Top Adelaide Self-guided Tours

There’s no doubt that South Australia’s Barossa Valley is a world-class wine region, with its Syrah and Shiraz gracing sommeliers’ lists throughout the world. On this single-day tour, discover the valley’s oenological heritage without having to check out of your Adelaide accommodation, and without having to carefully count every taster to stay under the drink-drive limit. Stops to sample local produce and enjoy a local lunch round out this fulsome experience of the Barossa Valley.

Travel from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, one of Australia’s most popular wildlife destinations, on this activity-filled day trip by ferry and coach. On the island, discover its natural attractions and local animals, from Vivonne Bay and Seal Bay Conservation Park to the Remarkable Rocks, Flinders Chase National Park, Admirals Arch and more. Spot wallabies, echidnas, fur seals, koalas and, of course, kangaroos.

Grab a paddle and explore Adelaide dolphin sanctuary and mangrove forest on this 90-minute adventure. The sheltered mangrove lined creeks are home to an array of marine life, birds and the Port River Dolphins. Explore and interact with the dolphins in an ecologically responsible way. Snap photos, listen to stories from your guide, spot wildlife and more.

See Adelaide from aboard a leisurely cruise that travels down the Torrens River, located in the heart of the city. Listen to live commentary from the skipper and learn about the historical importance of the river and its surroundings. Pass by the Festival Center, St. Peter's Cathedral, Adelaide University, and more.

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.

Gather a group of friends or family and enjoy quality time together with this two-hour hire of the BBQ Buoy. Equipped with a barbeque, you can prepare your own food to enjoy while out on the water. Skipper the boat yourself to wherever you want to go along the River Torrens. The boat can accommodate up to six passengers and is equipped with a cooler, plates, cutlery, and speakers.

Enjoy lunch on the water aboard this intimate donut-shaped boat on Adelaide’s Riverbank. Bring your own food or purchase a cheese and meat or veggie platter. A table setup or barbecue grill is included, along with local soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. The buoys are easy to navigate; no boating license required.

Combine a relaxing adventure cruise along the River Torrens with a delicious freshly cooked BBQ and time with your family or friends with this BBQ boat hire. Great for groups of up to 10, this family-friendly activity is the perfect way to spend a sunny day in Adelaide. Including everything from a huge umbrella to a bluetooth speaker, drinks, plates, and cutlery, all you need to do is bring the food for a BBQ boat feast.

Wine enthusiasts that want to experience a vineyard tour and tasting, with a new twist, shouldn't miss this private experience highlighting biodynamic wine production. Head to Gemtree Wines in McLaren Flat to see a biodynamic winery in action, and enjoy a guided tour of the facility. Along the way, learn how the biodynamic philosophy is applied, and sample the local wine complete with a delicious meat and cheese platter, included.

Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your smart device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Let us bring the e-bikes to you! We have teamed up with some special accommodation, wineries, breweries and activity hubs to bring the bikes to you, whether it's for a multi-night stay or a day out in the Adelaide Hills. It pays to know a local! - Let us design a tour for you, or have one of our guides take you on a ride from gravel, bitumen roads, tracks, and trails less travelled on a battery-assisted pedal e-bike. See why the Adelaide Hills is one of Australia’s fifteen bio-diversity hot spots and home to the Tour Down Under. Drop into conservation parks, small towns, the odd winery, café or pub and enjoy the beauty of the Adelaide Hills.

Trixity offers a series of trails which are not only sightseeing experiences around some of Australia’s most beautiful cities but we will also give your brain a work-out on the way round. You will guide yourself on your smart device along the trail solving clues as you go - get the answer correct and we send you the next clue – easy! There are ‘Help’ & ‘Hint’ options if you get stuck and of course you can use your device to look things up if required. We think this is an excellent way to spend 2-3 hours discovering the city you live in, work in, play in. See our website for more details.