Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
Overview
This expert-led small-group walking tour highlights Brisbane’s main attractions and offers insights into its history, culture, and First Nations people. Starting from Queen Street, the tour covers the impact of British colonization on the original inhabitants.
- 🗣️ Your guide shares a range of perspectives on Brisbane’s development throughout the tour.
- 🏛️ Discover Brisbane's transformation from a penal colony to a city preparing for the 2032 Olympics.
- 🌅 The tour concludes with views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge at a popular drinking spot.
- 🚶♂️ Enjoy walking in a small group, ensuring you can easily see and hear your guide without crowding.
- 🍹 A small beverage is included at the end of your tour.
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- English guide
- 1 small glass of craft beer (or soft drink or juice) Served for 18 years old and above.
- 1 iconic local sweet treat
- Map with recommendations
- Group photos
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Return details
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Queen Street MallWe will walk a section of the Queen Street Mall, visiting Regent Theatre and Brisbane Arcade.
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Walk down Burnett Lane, home to some of Brisbane's best small bars as well as street art murals telling stories of the city's past.
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We will walk in front of Brisbane City Hall and you will learn about the building, but we do not go inside.
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Wander through Heritage Lanes, a re-activated laneway off Ann St, former home to Brisbane's fruit and vegetable market. See art by Aboriginal artist Megan Cope.
- We see the South Bank Parklands across the Brisbane River, we do not cross the river and walk through the parklands. (pass by)
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Queen Victoria MonumentMeet the lady who gave Queensland its name - looking as happy as usual!
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Sit in Miller Park and learn the crazy backstory of Brisbane's colonisation and current location.
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Neville Bonner BridgeLearn about the first Aboriginal Australian to become a federal politician, and the new development right on the river.
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Use shortcuts through Elizabeth Arcade and other nearby laneways through major city blocks, going where only the locals know.
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Visit the former location of Brisbane's beautiful Regent Theatre, now our Visitor Information Centre.
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Brisbane ArcadeWe walk through Brisbane Arcade and you will learn about the building's interesting history.
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Anzac SquareWe will walk through Anzac Square and the gardens, learning about the significance of this part of the city.
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General Post Office (GPO)Formerly a jail, barracks for female convicts, a house for the first free settlers of Brisbane and finally a post office, this building has a storied history.
- Learn about this new attraction, from afar (where we end for a beer gives a great view of the river and Howard Smith Wharves). (pass by)
- We finish at a bar with views of the Story Bridge, but we do not cross the bridge or get onto it. (pass by)
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We finish the tour at a bar right on the Brisbane River, with views of the Story Bridge and the Kangaroo Point stretch of the river.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.