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Brisbane Icons Private Tour (Great for Cruise Passengers)

from A$1119
4 hours
Brisbane
Free Cancellation (12 hours prior)

Built for cruise passengers, this four hour private minibus tour picks your group up at the Brisbane Cruise Terminal and shows you Kangaroo Point Cliffs, New Farm Park and the Brisbane Powerhouse, then finishes with a fresh XXXX from the keg at the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel before you're back at your ship.

Quick read before you book.

  • River and skyline views from Kangaroo Point Cliffs
  • New Farm Park's rose gardens and the riverside Brisbane Powerhouse
  • The traditional keg tapping at the Breakfast Creek Hotel, a local icon since 1889
  • A schedule timed around your ship's departure
  • A taste of Brisbane without the coach crowds

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What could be better?

Honestly, not much. Guests struggle to find fault, so just bring comfy shoes, a hat and your questions, as the guides love a chat.

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Included in this tour.

  • Private four hour tour with a local guide
  • Air conditioned minibus for your group only
  • Pickup from the Brisbane Cruise Terminal or your Brisbane hotel, with drop off at the Cruise Terminal
  • Light snack featuring a local Queensland delicacy
  • One XXXX beer from the keg, or an equivalent drink, at the Breakfast Creek Hotel
  • Small souvenir gift
  • Donation to a local Brisbane charity on your behalf

Commonly asked questions.

Your guide meets your group at the Brisbane Cruise Terminal, or collects you from your Brisbane hotel, in a private air conditioned minibus. The tour finishes back at the Cruise Terminal.

The four hour itinerary is planned around cruise arrival and departure times, so let the operator know your all aboard time when you book and they'll schedule the day to suit.

Your private guide and minibus, a light snack featuring a local Queensland delicacy, a XXXX beer from the keg or an equivalent drink at the Breakfast Creek Hotel, and a small souvenir gift. One price covers your whole group.

Lunch isn't included, but you can buy a classic pub lunch at the Breakfast Creek Hotel if your schedule allows.

Yes. The beer is for guests aged 18 and over, and anyone else can enjoy an equivalent drink instead. The rest of the tour suits all ages, and families keen to meet a koala can look at the Brisbane Koala and City Private Tour.

Cancel at least 12 hours before your tour starts for a refund, though booking and card processing fees aren't refundable. Cancellations within 12 hours of the start time, or no shows, can't be refunded.

If extreme weather puts guest safety at risk, the operator will arrange an alternative. Pack a light rain jacket if showers are forecast, as you'll step out at the lookout and park.

If you've got more time in town, the Brisbane City Sights and Mount Coot-tha Private Tour adds the city's best lookout and the Botanic Gardens, or you can see the city from the water on a Brisbane River sightseeing cruise.

More about this tour.

One day in port shouldn't mean a coach queue and a rushed photo stop. This private tour is built around your ship's schedule: a local guide meets your group at the Brisbane Cruise Terminal, shows you the city from its best angles, pours you a cold XXXX at a 1889 pub and gets you back to the pier with time to spare.Your first stop is Kangaroo Point Cliffs, where the river curls below and the CBD skyline lines up across the water. Your guide fills in the stories behind the view, then it's on to New Farm Park, the riverside green space locals love for its rose gardens, and the Brisbane Powerhouse, the old power station turned arts hub. Along the way you'll try a light snack featuring a local Queensland delicacy.The finale is the Breakfast Creek Hotel, a Brisbane institution since 1889, where you'll watch the traditional keg tapping and enjoy a fresh XXXX beer, or an equivalent drink, straight from the wooden keg. Stay for a classic pub lunch at your own cost if time allows, then your private minibus returns you to the terminal. You'll also take home a small souvenir gift, and a donation goes to a local Brisbane charity on your behalf.Docked for longer, or staying in town? The Brisbane City Sights and Mount Coot-tha Private Tour adds the city's best lookout, and the Brisbane Koala and City Tour brings koalas into the mix. Explore the details and check availability for your sailing date.

Additional info.

Pickup: From the Brisbane Cruise Terminal or your Brisbane hotel, with drop off back at the Cruise Terminal. Let the operator know your ship's all aboard time when you book.Duration: About four hours, subject to cruise arrival and departure times.Pricing: One price covers your whole private group.Drinks: The beer at the Breakfast Creek Hotel is for guests aged 18 and over, with an equivalent drink available for everyone else. A pub lunch can be purchased at the hotel if time allows.What to bring: A hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and photo ID if you plan to enjoy the beer.