Adelaide Oval Stadium Tour: Behind-the-Scenes Exploration of Iconic Ground
4.7
141 Ratings
North Adelaide

Get exclusive access to the operations of the iconic Adelaide Oval. A passionate volunteer guide, well-versed with the oval, will take you through this monumental stadium. Their love for the stadium is contagious and their anecdotes about it are fascinating.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Adelaide Oval - The redeveloped Adelaide Oval offers a unique blend of new and old, carefully integrating the latest in stadium design with famous features such as the heritage scoreboard, century-old Moreton Bay Fig trees, the grassed northern mound and more. These elements form an embedded museum, with integrated points of interest and historical features bringing the whole stadium to life.

Access restricted areas and experience the thunderous roar of the crowd as you take to the ground through the interactive player’s race. See where some of the world’s greatest bands have entertained sold-out crowds and step inside living history as you explore inside the iconic scoreboard.

Adelaide Oval Tours are led by expert volunteer guides who will share captivating tales of new and old Adelaide Oval. Each guide has their own unique stories and tour paths change seasonally - there’s always a new experience waiting to be had!

The tours last approximately 90 minutes at a steady walking pace and may include the use of steps, stairs, ramps, escalators and lifts. Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothes are strongly recommended as the path includes external areas.

While at the Oval, take time to wander through the famed Bradman Collection, on loan from the State Library of South Australia. The Collection follows Sir Donald Bradman’s progress from club cricketer to the international stage. It explores his major role in cricket administration and provides glimpses of the family man and all-round sportsman.

The Bradman Collection is open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm and is free for the public to view.

What's Included
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Behind the Scenes Tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Enclosed footwear is required, the tour does cover 2.5km of walking (stiletto heels are not permitted)
  • There is no wheelchair access inside the heritage listed scoreboard but there is access to all other areas
Location
Adelaide Oval
War Memorial Drive
Enter the Adelaide Oval through the South Gate off War Memorial Drive. Approach Adelaide Oval Stadium Concierge to check-in for your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ronald_g
May 13, 2024
It was a very memorable... - It was a very memorable experience, our guides were very informative, funny , and made the whole tour enjoyable,
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Christopher_b
May 8, 2024
If you love cricket and football you will love this tour - The history was great as was the guide. I am a local who thought this was fantastic. Time of 90 mins is good for this tour. A must in Adelaide to do. !
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Robert_b
May 1, 2024
A comprehensive tour well worth the time and effort (it's along walk) - The ice baths and the crowd roar in the tunnel. I'm not a sports fan, I had no idea of what goes on behind the sceens. I would never have gone but for visiting English cousins who dragged me along.
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Paul_s
May 1, 2024
A nice walk through history - A great visit for any cricket (and presumably footie) fan. The stadium is extremely well managed, and the guide does a great job taking you through time and reliving some of the pivotal moments in the two sports. The heritage scoreboard was a highlight of the trip!
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Brett_m
Apr 21, 2024
Excellent - The 1911 Scoreboard jo nugget vgfyu Bujumbura I can have a small bottle on line for the fridge if you need a few
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Lyn_t
Apr 16, 2024
We had a fabulous tour... - We had a fabulous tour guide in Peter. He was a very passionate Adelaide Oval supporter. It was all great, however I particularly loved the old scoreboard.
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Kevin_h
May 9, 2024
Autumn Break - The history aspect of Adelaide oval and the inside story of the old score board and how it works. This oval is probably the last of the traditional stadiums left in Australia. Whole trip enjoyable and informative.
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464vickic
May 8, 2024
Behind the scenes at Adelaide Oval - Was great to go behind the scenes at this iconic oval but as a cricket lover was a bit too much football ball oriented. The heritage listed scoreboard was amazing to see the internal workings. Our tour guide Ralph was very knowledgeable and loved his stories. Would love to have seen all the cricket memorabilia that used to be in the Old Chappell Bar. Still great value for money and very enjoyable morning.
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Claudia_r
Apr 16, 2024
Very interesting tour -... - Very interesting tour - the oval is an amazing stadium and seeing inside the original scoreboard was a highlight
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Karolyn_l
Apr 15, 2024
Oval Tour - It was great to go behind the scenes at the Adelaide Oval a wonderful experience. The score board especially was amazing to see.
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