Adelaide in Australia is located on the Gulf of St. Vincent, so in addition to being known for its many sporting events and festivals, it is also one of the many great places to surf in Australia. But other than these fun activities, there is a lot to see and do in and around Adelaide. Take advantage of the many sightseeing tours to discover parts of Adelaide you wouldn't otherwise.
If you love wine and seeing how and where it is made, try a wine tour to the Barossa Valley. This area is in the Adelaide Hills and has a strong German background. It is riddled with wineries and fun little villages. The tour stops in the German settlement of Hahndorf where you can shop for arts and crafts and pop into the pubs, all of this giving you the feeling you've stepped into Bavaria.
An Adelaide highlights tour will give you a glimpse of this typical Australian city. It is full of churches and lovely homes and large, beautiful gardens. The highlights of a city tour include a stop in the heart of the city at Victoria Square, named for then Princess Victoria of Britain in 1837. You will also see St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Construction on this Gothic Revival Catholic Cathedral began in 1887 but was not completed until 1996.
A city tour also gives you an opportunity to climb Mount Lofty Ranges for spectacular views of Adelaide and the Gulf of St. Vincent.