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Introduction to Brisbane Walking Tour

from A$59
1 hour 40 mins
Brisbane
Free Cancellation (12 hours prior)

Get to know Brisbane in 100 minutes on a relaxed 2 km city walk with a local guide and no more than eight guests. Starting at Post Office Square, you'll pass City Hall and the old Regent Theatre, then wander laneways full of street art and coffee spots while your guide shares the stories behind them.

Quick read before you book.

  • Brisbane's grand sandstone City Hall and the old Regent Theatre
  • Laneway street art you'd walk straight past on your own
  • Coffee spots tucked down city laneways
  • Local stories of Brisbane's heritage and communities
  • An easy 2 km route with no stairs

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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.

  • Guided 100 minute walking tour with a local Brisbane guide
  • Small group of up to 8 guests

Commonly asked questions.

It starts at Post Office Square on Queen Street in Brisbane City. Head to the grassy area beside the Westpac building at 260 Queen Street and look for your guide holding an Urban Tours bag. Central Station is about a five minute walk away.

The tour runs for about 100 minutes and covers roughly 2 km of the CBD at an easy pace, with time to stop for photos and questions along the way.

There are no stairs on the route, but there is one steep slope. If you use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns, contact the operator before booking to talk through your needs.

Groups are capped at eight guests, so it stays relaxed and you'll have plenty of chances to chat with your guide.

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.

The walk runs rain or shine, so bring an umbrella if showers are forecast. If extreme heat or severe wet weather means the tour has to be cancelled, you'll be offered another option or a full refund.

Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle. Light layers work best, as Brisbane can be warm even outside summer.

Yes. The three hour Best of Brisbane Walking Tour covers about 6.5 km and adds Anzac Square, Queen's Wharf and the City Botanic Gardens, with a snack along the way.

More about this tour.

Only got a couple of hours in Brisbane? This 100 minute walk gives you the city's story without the slog. You'll cover about 2 km of the CBD with a local guide and no more than eight people, so it feels more like a mate showing you around than a tour.You'll meet at Post Office Square on Queen Street and head into the heart of the city, past the sandstone City Hall and the old Regent Theatre, then duck into the laneways where street art and little coffee spots hide in plain sight. Along the way your guide shares the stories behind Brisbane's heritage and the communities that give the city its character today.There are no stairs on the route, just one steep slope, so it suits most walkers. Keen to go deeper? The three hour Best of Brisbane Walking Tour adds Anzac Square, Queen's Wharf and the City Botanic Gardens, or you can see the city from the water on a Brisbane River sightseeing cruise. Explore the start times and check availability for your day.

Additional info.

Meeting point: Post Office Square, Queen Street, Brisbane City. Head to the grassy area beside the Westpac building at 260 Queen Street and look for your guide holding an Urban Tours bag. Central Station is about a five minute walk away.Distance: About 2 km over 100 minutes.Accessibility: No stairs on the route, but there is one steep slope.Group size: Up to 8 guests.What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle, plus an umbrella if showers are forecast.