Aboriginal Cultural Experience

Join your Aboriginal guide for an enjoyable and informative tour with a difference.  Learn about traditional Aboriginal life, the impact of European settlement, and the role of the Aboriginal people in the development of Adelaide.  Experience Aboriginal environments, taste native bush foods within the surrounds of the beautiful Botanic Gardens, learn about Aboriginal art at the Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute, and visit Australia’s largest collection of Aboriginal artifacts. Departs daily at 9am from the Adelaide Botanical Gardens.  Duration 7 hours. Includes Lunch, tastings, refreshments and entry fees.

from $201 per person

Insiders Adelaide

Market Culture: This tour takes us on an insider’s tour through Adelaide’s Central Markets and features unknown local highlights such as hidden tunnels, visiting local potters and cheesery, with an education on wine to boot. Experience some local colour at a little caf along china towns, Gouger Street and explore some of the famous and interesting public buildings around Victoria Square, whilst learning about the heart of Adelaide and what makes it tick.
Classic Adelaide - Culture and Heritage:
Explore the Cultural Boulevard, walking amongst the statuesque Government and University buildings. Visit our famous Art Gallery with Rodin Sculptures and Museum with its unique desert garden, all the buildings have stories to tell. Visit Artlab to view the talented team restoring historic paintings, books and fabrics. Enjoy visits of little streets and lanes whilst indulging in a taste of fine chocolate from our famous icon producer Haighs. We can visit SA’s own Jurlique store, discovering hidden secrets along the way which only a local would know, wonder past our historic Queen Adelaide Club and Adelaide Club home to Adelaide’s elite. We may complete tour in picturesque atmosphere with a tasty lunch at SA’s Art gallery.
East End Pub Culture:
This tour takes in such quirky sites as the Cupola in honour of Elvis in the Botanic Gardens, experience a bush food trail and a visit to Ayers House Paxton’s walk. We then cross to Vaughan place, though to Tandanya for an insight into contemporary Aboriginal art, and the rainbow serpent. We then wander through the historic East End fruit and produce markets, Vardon place featuring art works such as sculptures and the interesting mud art work. We then stroll through charming arcades that take us through to Rymill Park, home to the Garden of Unearthly delights. We may stop for a drink at PJ O’Brien’s, famous Irish pub featuring interesting decor and views across to the WWI memorial to the Light Horseman. The East End of Rundle Street is undoubtly one of Adelaide’s finest foodie streets and we can stop in and enjoy a highlight of your fancy, be it a fresh oyster from the Oyster Bar or a hot indulgent chocolate from Cocolat.
West End Art and Culture:
This tour focuses more on the contemporary Arts and culture of Adelaide. With highlights such as the Samstag Museum which has “heightened expectations” among Adelaide people, another highlight nearby is the Jam Factory Craft and Design Centre and the long-established Experimental Art Foundation. Along the way we will see Artwoks tucked away and surprising art venues to enjoy. Experience the interesting Dark Horsey bookshop, featuring unique literature, maybe we will discover some lesser known Australian gems. Amongst other highlights we will stop in to enjoy a drink and possibly a wine tasting in the stylish Apothocary.

Choose your own walking tour . Duration: 2 Hours (4 hour option also available)
Hotel pick-up not included.

from $125 per person

A Night to Remember

The Fleurieu Peninsula, within easy reach of Adelaide, provides one of the best opportunities to discover Australia’s nocturnal animals, including a Fairy Penguin colony. Enjoy a mid-afternoon journey with your knowledgeable guide through the scenic Adelaide Hills, Hahndorf, Kuitpo Forest, and Mount Compass, and onto Victor Harbour for exclusive access to Urimbirra Wildlife Park, allowing entry to the koala enclosure and more. Continue onto Granite Island and experience the Fairy Penguin colony ‘up close” and a relaxed dinner in a delightful seashore restaurant. Departs daily at 2.15pm.  Duration 8 hours.  Includes Hotel transfers, dinner, touring by small group touring vehicle, and all entry fees.

from $366 per person

Adelaide City Highlights - Half Day

Adelaide is a cosmopolitan blend of European and modern architecture, great food and wine and a relaxed unwinding lifestyle. The city, flanked by the ocean on the west and panoramic Mount Lofty Ranges on the east, offers a myriad of cultural experiences expressing a vibrant and festive mood. This tour is an ideal introduction to the Adelaide way of life.  Highlights include a tour of the Haigh’s Chocolate Factory, a scenic drive past many historic city sights, the beautiful coastal Glenelg Esplanade, and spectacular views of the city from Colonel Light’s Lookout. Note - Haigh’s tour not available on Sunday’s extra time will be spent exploring the city. Departs daily at 9.30am.  Duration 2.5 hours.  Includes Hotel transfers
AS14

from $54 per person

Barossa Valley Experience

Today is about experiencing the region and the wineries.  You may be lucky enough to see kangaroos and emus grazing near the road before venturing to the Chain of Ponds.  Morning tea is at the historic Lyndock bakery followed by a stroll through Angaston.  Lunch is at the award-winning Peter Lehman Wines. Departs daily at 8.30am.  Duration 8.5 hours.  Includes Knowledgeable guide, home style morning tea, wine tastings, lunch, and luxury touring vehicle.
AWE/BVE

from $264 per person

Swim with the Dolphins

Dolphins are one of the earth’s most fascinating and curious creatures. Temptation Sailing offers you a once-in-a-lifetime encounter by which you will be touched forever. This is possibly the only cruise of its type, where the vessel doesn’t go looking for dolphins, the dolphins come to the vessel. Because the gulf is home to over a thousand common and bottlenose dolphins, Temptation is able to offer a money-back guarantee; if you do not get to swim with the dolphins, they will refund the difference between the “swim” and the “watch” tours.Tour’d duration is 3.5 hours from 8am - 11.30am most days. Includes Hotel transfers, wet suit, snorkel and mask.

from $159 per person

Best of South Australia

Coast, country and surrounds - these regions blend in a unique one-day tour, featuring areas such as Adelaide city, Adelaide Hills and McLarenVale.  Highlights include a taste and tour of the Adelaide Central Markets, Hahndorf Hill winery, and a gourmet lunch at scenic locations such as The Lane.  Via scenic countryside, travel to McLarenVale with its coastal Mediterranean Italian influence, and be among the vineyards, while experiencing this region’s exotic food and wine.  Note.  Central Markets only available on market days, alternative highlight will be offered on off-days.  Includes Experienced wine tour guide/driver, wine and tourism information kit, pre- and post-tour assistance, wine tastings, refreshments en route and gourmet lunch.

from $427 per person