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THE 10 BEST Brisbane Walking Tours

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• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out

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10. Maiala Rainforest Tour

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21. Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Other Side

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Welcome to Urban Tours.  A Brisbane based business to help you discover the vibrant city on foot with our expertly crafted walking tours and experiences.  Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this stunning destination as you explore its iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and city landscapes.

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“We had so much fun with Brisbane Street Games! Such a clever way to get the brain ticking with all the puzzles, but whilst walking around Brisbane and learning the history behind the sites! We can't wait to book the detective game next!”

Since our inception in 2021, Urban Tours has emerged as a beloved cornerstone of Brisbane's tourism landscape. Rooted in three core values – Experience, Energy, and Environment – we passionately curate unforgettable journeys through the beating heart of this vibrant city. With every step, we strive to offer unparalleled experiences that ignite the senses and nourish the soul.

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Our commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of our experiences. Each is thoughtfully designed, blending local expertise with a passion for hospitality. Our knowledgeable guides not only provide fascinating insights into Brisbane's rich history and culture but also ensure that every guest feels welcomed and valued.

Let's ignite the spark within and embrace the vibrant pulse of life with Urban Tours. Step into motion and discover the allure of our walking tours, where each stride not only carries you forward but also tracks the path of your personal exploration.  Engage in our Street Games, where the city becomes your playground and your intellect is challenged to uncover the hidden gems of Brisbane.

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THE 10 BEST Brisbane Walking Tours

Walking tours in brisbane.

• Sightseeing Tours
• Wine Tours & Tastings
• Walking Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out

• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. 3-Hour Walking Tour in Brisbane

2. XXXX Brewery Tour

3. Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour

4. Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original

5. Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour - Crime Tours Australia | Jack Sim

6. Donuts and Discovery Walking Tour

7. Bellthorpe Rainforest Private Tour

8. Discover Brisbane - South Bank

9. Kangaroos, mangroves and the ocean

10. Maiala Rainforest Tour

11. North Stradbroke Island Private Tour with Pickup

12. South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour

13. Brisbane Local Icons Tour

14. Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia

15. Vice City - Fortitude Valley's True Crime Tour

16. Brisbane : Must See Attractions Private Walking Tour

17. Full Day Birdlife Tour in Bribie Island

18. Afternoon Brisbane Photography Courses

19. Brilliant Brisbane Self-Guided Audio Tour

20. Discover Brisbane

21. Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Other Side

22. Discover Brisbane - Cultural

23. Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

24. Taste of QAGOMA: Tour + Lunch Experience

25. Guided Tour "Love Stories of Brisbane"

26. Private Professional Vacation Photoshoot in Brisbane

27. Shopping tours in Brisbane with a personal stylist

28. Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - Brisbane

What travellers are saying.

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Admission with Brisbane River Cruise
• XXXX Brewery Tour
• Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Tour
• Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour - Crime Tours Australia | Jack Sim
• Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour - The Original
• Brisbane Crime Tours - Crime Tours Australia
• River to Bay
• Wildside Tours
• B Misguided
• Brisbane Ghost Tours - Ghost Tours Australia
• Brisbane Insights
• Black Card Cultural Tours

Learn More About Brisbane’s Remarkable History On These Immersive Walking Tours

Take a stroll back in time with a walking tour hosted by Museum of Brisbane.

Keen to discover the history of Brisbane? Museum of Brisbane’s walking tours are a great way to learn interesting true stories about the River City while exploring an array of historical sites.

Returning this March are their popular tours History on the Hill, Walking in Wartime and Brisbane City: Past and Present. These tours unravel the rich tapestry of Brisbane’s history with every step.

Brisbane City: Past and Present delves into stories of Traditional Custodians, convicts, public art and one of Brisbane’s towering cathedrals. You can also learn the hidden stories of Spring Hill at the History on the Hill tour, and about the Battle of Brisbane at the Walking in Wartime tour.

New to the programme this year is a limited-time first run of immersive theatrical experience Walking with Vida, which will see tour guide Natalie Cowling take on the persona of celebrated artist Vida Lahey as she leads you to some Brisbane CBD spots that influenced the iconic Australian artist.

The walking tours range in price, from $20 to $55, and take place on select days.

For more information on Museum of Brisbane’s walking tours, head to their website.

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BRISBANE FREE WALKING TOURS

Take a free walking tour to discover Brisbane!

We only list tours we'd personally use. If you click links on our site, we may earn a small commission. 

As one of the oldest cities in Australia, Brisbane provides insights into the Aussie way of life, history and the modern city it has become today. 

Here are our favourite Brisbane tours . We focus on free tours of Brisbane but also include other paid tours to consider.

If you are new to Brisbane, in addition to a free walking tour , we recommend :

- The Brisbane Highlights Tour - the perfect intro to all that Brisbane has to offer.  This is the tour I took   when I first visited and it was great! My guide was so knowledgeable and  I even got to cuddle a koala and feed kangaroos.

- Brisbane River Cruise   - learn about Brisbane as you take a river cruise (best way to get a perspective of the city) with morning tea included.

Free Walking Tours of Brisbane

Brisbane greeters free guided walks.

  *This tour is not operated by Buddy Free Walking Tours. See details on operator website  and if the Brisbane walking tours are active currently.  

See Brisbane with a free guided walk by a passionate local who will take you to some of the main sights. There are a range of tours available to book.

Each tour is different. Some may showcase the City Hall, Treasury Casino, Queens Gardens, Old State Library, the Botanic Gardens, Old Government House or the statue of Queen Victoria.

Tours listed include the Greeter's Choice Daily Brisbane Walking To ur among others. Start point, dates and times: check official website available here .​ Bookings are essential and places are limited.

Book a reasonably priced Brisbane river cruise before it sells out to explore Brisbane in style

Botanic gardens free walking tours.

*Brisbane Botanical garden tour is not operated by Buddy Free Walking Tours. Check with tour operator for details and whether the tours are active.

A gentle paced 1 hour volunteer guided walk of the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. Learn about the plants and natural habitat of the sunshine state.

There were dates the tours were not going ahead so check before attending. It is essential to check for the most up to date information about the tours  here . Times, dates and details may differ from listed, check with provider, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Highly recommended (but not free) activities, walking and day trip tours in Brisbane and surrounding areas

About brisbane.

While arguably not as popular as Sydney and Melbourne , Brisbane should not be missed in any itinerary of a visitor to Australia. It's a great place.  How much do you know about Brisbane? 

Brisbane is capital and largest city of Queensland, Australia. It is a large city on the Brisbane River. 

Whether you choose to take a Brisbane free walking tour to get your bearings of the city , say hello to a koala, e xplore the central South Bank and CBD area, take it easy at the Botanical Gardens or take a day trip to to the coast, I am sure you will love your stay here.

If you need suggestions on where to go in Brisbane, don't hesitate to send us a message.

In recent news, the International Olympic Committee has named Brisbane the host city of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This is an amazing development for Brisbane as will be a historic event and put Brisbane on the world stage in a big way. We look forward to it.

Explore Brisbane, the sunny and warm capital city of Queensland, through the eyes of a local. Take a tour to discover and learn about:

the Central Business District

Animal sanctuaries - including Lone Pine Sanctuary, a koala sanctuary

Brisbane river - go on  a  Brisbane river cruise

Statue of Queen Victoria

Old State Library

Art galleries and museums

The Botanic Gardens

The free tours of Brisbane listed here are  free.  What this means is that they do not have an upfront cost. Some tours may operate on a tips only basis where if you like the tour, you can pay your guide how much the tour was worth to you at the end. Didn't like it? No obligations. Keep in mind to check the details of any tour you plan to attend.

The tours of Brisbane listed here are not operated by Buddy Free Walking Tours . Therefore, we advise you to visit the websites and find out directly from the operators up to date times, dates and other details of the Brisbane and surrounding Queensland area tours. The information listed here is only a snapshot and we take no responsibility for any missing information or safety of tours.  

Whether you are visiting Brisbane for a few days or longer, don't miss the beautiful Mt Coot-tha mountain that overlooks the city and offers nice panoramic views of Brisbane city and the surrounding areas.

Are you offering tours in or around Brisbane? Contact us to get listed here.

**   ​ As far as we know, currently, free tours operate only in English but current or other operators may be planning future alternative language tours including in Spanish (tour gratis de Brisbane en español), Italian (tour a piedi gratuito di Brisbane in italiano) and French (visite gratuite de Brisbane en français).

First published in 2018. Updated in July, 2023.

Reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great day.

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Brisbane Greeters embody the warmth and friendliness that Brisbane is recognised for and over the past eight years, have shared their passion for Brisbane with more than 80,000 people.

One of the best ways to get to know Brisbane is through the eyes of a skilled and knowledgeable local. The friendly greeters are proud and passionate volunteers who are keen to share Brisbane's stories, show you some great spots and introduce you to their vibrant city.

There are over eight different tours available to book from, from exploring the local suburbs to learning the fascinating history of Brisbane.

Whether you've been a local all your life, visiting family and friends, or calling Brisbane your new home, they're looking forward to meeting you. Brisbane Greeters have more than 100 Greeters who can help you find your way in more than 20 languages.

The health and safety of their Greeters and participants remains a key priority. All tours are conducted within a COVID Safe environment.

The Brisbane Greeters Program will continue to run free walking tours, volunteer at Council events and festivals and extend its reach into their thriving suburbs, as well as Brisbane City.

Greeter's Choice

See Brisbane through the eyes of a friendly local on a Greeter's Choice Greet. Your Greeter will take you on a fascinating journey by covering a variety of interests and areas they find particularly interesting - they'll show you the Brisbane they love and know best. Departs 10am daily, seven days a week from outside Brisbane City Hall (King George Square Entrance)

Your Choice

What are you most interested in exploring and experiencing during your visit to Brisbane? You can tell them what you'd like to see and do by booking a Your Choice Greet. Choose up to three Interests and/or one Area from the following Interests and Areas: Interests include Public art and contemporary design; Major cultural attractions; Major heritage buildings; Education and scientific discovery; Sport; Aboriginal Heritage; Penal colony and early settlement history; and Wartime and "The Americas" Chapters. Areas include City Precincts; Riverside Precincts; and Parklands and Gardens.

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Private City Essentials Tour

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
• 9:30am – 12:30pm
• $280 per group (1 - 4 people)

The perfect introduction to Brisbane, our three hour City Essentials Tour covers all the main sights in the City Centre and takes you where the buses can’t go.

Only have one day in Brisbane? This is the tour for you.

See King George Square, the Story Bridge, the City Botanic Gardens, the oldest church in Queensland, Eagle Street Pier, the City Hall Clock Tower, and lots of hidden secrets along the way.

We’ll also point out the best City bars, cafes and restaurants for every budget, so you can make the most of your limited time here. 

This is a private tour for you and up to three of your travelling companions. Price is per group up to a maximum of 4 people.  For larger groups please contact us for pricing. 

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True Crime Walking Tour - A comedians guide to Brisbane's dark past | King George Square - meet Just outside of town hall

Experience an engaging and insightful True Crime Walking Tour in Brisbane with veteran stand-up comedians as your guides. Delve into the dark and intriguing history of the city, as they skillfully blend entertainment with accuracy. Join the tour at King George Square, just outside of the town hall, located at 87C Roma St, Brisbane City QLD 4000. The event is scheduled for May 11, 2024. Immerse yourself in the stories and secrets of Brisbane's past, as the comedians shed light on the city's true crime and questionable past. Explore hidden corners and uncover the mysteries that lurk beneath the surface. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover Brisbane's darker side in a fun and engaging way. Book your spot now and prepare for a fascinating journey through the shadows of Brisbane's history.

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