Brisbane Unexpected offers walking tours for the discerning traveller.
Discover, learn and enjoy Brisbane with their trusted and carefully curated small group tours and experiences.
Brisbane has stories to tell, from street art in hidden laneways to the echoes of wartime secrets, this is a city full of quietly unexpected moments.
Discover the unique history of Brisbane city through the story of the river (Maiwar) and the people who have sought to tame it. This guided walking tour is an ideal introduction to Brisbane and why the beloved river is such an integral part of Brisbane's identity.
You will learn about the arrival of convicts and free-settlers, the transformation of the river itself, floods, urbanisation and expansion, through to the city's arrival on the world stage. Explore the people, stories and places that made Brisbane the complex and beautiful Australian city it is today while taking in stunning river vantage points and exploring some of the city's most iconic locations.
Brisbane is one of the top international street art destinations. With the Brisbane Street Art Festival now in its tenth year, the city is brimming with the works of many acclaimed local and international artists including local artists Drapl, Claire Foxton and Fintan Magee and international artists such as Does, Guirao, Said Dokins and more.
Price: $250Walk with the expert guide through the centre of Brisbane to discover the history of General Macarthur and the American and Australian Forces commanding the Pacific theatre of War from Brisbane. Learn about Brisbane's coming of age through local political riots, two World Wars, and the extraordinary stories of goodwill and immense tension between these two great Allies during World War Two. A tour not to be missed.
Price: $250