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Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)

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Moderate
Hosted in English
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Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included)
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Overview

About

  • Discover the story of Brisbane on this expert-led small-group 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Walk the streets in a small group so you’re not fighting to see & hear your guide or stay on the footpath.

At a Glance

  • Ages: Ages 0-99, max of 12 per group
  • Type: Mobile ticket
  • Duration: 3h
  • Live Guide: English

What you'll do

Itinerary


This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At:

Queen Street Mall, Queen Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia

We will walk a section of the Queen Street Mall, visiting Regent Theatre and Brisbane Arcade.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

Burnett Lane, Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

We will walk in front of Brisbane City Hall and you will learn about the building, but we do not go inside.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Heritage Lanes, 80 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By:

South Bank Parklands, Clem Jones Promenade South Bank, Brisbane, Queensland 4101 Australia

We see the South Bank Parklands across the Brisbane River, we do not cross the river and walk through the parklands.

Stop At:

Queen Victoria Monument, 144 George Street Queens Gardens, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia

Meet the lady who gave Queensland its name - looking as happy as usual!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Miller Park, 12 Queens Wharf Rd, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Sit in Miller Park and learn the crazy backstory of Brisbane's colonisation and current location.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

Neville Bonner Bridge, 153a Stanley Street Bridge From Near Wheel Of Brisbane To Queens Wharf, Brisbane, Queensland 4101 Australia

Learn about the first Aboriginal Australian to become a federal politician, and the new development right on the river.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Elizabeth Arcade, 103 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Use shortcuts through Elizabeth Arcade and other nearby laneways through major city blocks, going where only the locals know.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre, Shop 1A/167 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Visit the former location of Brisbane's beautiful Regent Theatre, now our Visitor Information Centre.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Brisbane Arcade 160 Queen St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia

We walk through Brisbane Arcade and you will learn about the building's interesting history.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At:

Anzac Square, 285 Ann Street Between Ann & Adelaide Streets, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia

We will walk through Anzac Square and the gardens, learning about the significance of this part of the city.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At:

General Post Office (GPO), 261 Queen St, Brisbane, Queensland Australia

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By:

Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary St Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 Australia

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:

Story Bridge, State Route 15, Brisbane, Queensland 4169 Australia

We finish at a bar with views of the Story Bridge, but we do not cross the bridge or get onto it.

Stop At:

Babylon Brisbane, 145 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Start: Pickup at the meeting point.

Reddacliff Place, 0 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

We meet in Reddacliff Place, directly opposite the entrance to the Former Treasury Building, where there are two large metal balls close together.

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • 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
  • English guide

What is not included?

Gratuities

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Must be able to comfortably walk 3.5 km over 3 hours
  • Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (3.5 km)
  • Tour can be modified to be wheelchair accessible, but please let us know in advance
  • Not recommended for guests uncomfortable walking 3.5 km over 3 hours
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers

Meet your host

LT
Local Sauce Tours
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Host since 2026

Itinerary

Brisbane Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included) in Brisbane, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 13 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Queen Street Mall
1

Queen Street Mall

Stop: 15 minutes

We will walk a section of the Queen Street Mall, visiting Regent Theatre and Brisbane Arcade.

2

Burnett Lane

Stop: 10 minutes

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.

3

Brisbane City Hall

Stop: 10 minutes

We will walk in front of Brisbane City Hall and you will learn about the building, but we do not go inside.

4

Heritage Lanes

Stop: 15 minutes

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.

5

Queen Victoria Monument

Stop: 10 minutes

Meet the lady who gave Queensland its name - looking as happy as usual!

6

Miller Park

Stop: 15 minutes

Sit in Miller Park and learn the crazy backstory of Brisbane's colonisation and current location.

7

Neville Bonner Bridge

Stop: 10 minutes

Learn about the first Aboriginal Australian to become a federal politician, and the new development right on the river.

8

Elizabeth Arcade

Stop: 15 minutes

Use shortcuts through Elizabeth Arcade and other nearby laneways through major city blocks, going where only the locals know.

9

Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre

Stop: 10 minutes

Visit the former location of Brisbane's beautiful Regent Theatre, now our Visitor Information Centre.

10

Brisbane Arcade

Stop: 10 minutes
Brisbane Arcade

We walk through Brisbane Arcade and you will learn about the building's interesting history.

11

Anzac Square

Stop: 15 minutes
Anzac Square

We will walk through Anzac Square and the gardens, learning about the significance of this part of the city.

12

General Post Office (GPO)

Stop: 10 minutes
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.

13

Babylon Brisbane

Stop: 30 minutes

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.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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