The perfect Introduction to Glenelg before you explore at your own pace
Adelaide’s most historic and beautiful coastal suburb is only a 30-minute tram ride out of the city centre. Our meeting spot is just a few steps away from where you alight the tram. As soon as you start the tour you are quickly enveloped in the historic charm of Glenelg as we regale you with stories about South Australia’s first mainland settlement and its characters. We will walk beside beautiful long sandy beaches, wander along historic streets and gaze upon luxurious seaside mansions while showing you the best spots to eat and shop in Glenelg.
Discover why over 1 million tourists visit Glenelg each year. With its laid back coastal atmosphere it offers the perfect afternoon escape from the bustle of city life. This tour gives you the ultimate introduction to Glenelg in just 90 minutes. Informative, fun and immersive, you will have plenty of free time after to explore Glenelg at your leisure and enjoy its many attractions, activities and lively dining and shopping scene.
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Trip Details
The Nitty-Gritty
Price
Adult – $44
Child (13 years to 17 years) – $19
Child 12 and under – free
Departure time
Daily – 2pm
Meeting point
Outside Glenelg Visitor Information Centre, Mosley Square, Adelaide
Availability
All year round
Duration
90 minutes
Group size
Max. 12 people (average size 4)
Included
- Local Guide
- Donation to local charity
- Personalised recommendations for what to see and do in Glenelg after the tour
- Digital map of our top Adelaide hot spots
What to bring
- Sense of adventure
- A curiosity to discover more about Adelaide
- Comfortable shoes
- Reusable water bottle
- Camera
- Weather appropriate clothing
Participation requirements
Comfortable walking. Distance covered during the walking tour is 2.5 km (1.2 miles).
About your guide
Expert local tour guide with over 15 years of travel and guiding experience
What You'll See & Do
- Mosley Square
- Town hall
- Glenelg Discovery Centre
- Glenelg Pioneer Memorial
- Glenelg Jetty
- Jimmy Melrose Park
- Stamford Grand Hotel
- Historic Coastal Mansions and Streets
- Site of former Amusement parks
- Colley Reserve and Rotunda
- Public Baths
- The first landing site of the colony of South Australia.
- Wigley Reserve
- Patawalunga River
- Learn about Kaurna Culture
- Adelaide Colonial Blue stone houses
- Torrens Square
- St Peters
- Wander Jetty Rd
- St Andrews by the Sea
- Ryans Emporium
- Jetty Hotel
