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Adelaide Greeters ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ Free Private Walking Tour with a local

Book a free private walk in Adelaide with a Greeter.

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Our core value #1   reads "Greeters are volunteers, a friendly face for those visiting a city."

It's true: our Greeters love their city or town and they are proud to share this with guests.

How could you better discover the most interesting spots of a place?

Mini group, maximum six people

Our core value #2 reads "Greeters welcome individuals and may serve small groups of up to six people."

The reason is that each Greet should be an opportunity to talk to each other and that seems impossible in bigger groups.

Also important: we do not mingle people from different requests but serve only you (and your friends).

Free service, no tipping

Our core value #3 reads "Meeting a Greeter is free of charge."

We do not follow a "give what you think is ok (but please give)" strategy. Greeters honestly do not like any tipping because what they give comes from their heart not because of any tipping expectation.

If you feel you would like to support the Greeters as a whole you should find a way to support the local Greeter organization (our our association) to keep the project running.

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Adelaide Free Walking Tour

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Adelaide Free Walking Tour is a 2.5 hour walking tour of the Adelaide city centre. A young local guide will show you around this beautiful city. We will see most of the major attractions in Adelaide partnered with commentary the whole way through. There is a stop half way though, stopping at one of Adelaide's best coffee shops. The tour is tips based.

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Free Self-guided City Trails | City of Adelaide

September 3, 2020

Embark on an adventure along Adelaide’s awesome trails.

Go at your own pace and follow a trail through the city to discover hidden street art, the city’s most underrated food, secret gardens and historic buildings..

Explore the city on foot or two-wheels with over 70 different trails focused on food, history, nature, art and culture. There is a trail for every interest and ability to discover new gems or rediscover old haunts.

Take your pick from the City of Adelaide’s massive collection of free self-guided trails

Walking & cycling trails, nature trails & fitness trails.

There’s nothing like a good walk to get to know a place intimately. Adelaide has an abundance of trails to lead you through the cityscape and Adelaide Park Lands. There’s a trail for every ability, interest and even those with only 15 minutes to spare!

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Food & Drink Trails

So that trip to Singapore may have been cancelled this year, but that doesn’t mean you and the family have to miss out. Go on a trip around the world with the family through our family-friendly food trail. 

Indulge in simple, fuss-free Italian food, indulge in traditional Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine, or whet your appetite with signature desserts from Malaysia – when it comes to great food from around the world, we are spoilt for choice. 

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Explore the city’s past on a self-guided heritage trail and get to know Adelaide’s rich history. Go at your own pace and discover the city’s heritage gems along the way.

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For more information and all enquiries please visit the City of Adelaide website

What :       Free self-guided city trails

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Where :   Trails throughout Adelaide city, map collection online

Who :         Range of trails suitable for all ages and abilities

At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.

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During this approximately 2 hour free walking tour you will get to know more about Adelaide's unique culture and history. The meeting point is at 16 Bank Street, Adelaide at 10:00 AM, where you see the blue umbrella and finish the walk on Rundle Street (East End of the CBD).

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Tuesdays and Thursdays

2 hours approximately

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16 Bank Street, Adelaide

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Rundle Street (East End of the CBD)

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This free walking tour of approximately 2 hours, start at 16 Bank Street, Adelaide at 10:00 AM, where you see the blue umbrella. During the tour you will delve into the unique culture and history of Adelaide. In addition to having a strong emphasis on modern Adelaide and its people, as well as the history of Adelaide and South Australia, the only capital city and state that was not colonized by convicts. In the middle of the walk you will have 15 minutes of recess. After having walked through the streets of Adelaide you will finish the tour in Rundle Street (East End of the CBD).

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Frequently asked questions.

Who comes on the tours?

Many people assume that only backpackers come on free walking tours. This is not the case. These tours are for everyone no matter how you travel, where you are from, how old your are, what type of budget you have etc.

Who runs the tours?

Tours Around Adelaide is run by Ryan, a local from Adelaide. Ryan manages the business whilst also tour guiding. Tours Around Adelaide also contracts freelance tour guides for the free walking tours and employs some of Adelaide's best tour guides for the paid walking tours. We are a small team dedicated to providing some of the best tours in Adelaide. Learn more about us here.

Why are there limited spaces for the free walking tours?

The main reason for limiting the spaces for the free walking tours is to ensure enjoyment for both participants and guides. If you are coming on a free walking tour of Adelaide, chances are that you have been on another free walking tour somewhere else in the world. As you may have seen, many other tours have group sizes of 35+ people as it is hard to determine how many people will come on any given day. By limiting the spaces and requiring everyone to book in, we can make sure that there is a good guide to participant ratio so everyone can hear and have a good time.

What should I wear/bring on the tours?

We recommend wearing comfortable footwear, appropriate for a 4km walk in the city. We also recommend bringing things appropriate to the weather i.e. A hat, sunscreen, long sleeve shirt and sunglasses when its hot and sunny and rain jackets or umbrellas when it is rainy. It is also a good idea to bring a water bottle.

How long are the tours?

The Free Walking Tours run for about 2.5 hours, the Street Art Tours for 2 hours.

Are tours ever cancelled?

Some walking tours run "rain, hail or shine". We, however, do cancel when there is bad weather. Safety is our number one priority and weather conditions can jeopardise the safety of both participants and guides. The tours are cancelled if: - The weather is forecast to be 40 degrees or more - It is forecast for thunder and lightening storms - It is going to hail - There will be extremely strong winds and/or rain - Any other reason deemed appropriate by the tour guide/management Tours Around Adelaide will check the Bureau of Meteorology regularly and advise all participants who are booked in if a tour is cancelled. Cancellations may happen up to an hour before the scheduled start of the tour.

How will I identify the guide at the meeting point?

The guide will be holding a Blue umbrella.

Are tours offered on public holidays?

Only some tours are run on some public holidays. Go to book a tour and check if your desired date is available. If it is not, then unfortunately the tours won't run on that day. Some tours only allow participants to register 2 months in advance. If want to check if a tour is running more than two months in the future, please email [email protected]

What is a free tour and how is it free?

Free walking tours started in Berlin in 2005 when a man called Chris Sandeman, an out of work tour guide, needed to make money. Instead of charging people up front for his tours, he invited them to come along for free and only pay what they thought the tour was worth at the end of the tour. Free tours now operate in over 100 cities in the world and is the tour of choice for many different types of travellers.

Are there minimum and maximum number of people allowed on the tours?

Firstly, there are no minimums for any of our tours. We do however have maximums. For the paid walking tours, we have maximums of 15 for each tour. For the free walking tours, we try our best to keep tours under 25 people. In rare cases, there will be more on the tours due to tour guide availability, unforeseen circumstances etc.

What will I see on the free walking tours?

As each tour guide will have their own individual tour that they run, we cannot tell you exactly what you will see, as a general guide, please check the 'highlights' part on the free walking tour page. We can tell you that you will see the best part of Adelaide on our tours.

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Free guided walks

Specially-trained and passionate volunteer Garden Guides from the Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide conduct FREE guided walks for the public at Adelaide, Mount Lofty and Wittunga Botanic Gardens, and Botanic Park.

Each guided walk lasts about an hour-and-a-half and no booking is required (unless in a group of five or more).

Please note that all guided walks are cancelled on days forecast to reach 36 degrees or more.

Walks are not held on Christmas Day or Good Friday.

Adelaide Botanic Garden

Guided walks at Adelaide Botanic Garden leave from outside the Visitor Information Centre on the Schomburgk Pavilion at 10:30am daily .

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

Guided walks at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden depart every Thursday from the Lower Car Park (entry via Lampert Road) at 10:30am.

Wittunga Botanic Garden

Guided walks at Wittunga Botanic Garden depart every Tuesday from the car park on Shepherds Hill Road at 10:30am .

Botanic Park

Please note - The Botanic Park guided walk on Monday 26 February, Monday 4 March and Monday 11 March will not be going ahead due to WOMADelaide.

Guided walks depart every Monday from North Lodge, Plane Tree Drive, at 2:00pm.

Booked walks

Groups of five or more can book walks in any of the three gardens, and you may be interested in a special-interest walk on a topic such as Wetlands Discovery, Fiery Foods, Garden of Health. A small charge may apply. Guides can also be booked for bus tours of the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden (available on weekdays).

To book a walk please fill in the form found here .

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Hit the trail by yourself! The Friends of the Botanic Gardens of Adelaide prepare monthly or seasonal guided trails for each of the three gardens. See the walks here.

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Adelaide Free Walking Tours

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Explore the historic and cultural attractions of Adelaide with a local guide – for free!

Visit the Adelaide Festival Centre, Elder Park, Government House, the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide's East End, Rundle Mall, and the Central Markets. And at the end of your tour, simply pay what you believe it was worth to you.

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Free Walking Sightseeing Tours in Adelaide, Australia

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Book guided sightseeing tours and activities in Adelaide.

Explore Adelaide in Australia with one of our free walking tours . Click on a marker on the map to get started and view details about the tour. Below is an overview of the sightseeing tours. A total of 2 tours are available in Adelaide, Australia.

Self-guided Tour #1

• Botanic Park
• Museum of Economic Botany
• Adelaide Botanic Gardens
• National Wine Centre of Australia
• Ayers House - National Trust
• Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre

Self-guided Tour #2

• South Australian Museum
• Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden
• Holy Trinity
• Gladys Elphick Park

Why Visit Sights? Self-guided sightseeing tours are a free and safe alternative to bus tours. You can explore Adelaide at your own pace, any time! Do something good for your health by walking.

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Run by an internationally-trained tour guide, we have been recognised with numerous award placings and featured by media across the globe

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Our tours generally run with small groups of 10 or less, allowing your Adelaide experience to be that bit more immersive and engaging

Welcome To Adelaide tour

Our popular Adelaide tour of the city centre is an overview of the major landmarks and streets that make the 'City of Churches' or 'Radelaide' great. You'll learn what the Mall's Balls are, hear stories of how Adelaide began, and finish up outside the must-see Adelaide Central Market. It is the essential welcome to Adelaide for any visitor!

The F Factor food tour

Adelaide food is a thing, and our delightful, short walking food tour is where you get to try South Australia's best food. By that, we mean meats and sweets! This Adelaide food tour includes samples of food like fritz, Fruchocs and frog cakes, stories of their history, and extras to take home. This food walking tour covers what most travellers often miss - you won't learn about these on any other Adelaide tours!

Port Adelaide Walking Tour

Our take on Port Adelaide is relaxed yet informative. Walk with us to hear the stories of its grisly beginnings as Port Misery, before finding its feet to become one of South Australia's major settlements. Now a thriving modern hub, get the most out of your Port Adelaide experience by discovering its heritage with us.

Intimate Walk

This is our in-depth private Adelaide walk, more than an orientation of the city. It's an immersive Adelaide experience taking in the northern half of the city centre. This is an Adelaide walking tour bringing you perspective only a local can, and sharing places other tours of Adelaide can't.

Jimmy C Street Art Tour

A street art tour with a difference. We highlight the works of Jimmy C, the world-renowned street artist who grew up in Adelaide and found success in his unique 'drip-style' art. Discover his story, style and collaborations on this Adelaide street art tour that guarantees to leave you curious for more!

Private walking tour

For student groups, corporate groups, conference groups or social groups, our private Adelaide tours can help peers mingle. If you're travelling and want to learn about Adelaide without the crowds, this is also for you, with a range of customisations available. Immersive travel on tours of Adelaide never looked so good.

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Explore Adelaide's alternative history through a rainbow lens, as we reveal the stories behind the city's queer identity. An audio tour that's done at your own pace, in your own time using GPS tracking and the VoiceMap app.

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