Learn intriguing stories in Adelaide’s back streets
Wander past unique street art
Venture off the beaten path

Uncover a side of Adelaide that is rarely seen!

This unique walking tour will take you off the main roads and into the city’s laneways and back streets, where vibrant street art breathes life into hidden walls. As you stroll through lesser-known corners of Adelaide, you’ll hear stories on unique Adelaide characters, discover lesser known sites and an impressive collection of murals, graffiti, and installations that showcase the creativity of local artists and the city’s evolving urban culture.

You will discover the cultural vibrancy of Adelaide as you wander through small laneways and streets of both the East and West ends of Adelaide. Your knowledgeable guide will share the stories behind our city and its history, and how Adelaide has embraced street art as a key part of its cultural landscape. Every stop on the tour reveals another layer to our captivating city.

This tour shows you a different side of Adelaide in just 2 hours. You will gaze upon Adelaide’s smallest door, various Urban canvases on buildings and even beneath your feet, meet Adelaide’s first business woman, learn about secret squirrel business and our original market area. You will uncover a side of Adelaide that is rarely seen making it a tour great for first time visitors and locals alike to experience.

Why Choose This Tour?

See unique and varied street art
Gaze upon Adelaide's smallest door
Learn about Adelaide’s secret squirrel business
Wander through the back streets of the East and West ends of Adelaide
Give back to the local community - We donate 5% of the tour price to support local homeless and indigenous charities
Get acquainted with our founder & guide with 15+ years of experience, having guided tours in over 40 countries worldwide

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Trip Details

The Nitty-Gritty

Price

Adult – $59
Child (13 years to 17 years) – $29
Child 12 and under – free


Departure time

Daily – 2pm


Meeting point

Outside Adelaide Visitor Information Centre, 25 Pirie St, Adelaide
(Click here to view map)


Availability

All year round


Duration

2 hours


Group size

Max. 12 people (average size 4)


Participation requirements

Comfortable walking. Distance covered during the walking tour is 2.5 km (1.2 miles).


Included

  • Local Guide
  • Donation to local charity
  • Personalised recommendations for what to see and do in Adelaide during your stay
  • Digital map of our top Adelaide hot spots
  • Digital map of more Adelaide street art to explore in your own time

What to bring

  • Sense of adventure
  • A curiosity to understand more about Adelaide
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Camera
  • Weather appropriate clothing

About your guide

Expert tour guide with over 15 years of travel and guiding experience

Art and Artists you will see during the tour:

  • Adelaide City of music by Dave Court
  • Paul Kelly lane
  • Order 55
  • Cold Chisel Lane
  • Alien from E-street Saturn by Driller Jet Armstrong
  • Vans the Omega
  • Party Head by Mike Makatron
  • Jimmy C
  • Aussie and Pixel Face by Peter Drew
  • Findac
  • Jimmi Hendrix by Jack Fran
  • Adnate
  • Matchbox Car Wall by Matej Andraz Vogrincic
  • Elizabeth Close
  • She Imagined Buttons by Jasmine Crisp

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