Discover the best walking tours in Brisbane - from sightseeing tours and cultural experiences to adventure activities and day trips with top-rated local guides.
Best Walking Tours in Brisbane
Discover the beauty of Brisbane on foot with our curated
walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time
or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Brisbane by walking lets you
experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.
Take a guided tour of Queensland’s famous XXXX Brewery to learn about its history and sample some of its best beers. See the raw ingredients that make up the brews, and walk through the heart of the production area to see the process up close. Wrap up your tour by learning how to pour the perfect pint, then taste three of XXXX Brewery’s fresh beers.
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Take a Walk on the Dark Side...
Don’t be fooled by the bright lights and bustling city streets. This city has a past…a dark past…
Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of the city's most infamous men.
Transport yourself back in time to a seemingly lawless world of brawlers, fraudsters, and love triangles gone wrong.
Uncover the dark secrets that lurk behind every historic building and alleyway.
Wander the city streets with your tour guide and experience firsthand the rich history that once reigned supreme around every corner.
Book your ticket now for a unique investigation into the criminal underbelly that once plagued this fine city.
The glamour of current day Brisbane tried to hide its brutal and bloody past, but there is only so much the bright lights of Bris-Vegas can mask.
Forget what you think you know about Brisbane and join us for a jaw-dropping trip down a memory lane you never knew existed.
...stories the city tried to forget...
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Discover the haunted history of Toowong Cemetery including The Statue That Moves, Grave on the Hill, Ghosts of Paddington Cemetery, Mayne Murder, and The Black Prince...
Visit the necropolis of Toowong Cemetery – Brisbane’s City of the Dead. More than 120,000 souls lay at rest here, in thousands of graves, tombs and crypts – some famous, some infamous. Hear real ghost stories of a statue that comes to life, a deceased governor, black widow. murderers, a buried boxer on this 2 hour guided historic ghost tour of historic Toowong Cemetery.
Brisbane’s original historic ghost tours (est.1998) operated by haunted-historian Jack Sim, author of Ghost Trails Series GHOSTS OF TOOWONG CEMETERY.
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Discover the story of Brisbane on this expert-led small-group walking tour, while hitting all of the city’s main attractions.
Perfect for those who have just arrived, as well as locals and those who want to go deeper in learning about Brisbane’s history, culture, society & First Nations people.
Starting from the top of Queen Street, you’ll hear about Brisbane’s colonisation by the British – and how their arrival impacted the original inhabitants.
Your guide will provide you with a range of perspectives on Brisbane’s development as you weave your way through the city. From tough penal colony origins to its more recent transformations as the city prepares to host the 2032 Olympics, you’ll discover the real Brisbane.
Your tour ends with beautiful views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, finishing at a popular drinking spot with a small beverage included.
Walk the streets in a small group so you’re not fighting to see & hear your guide or stay on the footpath.
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JACK SIM presents BRISBANE CRIME TOURS - Brisbane's original and longest running Crime Tours. Celebrating 25 years - as seen on TikTok & YouTube - Crime Tours Australia
Discover the dark heart of the capital of the Sunshine State on this guided crime tour of Brisbane's CBD. Visit true crime scenes including the Arcade Murder, the site of the last public execution, the Regent Theatre shootout and more…
Brisbane’s original true crime tours are researched and operated by crime-writer Jack Sim, publisher of the Murder Trails Series Podcast and the books BLOODY BRISBANE Volumes 1 & 2.
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Experience the best of Brisbane while giving back to the local community. A portion of every ticket supports local causes through donations and our litter reduction initiative. Join a small-group walking tour with no more than 8 guests for an intimate, meaningful experience.
Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, from the lively Queen Street Mall to the historic City Hall—and even Brisbane’s tiniest door. Along the way, enjoy captivating stories about the city’s history, culture, and architecture.
Feel the warmth of the locals and the welcoming vibe that makes Brisbane unique. With expert guidance and a personal touch, this tour offers a fresh, authentic view of the city. Visit our Urban Tours Brisbane website to learn more or call for same-day bookings.
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Explore, Taste, and Connect with Camels on a guided Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter at Australia’s Largest Camel Farm!
Join us at Summer Land Camels for an unforgettable adventure filled with fun, interaction, and delicious flavours. As you explore the inner workings of Australia’s largest Camel Farm and Dairy, you'll also gain fascinating insights into our remarkable Dromedaries.
What to Expect
Get up close with our friendly camels, including dairy camels, weaners, pregnant camels, and adorable baby camels - a highlight for visitors of all ages.
Dive into the fascinating history of camels in Australia and their vital role in shaping the country. Take a stroll through our picturesque farm and visit the Camel Dairy.
After your tour, enjoy tasting our award-winning camel milk products, including our famous Camel Milk Marinated Cheese! All our produce is made right here on the farm and is perfect for those with dairy sensitivities.
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Join us for a personal "1hr Animal Tour". You'll enjoy meeting the amazing animals in personal hands-on encounters. The farm currently has donkeys, rabbits, chickens, guinea pigs, goats, turkeys, alpaca, pigs, sheep, a cow, horses and more.
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Gravediggers say this is the creepiest cemetery in Brisbane…
Be led by lantern on this 2 hour guided ghost tour through the graveyard to the “Devil’s Plot”; hear the stories of the ghosts of Boggo Road Jail and the mysterious Woman in Black – maybe she appear on the tour?; gravediggers tales and sextons stories. Tour includes book The Ghosts of SOUTH BRISBANE CEMETERY by Jack Sim.
Brisbane’s original historic ghost tours (est.1998) operated by haunted-historian Jack Sim, author of the Ghost Trails Series HAUNTED BRISBANE Volume 1.
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JACK SIM presents THE ORIGINAL FORTITUDE VALLEY CRIME TOUR - RESEARCHED BY LOCAL HOMICIDE HISTORIAN Jack Sim - running Brisbane's Crime Tours for 25 years
Discover the seedy underbelly of Brisbane in the 1970s/80s on this 2 hour guided walking tour through infamous Fortitude Valley – where illegal casinos, strip-clubs and brothels were the norm – and visit the site of the notorious and tragic Whiskey Au Go Go firebombing! The events in this place led to the notorious Fitzgerald Inquiry into corruption. Crooked crims lurk on every corner, and there are many shadowy tales to be told… Our competition completely this copied original tour, like they did our other BLOODY BRISBANE CBD CRIME TOUR. Disgusting, unethical behaviour.
Brisbane’s original true crime tours are researched and operated by crime-writer Jack Sim, publisher of the Murder Trails Series Podcast and the books BLOODY BRISBANE Volumes 1 & 2.
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Experience Brisbane like never before on a small-group walking tour with a maximum of 8 people. Led by a passionate local guide, you'll explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems while learning about the city's rich history, culture, and architecture through engaging storytelling and commentary.
Stroll through the lively Queen Street Mall, admire the grandeur of City Hall, and hunt for Brisbane's smallest door. As you wander the charming streets, you'll be captivated by the friendly locals and the welcoming atmosphere that make Brisbane so special. With a local business and expert guides, you'll experience Brisbane in an authentic and intimate way. You can find more out on our Urban Tours website or phone for same day bookings.
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Visit some of Brisbane’s best small bars while discovering amazing street art with an expert. Perfect for solo travellers, couples, friends, non-drinkers, locals, visitors – anyone who wants a fun & unique afternoon or night out.
Come with us as we explore some of Brisbane’s best small bars with a fun group. Over 3 hours, your expert host will take you to 3 different bars including ones that only locals know about. As we explore, you’ll learn about street art & see murals by some of the city’s most famous and talented artists.
On Thursdays, we start in the city but then head across to South Brisbane and West End, with a huge array of impressive street art to see along Fish Lane.
On Saturdays, we stay in the city centre, home to Brisbane’s best small bars, with a few excellent murals thrown in along the way (route is slightly more drinking-focused).
After the tour, we’ll provide you with a map link to all the bars and places visited on the tour, plus some extra spots to check out.
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Take a Walk down Vice City...
Beautiful one day - deadly the next - and corrupt the day after that.
Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of a criminal but alluring past.
Visit the Headquarters of the Underworld Kingpins of the 1980s.
Learn the location of the casinos that didn't exist.
Drop into the Whisky Au Go Go Nightclub Firebombing of 1973
Re-enact sting operations from years gone by.
Uncover the complete history of the Fitzgerald Inquiry's Corruption Commission
Book your ticket for a unique investigation into the corruption that scourged this fine city.
Travel to the Fortitude Valley, a rough and tumble place where the lights of Bris-Vegas shone the brightest during its most corrupt era.
Forget the fake news stories about Brisbane, and join us for a memorable trip down the glamourous, glitzy and corruption-laden past.
...vices the city tried to forget...
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Join a personal "Farm Animal Experience" at Trevena Glen Farm! You’ll be able to see the farm in action and interact the various animals personally. The farm currently has a donkey, chickens, guinea pigs, turkey, alpaca, goats, pigs, sheep, cow and horses.
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Wear comfortable shoes — Brisbane streets may be cobblestoned.
Don’t miss trying local food or drink
Look out for public fountains to refill your water.
Book tickets in advance to skip the lines at popular attractions.
Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours
A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical
context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you
prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore
Brisbane at your own pace using maps and mobile apps.
Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.
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