“The History Festival is an amazing event showing so many different sides to South Australia,” says Katina. “Telling stories of the Port has been high on my radar for some time, and now I’ve created something special with the chance to share it with as many people as possible.”

The Port Adelaide Walking Tour will cover the heritage area’s beautifully preserved architecture and stories behind the buildings, as well as delve into the area’s overall history. There is also a glimpse into pub life with an included drink stop along the way.

“It will give participants an understanding of what Port life was about in its early days of settlement, but also how its evolved over the years to what it is now,” says Katina.

“There has been very little in terms of walking tours offered for travellers to the Port in recent years, and I’m hopeful this tour will spark further tourism ventures in what is a fascinating area of Adelaide.”

This tour will be the first itinerary on offer outside the CBD for Flamboyance Tours.

The walk around the Port will be held on three Sundays across May and will be continued after the History Festival on selected Sundays. Extra dates can be requested for large groups.

Sundays were chosen to compliment the laidback vibe Port Adelaide carries on this day of the week, where visitors to the area are spoilt for choice with food, drinks, and galleries to complement their tour experience.

As a show of confidence in potential for the Port Adelaide Walking Tour, Flamboyance Tours was awarded $4750 from the State Government’s Department of Environment and Water as part of the first-ever Heritage Tourism Grant program.

Flamboyance Tours was one of only seven recipients from 25 applicants and received part of a $250,000 share to promote South Australia’s heritage through places and stories.

The 2022 History Festival is the second year Flamboyance Tours has been involved in the event; their ongoing Adelaide Queer History Tour is their other offering included in this year’s program.