Your guide will be waiting by the Mall's Balls sculpture in Rundle Mall, on the side of the Pandora jewellery store. If raining, please wait undercover next to the Pandora store.
Description
On this private Adelaide walking tour, you'll hear about the history and culture that has shaped Adelaide into what it is today. Your born-and-raised local guide gives you a warm welcome to our friendly city, providing an orientation of Adelaide's main streets and key landmarks. You will stop by important spots including Adelaide Arcade and Town Hall, before finishing outside the Adelaide Central Market.
This tour provides you with understanding of how Adelaide's history has impacted the present - walk away with greater knowledge about what makes the city vibrant and modern, and leave armed with recommendations on how to continue your Adelaide stay.
*For bookings of two or more, this tour runs for two hours. If one person is on the booking, it runs for 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
*We offer the use of hearing devices on private tours for an extra $10 per person (earpieces or T-coil portable hearing loops). Please inform us on booking if you'd like this option.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Next available
Fri, Oct 9
Adult (ages 16–90)
$77
In demand: 26 of the next 56 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Discover Adelaide
Itinerary
The Mall's Balls Statue
10 min
Learn about Adelaide's city symbol, a progressive sculpture that gets you thinking!
Adelaide Arcade
10 min
This beautiful shopping area is the oldest of its kind in Australia. You'll learn about its steeped history and appreciate the beautiful architecture.
The Rundle Mall Pigs
5 min
The second main sculpture of Adelaide's main shopping strip, the pigs are well loved and are great for photos.
North Terrace
15 min
You will learn about how the city's glorious Parliament House building was created, taking in a part of North Terrace which is also home to the city's cultural precinct.
Adelaide Oval
15 min
Take a look at the Riverbank precinct where the Adelaide Oval sits as you learn the history of this prestigious stadium and how it's shaped Adelaide in modern times.
Town Hall
10 min
Home to regal rooms and pop culture history, Adelaide's Town Hall has amazing stories.
Adelaide Central Market
5 min
You finish by the famous Adelaide Central Market, known for its abundance of fresh produce.
What's included
Included
Local guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
19 reviews
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How it compares in Adelaide
Starting price $77 is 30% above the typical $60 for tours of similar length in Adelaide
Excurgo comparison of 351 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Adelaide Walking Tour take?
Private Adelaide Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private Adelaide Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $77 per person for this Adelaide experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Adelaide Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Does Private Adelaide Walking Tour sell out?
It can: 26 of the next 56 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Private Adelaide Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your guide will be waiting by the Mall's Balls sculpture in Rundle Mall, on the side of the Pandora jewellery store. If raining, please wait undercover next to the Pandora store. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Adelaide Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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401susannec
October 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Private Walking City Tour Adelaide
We enjoyed our private walking city tour today with Olly. For 2 hours he showed us interesting modern and historical places in Adelaide. We came to know remarkable stories about Opal minors, Street Art and a„gost“ in the eldest Arcade , where we visited the little Museum. The time passed very quickly and we enjoyed every minute.
Operator response
Olly is amazing at sharing all the intriguing details of our city and it's great to see you enjoyed the private experience. Thanks for joining us, and safe travels! -Katina
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biznbob
September 21, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful walking tour
Excellent, knowledgeable tour of Adelaide. We loved meeting Kat at our hotel and she gave us a brief idea of the itinerary. The tour was for three hours and we covered the history of Adelaide as a free settlement, saw many of the colonial buildings and learned about the people who settled and prospered in this area. We also were shown round some of the commercial and shopping areas and picked up some knowledge of the local businesses and foods. The highlight for me was visiting the old library and seeing the books and photos on display. The development of Adelaide in its relatively short history is amazing and thought provoking. Thank you, Kat.
Operator response
You're very welcome - and thank you all for being so curious about Adelaide's short yet fascinating modern history! The chance to take a customised private tour means we can be really flexible with the meeting point and what you want to discover. The State Library is a highlight that we love sharing on a longer tour, when we have the time to go in and explore! It was a pleasure hosting you. Safe travels, Katina
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Richard_H
September 15, 2026 · via Viator
Short tour packed with history and interesting sights
Tina is a very knowledgeable tour guide and had historical stories about many of the places we visited. The two hours seemed to pass very quickly and she packed in a lot of information and history about Adelaide in that short period of time. If you only have a few hours and want to see a lot of sites in Adelaide this Tina is ready with the perfect tour!
Operator response
Thank you Richard! We're so glad you both enjoyed seeing Adelaide with a local, and we definitely fit a lot into what seems like a short time. It's wonderful to see that our tour has helped make your South Australian stay feel complete for a first visit. Safe travels!
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Hilary56
September 11, 2026 · via Viator
Great Personal tour of Adelaide.
Absolutely fabulous tour. Katina is an excellent host and provides a great deal of information about Adelaide city, new and historical. We loved this tour and recommend to all.
Operator response
Thank you for wanting to see Adelaide through a local's eyes and getting to know the city better. It was a pleasure sharing the city's stories with you! Take care, Katina
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Tarne_T
September 7, 2026 · via Viator
The Perfect Introduction to Adelaide
Here’s a polished version that keeps the warm, positive tone:
We had a wonderful walking tour of Adelaide with Kat. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and informative, and gave us a great overview of the city. It was clear how connected she is to Adelaide, as she seemed to know locals everywhere we went!
We visited on a bustling day, which made the city especially fun to explore on foot. Kat shared interesting information along the way and also gave us plenty of recommendations for places to visit, eat, and explore during the rest of our stay.
A great introduction to Adelaide and a wonderful way to get acquainted with the city.
Operator response
Adelaide is that kind of place, where it's very local and we're all part of a great community! Thanks so much to you both for choosing to explore Adelaide with us and I'm so glad you both enjoyed the afternoon! Safe travels, Katina
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ColNP
September 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awesome Experience
We did a 12 person private walking food tour with Katina. It was a very interesting and knowledge gaining tour. Katina kept us on our toes with all the history of the visited businesses and how Adelaide was formed into the beautiful city it is today. We got to enjoy Haighs Chocolates, Ditters, Balfour Cafe, Charlesworth Nuts, Cons Fine Foods, and Skala Bakery. Evrything we tried was great and the final stop, The Central Markets, a real eye opener. If you're looking for a great tour of Adelaides food history, Katina and Flamboyance is the place to get it done!
PS - Most tours are smaller sizes than ours, but we came form NZ as a group of 12 so they accommodated our wishes.
Operator response
We were so pleased to accommodate your group on a private version of our food tour The F Factor, and it's wonderful to see how it enhanced your trip to Adelaide! Thank you all for wanting to discover Adelaide's unique history through its fun foods. I had a great time too! Take care, Katina
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Mark_K
July 27, 2026 · via Viator
Great walking tour.
a wonderful experience. Olly was a great guide, full of knowledge and he made the tour very enjoyable. Would recommend.
Operator response
Olly is great at bringing Adelaide to life through a local lens, we're glad he could provide a great introduction to Adelaide for you. Thanks so much for choosing to experience Adelaide with us! Safe travels, Katina
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F7865DTelizabeths
May 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Definitely worth the experience
The gentle amble around the area was very interesting, with hidden gems and unknown facts for the lay tourist. My guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and I certainly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you Elizabeth, it was lovely hosting you and sharing the unique stories that make Adelaide the city it is. Safe travels, Katina
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patricia p
April 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great City Tour
Great informative tour! Kat has great knowledge of the city and was able to pass it all on in a fun way.
Operator response
Thank you so much! Sharing Adelaide's past and present is always fun because there are so many great stories. It was lovely hosting you both! Take care, Katina
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Mjdsambado
February 14, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Meet at the Mall Balls
We had a fantastic walking tour of Adelaide. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the city’s history and culture. The tour offered a wonderful blend of architectural highlights, local stories, and hidden corners we would never have discovered on our own. It was the perfect introduction to Adelaide and left us with a true appreciation of its charm and character.
Operator response
Thank you so much for choosing to take a private tour with us! Seeing Adelaide with a local really does make all the difference to understanding the city better. It was a pleasure sharing Adelaide's stories with you all, and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your South Australian experience. Safe travels, Katina
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