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.

Customer Ratings
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John_t
Mar 2, 2026
Great walking tour - The tour starts at a good time in an easy to find central location. Our guide, Tom, was really welcoming and knowledgeable. He was considerate to wait for a couple who were delayed by public transportation issues. The tour takes you to some great places of interest and other opportunities are pointed out along the way. Detailed local knowledge and an engaging nature, our guide made the experience worth every penny.
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Jansouness
Mar 1, 2026
Must do tour for Brisbane - A brilliant day in every way. Cultural history of Brisbane was fascinating and the tour very well put together. Some off the beaten track places all very enjoyable.
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Am_oakland
Feb 27, 2026
Easy pace and great history w Tom! - Lovely walking tour w Tom! Easy pace, lots of interesting story telling. We learned so much about Brisbane and Australia - thank you!
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U9372rhjillc
Feb 26, 2026
Very enjoyable tour - Our tour guide Tom was very informative. A tour we would recommend finishing by the river with a nice cold drink. Thanks
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Roberta_k
Feb 26, 2026
Tom is great 🙌 - Tom was great! Super easy-going, answered all the questions we had and managed to turn a history lesson into an ultra engaging storyline. Very positive and assertive guy, I would totally recommend the tour!
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434christic
Feb 25, 2026
Informative comprehensive tour. - Tom was very knowledgeable. The tour was quite comprehensive. The tour afforded an excellent overview of the city and its history.
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Arleencv
Feb 23, 2026
Best waking tour in Brisbane! - Loved this walking tour! It was easy, informative, and showed us parts of Brisbane we wouldn’t have found on our own. Great mix of history, city sights, and river views. Justin and Ryan made it fun and engaging the whole time. Would definitely do it again.
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Leb28
Feb 23, 2026
A must do in Brisbane. - This is a great tour to give you an insight to Brisbane’s history, culture and landmarks. Tom was very informative and paced the tour just right. He was mindful of everyone on the tour and it never felt rushed. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it.
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Daydream46993537033
Feb 23, 2026
Great Brisbane tour - Justin was awesome. Tour was really informative. Everyone enjoyed our time together
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Zhidong_j
Feb 21, 2026
Great Brisbane Walk - Nice Brisbane city walk with Tom. It is interesting to learn all the historical events and people in Brisbane and Queensland, fascinating local spots
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From $52
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).