Explore Brisbane with a unique guided walking tour
There’s always something new to discover in Brisbane, and an immersive, guided walking tour is one of the best ways to discover the city's many hidden gems. From active adventures to historical deep dives, there’s a tour for every interest and pace. Here’s a look at some of the must-do walking tours in Brisbane to explore the city from every angle.
Urban Tours Brisbane
Discover Brisbane from a new perspective and uncover the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods with Urban Tours. Offering small group walking tours guiding you through Brisbane’s buzzing urban scene, uncover local and hidden gems that make Brisbane unique. In addition to their walking tours, Urban Tours also offers Brisbane Street Games, thrilling outdoor escape room-style adventures that take you on an interactive journey through Brisbane City.
Local Sauce Tours
An experience not to be missed, Local Sauce Tours, provides award-winning Brisbane tours focused on small-group adventures. From secret bar crawls and tasty food tours to vibrant street art walks and rich history strolls, each experience is led by passionate local guides who love sharing the city's hidden gems. With a max of 12 guests per tour, it's the perfect way for solo travellers, couples, families, or friends to explore, connect, and make unforgettable memories in a fun half-day or evening experience.
Ghost Tours Brisbane
If you're in the mood for something a little spookier, Ghost Tours Brisbane offers an eerie way to experience Brisbane after dark. The tours take you on a spine-chilling journey through Brisbane and Ipswich’s most haunted historic sites. Led by eerie yet knowledgeable Ghost Hosts, these tours share gripping tales of true crime, tragedy, murder, myths, magic, and genuine goosebumps. Whether you're chasing ghost stories or exploring infamous crime trails, every step uncovers a haunting piece of local history.
Fit City Tours
For those who like to stay active while exploring, Fit City Tours offers a walk-and-talk style tour to see the best sights of Brisbane while getting your heart pumping. Led by knowledgeable guides, Fit City Tours combine sightseeing on an immersive tour to explore iconic landmarks, neighbourhoods, and lesser-known corners, providing engaging insights into Brisbane's past, present, and future. Along the way your guide will share fascinating stories about Brisbane’s history and landmarks, and the tour provides a unique and active way to discover the city's rich heritage and experience the hidden gems of Brisbane firsthand.
Delectable Tours
If you’re a foodie and seeking a delicious way to experience Brisbane, Delectable Tours showcases the city's best food, wine, and local dining scene. Led by friendly, knowledgeable guides, these small-group culinary adventure tours take you to must-visit venues and hidden gems, giving you a true taste of Brisbane’s best eateries, from casual cafes to gourmet restaurants, all while introducing you to the city’s most celebrated chefs and culinary experts. With a focus on fresh, local ingredients, Delectable Tours will take you on a tasting journey like no other, where you can sample everything from fresh seafood to decadent desserts. With personalised menus and stories along the way, it's the perfect blend of flavour, culture, and comfort, an absolute must for any foodie!
Brisbane History Tours
Brisbane History Tours offers an immersive journey through the city’s most iconic historic precincts, led by a professional historian. From behind-the-scenes access to hotels and the Princess Theatre in Woolloongabba, to guided walks through the renowned streets of Fortitude Valley, each tour dives into the people, places, and events that shaped Brisbane’s history.
Blackcard Cultural Tours
Immerse yourself in the world’s oldest living culture with a meaningful guided tour through Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct. Explore galleries, exhibitions, and public art while gaining unique insights into First Nations history, traditions, and stories. Each Blackcard Cultural tour features a welcome to country and live cultural performance, offering a truly unforgettable cultural connection.
Museum of Brisbane
Discover one of Brisbane’s most captivating cultural gems - the Museum of Brisbane. With passionate and knowledgeable guides leading the way, you’ll uncover the city’s vibrant artistic and historical legacy like never before. From striking architecture and compelling art to design and history, these tours offer a fresh perspective on the city’s stories. Whether you're drawn to iconic landmarks like City Hall, the City Botanic Gardens, Anzac Square, the Regent Theatre, or the Commissariat Store, each walking tour can be tailored to your interests, promising a journey through Brisbane’s art, design and history.
Brisbane Greeters
Join the Brisbane Greeters for a free, volunteer-led tour service around Brisbane that offers a local’s perspective of the city. Run by passionate volunteers who love sharing their knowledge, the local guides provide walking tours covering a variety of themes from Brisbane’s architecture and history to hidden laneways, street art and culture.
Spree with Me
Spree with Me’s Local Style Trails has a unique way to explore Brisbane on foot. With a private group and personal stylist as your guide you will discover the most fashionable locations on offer. Explore James Street in Fortitude Valley or Queen Street Mall in Brisbane City. Shop your way through new places, find unique fashion items and discover new designers and styles that look great on you. Spree with Me offers a glamorous city walking tour where you’ll be pampered with fashion, styling, food, and wine.
Lace up your shoes, grab your curiosity, and let Brisbane’s walking tours show you a side of the city you’ll never forget.
