SALA Tours
Each year, the SALA Festival is accompanied by a selection of guided tours. What better way to explore the festival than with the guidance of a hand-picked local artist! In 2024 there are walking tours of art in the City, bus tours to the Port and to the Karoonda Silos, and self-guided tours in all different directions!
2024 Guided walking tours
Our artist-led walking tours are a staple part of the festival.
- City of Adelaide
Street Art Walking Tour
Guided by Nicole Black
Sun 11 Aug | 11am | $15pp
Sun 11 Aug | 1pm | $15p
Sat 31 Aug | 1pm | $15pp
Join artist Nicole Black as you explore the work of South Australia’s street artists and the painted walls of Adelaide’s CBD. Bookings essential.
Local & Contemporary Art TOUR
Guided by Gregory Ackland
Sat 17 Aug | 1.30pm | $15pp
Join artist Gregory Ackland for a tour of independent spaces in Adelaide that nurture and support local artists. If contemporary art feels like a bit of a mystery, this is is your chance to be introduced to the rich diversity of practices that come under the enormous umbrella of ‘Contemporary Art’.
An Auslan interpreter will accompany this tour.
Bookings essential.
Art Tour in Ukrainian
Guided by Natalya Boujenko
Sun 18 Aug | 11am | $15pp
Join artist Natalya Boujenko on a walking tour of SALA exhibitions in the CBD, presented in Ukrainian.
Приєднуйтесь до пішохідної екскурсії
виставками SALA в центрі міста, яку проведе українською мовою художниця Наталя Буженко.
Неділя, 18 серпня, 11:00
Приблизно 90 хвилин
Щоб забронювати, відвідайте
Bookings essential.
First Nations Art Tour
Thurs 22 Aug | 1pm | $15pp
Join this tour of SALA exhibitions taking place in Tarntanya (Adelaide) featuring diverse work from First Nations artists.
Bookings essential.
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Dog-Friendly Art tour
Guided by Bernadette Klavins
Sun 11 Aug | 2pm | $15pp
You and your canine friend are invited to join dynamic duo Aggie, the stumpy-tailed cattle dog, and her human Bernadette Klavins for a Dog-Friendly Art Tour, visiting SALA exhibitions in the CBD.
Bookings essential.
Street Art Walking Tour
Guided by Nicole Black
Sun 11 Aug | 11am | $15pp
Sun 11 Aug | 1pm | $15pp
Join artist Nicole Black as you explore the work of South Australia’s street artists and the painted walls of Adelaide’s CBD. Bookings essential.
2024 Guided Bus tours
There are limited places on these guided tours, offering a behind-the-scenes look where it all happens: artist studios. You’ll hear from some of the artists and gain insight to the inner workings of these creative spaces.
- South Australia
Adelaide Hills to Karoonda Lights Bus Tour
Take to the hills and beyond on the SALA Art Bus Tour and enjoy a wander of Hahndorf Academy, a behind-the-scenes look at the new centre of Ondeen, an exclusive park tour at Monarto Safari Park, and dinner under the stars at the Karoonda Lights opening event.
Ticket price includes a dedicated artist guide, lunch at Ondeen, exclusive mini tour of Monarto Safari Park, all you can eat pizza at Karoonda Lights and all artist talks.
Host: OAKEY
Saturday 3 August
Bus departs from Adelaide at 11:45am
meeting place: SALA Hub / 63 Light Square, Adelaide
Tickets $110pp
This tour is supported by the District Council
of Karoonda East Murray, Mount Barker District
Council and Monato Safari Park
Port Adelaide Enfield Bus Tour
Celebrate MELTFest and go behind the scenes at art venues from Klemzig to the Port. You’ll hear from artists, watch workshops, and finish off with a wander through the Handmade Night Markets.
Host: Tony Kearney
Saturday 3 August, 3–7.30pm
Tour meeting place: SALA Hub
ILA, 63 Light Square Adelaide
Tickets $30pp
This tour is presented by SALA in partnership with the City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Want to go at your own pace? Or just be in control of the music? We’ve got you covered with a selection of pre-mapped art tours! We recommend downloading the Google Maps app to your smartphone, nominating a driver, and heading off on a daytrip to see some art!
Stay tuned for routes that head to the Adelaide Hills, Barossa, McLaren Vale, Encounter Bay, and the Limestone Coast.
