Brisbane Walking Tour: City History & Culture

Explore Brisbane’s history, culture, and First Nations stories on an expert-led walking tour. Perfect for newcomers and locals alike. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Queen Street Mall - Stroll along a portion of Queen Street Mall, stopping by the Regent Theatre and Brisbane Arcade.
  • Burnett Lane - Explore Burnett Lane, known for its top-notch small bars and street art murals that narrate the city’s history.
  • Brisbane City Hall - Walk past Brisbane City Hall and discover its history, though the tour…
What's Included
  • Group photos
  • Map with recommendations
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • English guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore Brisbane’s story on this expertly guided small-group walking tour, visiting all the city’s key attractions.
Ideal for newcomers, locals, and anyone eager to delve deeper into Brisbane’s history, culture, society, and First Nations people.
Beginning at the top of Queen Street, learn about Brisbane’s colonization by the British and its impact on…

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sue
Jul 6, 2025
Very entertaining and informative. - Very entertaining and informative. Justin and Tom were great guides- very easy company. The length of the tour was perfect. We all loved our morning
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Kimsn60ve
Jul 3, 2025
Fantastic tour! - This tour was amazing!! Nicole and Tom were fantastic, so knowledgeable on all things Brisbane, and were so lovely and friendly! I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see Brisbane but also have a great time as well!
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Yurio1208
Jun 20, 2025
Captivating tour with enthusiastic guide who will teach you a lot about the history of Brisbane and the Elders at a leisurely pace. - Guide Saskia enthusiastically told many historical and modern facts about Brisbane and the original inhabitants of Australia. Patiently answered all questions and gave tips for books and traditional (aboriginal) souvenirs (in the Brisbane museum shop). I also tried out the Vietnamese restaurant AJ that she tipped off. Highly recommended!
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Konstantino7
Jun 13, 2025
Excellent Tour and Guide - This was a really great tour, got to see a lot of Brisbane and learn a lot about the city. Our guide Nicole was fantastic, she was humorous and full of knowledge. Had a great time.
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Lindafi969lh
Jun 13, 2025
Brilliant Brisbane walk - Nicole was entertaining, informative and friendly. We learnt so much and really enjoyed our walk. Would highly recommend.
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684jasminy
Jun 10, 2025
Walking tour, history, street art, Bridges, Queen Street, Brisbane CBD. - The walking tour was a great way to start our holiday in Brisbane. It had a nice pace and wasn’t tiring at all. We got to appreciate beautiful artworks peppered all over the CBD area that we would probably just pass by had we not taken this tour. Our lovely host, Saskia, was super engaging and really accommodating. She shared so many interesting stories about Brisbane and gave tips on where to eat, what to see and do. Capped the tour with a refreshing glass of ginger beer, while my husband had a taste of a local draft. Overall, a fantastic day.
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Fredrc6911di
Jun 10, 2025
Great experience... so good we joined another tour the next day. - Excellent local knowledge. Varied locations visited. Super-friendly guide. Gave us lots of new things to discover and enjoy, even beyond the tour.
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Chewlauc
Jun 5, 2025
Brisbane city walking tour - My husband, son and I really enjoyed the walking tour guided by Saskia. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the city, giving us an excellent guide of Brisbane's history, street art, geography, buildings ,and culture. She even showed us where to to shop and dine and her recommendations were spot on!
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Global14454501496
Jun 3, 2025
great tour, from a solo traveler - This was a very enjoyable tour that covered a lot of ground but at a reasonable pace. I was a solo traveler with only a single day in Brisbane, and it felt like I made very good use of my time. Saskia was a knowledgeable and fun guide who had lots of stories to tell about the nooks and crannies of the city and its history. Make sure to get the story about the Mayne family and the arcade!
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Navigate170704
Jun 22, 2025
My Brisbane walking tour - The walking tour was one of the highlights of my short Brisbane Tour. I never expected this to be fun, historical and very interesting. It seems that our tour guide Sasshia had transported us to another dimension whenever she tells us the history of one place to another. She was a great tour guide, approachable, understanding and super fun to be with. Plus, the operator Justine also answered all the queries we have. I highly recommend this tour!!!
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From $49
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).