Brisbane City Essentials Walking Tour
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Things To Know
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 2.5 kms on flat even city streets
- What to bring: Camera, drinking water
- What wear: Comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen is recommended
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Walk Brisbane
You will meet your guide and fellow travellers OUTSIDE the Brisbane Visitor Information Centre, 167 Queen Street Brisbane. We'll spend a few minutes introducing everyone and giving you a overview of your tour
Brisbane Arcade
Visit the historici Brisbane Arcade and enjoy the beautiful architecture of this Victorian era building. We'll tell you a fascinating story about the family of the man who had this building built back in the early 1900's. After the tour has finished you might want to come back here for a spot of shopping
City Hall
We'll visit King George Square and view Brisbane's second City Hall. As we view the outside of City Hall we will show you something right up the top that you may not ordinarily see.
Treasury Casino (Pass-by Only)
On our way to the former Queensland Treasury Building (now Treasury Casino) we will wander down Brisbane's oldest laneway to learn about Brisbane's convict past. We'll also see some of Brisbane's emerging street art scene.
City Botanic Gardens (Pass-by Only)
After leaving the the former Treasury Building and on our way to City Botanic Gardens we will take some time to explore other historic buildings, hear stories about people that built Brisbane, learn about multi-billion dollar investments that will shape Brisbane's future, before exploring our beautiful City Botanic Gardens
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (Pass-by Only)
From across the Brisbane River we will view Kangaroo Point Cliffs and learn how they got their unique shape. Known for its recreational activities you may see locals rock climbing or abseiling the cliffs.
Cathedral of St. Stephen
After leaving the tranquility of the City Botanic Gardens enjoy walking through the commercial and finance areas of Brisbane, where old and new buildings blend seamlessly, before making our way to the Cathedral of St Stephen. We will visit Queensland's oldest church, and you will be surprised and delighted by what you see..
Eagle Street Pier
As our time togethers nears its end we will walk to Eagle Street Pier on the Brisbane River front. After viewing the iconic Story Bridge, and seeing markers indicating the levels of the floods that hit Brisbane in 2011 we will provide you with recommendations for cafes, restaurants and bars by the river where you can have lunch.
Where to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- As you stand in front of the Visitor Information Centre looking into it, look to your left. There is a garden bed on the left hand side. Your guide will be waiting there for you. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to departure time.
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Things to know
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, approximately 2.5 kms on flat even city streets
- What to bring: Camera, drinking water
- What wear: Comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen is recommended