 wineries . Best itinerary.

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Avoid the need for a designated driver with this all-inclusive wine-tasting tour in the Clare Valley, one of Australia’s oldest wine-growing regions. After pickup in Adelaide, head out for tastings at two wineries, each showcasing the region's finest varieties. Then, tuck into a delicious lunch before continuing on to two more wineries for further tastings. It's the perfect way to see beyond the city and sample the region's best produce at the same time.

Clare Valley Wine Tasting Tour With Lunch from Adelaide

Clare Valley Wine Tasting Tour With Lunch from Adelaide

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.

Private McLaren Vale Wine and Brew Tour with Lunch and Tastings

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Hahndorf & Taste McLaren Vale

Small-Group River Murray Dark Sky and Sunset Tour with Dinner

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Barossa Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour

ann, Nov 2026

The one winery where we had lunch is not one that I would recommend

Dean was excellent, such a pleasure. Two of the three wineries were very nice. Lambert, not so much. They are famous for their pizza however they had no pizza because their ovens were broke very overpriced. $16 for a side order of french fries and although we were at a winery, not a single sample or tasting of one of their Wines my husband had to purchase a glass so this one not impressed with at all. I would not suggest or advise anyone to go back there . Our time at yalumba was okay, even though we had to pay for the samples even if we purchased a bottle. Our favorite was Rusden. Cheese and crackers with our tasting, informative. The tours are not inexpensive having one or two where the tastings are included would be a bonus. We love Viator and certainly would not let this be a reason not to continue to use them. We have in the past and we will continue in the future very helpful. Very good about getting back to you so when your husband loses his wallet and the driver returns it immediately. Thanks again, Dean.

Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

Dee_W, Nov 2026

Take me to the vine lands 🍷

Excellent communication from provider texting and communicating pickup days prior to tour. Tour was with Benders Bus tours and the guide was so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in clearly advising how long at each stop. I was travelling solo for a long weekend break so this mix of local farm produce, chocolate, German Village Hahndorf, arts & looking at Vasse Virgin at Seppeltsfield and then the wine tours and gourmet lunch made for a fun eventual day for wine lovers or not so much wine lovers there’s plenty of interest and a scenic drive.

Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf Half-Day Tour from Adelaide

Briannah_F, Oct 2026

I absolutely loved this...

I absolutely loved this bus tour. Steven out bus driver was friendly and informative. The pick up location was easy to find. Mount Lofty summit was absolutely stunning and I really enjoyed Hahndorf as well. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. I highly recommend this half day tour

Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

Teresa_M, Oct 2026

Wine, donuts, lunch and chocolates

The wineries, the old buildings and scenery is amazing. Browns Barossa Donuts were amazing and everyone enjoyed lunch at Kies Family wines, which was included in the price. The wine tours and tastings were lovely and we had time at Seppeltsfield to look around the estate.

Adelaide Highlights, Hahndorf & McLaren Vale Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour

nor28, Oct 2026

A great intro to Adelaide and surrounds!

Excellent tour. Tom was a great tour guide. Super knowledgeable, especially with the wine region! The drive tour through the city part was better than I expected, so many fun alleys and side streets and places we decided to return to the next day. We didn’t feel rushed at any of the stops. We had three kids with us between 6 and 10 who had a great time, though it was a long day for them.

Victor Harbor and Fleurieu Peninsula Tour

Rebecca_W, Aug 2026

Sensational tour!

We all really enjoyed our trip to Victor Harbour and the Fleurieu Peninsula. It was a gorgeous sunny day and we visited so many quaint and beautiful locations. Our tour guide, Martin was very informative and supplied us with lots of interesting information, plus he had a great sense of humour and was very helpful. Thank you!

Hahndorf & Barossa & Maggie Beers (2 wineries and Lunch Included)

Robyn_S, Aug 2026

Great day in the Barossa

A wonderful day out gaining a taste of the Barossa Valley. Visited one large winery with an extraordinary history and then another smaller family enterprise where lunch was served after the wine tasting. Great tour driver/director, Jeffrey, who was friendly and provided just enough information as we drove around the Barossa and the beautiful Adelaide hills on our way to Hahndorf. Clean and comfortable minibus.

Premium Barossa Small Group Tour: Wine tasting, Lunch & Chocolate

Liz_L, Aug 2026

Wine tour experience

I have given this tour 5 stars because that is what it deserves primarily with our tour guide Baden whose communication,friendliness and knowledge of Adelaide and the Barossa wine industry was next level.We have been on many wine tours but this would be one of the best. Would totally recommend to others

Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise

Brian_S, Jul 2026

A fun day out

A wonderfully relaxed way to visit the surrounding areas of Adelaide. Roy’s humour and genuine engagement made a grey day into a fun, memorable experience. He clearly enjoys going above and beyond to make his tours memorable. He made a conscious effort to engage with all passengers, and encouraged everyone to enjoy each other’s company.

Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide

Julie_R, Jul 2026

Kangaroo Island day trip.

It's a huge day but well worth it if you're short on time in Adelaide/ South Australia. Joanne the driver and guide is very knowledgeable and obviously loves Kangaroo Island. She is very professional when it comes to safety and care of the travellers. I loved Remarkable Rocks and the Wildlife sanctuary. Kangaroo Island kangaroos are the cutest ever and being able to get so close to koalas and even pat them while they were in a tree was a treat. Thank you!

Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tour Adelaide

Sam_F, Mar 2026

Amazing experience

Really enjoyed our morning kayaking at Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. The guides (Mark and Liam) were really friendly and welcoming as well as being very knowledgeable about the area and dolphins. Liked going through the mangroves, learning about wildlife and then seeing two dolphins who were swimming and diving around the harbour. Would definitely recommend this as an activity to do, and would do it again when we next visit. Thank you so much.

Adelaide River Torrens Sightseeing Cruise

Sarah_A, Dec 2025

My Little Torrens River Adventure

A cute little trip up the river talking about all the local landmarks. Captain and host were lovely. My highlight was seeing the little ducklings and their mothers along the way. The only minus is taking people back to the original dock to drop them off halfway through the cruise, so you go back to the beginning again. Either way, I highly recommend and the value is definitely worth the money.