Top Adelaide Half-day Tours

Visit the renowned McLaren Vale wine region for wine tastings and more during a half-day small group tour from Adelaide, with a stop in pretty Glenelg on the way back. Travel with an experienced guide through the stunning Onkaparinga Hills where you may spot Kangaroo, Koala, or Emu. Once in the beautiful McLaren Vale region we'll visit the Chapel Hill Winery and Haselgrove Wines for two fabulous wine tasting experiences, with the option to enjoy a cheese platter with your tasting at Haselgrove Wines (at own cost and subject to availability) As we head back to Adelaide we'll take you along the coastline where you can check out the beautiful views before we make our final stop in Glenelg to take a short beachside stroll along Gulf St Vincent before heading back to Adelaide. This small-group tour, limited to 20 people, ensures a more personalized experience.

Explore the Adelaide Hills and the town of Hahndorf on a half-day tour from Adelaide. Your driver takes you through historic villages that dot the Mount Lofty Ranges and stops in Hahndorf for the afternoon. Includes afternoon tea or beer tasting, air-conditioned transportation, on-board commentary, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Venture into the Adelaide surrounds on this half-day tour including a stop in the charming village of Hahndorf. Shop, dine, and stroll at your leisure among the Germanic-style architecture, and indulge in an optional cellar door wine tasting arranged by your guide. You’ll also take in panoramic views of Adelaide city and plains from the lookout at Mt. Lofty, and see the historic Bridgewater Mill water wheel on this fun and diverse detour from South Australia’s capital.

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.

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.

Venture out of Adelaide on a full-day tour that travels to the McLaren Vale wine region, and the charming towns of Hahndorf, Goolwa, and Victor Harbor. Enjoy wine and food tastings (own expense) in McLaren Vale with a stop at The d'Arenberg Cube winery. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Travel from Adelaide to the historic Murray River on an 8-hour day trip that includes a lunch-time cruise, a great way for first-time visitors to orient themselves. Afterwards, you'll take in the Murray River landscape from the coach, stopping for photo ops and sweeping views. Visit a chocolate factory and cheese maker in Woodside (optional) on the return journey to Adelaide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the Barossa Valley wine region’s delights 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 10–15 wineries and eateries on the route. The full circuit takes about one hour to complete, and you'll have time to visit around four selected stops. Sample the wine and food options (own expense) at your leisure before returning to Adelaide.

Travel through the picturesque Adelaide Hills and into the Fleurieu Peninsula, where the vines meet the sea.  Pass through Goolwa and onto Victor Harbor, a popular seaside town, before returning to Adelaide via the famous McLaren Vale wine region.

Spend a day in Barossa on this wine and food tour from Adelaide. Home to some of South Australia’s most renowned wineries, the region also produces countryside culinary delights like cider, baked goods and jam. You’ll visit both big and small wineries, for tastings of varietals like shiraz, plus enjoy a 2-course lunch with wine at Lambert Estate. You will be travelling with a guide, who shares information about winemaking in the region.

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. Have plenty of time to 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, and you'll return to Adelaide in the late afternoon.

Discover the best food and wine of the Barossa Valley on a full-day tour from Adelaide or Glenelg. Have time for wine tastings at four or five wineries throughout the day as you pass through villages such as Lyndoch, Tanunda, and Angaston. Your guide discusses the options with the group and tailors the day to your interests. You'll also stop at Maggie Beer's Farm Shop in Nuriootpa, and end the day with sweeping views from Mengler Hill.

Discover Adelaide on a 3-hour morning coach tour that details the history and highlights of the cosmopolitan capital city of South Australia. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors, this tour covers the Botanic Park, Adelaide Oval, St Peters Cathedral and a visit to the National Wine Centre of Australia. Hotel pickup is included.

Discover the dunes, lagoons, beaches, and birdlife of Coorong National Park on an adventure cruise from Goolwa, complete with guided walks on the Younghusband Peninsula and Cattle Point. Learn about flora, fauna, traditional Indigenous lifestyles, and contemporary water management as you explore this unusual ecosystem. Along the way, enjoy a cold lunch with tea and coffee, with afternoon tea served as you cruise back past the dunes to Goolwa.

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.

Meet some of Australia’s most beloved native animals on this day trip from Adelaide to Cleland Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills. Learn about koalas, feed wallabies and kangaroos under staff supervision, be amused by wombats and emus, and observe dingos, Tasmanian devils and more. Then, visit the Mt. Lofty Summit for panoramic views and photo ops.

Experience the natural beauty of the Adelaide region on a downhill bike tour from the summit of Mount Lofty. With a guide, you’ll start your bike ride at the highest point of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where you can marvel at the panoramic vista before hopping on your mountain bike and taking off down the hill. Make a stop at Cleland Wildlife Park to spot kangaroos and koalas, and stay energized with morning tea. Round-trip transportation by comfortable 4WD vehicle from Adelaide to Mount Lofty is included. This tour is limited to nine people to provide a small-group experience with personalized attention.

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.

Admire the views from Mount Lofty Lookout, have a cuppa at Grunthal Brew, sample local cheese and chocolate, explore Hahndorf, or grab a delicious lunch. You can even visit a winery or enjoy a craft beer or gin tasting. You decide the itinerary on this customized tour of the Adelaide Hills and Hahndorf.

Maximize your time in Adelaide and experience sights that many tourists miss on a bike ride between the city and the sea. At a relaxed pace, you’ll cycle to the vibrant Riverside Precinct and visit Henley Beach for morning brunch. Pedal along the River Torrens Linear trail and parallel to the south Australian coastline, a visual feast of white sand beaches. Finally, explore Glenelg town and opt to return to Adelaide by tour bus or on the iconic Glenelg tram. Small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Enjoy the ultimate in luxury and comfort as you sample the region’s finest food, wine and sights in a modern Jaguar XF on a customised private tour. A regular sample itinerary includes 3 wine tastings, 1 food sampling and 1 lookout stop.

HIt the Adelaide Hills in style by touring them in a private, luxury SUV. You can customize this to go to any of the wineries you choose. You could also visit microbreweries and distilleries. You will have tastings and a stop for lunch (additional expense for both), and have a chance to stop at the lovely German village of Hahndorf and cruise the main street for a bit.

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.