Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine
Overview
From Grid Plans to great wine, Adelaide has more firsts than a toddler's birthday party.
Explore the city's rich history from Captain Light’s brilliant grid design to its status as a world-renowned wine destination. Led by virtual guide Dave, a proud town planner, this self-paced tour brings Adelaide’s history to life. Dave’s engaging narration connects you to hidden gems, untold stories, and iconic landmarks, offering a fresh perspective on the city’s past, present, and future. Along the way, discover cool stories and unique spots that make Adelaide truly one-of-a-kind.
A world of unseen stories awaits!
What's Included
- Extended stays: Savour hidden history & wide open spaces. Spend more time where your interest lies.
- Turn-by-turn navigation: seamlessly guided with maps, media & commentary, on-demand, on any device
- Audio & immersive narration: our virtual guides make locations come alive with history and anecdotes
- Private transportation
- Explorers must provide own phone or tablet
Meeting Location
127-129 North Terrace
Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Corner of Hackney Rd &
Botanic Road, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Finishing at the National Wine Centre of Australia, adventurers can easily return to the start point by catching a tram down North Terrace.
What To Expect
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Adelaide Railway Station InfoCentre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Adelaide Festival Centre
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Elder Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament House Of South Australia
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rundle Mall
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
State Library of South Australia
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Adelaide Botanic Garden
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
National Wine Centre of Australia
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACDT).
- Extended stays: Savour hidden history & wide open spaces. Spend more time where your interest lies.
- Turn-by-turn navigation: seamlessly guided with maps, media & commentary, on-demand, on any device.
- Audio & immersive narration: our virtual guides make locations come alive with history and anecdotes.
- Private transportation.
- Explorers must provide own phone or tablet.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Adelaide "Firsts" Walking Tour - From Grid Plans to Great Wine is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Adelaide “Firsts” Walking Tour – From Grid Plans to Great Wine will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Extended stays: Savour hidden history & wide open spaces. Spend more time where your interest lies.
- Turn-by-turn navigation: seamlessly guided with maps, media & commentary, on-demand, on any device
- Audio & immersive narration: our virtual guides make locations come alive with history and anecdotes
- Private transportation
- Explorers must provide own phone or tablet
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
