Down to Earth Tours

Down to Earth Tours offers easy-paced historic and cultural walks through Adelaide and North Adelaide, led by Graeme Fanning, a locally born-and-bred guide with almost 13 years’ commitment to providing thoughtful, high-quality experiences. Based in Prospect, the tour business is a good option for visitors wanting more context than they might get from exploring the city’s landmarks alone, as well as Adelaide locals keen to look more closely at their own surroundings.

There are six walking tour options, each taking a different angle on the city’s history, development, heritage and culture. The choices include Around the Square, East End Escapade, Cultural Caper, a Social Justice Tour of Adelaide, Grand Mansions & Sub-divisions, and Hills, Squares & Parklands. Routes offer the chance to see notable architecture and hear the stories connected with Adelaide and South Australia, including places such as Parliament House, the Old Treasury Building, the War Memorial, Wellington Square and historic buildings in North Adelaide. The tours are centred on what lies behind the facades: the people, events and social history that helped shape the city.

Graeme’s background includes Travel and Tourism qualifications and previous community involvement with organisations including the State Library, Ayers House, the National Trust SA and Government House. That local knowledge is central to the experience. Customer feedback describes his commentary as informative, engaging and detailed, with a willingness to answer questions and adjust the pace and level of detail to suit the group. The walks are designed to be accessible in pace while still offering an in-depth look at Adelaide’s heritage and the stories behind its buildings and neighbourhoods.

The tours suit first-time visitors, solo travellers, families and small groups, and can also appeal to residents who want to investigate Adelaide more thoroughly. One customer specifically described attending with a 14-year-old son, while other reviews came from locals discovering details they had previously missed. For groups with a particular interest, Down to Earth Tours can also design a tailored or themed walk. With a 5.0 Google rating from 23 reviews, it has a strong local reputation for knowledgeable guiding and a meaningful way to explore Adelaide on foot.