Frequently Asked Questions
We answer your questions about Adelaide walking tours, including accessibility, weather and cancellation policies
General Information - All Tours
What is Flamboyance Tours' weather policy?
We walk in rain, hail or shine – until our hot weather policy kicks in. If a day’s forecast is a temperature of 44 degrees Celsius or higher 12-24 hours before any tour begins, it will be cancelled and notification will be sent out. Walkers will be contacted for the option of a refund or rescheduling.
For wet weather, we rarely cancel tours. Adelaide’s climate is quite manageable in the colder months, and cancelling any tour will only be done when necessary for safety reasons. If this happens guests are entitled to a refund or reschedule, and will be notified.
Generally, we follow a European mentality: “There is no such thing as bad weather, there is only bad clothing.”
For more information on tour cancellations, please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
What is Flamboyance Tours' cancellation policy?
Flamboyance Tours will provide one reschedule for any booking, a gift card with the amount paid to be used at a future time, or a refund with more than 24 hours’ notice.
No reschedules, gift cards or refunds are given within 24 hours of any tour. No-shows will be charged the full price.
If we cancel a tour due to extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances, guests will receive a refund or the chance to reschedule.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for more information, phone Katina on 0491453222 or email info@flamboyancetours.com.au for any assistance.
How many people are on a tour?
We believe in hosting small groups to enhance your experience.
Most of our shared tours have a maximum of 10 guests:
– Welcome to Adelaide
– Adelaide Central Market Tour
– The F Factor food tour
– Tastes of Chinatown
– Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour
– Port Adelaide Walking Tour
– Paint and Palate Street Art Tour
Our Adelaide Wine Walk has a maximum of eight guests.
Groups often average around four people, which allows for deeper immersion in seeing Adelaide’s sights with guidance from a born-and-raised local.
Private tours can be as big or as small as requested. They are available for everyone, from a solo traveller, to a family, to a corporate or school group.
Can I join a tour if I'm a solo traveller?
We strive to ensure all travellers can join us for a tour around Adelaide, and solo travellers can freely book most of our tours.
While we reserve the right to cancel any tour with only one guest, we will make sure to attempt rescheduling where possible first. Most of the time we’ll still run a tour even if it’s just yourself – we hate the idea of anyone missing out, let’s be honest! Please contact us with any questions.
How much walking is involved?
Each tour differs, from how long it goes for to incorporated use of public transport.
– Welcome To Adelaide: 2.1 kilometres (1.3 miles)
– Iconic Adelaide Walking Tour: 4km (2.48 miles)
– The F Factor food tour: 1.3km (0.8 miles)
– Adelaide Central Market Tour: 200m (0.12 miles)
– Tastes of Chinatown tour: 1km (0.62 miles)
– Paint and Palate Street Art Tour: 3km (1.86 miles)
– Port Adelaide Walking Tour: 2km (1.24 miles)
– Adelaide Wine Walk: 1.2km (0.74 miles)
– Private Walking Tour: 3km (1.86 miles)
We suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes, either open or closed, regardless of your fitness level.
Are Adelaide walking tours accessible?
Yes, all Flamboyance Tours walks are accessible. There is mostly flat terrain on all regular tours.
On select city tours we briefly visit one location with step-only basement access; we can provide photographs for those unable to use the stairs.
For full accessibility details, visit our accessibility page.
Are there breaks on tours?
We don’t have scheduled breaks on our shorter tours, so we recommend to use a bathroom and stock up on water (and snacks if needed) before departure.
On our tours of more than two hours, or private tours, there are opportunities for toilet and drink breaks.
You will be stopping repeatedly on any tour to rest your legs though!
Where do the tours start?
All tour start times and locations are listed with their respective information on the appropriate website page.
Where do the tours end?
All tours end within the Adelaide city centre, with easy transport options close by to take you to your next destination.
Do children under 5 pay?
No, any child under 5 is allowed to join a tour free of charge! However, on food tours they don’t receive any samples.
Please tell us if you’re bringing the little ones when booking.
I am a teacher – are there walking tours for students?
We offer six school-focused itineraries, some of which are modified versions of our regular tours, and others unique.
All tours are on location in the Adelaide CBD. Staff have Working with Children Checks, and tours are conducted in a public space with teachers and chaperones present. We have a Child Safe Environments Policy and Code of Conduct, viewable here. Please email us at info@flamboyancetours.com.au for more information, or visit our School Tours page!
Do you offer tours for corporate groups?
We most certainly offer tours for corporate groups! Email us at info@flamboyancetours.com.au with details of your group size, company and what you would like from a tour. Whether it’s for a group bonding exercise or educational purposes, we can work together to create a relevant event!
Do you offer private or coach tours to places like the Barossa Valley wineries?
We don’t offer private or coach tours to the wineries – we specialise in walking tours and don’t offer vehicle-led services. But we can guide if a vehicle and driver are provided by you though, so get in touch if you need us to compliment your Adelaide experience!
How do I make a complaint?
If for any reason you are unsatisfied with the product or service you have been provided, please email info@flamboyancetours.com.au detailing the issue and we will resolve the matter as soon as possible.
The F Factor Food Tour
Vegetarians can join with multiple lunch options and a substitute given for a meat sample.
However, for other requirements such as nut allergies, gluten intolerances and lifestyle choices, we unfortunately can’t cater to these. Foods on this tour are specific local delicacies, where alternatives would be removed from the stories told on tour.
We encourage you to instead consider our Adelaide Central Market Tour, which can cater to more dietary requirements, or inquire with us first before booking. See below for more.
We have a maximum of 10 people on this tour at any time.
Samples along the tour include a slice of fritz meat, Haigh’s chocolates, a frog cake and nuts from two stores, as well as an iced coffee drink with a bakery lunch. You then take home a surprise dessert, and some extra goodies to enjoy!
This is an Adelaide food tour not wholly focused on the Adelaide Central Market, but incorporates it as it gives context to some of the local foods we want to show you. We spend about 20-30 minutes around the area, but we highly recommend you spend time to look at the stalls after the tour.
We also offer the Adelaide Central Market Tour if you want to fully immerse yourself in the market’s history, where you visit different stalls to where we go on The F Factor.
Adelaide Central Market Tour
The Adelaide Central Market Tour is suitable for most who have dietary requirements; vegetarians, vegans and those with gluten intolerances are fine to join! We ask that you specify your requirement on booking, so we can modify your tastings in advance.
Whatever your needs, we encourage you to inquire with us first before booking.
We have a maximum of 10 people on this tour at any time.
Samples along the tour include a boiled lolly, milk tasting, empanada and cheese sample. You also receive exclusive discount vouchers for shopping after the tour is completed.
The Adelaide Central Market Tour completely takes place in the market.
Our other food tour, The F Factor, discusses our quirky local foods. It finishes in the market and briefly explains the overall history, but stalls visited on that tour differ to those visited on this tour. So it’s easy to fit in both if you’re obsessed with food!
As the Adelaide Central Market Tour is only one hour long, we focus on the tastings and stories during this time. We provide exclusive discounts to you at the end of the tour, as well as a list of stalls visited, so you can take your time in buying items later. Stallholders always look forward to seeing you return!