Recommended for groups of up to 12 people per guide (no minimum numbers). For private tours, we can take more – contact us for details.
What you’ll do
Discover the story of Brisbane on this expert-led private walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions.
Perfect for those who have just arrived, as well as locals and those who want to go deeper in learning about Brisbane’s history, culture, society & First Nations people.
Starting from the top of Queen Street, you’ll hear about Brisbane’s colonisation by the British – and how their arrival impacted the original inhabitants, the Turrbal and Jagera people.
Your guide will provide you with a range of perspectives on Brisbane’s development as you weave your way through the city. From tough penal colony origins, to ‘colourful’ leaders and politicians, as well as its more recent transformations as the city prepares to host the 2032 Olympics, you’ll discover the real Brisbane.
Your tour ends with beautiful views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, finishing at a popular drinking spot with a small beverage included.
With a private tour, you’ll be able to discover Brisbane with an expert guide. You’ll also receive heaps of recommendations to make the most of your time in Brisbane: food, nightlife, art and much more – stuff you won’t find in any guidebook!
On this walk you’ll visit, see and/or learn about:
- Brisbane River
- South Bank Parklands
- Queen’s Wharf
- Brisbane City Hall
- Story Bridge
- Brisbane Arcade
- Regent Theatre
- Anzac & Post Office Squares
- Burnett Lane
- The Commissariat Store
- Frog’s Hollow
- & much more!
What’s included
- 3 hour guided activity
- Craft beer (or soft drink or juice)
- 1 iconic local sweet treat
- Map with recommendations
- Group photos
Tour details
Pricing for private groups starts at:
- – 2 people: $160 AUD per person
- – 3 or 4 people: $120 AUD per person
- – 5 or 6 people: $100 AUD per person
- – 7 or 8 people: $80 AUD per person
- – 9 to 12 people: $70 AUD per person
- – More than 12 people: contact us for a quote
Group size:
Age range:
This tour is not recommended for children under 10 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories about Brisbane’s history and around 3 km of walking, which can often be little much for our younger guests. Please contact us if you need more information.
Important note:
You’ll cover around 3 km on this tour over 3 hours. We walk at a leisurely pace, but comfortable shoes and a water bottle are a must.
Cultural note:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are advised that this tour may include the names and images of people who are now deceased.
Accessibility:
This tour is involves some inclines and uneven surfaces, but the route can be adjusted to suit guests with mobility concerns. We would not normally recommend the standard route for guests who cannot comfortably cover 4 kilometres, are in wheelchairs or have vision impairments, but amendments can always be made.
Start location
Reddacliff Place, top of Queen Street, Brisbane. We meet directly opposite the entrance to the former Treasury Building, at one of the large metal balls.
End location
Babylon Brisbane, 145 Eagle St. We finish a 10 – 15 minute walk from where we started.
Reviews
Customer Reviews
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02/11/2025
Mike L.
Australia
Walking tour of Brisbane
Thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour of Brisbane we had with our guide, Justin. He is knowledgeable and was able to bring the history of this fine city to life with his factual description of the evolution of this city. He told us about the good, the not so good, and some of the questionable occurrences that took place throughout history and showed us many of the landmarks.
KG
01/24/2025
Karen g.
Australia
Brisbane walking tour
Amazing tour ,lots of sightseeing ,loved the colourful murals and some of the history along the way the hostess was great very friendly ,and organised and to top it off Enjoyed the bars and the cocktails were great ,I would def recommend this tour to my colleagues at home when I get back to Adelaide thanks again Karen ,
C
11/12/2024
Catarina
Netherlands
Lovely morning
It was a lovely morning spent with great people walking around the city and getting to know it better. We should have done it as soon as we had arrived to Brisbane as it gave us the perfects to walk around later and other things to see and do.
JL
11/07/2024
Jo-Ann L.
Canada
Great walking tour of Brisbane!
Brisbane tour was fantastic! Jan-Andrew was a great guide - very informative with great stories. Very knowledgeable about the area! Overall experience was great(booking,info provided re tour and details re meeting place etc) and follow up emails and messages were welcome. The cool drink at the end of the tour was a wonderful way to cap it off!! Would highly recommend!!!
PM
11/05/2024
Paul M.
USA
Highly recommend!
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. A small group, which made it easy to hear & to navigate around the busier streets. A good coverage of local history, some lesser known, with a bit of quirky street art thrown in. Justin's tour helped provide us with a start point for further investigating the CBD area.
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