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Adelaide
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Where Adelaide sits, what to see there, and what to book.
- Top sights
- 8
- Bookable experiences
- 366
- Time zone
- Australia/Adelaide
Adelaide sits in South Australia, and this guide is the shape of it: where it is, what it breaks down into, and what there is to do once you are there. The sights below are ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for them, which is the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see. There are 366 bookable experiences here in total, with prices, durations and cancellation terms on every card.
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What to see in Adelaide
Ordered by how many tours and tickets are sold for each — the closest thing there is to a ranking of what visitors actually go and see.
Sample itineraries for Adelaide
Built from this guide: the sights in the order visitors book them, the areas with a catalogue of their own, and places within day-trip range. A starting shape, not a researched route — check opening hours before you go.
One day in Adelaide
Adelaide's most-visited sights
- 1
Day 1
Adelaide's most-visited sights
- MorningMt. Lofty48 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayHahndorf22 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonAdelaide Central Market19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadDiscover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden GemsTakes about 8 hours.
2 days in Adelaide
Adelaide's most-visited sights · More of Adelaide's top sights
- 1
Day 1
Adelaide's most-visited sights
- MorningMt. Lofty48 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayHahndorf22 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonAdelaide Central Market19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadDiscover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden GemsTakes about 8 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Adelaide's top sights
- MorningRundle Mall15 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNorth Terrace14 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadKangaroo Island in a Day Tour from AdelaideTakes about 16 hours.
3 days in Adelaide
Adelaide's most-visited sights · More of Adelaide's top sights · Day trip to McLaren Vale
- 1
Day 1
Adelaide's most-visited sights
- MorningMt. Lofty48 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayHahndorf22 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonAdelaide Central Market19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadDiscover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden GemsTakes about 8 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Adelaide's top sights
- MorningRundle Mall15 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNorth Terrace14 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadKangaroo Island in a Day Tour from AdelaideTakes about 16 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to McLaren Vale
- Early startHead to McLaren ValeAbout 33 km from Adelaide — its own guide has what to see there.
5 days in Adelaide
Adelaide's most-visited sights · More of Adelaide's top sights · Day trip to McLaren Vale · More of Adelaide's top sights · Day trip to Barossa Valley
- 1
Day 1
Adelaide's most-visited sights
- MorningMt. Lofty48 tours & tickets sold for it.
- MiddayHahndorf22 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonAdelaide Central Market19 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadDiscover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden GemsTakes about 8 hours.
- 2
Day 2
More of Adelaide's top sights
- MorningRundle Mall15 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- AfternoonNorth Terrace14 tours & tickets sold for it, free to visit.
- Book aheadKangaroo Island in a Day Tour from AdelaideTakes about 16 hours.
- 3
Day 3
Day trip to McLaren Vale
- Early startHead to McLaren ValeAbout 33 km from Adelaide — its own guide has what to see there.
- 4
Day 4
More of Adelaide's top sights
- MorningNational Wine Centre of Australia13 tours & tickets sold for it.
- AfternoonAdelaide Oval13 tours & tickets sold for it.
- Book aheadExperience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & TreatsTakes about 8 hours.
- 5
Day 5
Day trip to Barossa Valley
- Early startHead to Barossa ValleyAbout 54 km from Adelaide — its own guide has what to see there.
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What travellers book in Adelaide
The experiences Viator ranks highest here, with the price, the duration and the cancellation terms on every card.
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Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems
4.9 (1,398)8h
Head out from the hustle and bustle of Adelaide for a relaxing day spent sampling the wines of the Barossa Valley in a shared bus tour with a focus on premium wineries and gourmet dining, we strive to deliver a unique…
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Kangaroo Island in a Day Tour from Adelaide
4.4 (785)16h
Make the most of a day trip to Kangaroo Island on a full-day guided tour that takes in the highlights of this unspoiled natural paradise. Visit Seal Bay Conservation Park, Vivonne Bay, Flinders Chase National Park,…
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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats
4.8 (484)8h
Experience the charm of the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley in one day. Start in historic Hahndorf, followed by strawberry picking at Beerenberg Farm and a visit to Melba's Chocolate Factory. In the Barossa, enjoy…
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Adelaide Hills Tour with River Murray Lunch Cruise
4.4 (417)8h 30m
Small groups are defined as 24 passengers or less Take on the Majestic Murray River as you cruise on Captain Proud side paddle wheeler for a 2 course lunch and 3 hour cruise. Sit back and relax with purchases made from…
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Hahndorf & Barossa & Maggie Beers (2 wineries and Lunch Included)
4.7 (49)8h
Start your day with a visit to Maggie Beer's Farm Shop. Embark on a delightful journey through the renowned Adelaide Hills, filled with enriching experiences and tantalising flavours. Begin with a tasting at Chateau…
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Victor Harbor and Fleurieu Peninsula Tour
4.7 (216)8h
(Small groups tours are defined as 24 passengers or less for each vehicle used. Enjoy a delightful tour of South Australia’s premier tourist region, the Fleurieu Peninsula. Travel through the picturesque Adelaide Hills…
from $108.74 / personView details
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