Top Adelaide Private Sightseeing Tours

See nearly as much of Adelaide as possible in half a day on this packed private tour. Visit many of the city’s highlights—from the main landmarks to the Adelaide Hills to wineries and wildlife parks—and stop in one of the country’s oldest German settlements for lunch (own expense). The itinerary can be modified to fit your group’s interests and preferences.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the McLaren Vale region on this day trip from Adelaide. The private tour can be tailored to your group’s interests and tastes, and will focus on boutique wineries and major vineyards, along with regional attractions. Snacks and wine tastings are included in the tour price. Plus, you will travel in a comfortable limousine.

Explore the Barossa Valley on a full-day wine tasting tour that includes visits to four wineries, a delicious lunch, and stops at the Whispering Wall, the town of Tanunda and Mengler's Hill Lookout. Visit renowned wineries such as Chateau Yaldara, Peter Lehmanns, Rosenvale Wines and Wolf Blass to taste a variety of wines from both new and established producers. Your knowledgeable guide shares behind-the-scenes facts about the valley with your small group, giving you insight into the legendary winemaking region. (Selected wineries may vary)

Discover the highlights of the Barossa Valley wine region on a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. Explore at your own pace when you hop off at your choice of 10–12 wineries and eateries on the route. The full circuit takes about one hour to complete, and you'll have time to hop on or off at the selected stops. Sample the wine and food options (own expense) at your leisure before returning to Adelaide in the late afternoon.

Enjoy a relaxing half-day cruise on the Murray River aboard the paddle wheeler “Captain Proud.” Learn about the river’s history, culture, and ecosystem from the live commentary. Look out for birds and wildlife, including kangaroos, pelicans, galahs, and cockatoos. Feast on a two-course lunch while watching the world go peacefully by.

This leisurely small-group walking tour explores the North Terrace area of Adelaide. Filled with cultural institutions and other public buildings, this mile-long avenue also boasts many historical buildings, including an 1838 church, the colonial-era Ayers House, and the Adelaide Casino in a restored 1920s railway station. Tour highlights include Parliament House, Adelaide University, the War Memorial, and more.

Go wine tasting in the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf on a full-day hop-on hop-off winery tour from Adelaide. Ride in a comfortable climate-controlled bus into the scenic hills on a looping circuit that stops at 8-10 wineries and takes about one hour to complete. Explore the historic township of Hahndorf and have ample time to sample wine and food at any of the selected stops. Return to the city in the late afternoon with arrival in Adelaide CBD at approximately 5pm.

The Barossa Valley is famous for its fertile vineyards and traditional wineries, but knowing where to find the best of them requires local knowledge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Adelaide hotel and spin through the Barossa Valley as your guide sheds light on the winemaking process. Share your preferences to hit up to five wineries of the most interest, shop at Hahndorf Resort, visit Maggie Beer's Farm Shop, and tuck into a delicious lunch at one of the wineries.

Take an exhilarating 45-minute boat ride from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Wright Island to look for seals, sea lions, and bottle-nose dolphins, and hear the history of whaling in Encounter Bay.

Discover Adelaide and its surroundings on a full-day tour that combines highlights of the city with an afternoon visit to Hahndorf in the Adelaide Hills. Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour covers a diverse panorama of South Australia's landscapes, from the coastal city's streets to the summit of Mount Lofty and beyond. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Please note: Effective from May 3, 2018, due to roadworks on Frome Street, the temporary pick-up location for guests staying at the Majestic Roof Garden Hotel and Mantra on Frome will be 16, Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide.

Enjoy a guided kayaking tour from Adelaide that gives you the chance to see the Port River dolphins up close. Receive a kayaking lesson from the expert guide, then set out for the Garden Island Ships’ Graveyard Maritime Heritage Trail and the dolphin sanctuary. Travel in a small group with a maximum of 14 people, winding through mangrove-lined waterways to see native wildlife and scuttled ships. Learn about the region from the informative guide on this family-friendly tour.

Enjoy pristine views of the Coorong National Park as you sightsee in style and comfort on this 3.5-hour catered river cruise. Learn about the waterway’s man-made barrage and lock system, and uncover the ancient history of the region’s Aboriginal people as you cruise along the Murray River. Disembark for a guided walk, where you will see the Great Southern Ocean skimming the white-sand beaches of Younghusband Peninsula.

Taste local wine at the best wineries in McLaren Vale on this small-group tour from Adelaide, with all transportation provided. Appreciate the wine samples without the worry of having to drive. Experience the scenery of your sojourn through the Fleurieu Peninsula. Lunch is included with a glass of wine. Groups are limited to 10 for an intimate experience.

Get active while enjoying the great outdoors and spotting wildlife on this kayaking tour to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. Paddle through ancient mangrove forests and keep a lookout for the dolphins that pass through. Learn about the animals and their habitat from your naturalist guide. No kayaking experience is necessary and the pace will be slow but moderate fitness is recommended.

Some of Australia’s most-celebrated wines have come from the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley. This full day tour will take you around several of the region’s wineries on an itinerary built by your guide around your party’s specific tastes. Enjoy a range of wine tastings and sample some of the region’s local produce, and between your winery visits, stop at a number of South Australian landmarks and highlights.

Save time—and beat the heat of the South Australian summer—as you soak up Adelaide’s vibrant street art scene with your own private driver/guide. Traveling in an eco-friendly electric-assisted pedicab, get off the track into the Beirut Quarter, admire the CBD’s largest murals, discover bohemian cafés in quiet lanes, stop by the landmark Art Gallery of South Australia, and explore the city’s creative hub, the West End.

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.

This tour is for your group of up to 4 people exclusively tailored to your taste and occasion. Your group will be traveling in style in a luxury Land Cruiser Prado 4WD vehicle and you will not be stuck on the bus with other people with different tastes and preferences. Our driver/tour guide can take you to any winery of your choice ( subject to availability) and organise your lunch in the winery or restaurant according to your personal taste. We regularly visit d'Arenberg, Alpha Box and Dice, Samuels Gorge, Hugh Hamilton, Wirra Wirra, Mitollo, Dowie Doole, Olivers Taranga, Yangarra Estate, Serafino, Coriole, etc. Also we would encourage you to taste wines from less known wineries that sell their wines in cellar door exclusively. We have great relationship with some winemakers and can arrange behind the scenes tour and tasting direct from the barrel ( subject to availability). All drivers are tour guides with an extensive experience and knowledge about the region.

Amble through the Adelaide Hills’ finest food and drink at the pace that’s right for your group on this private full-day tour, with free time in Hahndorf, the historic German village. Take in city views from Mt. Lofty, see Bridgewater Mill, then sample artisan wines, cheese, beers, coffee, chocolates and fresh produce. Your package includes coffee and/or tea, but food, drinks, tickets and tasting fees are at your expense.

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.

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. You might visit Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, Barossa Valley Cheese Company, and breweries and wineries.