Brisbane Unexpected
Brisbane Unexpected offers walking tours for the discerning traveller.
Discover, learn and enjoy Brisbane with our 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.
Brisbane, the River City
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.