Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in South Australia, Australia

June 9, 2021 Alida England

South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population. It has a total of 1.7 million people, and its population is the most highly centralised of any state in Australia, with more than 75 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small.
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1. 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

2. Adelaide Central Market Tour, Picnic, Bikes and City Sights

Gouger Street, Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Adelaide Central Market Tours
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This tour combines the best of Adelaide's foodie culture, heritage sights, and beautiful parklands on the quickest, greenest way to get around town- bikes!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Local guides or both Market and Bike tour, Picnic lunch, All bike safety gear, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Alcohol, Wet weather gear

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!

3. Two Hands Wines 'Single Vineyards Experience'

Two Hands Wines Cellar Door
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Visit five Single Vineyard sites with your own personal Two Hands Guide. Taste five Single Vineyard wines in the vineyard from which it was produced. Venture off-road in our luxury 4WD vehicles. Visit our estate vineyard, the 'Holy Grail' showcasing the best views in the Barossa Valley. Journey back to Cellar Door to indulge in a winery tour, culminating in a tasting from barrel. Experiences will depart from our Cellar Door in Marananga, and last approximately 3 hours.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Bottled water, Wine tasting, Driver/guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By garrymuscat

All the staff were fantastic, wines were excellent. Our lunch was served by Kristy who made the experience great fun!

4. 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

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses

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!

5. Clare Uncorked

8 Spring Gully Rd, Clare SA 5453, Australia Clare Valley Tours
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Much, much more than a wine tour, Clare UnCorked is designed to give you a unique insight into the Clare Valley and how it came to be. We travel the back roads and introduce you to the locals 6 Hours, Local accomodation pickup-setdown. Sit down Winery Lunch and Tastings fees to the Value of $100 included. Great day out Good Food, Exceptional Wines, local guide.wineries Hear the stories of the Valley and gain an insight to the Clare Valley only a local can offer you.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Standard Cellar Door Tasting Fees

Exclusions: Wine purchases whilst on tour, Food Paired Tasting Experiences , Premium & Structured Tasting Experiences

Reviewed By J2001RYsuzannew

WOW what fantastic tour and fantastic person taking us on the tour. MR WILSON. We loved the informality of the tour and all the wineries. Lunch was well beyond our expectations. Fabulous food!!!!!!!!. If you do nothing else in Clare, you must go on one of these tours. So much fun and enjoyable company with such a knowledgeable and friendly Dave. We cannot thank you enough.

6. 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

7. Adelaide Hills Private Day Tour

Adelaide Private Tours
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Guided private tour of the Adelaide Hills region. The cool climate of the region produces excellent pinot noir & sparkling wines. Award winning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Shiraz are also produced. Enjoy wine tastings, visit a cheese factory, Melbas Chocolates, Hahndorf and Mount Lofty Lookout.

Inclusions: Wine tastings, all entry fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water for the duration of your tour, Tour includes lunch featuring local Adelaide Hills produce, with glass of wine, beer, juice or soft drink, Private transportation, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By RPD1951

Amanda was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We visited 5 wineries plus a lunch venue and everything went like clockwork. Would have no hesitation in recommending Amanda’s tour business.

8. Experience Coffin Bay Short and Sweet Oyster Farm Tour

Coffin Bay Boat Ramp, Coffin Bay SA 5607, Australia Experience Coffin Bay
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We cruise along the coastline of the beautiful waterway adjacent to the township of Coffin Bay, Kellidie Bay. You will enjoy freshly shucked oysters as you hear all about oyster farming and the history associated. First stop is to visit the nursery oyster farms situated in the middle of Kellidie Bay. Here you will see how the oysters are grown with the new adjustable longline technique. Next stop is the original oyster farm still with the original fixed rail method of growing oysters. Your tour guide will be the oyster farmer who will share his oyster farming knowledge with you. With this 1 hr tour there is not enough time to visit the fattening/growing areas 16 km by boat at the entrance to the coffin bay waterway but this is the next best thing if you are short on time. We require minimum 4 people in total booked on this tour for it to proceed. If you are booking for less than this we will advise via message/email if we have other bookings to reach the minimum.

Inclusions: 6 fresh Coffin Bay Pacific Oysters

Exclusions: Alcoholic local beer and wine are available to purchase at an additional cost.

Reviewed By cam2034

This was a fantastic tour as the operators are Coffin Bay oyster farmers so you gwt all of the real insights of how the oysters are farmed and the history of Coffin Bay. Getting "hands on" by putting on some waders and getting the oysters off the line for lunch they do not get any fresher. Followed up by getting close to sealions in the national park and being greeted back at the boat ramp by the local emus was a memorable experience.

9. Half-Day Tour into Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park

Wilpena Pound Resort, Wilpena Rd, Via Hawker SA 5434, Australia Wilpena Pound Resort
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Explore more than 800 million years of geological history in the “Corridor Through Time”. Marvel at the rugged beauty of Brachina and Bunyeroo Gorges. Search for Yellow Footed Rock Wallabies and enjoy sweeping views of Bunyeroo Valley and the eastern wall of Wilpena Pound.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Morning or Afternoon Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Bottled water, Gratuities

Reviewed By valerie s

We stayed here for 4.nights in an IKARA safari glamping tent. The area in Flinders Ranges was magnificent but we were very disappointed with the “resort” and our accommodation. First of all the good things, the king sized bed (actually two singles pushed together) was very comfortable and the bathroom fine with great shower. The tent had air conditioning but even leaving it running all night the room was not warm. No rugs on the floor, no heater, a very small fridge with no freezer, a jug two mugs and 2 wine glasses. One small slither of soap which disappeared in a day , lucky we had some of our own. A small bathroom tidy bin and nowhere to put rubbish. Wry uncomfortable wicker chairs and no table and chairs to eat on even if we wanted to get takeaway. The restaurant was in chaos, staff were mostly surly and had no idea what they were doing. Wrong orders, missing orders, cold food sent back and lack of service was the order of the day at breakfast and dinner. Not all meals were bad but it was pot luck. I could go on about much more but this place really is old, tired and lacks good management, staff and service and is more like a 2 star not 4 star as they advertise.

10. Captain Proud Paddle Boat Lunch Cruise and Tour

Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St, 83 Franklin St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia Murraylands Cruise and Tours
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Lunch Cruise on the River Murray with Captain Proud Paddle Boat. Explore the vast and natural beauty that is our River Murray. Cruising 7 days a week. The Captain Proud Paddle Boat boasts a fully decked out period styled dining area and bar. Enjoy a fine meal and a drink to wash it down with as you cruise slowly past majestic scenery. Experience the wildlife of the River Murray in all its untamed natural beauty. Cruise past towering cliffs of rock and sandstone, and other wonderful scenery as you take in the fresh air on the deck outside the dining room. Learn of the wonderful history of the area as you relax in comfort with friends, loved ones, or business partners. We will deliver a unique experience that will be both fun and memorable.

Inclusions: 3 Hour Lunch Cruise on River Murray

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