Guided Tours

Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour

Name: Adelaide Oval Stadium Guided Tour
Start: 2026-11-02T14:00:00
End: 2026-11-02T15:30:00
Location: Adelaide Oval

4.8/5(267)

Jean G

Family

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

I loved everything! This tour was so interesting and informative. I particularly enjoyed visiting all of the different areas and felt that I learnt so much. Our tour guide, Jim, was really lovely, friendly and knowledgeable and obviously enjoyed his job. I particularly enjoyed walking out through the tunnel onto the pitch with the simulated sound of the crowd playing - I actually found that both nerve racking and moving at the same time. I actually had no expectations for this tour as I bought it for my nephew who was visiting from England and is mad about cricke, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thank you ☺️

Andrea M

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Whilst I am neither a football or cricket fan I found this tour really interesting. We had the good fortune of being"guided" by John Halbert AM MBE who really brought the stadium to life being one of South Australia football royalty. The tour lasted for 2 hours and really was interesting learning about the history and some of the stories surrounding the players and the times. The statues were excellent and there was plenty to see on the way round.\I would certianly recommend the tour whether you like football or cricket as the history of the ground is so informative.

Lisa C

Family

Verified booking

4 days ago

Brenton was an excellent, engaging guide. He bought the stadium to life with history, stories and his personal experiences so thoughtfully presented and he willingly answered all questions. The highlight for us was being able to go inside the original scoreboard, still used today, and step back in time. Such an amazing experience. Adelaide Oval has managed to merge the history with upgrades beautifully. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

Linda L

Family

Verified booking

Last week

We lived the whole tour from start to finish . We got to go to parts of Adelaide oval that we had never been before . We learnt about history from not only a footy perspective but also a cricket one . Our tour guide was Very knowledgeable, she answered all our questions and was also really good at interacting with the people in her group asking questions about everyone and seeing g very interested . Would highly recommend!

Phil R

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Wayne and Darryl were very knowledgeable and made it a great experience The history and presentation of memorablia was lovely to see Great to be able to go behind the old scoreboard Those guys do an amazing job The appreciation of the old building is great to see Would recommend the tour to anyone planning to visit Considering staying in the accommodation on the next visit

Eleanor G

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

Colleen was our guide. She was very enthusiastic to share her knowledge about the history of the Oval, the sportspeople linked to both cricket and AFL, and her personal links to the ground. One of the highlights is visiting the original scoreboard and seeing what it takes to ensure it works smoothly - the wonderful original manual and engineering methods still used today.

Discover Adelaide Oval’s legacy on a 90-minute tour with access to exclusive areas, historic sites, players’ change rooms, and hidden gems like the 1911 heritage listed scoreboard.

Uncover little-known facts, historic moments, and the stadium’s sporting and cultural heritage from a knowledgeable and friendly guide.

Climb inside the historic scoreboard at the Cathedral End, where generations of scorekeepers have recorded legendary moments for decades.

Visit the Bradman Collection, displaying a vast array of memorabilia, video footage, and rare artifacts from the cricketing legend’s career.

Fun fact: The Adelaide Oval has hosted concerts by famous international artists such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Adele, and Ed Sheeran.

90-minute guided walking tour of Adelaide Oval Stadium

English-speaking guide

Entry to the Bradman Museum / Bradman Collection

Access to restricted and iconic areas, including heritage-listed 1911 scoreboard, player change rooms, media facilities, and the player race area

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Jean G
Family
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
I loved everything! This tour was so interesting and informative. I particularly enjoyed visiting all of the different areas and felt that I learnt so much. Our tour guide, Jim, was really lovely, friendly and knowledgeable and obviously enjoyed his job. I particularly enjoyed walking out through the tunnel onto the pitch with the simulated sound of the crowd playing - I actually found that both nerve racking and moving at the same time. I actually had no expectations for this tour as I bought it for my nephew who was visiting from England and is mad about cricke, but I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot. Thank you ☺️
Andrea M
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Whilst I am neither a football or cricket fan I found this tour really interesting. We had the good fortune of being"guided" by John Halbert AM MBE who really brought the stadium to life being one of South Australia football royalty. The tour lasted for 2 hours and really was interesting learning about the history and some of the stories surrounding the players and the times. The statues were excellent and there was plenty to see on the way round.\I would certianly recommend the tour whether you like football or cricket as the history of the ground is so informative.
Lisa C
Family
Verified booking
4 days ago
Brenton was an excellent, engaging guide. He bought the stadium to life with history, stories and his personal experiences so thoughtfully presented and he willingly answered all questions. The highlight for us was being able to go inside the original scoreboard, still used today, and step back in time. Such an amazing experience. Adelaide Oval has managed to merge the history with upgrades beautifully. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.
Linda L
Family
Verified booking
Last week
We lived the whole tour from start to finish . We got to go to parts of Adelaide oval that we had never been before . We learnt about history from not only a footy perspective but also a cricket one . Our tour guide was Very knowledgeable, she answered all our questions and was also really good at interacting with the people in her group asking questions about everyone and seeing g very interested . Would highly recommend!
Phil R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Wayne and Darryl were very knowledgeable and made it a great experience The history and presentation of memorablia was lovely to see Great to be able to go behind the old scoreboard Those guys do an amazing job The appreciation of the old building is great to see Would recommend the tour to anyone planning to visit Considering staying in the accommodation on the next visit

On this 90-minute guided tour, you’ll explore areas usually reserved for players, officials, and the press. From walking through the players’ race onto the hallowed turf to gazing at Sir Donald Bradman’s treasured memorabilia, the experience blends rich history with exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Whether you’re a cricket devotee, a footy fan, or simply curious about Adelaide’s culture, this tour reveals stories, secrets, and spaces that bring the Oval to life.

The Bradman Collection Museum: Get up close with Sir Donald Bradman’s personal artifacts, cricket bats, handwritten journals, photographs, and trophies.

Players’ race & dressing rooms: Stand where cricket and AFL stars prepare before walking onto the field; feel the thrill of game-day anticipation.

The heritage-listed 1911 scoreboard: Marvel at one of the world’s last manually operated scoreboards, still in use during matches.

Media centre & commentary boxes: Step into the press boxes where world-famous commentators call the action.

Iconic Oval views: Capture sweeping views from exclusive vantage points normally off-limits to the public.

Stories from expert guides: Hear fascinating tales of record-breaking matches, rock concerts, and the Oval’s transformation over 150 years.

What’s not allowed

Balls, cricket or sporting bats longer than 30cm are not allowed.

Bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, skates and skateboards are not allowed.

Cans, tins, metal containers, glass bottles, flag poles and/or extendable flag poles over 1 metre in length are not allowed.

Professional standard still or video cameras, audio recording devices and tripods, and lenses with a total-focal strength of greater than 200mm are not allowed.

Weapons and inflatable items are not allowed inside the venue.

Smoking is not allowed inside the venue except in the designated areas.

Pets cannot tag along for this experience.

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Accessibility

This experience is accessible by wheelchair.

Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Hearing assistance is available in the seating areas via infrared neck loop receivers available at the accessible ticket counters.

Additional Information

Facilities: Multi-faith room, sensory spaces, changing spaces, toilets, parenting rooms.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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