From AUD $810/person*
4.5 Hours
1-6 People
Private Tour
On this exclusive tour, enjoy a private visit to the workshop and discover the detailed craftsmanship that each pair of RM’s leather boots receive. Plus, visit the R.M.Williams Museum and Percy Street Store, where you will be personally fitted and take home your own pair of R.M.Williams Boots!
Enquire About This Day Tour
This tour can be extended to a full day tour, including lunch at once of Adelaide’s casual eateries, followed by private touring through the Jam Factory and the Museum of South Australia. Please advise your Travel Designer at time of booking.
Please note that this tour is only available for those aged 18+.
A definitive symbol of South Australia, R.M.Williams’ journey from swagman to millionaire is reflected in the iconic R.M.Williams hand-crafted Chelsea-style boots. Today you’ll discover the legacy of R.M.Williams and explore the workshop with a private behind the scenes tour, complete with a personal fitting for your own pair of boots, combining the practical styling of rugged bushman aesthetic with style and comfort.
After breakfast at your accommodation, you’ll be met by your private local guide and driven to the R.M.Williams workshop, just north of Adelaide City. Take an excursion through the site and learn about this beloved Australian staple.
You’ll have a brief interlude to enjoy some morning tea and good conversation with your private guide and your R.M. host.
Following your tour of the workshop, you’ll visit the R.M.Williams Percy Street store and Museum. Here, you can peruse the gallery of boots and discover the history of the brand. You’ll also have a personal fitting with your very own pair of Craftsman boots to take home—or wear out the door.
On conclusion of this half-day tour, you’ll be delivered back to your accommodation by your private guide.
Availability
This itinerary can be taken all year round, however availability will need to be confirmed at time of enquiry.
This tour does not operate on Monday, weekends or South Australian Public Holidays – other dates subject to availability in accordance to the R.M.Williams workshop.
Please note that this tour is only available for those aged 18+.
“If could describe the tour in one word it would be AWESOME”
Guests from New South Wales, Australia
March 2021
Upgrade from Half-Day to Full Day Tour
If you have more time available you are able to extend this tour to a full day to include lunch at one of Adelaide’s casual eateries, before visiting the Jam Factory. Located in Adelaide’s West End Creative Precinct (another studio is located at Seppeltsfield within the Barossa), the Jam Factory is a unique not-for-profit organisation that supports local talented designers and artists by showcasing the wonderful craftsmanship found within the Australian creative community. A private tour of the precinct’s four studios (Ceramics, Glass Blowing, Furniture, and Jewellery) will allow you the opportunity to view the excellent collection of locally made crafts and designs.
Once your time at the Jam Factory has concluded, journey over to the South Australian Museum for a privately guided tour. This memorable experience will allow you the opportunity to view the largest collection of Aboriginal ethnographic material in the world, immersing you in the ancient and beautiful culture of the Indigenous Peoples of Australia.
If you would like to extend to a full day of touring please advise your Travel Designer and they will provide a cost accordingly.
Private Tour
6 guests = $810.00 per person *
5 guests = $850.00 per person
4 guests = $910.00 per person
3 guests = $1,005.00 per person
2 guests = $1,205.00 per person
1 guest = $1,800.00 per person
Guide's Tip
Andrew Walters – Lead Guide
Exclusive Tour
Go behind the scenes of the iconic R.M.Williams workshop on an exclusive tour
R.M.Williams Workshop
You’ll learn all the fascinating intricacies and the dedication that goes into every single pair of RMs boots made
“I just wanted to say the biggest thank you for arranging our trip to RM Williams – it was the highlight of our trip. And if you could please pass on our best wishes to Andrew, he was a great host. Will be talking about this trip for a long time to come.”
R.M.Williams Workshop
You’ll learn all the fascinating intricacies and the dedication that goes into every single pair of RMs boots made
Story Of R.M.Williams
A fascinating insight into South Australian history, and brings the stories of the region and the workshop to life with his passion and insiders' knowledge
Your Own Pair of R.M.Boots
Speak about the history and future with the key people at R.M.Williams over a cuppa, and a delicious array of treats
Your Own Pair of R.M.Boots
Speak about the history and future with the key people at R.M.Williams over a cuppa, and a delicious array of treats
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