A Taste of South Australia
Highlights
- Experience personalised tours led by friendly, knowledgeable guides through South Australia's renowned wine regions.
- Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to both iconic and emerging wine producers, uncovering local secrets and stories.
- Tailor your itinerary to your interests, ensuring a unique and insightful journey filled with flavour and discovery.
A Taste of South Australia has offered wine tours for over 37 years, driven by a passion for food, wine, and hospitality. With a background in technical wine studies, their experiences suit travellers seeking a unique and insightful journey.
They offer private tours, small group experiences, guided walks, and customised itineraries tailored to your interests. Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead you through South Australia’s famous wine regions, sharing both iconic and emerging producers.
With strong industry connections, guests enjoy behind-the-scenes access and local secrets. Discover South Australia in a relaxed, safe, and memorable way—full of flavour, stories, and discovery.
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Tour/s
Clare Valley Private Wine Tour (Full day)
Experience a wonderful day in the Clare Valley enjoying great food and wine on a personalised private tour with hosted wine tour guide.
Be collected from your hotel and escorted along the scenic route passing picturesque rural landscapes and small towns as we head towards the Clare Valley. Our first introduction to the Clare Valley is the quaint little town of Auburn stopping for morning tea. We may visit Mount Horrocks or Grosset’s Winery located nearby (in September only).
Travel through Penwortham and along the scenic route to Mitchell’s Winery. Stop for a gourmet lunch at the charming Skillogalee Restaurant and Winery, accompanied by the best of local wines. Visit Sevenhill Cellar, run by the Jesuit Brothers. See the historic church and explore the heritage of the first vineyard in the region.
Travel on to Clare and visit the innovative Tim Knappstein Winery. From the town of Clare start the return journey, visiting local artists that are tucked away in the hills. Visit the old slate mining town of Mintaro. If time permits enjoy a drink at the Old Magpie and Stump or have coffee at the stately Martindale Hall before returning to Adelaide.
Operates: Daily by arrangement
Ultimate Wineries 3 Days, 2 Nights South Australian Wine & Gourmet Experience
Day 1 – McLaren Vale & Arrival in the Barossa
d’Arenberg Cube – Dead Arm Distinction Experience
Hardy’s Tintara – Hidden Secrets Tour
Gourmet Lunch – Seasonal dishes paired with wines at Penfolds Magill or Fino Seppeltsfield
Seppeltsfield Winery – Centennial Fortified Wine Experience
Overnight Stay – Seppeltsfield Lodge or Jacob’s Creek Cottage
Day 2 – Clare Valley & Barossa
Taylors Wines (Clare Valley) – Premium Tasting Experience
Artisans of Barossa – Grenache Project Tasting
Yalumba – Historic Cooperage & Iconic Wines
Lunch – Venue to be confirmed based on route
Overnight Stay – Return to Seppeltsfield Lodge or Jacob’s Creek Cottage
Day 3 – Barossa to Adelaide via Adelaide Hills
St Hugo – Private Tasting Experience
Petaluma (Adelaide Hills) – Premium Cool Climate Wine Tasting
Penfolds Magill Estate – Grange Tasting & Lunch at Magill Estate Kitchen
(Alternative premium lunch venue used on Mondays & Tuesdays)
Inclusions:Private guide/driver, luxury vehicle, all premium tastings and winery experiences, 3 lunches, breakfasts, refreshments, and 2 nights luxury accommodation.
Pick-up: 8:30 am from Adelaide CBD. Note: Starting time can vary based on customer’s schedule.
Market Culture Walking Tour (3 hours)
Enjoy a four hour walking tour (select from either morning or afternoon tour) that takes you on an insider’s tour through Adelaide’s Central Market. This tour features unknown local highlights such as hidden tunnels, visiting local potters and cheese makers and learning about wine. Experience some local colour at a little cafe along Chinatown, Gouger Street and explore some of the famous and interesting public buildings around Victoria Square, whilst learning about the heart of Adelaide and what makes it tick.
Three hour tour also includes a casual meal (breakfast or lunch with a glass of wine) expert local guide and entrance fees.
Departure details: Departs from the entrance of the Hilton Adelaide, Victoria Square, Adelaide. Departs at 10am and 2pm.
Best of the Barossa (Full day)
Spend a delightful day in the Barossa Valley, tasting wines and visiting local attractions in a fully chauffeured vehicle with personalised itinerary and trained wine guide.
En route to the Barossa, get better acquainted with Adelaide on a brief city tour. Take in the sites including the breathtaking Torrens Gorge before arriving in the wine capital of Australia. Stop for tastings at boutique wineries like Riesling Freak, Charlie Melton and Rockfords and meet local wine identities. Discover local crafts and artisan produce in the German town of Tanunda and sample cheeses in Angaston, stopping at Menglers Hill for sweeping Barossa views. Sit down for lunch among the vines or at a favourite local restaurant then let the wine flow at Henschke, Yalumba and Maggie Beer Farm shop.
Classic Adelaide Culture and Heritage Walking Tour (3 hours)
Explore the cultural boulevard of Adelaide on a four hour walking tour amongst the statuesque Government and University buildings of North Terrace. Visit our famous Art Gallery and see the Rodin sculptures and the South Australian Museum with its unique desert garden, all the buildings have stories to tell. Visit Artlab to view the talented team restoring historic paintings, books and fabrics. Enjoy visits to little streets and lanes whilst indulging in a taste of fine chocolate from Haighs Chocolates. Visit South Australia’s own Jurlique store, discovering hidden secrets along the way which only a local would know, wander past our historic Queen Adelaide Club and Adelaide Club. Tour can conclude with a tasty lunch in the picturesque atmosphere of the South Australian Art Gallery (at extra cost).
Operates: By arrangement. Three hour walking tour with departures at 10am and 2pm.
McLaren Vale Food and Wine (Full day)
Discover the great food and wine of the McLaren Vale region on a personalised day tour with hosted wine tour guide.
Spend the day wining and dining in McLaren Vale, taste local wines and produce at a mix of iconic and boutique wineries such as d’Arenberg Cube, Dandelion, Beckers and Molly Dookers. Our lunch destination is the charming Salopian Inn (or similar), then depending on your appetite, the afternoon will proceed with more wine or artisan produce tastings – perhaps Primo Estate, Wirra Wirra and Penny’s Hill, or further exploration through the hills or along the coast.
Operates: Daily by arrangement 9am to 5pm. Where possible we tailor make the tour to suit each clients interests.
East End Pub Culture Walking Tour (3 hours)
Highlights of this four hour walking tour include the Cuppola in honour of Elvis Presley in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, an Australian bush food trail and visit to Ayers House Paxton’s Walk. Visit Vaughan Place and the National Aboriginal Cultural Institute – Tandanya for contemporary Aboriginal art. Wander through the historic East End Fruit and Produce Markets and Vardon Place featuring art works. Stroll through charming arcades to Rymill Park, home to the Garden of Unearthly Delights. Tour can include a stop for a drink at PJ O’Brien’s Irish Pub with views of the World War One Memorial to the Light Horseman. The East End of Rundle Street is one of Adelaide’s finest foodie streets and a stop to enjoy a fresh oyster from the Oyster Bar or a hot indulgent chocolate from Cocolat and more can be included.
Operates: From East Terrace Continental Cafe, 6 East Terrace, Adelaide. Three hour walking tour with departures at 10am and 2pm.
Taste of Adelaide & Hills (Full day)
Spend a day in the Adelaide Hills enjoying picturesque scenery, great food and wine tasting on a personalised tour with hosted wine tour guide.
Wind down tree-lined streets, stopping to explore picturesque towns, sample local produce and take in iconic sites on a day tour of the Adelaide Hills. First stop is Mount Lofty Summit, which offers panoramic views of the hills, city and coast. Along the way to cellar doors tucked all over the hills, stop at quintessential country towns including the German village of Hahndorf, where cheese tastings, strawberry picking (seasonal) and a chocolate and wine pairing awaits at Hahndorf Hill Winery. Enjoy lunch at a local hotel or winery restaurant, and enjoy tasting at wineries such as Shaw and Smith, Deviation Road, The Lane, Pike and Joyce and Penfolds Magill Estate.
Operates: Daily by arrangement 9am to 5pm.
West End Art and Culture Insiders Walking Tour (3 hours)
This four hour walking tour focuses on the contemporary arts and culture of Adelaide with highlights including the Samstag Museum, the nearby Jam Factory Craft and Design Centre and the long established Experimental Art Foundation. Along the way see tucked away artworks and surprising art venues. Experience the Dark Horsey Bookshop with its unique literature. Amongst other highlights stop and enjoy a drink and possibly wine tasting in the stylish Apothecary.
Four hour tour also includes a casual meal (breakfast or lunch with a glass of wine) expert local guide and entrance fees.
Operates: From Higher Ground, 9 Light Square, Adelaide. Three hour walking tour with departures at 10am and 2pm.
Adelaide at Dusk Walking Tour (3 hours)
As the city begins to close down for the day let them take you on a foodies tour of Adelaide, taking in a special foods or total foodies walk or a combination of the both, while enjoying the architectural highlights of our charming city. We are totally flexible and look forward to tailor making a tour to suit your needs and personal interests.
Three hour tour includes evening meal with a glass of wine, expert local guide and entrance fees.
Tour departs from City hotel or designated central location. Tour inclusions may vary from description based on groups or individual specific interests. Please note departure location will be confirmed with guide prior to the tour but as a rule it is from guests Hotel if central.
Fleurieu Food, Wine & Wildlife
The Fleurieu Peninsula combines stunning landscapes, produce, wildlife, and people harmoniously. McLaren Vale’s rolling hills are home to over 80 wineries, with vineyards reaching the coast. The Mediterranean climate adds to its charm. Departing from Adelaide travel to the scenic McLaren Vale Wine Region, know for grenache and shiraz, and visit wineries such as Wirra Wirra, Coriole, and the famous d’Arenberg Cube.
If wine isn’t your focus, we’ll head south to Goolwa, a historic paddle steamer port. After enjoying lunch at a local café we’ll explore the coast, looking for Southern Right Whales (seasonal – May to October). Visit Victor Harbor and ride the horse-drawn tram to Granite Island.
Best of Coonawarra/Limestone Coast (2 days)
Embark on a two-day, one-night exploration of Coonawarra, departing from Adelaide. This tour, chauffeured and led by an experienced wine guide, traverses the pastoral landscapes to reach the heart of premium red wine production. Your journey may include a visit to Padthaway Estate to sample distinguished Chardonnays and other exceptional varietals. Explore the Naracoorte Caves and Bool Lagoon, both recognised by the United Nations for their ecological importance, and enjoy an alfresco lunch or dine at the renowned Hollicks Estate.
The itinerary offers flexibility with options like a stroll through historic Petticoat Lane in Penola or visiting top wine producers like Wynns Coonawarra Estate and Balnaves of Coonawarra. Evening accommodations vary from the elegant Padthaway Estate Homestead to stylish apartments or a quaint cottage, with potential dining at Pipers restaurant or in the seaside village of Robe.
The following day might include a meeting with Brian Lynn, a viticulture lecturer and winery owner, at Majella Estate for a tour and tasting session. Time permitting, visits to other local wineries such as Penley Estate and Rymill Estate are possible, with a coastal return trip featuring a seafood lunch and scenic views of Mount Benson and the Coorong wetlands.
Ultimate Barossa Experience (Full day)
Indulge in a delightful wine tour with the assistance of our experienced wine tour guide and driver.
An exclusive tour through the red heart of Australian wine. Here, the fruits of some of the oldest vines in the country are crafted into wines coveted the world over. Known for bold reds, the Barossa’s signature Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache are considered among the best wines in the world. Travel to iconic wineries including St Hugo and Seppeltsfield Estate, where you can taste your birth year before exploring the historic villages of the Barossa. Also enjoy exquisite wine tastings at the renowned Henschke and Torbeck wineries, where you’ll encounter some of the most iconic wines in the region.
Half Day Private Wine Tour (ex Adelaide)
The Ultimate Tour experience with your own private guide and luxury vehicle.
Please look at our “Share Tour” itineraries for wine regions as a guide to itineraries. We will phone or email you to work out an exclusive itinerary for you and your guests. Tour duration 4 hours.
Lunch is available for an additional cost and will extend your tour to 6 hours.
Please enquire for larger tour groups.
Half Day Private Wine Tour (ex Barossa)
The Ultimate Tour experience with your own private guide and luxury vehicle.
Please look at our “Share tour” itineraries for wine regions as a guide to itineraries. We will phone or email you to work out an exclusive itinerary for you and your guests. Tour duration 4 hours. Pick up from Barossa accommodation.
Lunch is available for an additional cost and will extend your tour to 6 hours.
Please enquire for larger tour groups.
Private Wine Tours – 6 Hour (ex. Adelaide + Lunch)
Bordered by iconic wine regions, a glass of good wine is never far in Adelaide. Explore the best attractions in Adelaide before embarking on a journey to discover world renowned-wine region’s just beyond the city limits. On a private wine tour designed just for you, discover why Adelaide has been crowned the wine capital of Australia and explore the Adelaide Hills, Barossa or McLaren Vale – the choice is yours. We will tailor your day to incorporate the destinations on your bucket list, stopping at cellar doors to wine and dine as you choose.
*For Groups 10+ contact Taste of SA to make booking
Private Wine Tours – 6 Hour (ex. Barossa + Lunch)
Private tours include more comprehensive tastings and lunch. We will tailor your day to incorporate the destinations on your bucket list, stopping at cellar doors to wine and dine as you choose.
If you’re after an authentic slice of country Australia, look no further than the Barossa Valley. This place is home to a working rural community who uphold traditions that have been passed down through the generations. You can meet them in lovingly restored heritage towns such as Burra and Kapunda. You can talk to them at farm shops and cellar doors. You can share a drink with them, and listen to their stories of life on the land. You can soak up the festive harvest-season atmosphere that runs through the Valley, all year round. If you’re after a taste of the country, this is as real as it gets.
*For bookings of 10+ contact Taste of SA
Full Day Private Wine Tours (ex. Adelaide)
The Ultimate Tour experience with your own private guide and luxury vehicle.
Please look at our “Share tour” itineraries for wine regions as a guide. We will phone or email you to work out an exclusive itinerary for you and your guests. Regions can be combined, time permitting.
Please note: if guests are picked up and returned to Wine regions tour will be tailored accordingly.
Guests pick-up is 10am drop-off is 4pm.
Ultimate Wineries Barossa Experience (Ex. Adelaide or Barossa Valley)
As an associate member of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, A Taste of South Australia offers a premium day in the Barossa Valley. Visit iconic wineries including Yalumba (Cooperage Room), Artisans of Barossa (Grenache Project), and Seppeltsfield (100-Year-Old Tawny tasting). Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Jacob’s Creek Harvest Kitchen or St Hugo, with wines and vineyard views.
Note: We recommend connecting in advance to tailor the experience to your preferences.
Duration: 8 hrs (ex-Adelaide) | 6 hrs (ex-Barossa)
Inclusions: Expert guide/driver, private tastings, winery experiences, lunch, refreshments, info kit, and full tour support.
Pick-up: 8:30 am (Adelaide CBD) or 9:30 am (Barossa). Note: Starting time can vary based on customer’s schedule.
Ultimate Wineries McLaren Vale Experience (ex. Adelaide)
As an associate member of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, A Taste of South Australia invites you on a premium journey through two of South Australia’s top wine regions. Visit three iconic wineries—d’Arenberg (Dead Arm Distinction), Hardys (Hidden Secrets Tour), and Penfolds Magill Estate (Iconic Tasting) or Petaluma Wineries (Museum Release)—for a day of fine wine, history, and indulgence. (Note: only 3 out of 4 Wineries will be included).
Enjoy a relaxed, gourmet lunch at Magill Estate Kitchen with stunning vineyard views to complete your experience. Note: A premium alternative lunch venue is used on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Note: We recommend connecting in advance to tailor the experience to your preferences.
Duration: 8 hrs (ex-Adelaide)
Inclusions: Expert guide/driver, private tastings, exclusive winery experiences, late lunch, refreshments, info kit, and full tour support.
Pick-up: 8:30 am from Adelaide CBD. Note: Starting time can vary based on customer’s schedule.
Ultimate Wineries 2 Days, 1 Night Wine & Gourmet Experience from Adelaide
As an associate member of Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia, A Taste of South Australia invites you on a luxurious 2-day, 1-night journey through the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, and Barossa Valley. Enjoy exclusive tastings, behind-the-scenes tours, gourmet dining, and an overnight stay at Jacob’s Creek Cottage in the heart of Barossa (or similar).
Day 1 – Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale (Note: only 3 out of 4 Wineries will be included)
d’Arenberg Cube – Dead Arm Distinction Experience
Hardys Winery – Hidden Secrets Tour
Penfolds Magill Estate – Iconic Wine Tasting
Petaluma Wineries – Museum Release
Gourmet Lunch – Seasonal menu at Magill Estate Kitchen (alternative premium venue used on Mondays & Tuesdays)
Overnight Stay – Jacob’s Creek Cottage or similar.
Day 2 – Barossa Valley
Yalumba – Barrel Room Experience
Artisans of Barossa – Grenache Project Tasting
Gourmet Lunch – Jacob’s Creek Restaurant, St Hugo or Artisan of Barossa
Seppeltsfield – 100-Year-Old Tawny Tasting
Inclusions: Private guide/driver, all premium tastings, winery experiences, gourmet lunches, overnight stay at Jacob’s Creek Cottage, breakfast, refreshments, info kit, and full tour support.
Pick-up: 8:30 am from Adelaide CBD. Note: Starting time can vary based on customer’s schedule.
Adelaide Hills & McLaren Vale
Explore the highlights of Adelaide before journeying to the boutique wineries, gourmet providores and stunning landscapes of McLaren Vale. Sample olives, olive oil and a range of local products straight from the source at Olive Grove. Stop for a photo at the iconic d’Arenberg Cube then head inside to sip wine before venturing on to other McLaren Vale cellar doors such as Coriole, Dandelion, and Samuel’s Gorge. Before day’s end, you’ll also taste your way through the cool climate drops of the Adelaide Hills and explore the charming Germanic heritage around the township of Hahndorf.
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Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Professional Tour Guide Association of Australia
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Tourism Industry Council of SA