Things to do in Adelaide, South Australia: The Best Walking Tours

November 21, 2021 Oliva Fomby

The capital city of South Australia is simply enchanting, a treasure trove of shopping, fine arts, gastronomy and outdoor activity. Adelaide is the heart of the world's opal industry, selling gorgeous stones from South Australian mines. Be sure to hike the aptly named Mt. Lofty Ranges and catch a wave off the Fleurieu Peninsula. Indulge your adventurous palate and traipse into nearby wine regions like the famed Barossa Valley to pick up a deliciously drinkable souvenir.
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1. Around the Square Adelaide Walking Tour

Adelaide Town Hall, 128 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Join an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours around Victoria Square in the city of Adelaide. The focus of this tour is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments and tour participants, whether locals, interstate or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

2. Adelaide Walking Tour: East End Escapade

160 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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Explore the east end of Adelaide on an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tours. The focus of these tours is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, private homes and monuments and tour participants, whether locals, interstate or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

3. Adelaide Walking Tour: Hills, Squares and Parklands

The Wellington Hotel, 36 Wellington Square, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
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Join an easy-paced 2 hour small-group walking tour around upper North Adelaide adjacent to the city of Adelaide. The focus of thes tours is on history, heritage and culture and covers not only the architecture and history of the varying buildings but also the people who have been associated with them, and the stories about Adelaide's development from colonial times to today. Most of the sites visited are public institutions, statues and monuments as well as private homes and tour participants, whether locals, interstate or from overseas get to experience the essence of what Adelaide is all about.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and hotel drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

4. Adelaide Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Citywalkz Ltd t/a Citywalks World
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Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. This historic audio tour will guide you through the culturally rich city of Adelaide where you will see sights such as the exciting Rundle Mall, the monumental St Peter's Cathedral, and the vibrant Festival Centre.

Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-Paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map

Exclusions: Audio Device, Food/Drink, Transportation, Headphones

5. Mount Lofty Hike and Cleland Wildlife Park Day Trip from Adelaide

pureSA tours, 111 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia pureSA
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Immerse yourself in nature on a self-guided hike from Waterfall Gully to Mount Lofty and be rewarded with the panoramic views at the summit, overlooking the Adelaide Plains and Gulf St. Vincent. Then follow the trail to Cleland Wildlife Park where you can spend the afternoon seeing kangaroos and getting up close to the many native Australian animals, including the ever cute Koala's. Round-trip hotel transport plus water, snacks, and a map are provided. The hike to Mount Lofty Summit is graded as hard - it involves steep sections and uneven services and a good level of fitness and mobility is required.The total walking distance to the summit and Cleland is approx 6 km.

Inclusions: Self-guided hike orientation and trail map, 10% gift shop voucher, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Admission fees to Cleland Wildlife Park

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By DayTrip533617

This is the tour to do when you first arrive in Adelaide. We were pleasantly surprised by the Orientation and History part that was at the start of the ride. Our guide, Matthew was knowledgeable, informative and funny. Lots of fun facts about Adelaide and it’s history. The ride itself is paced to the slowest rider and continues on the Torrens until you reach the coast near Henley. A pit stop there for coffee and sweet or savoury treat from the cafe before completing the ride down to Glenelg. A tram ticket back to Adelaide and a great morning was had. It was fun and had some exercise as well. This tour is a must to see lots of Adelaide in a reasonably quick time. Highly recommended.

6. Adelaide Central Market The Collaborators Dinner Tour

Adelaide Central Market, 44-60 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Adelaide Central Market Tours
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TGIF weekend-starter roving wine and dine tour of the Adelaide Central Market. This tour celebrates and discovers the famous 150-year-old fresh produce market. Led by a local, become immersed and taste your way through the multicultural and culinary South Australian history.

Inclusions: GST (Goods and Services Tax), Delicious tastings and coffee, Local guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By Aussieanya

I’ve been to Adelaide Markets several times with family but had never done a food tour. I would highly recommend it. This company is now called Food Tours Australia. Our guide was very knowledgeable, very informative and managed to get us all around in the allotted time. We had a good amount of time to stock up as well. Wonderful!

7. 2-Day Melbourne to Adelaide Tour: Great Ocean Road and Grampians One Way Trip

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Autopia Tours
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Join this brilliant 2 day tour from Melbourne to Adelaide showcasing all the incredible highlights of the Great Ocean Road and Grampians. Travel the heritage listed Great Ocean Road which spans 180km from Torquay to the 12 Apostles carved out of the cliffs of the south west coastline. Stop at stunning lookouts, explore quaint townships, walk through ancient rainforests on your way to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles coastlines. After an incredible day along the Great Ocean Road you will travel into the heart of the Grampians National Park and overnight in Halls Gap. The next morning you will explore the Grampians National Park seeing the sweeping mountainous views from Reeds Lookout, the Balconies, MacKenzie Waterfall and other magnificent walks before travelling on to Adelaide.

Inclusions: Breakfast, 1 Nights’ accommodation in Halls Gap, Grampians, All National Park entry fees, Guided bush walking (~2km total), Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat, Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary spoken in English, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group touring experience

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Reviewed By Merelhinlopen

A tour guide is everything for a tour and we were so lucky!! All the stories Lizzie told us were so interesting. I just really enjoyed this tour definitely recommend!

8. Great Ocean Road to Grampians 2 Day 1 Night Tour from Melbourne to Adelaide

Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Wildlife Tours Australia
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Join our 'Coastlines and Culture' tour and experience the rugged shipwreck coast of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians National Park's mountain landscapes of significant indigenous culture. Journey along the Great Ocean Road enjoying clifftop views, encounter wild koalas, explore quaint coastal townships and walk through an ancient rainforest. The journey continues to the awe inspiring 12 Apostles and the Shipwreck Coast of the Great Ocean Road. Explore Loch Ard Gorge and the 12 Apostles. Spend tonight deep within the land of mountains and waterfalls; the Grampians National Park. In the morning you will explore the highlights and experience the culture of the Grampians before travelling to Adelaide.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Admission to Great Ocean Road and Grampians National Parks, 1 Night basic shared dormitory hostel accommodation (Halls Gap), Australian wildlife sightings in there natural habitat, Guided overland journey from Melbourne to Adelaide city centre, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel, small group sizes with a maximum of 24 people, Expert driver guide, with live tour commentary

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Reviewed By sarochad2021

The driver is nice and friendly. He kept telling us the story of places we visited. We enjoyed the trip :)

9. Be an Adelaide local: intimate walk

Malls Balls, 100 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Flamboyance Tours
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This small-group walk allows those with a curious nature to step into the shoes of a local, showing intimate locations around the main part (northern end) of Adelaide's city centre. Wander through the beautiful North Terrace and Riverbank precincts, then discover hidden architectural gems and a garden oasis. Areas all frequented by locals, but not always noticed. Be inspired by quirky stories, varied architecture and new perspectives! This is an Adelaide walking tour with a difference - you will gain more than just facts about monuments. You'll have a local understanding of how Adelaide became the city it is today, and how it's still evolving! The walk is designed for maximum four people, creating an intimate group environment focused on giving detailed, in-depth insight to this wonderful city. You also get a recommendation list for continuing your exploration of Adelaide.

Inclusions: A recommendation list of extra sightseeing, places to eat/drink, etc., presented at the end.

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Reviewed By lisabradley67

Very enjoyable. Katina is a knowledgeable guide & she makes the most of the city centre. The end stop was our downfall & an absolute pleasure. I forgot how interesting our city can be & the variety of cultures and tastes

10. The F Factor: Adelaide food tour

Haigh's Chocolates, Adelaide Arcade, Shop 1/112/118 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Flamboyance Tours
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What is fritz? Fruchocs? Frog cakes? Find out with a local guide on Adelaide's only walking tour on local treats. It's short and sweet, and you'll walk away knowing as much as an Adelaidean. These are the foods travellers often miss when visiting Adelaide, so learn about their origins while sampling them before taking home a goody bag with more samples and a list of local offers to further your exploration of Adelaide's food. *Saturday tours run in reverse order, start point is highlighted in your ticket.

Inclusions: Samples of a few Adelaide treats as we wander through the market and city streets., A bag of treats for you to take home, as well as a city food/drink recommendation list.

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Reviewed By janicek438

We had the best time doing this tour. We have done quite a few around the world and this was one of the best. The art is very memorable. Katina was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely do another one with her.

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