Brisbane Walking Tour: small group with local guide and urban landmarks
by Urban Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$127.08Overview
This walking tour of Brisbane lasts about three hours and is limited to a maximum of eight guests for a small-group experience. A local guide leads the route, sharing stories about the city’s history, architecture, and culture. A portion of each ticket supports local community projects and a litter reduction program. The tour starts at Post Office Square where guests meet the guide and learn about local office workers’ spending habits. It continues to the General Post Office to examine its distinctive stonework. At Anzac Square, visitors see the memorials dedicated to Australian soldiers and hear about the design competition behind the shrine. The Old Windmill stop covers Brisbane’s first convict-built stone building and its historical uses, including a role in Queensland television. King George Square features historical statues and the clock tower that chimes every 15 minutes. Next, the tour discusses the nearby City Hall’s original construction cost, renovation in the 2010s, and the clock tower sculpture. Brisbane Arcade offers a view into a heritage shopping gallery with boutiques and dining. At the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre, the guide recounts the history of the former Regent Theatre and early cinema in Brisbane. Queen Street Mall is a lively shopping area with boutiques, cafes, and street art, including Burnett Lane’s creative spots. Brisbane Square presents the original town area and the Treasury Building from the 1890s. The Queensland Parliament House stop covers the government’s history and the building’s design controversy. A break occurs at Old Government House, located on university grounds, where guests can enjoy a snack. The City Botanic Gardens showcase local wildlife, giant banyan trees, and the world’s first planted Queensland Nut tree. The tour then visits the Cathedral of St. Stephen, one of Brisbane’s largest stone buildings, noting its stained glass windows. The final segment returns to Brisbane’s streets with more commentary on the city’s development and lesser-known sites. The tour includes a gift, snacks, and a professional guide but excludes gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Post Office Square
The tour begins here with the local guide greeting guests. Visitors meet others from different places and learn how much office workers spend annually at nearby eateries.
5 min
General Post Office (GPO)
Guests observe the stonework of this building and hear why the rock used is significant to Brisbane.
5 min
Anzac Square
This site honors Australia’s soldiers with the ANZAC Memorial surrounded by gardens and walkways. The guide explains the memorial's design competition and points out plaques and sculptures recounting soldiers’ stories.
5 min
The Old Windmill
Visitors learn about Brisbane’s first convict-built stone building, the windmill’s original purpose, and its later involvement with Queensland television.
10 min
King George Square
Guests meet various historical statues, including Brisbane’s first mayor and a red kangaroo family, and listen for the clock tower’s chimes every 15 minutes.
10 min
City Hall Clock Tower
The guide details the original construction cost of City Hall, the renovation works carried out in the 2010s, and the design of the sculpture on the clock tower.
Brisbane Arcade
Guests enter this heritage shopping arcade featuring classic architecture, boutique shops, fine dining, and details about its connection to Brisbane’s history.
5 min
Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre
This stop is at the former Regent Theatre’s gothic-style foyer. The guide shares stories about Johnny Stuart and the early cinema scene in Brisbane.
10 min
Queen Street Mall
The group explores this busy shopping and entertainment area, including Burnett Lane, known for its boutiques, bars, and street art.
15 min
Brisbane Square
Visitors stand in the original part of Brisbane Town, in front of the 1890s Treasury Building, which offers a good photo opportunity.
15 min
Queensland Parliament House
The guide covers the history of Queensland’s government and the building’s design competition and controversy.
5 min
Old Government House
Located on university grounds, guests hear stories of the Old Governor and his wife and take a short break to have a snack.
10 min
City Botanic Gardens
This stop highlights local wildlife, the world's first planted Queensland Nut tree, and large banyan trees within the gardens.
15 min
Cathedral of St. Stephen
Visitors take a brief walk around the cathedral grounds and view the stained glass windows inside one of Brisbane’s largest stone structures.
5 min
Brisbane
The tour concludes with more walking through Brisbane’s streets while the guide provides commentary on the city’s current growth and hidden locations.
10 min
Meeting point
Directions: 1. Go to 260 Queen Street - Use "Queen Street bus stop 57" as reference. 2. Once you're there, look for the bank with the red W (Westpac building). 3. Walk to the open grassy area on the right side of the building, roughly 5-10 steps. 4. Your tour guide will be waiting near the big 'M'.
End point
Directions: 1. Go to 260 Queen Street - Use "Queen Street bus stop 57" as reference. 2. Once you're there, look for the bank with the red W (Westpac building). 3. Walk to the open grassy area on the right side of the building, roughly 5-10 steps. 4. Your tour guide will be waiting near the big 'M'.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Brisbane Walking Tour: small group with local guide and urban landmarks
by Urban Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$127.08Overview
This walking tour of Brisbane lasts about three hours and is limited to a maximum of eight guests for a small-group experience. A local guide leads the route, sharing stories about the city’s history, architecture, and culture. A portion of each ticket supports local community projects and a litter reduction program. The tour starts at Post Office Square where guests meet the guide and learn about local office workers’ spending habits. It continues to the General Post Office to examine its distinctive stonework. At Anzac Square, visitors see the memorials dedicated to Australian soldiers and hear about the design competition behind the shrine. The Old Windmill stop covers Brisbane’s first convict-built stone building and its historical uses, including a role in Queensland television. King George Square features historical statues and the clock tower that chimes every 15 minutes. Next, the tour discusses the nearby City Hall’s original construction cost, renovation in the 2010s, and the clock tower sculpture. Brisbane Arcade offers a view into a heritage shopping gallery with boutiques and dining. At the Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre, the guide recounts the history of the former Regent Theatre and early cinema in Brisbane. Queen Street Mall is a lively shopping area with boutiques, cafes, and street art, including Burnett Lane’s creative spots. Brisbane Square presents the original town area and the Treasury Building from the 1890s. The Queensland Parliament House stop covers the government’s history and the building’s design controversy. A break occurs at Old Government House, located on university grounds, where guests can enjoy a snack. The City Botanic Gardens showcase local wildlife, giant banyan trees, and the world’s first planted Queensland Nut tree. The tour then visits the Cathedral of St. Stephen, one of Brisbane’s largest stone buildings, noting its stained glass windows. The final segment returns to Brisbane’s streets with more commentary on the city’s development and lesser-known sites. The tour includes a gift, snacks, and a professional guide but excludes gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Post Office Square
The tour begins here with the local guide greeting guests. Visitors meet others from different places and learn how much office workers spend annually at nearby eateries.
5 min
General Post Office (GPO)
Guests observe the stonework of this building and hear why the rock used is significant to Brisbane.
5 min
Anzac Square
This site honors Australia’s soldiers with the ANZAC Memorial surrounded by gardens and walkways. The guide explains the memorial's design competition and points out plaques and sculptures recounting soldiers’ stories.
5 min
The Old Windmill
Visitors learn about Brisbane’s first convict-built stone building, the windmill’s original purpose, and its later involvement with Queensland television.
10 min
King George Square
Guests meet various historical statues, including Brisbane’s first mayor and a red kangaroo family, and listen for the clock tower’s chimes every 15 minutes.
10 min
City Hall Clock Tower
The guide details the original construction cost of City Hall, the renovation works carried out in the 2010s, and the design of the sculpture on the clock tower.
Brisbane Arcade
Guests enter this heritage shopping arcade featuring classic architecture, boutique shops, fine dining, and details about its connection to Brisbane’s history.
5 min
Brisbane Visitor Information and Booking Centre
This stop is at the former Regent Theatre’s gothic-style foyer. The guide shares stories about Johnny Stuart and the early cinema scene in Brisbane.
10 min
Queen Street Mall
The group explores this busy shopping and entertainment area, including Burnett Lane, known for its boutiques, bars, and street art.
15 min
Brisbane Square
Visitors stand in the original part of Brisbane Town, in front of the 1890s Treasury Building, which offers a good photo opportunity.
15 min
Queensland Parliament House
The guide covers the history of Queensland’s government and the building’s design competition and controversy.
5 min
Old Government House
Located on university grounds, guests hear stories of the Old Governor and his wife and take a short break to have a snack.
10 min
City Botanic Gardens
This stop highlights local wildlife, the world's first planted Queensland Nut tree, and large banyan trees within the gardens.
15 min
Cathedral of St. Stephen
Visitors take a brief walk around the cathedral grounds and view the stained glass windows inside one of Brisbane’s largest stone structures.
5 min
Brisbane
The tour concludes with more walking through Brisbane’s streets while the guide provides commentary on the city’s current growth and hidden locations.
10 min
Meeting point
Directions: 1. Go to 260 Queen Street - Use "Queen Street bus stop 57" as reference. 2. Once you're there, look for the bank with the red W (Westpac building). 3. Walk to the open grassy area on the right side of the building, roughly 5-10 steps. 4. Your tour guide will be waiting near the big 'M'.
End point
Directions: 1. Go to 260 Queen Street - Use "Queen Street bus stop 57" as reference. 2. Once you're there, look for the bank with the red W (Westpac building). 3. Walk to the open grassy area on the right side of the building, roughly 5-10 steps. 4. Your tour guide will be waiting near the big 'M'.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Brisbane
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass in Brisbane
- Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Walking Tour
- North Stradbroke Island Small-Group Day Tour from Brisbane with Moreton Bay Catamaran Cruise
- Brisbane 3-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour with Drink Included
- Mosaic Art Classes Brisbane: Turkish Lamp Workshop