Brisbane Sights Free Walking Tour
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- 2½ to 3 hour walking tour
- FREE (Pay what you think it's worth)
- Tour starts at King George Square (Ann St side)
Explore Brisbane's Sights
During this 2.5 to 3-hour, easy-walking tour we will uncover the rich history, interesting stories, and landmarks of Brisbane, the capital of the Sunshine State.
Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will guide you through the central parts of Brisbane, including its scenic river-city parks and landmark buildings, before winding our way down to the Brisbane River waterfront.
Along the way, we’ll share stories about Brisbane’s culture and development, as well as interesting stories about what makes Brisbane the dynamic city it is today. We’ll also cover things to see and do in Brisbane, especially those that are free, to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
We've got Brisbane covered
– Story Bridge
– Queen St Mall
– Botanic Gardens
– Treasury Building
– Brisbane City Hall
– Anzac Square
– St Stephens Cathedral
– King George Square
– Parliament House
– Brisbane GPO
– Old Government House
– Brisbane Arcade
– WW2 History
– Brisbane River
– Southbank
– MacArthur Chambers
– Free things to do & see
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Please note: We aren’t able to accept groups of 10+ or school / tertiary education groups of any size on the free tours. Instead we offer Private Tours. Separate registration of large groups will not be accepted on the day as it affects the tour for everyone else.
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How are we free?
Our tours are offered on a “pay what you think it’s worth” model so people of any budget are able to turn up and enjoy the tour to discover and learn about our great city.
Join a Tour
Please note: We aren’t able to accept groups of 10+ or school / tertiary education groups of any size on the free tours. Instead we offer Private Tours. Separate registration of large groups will not be accepted on the day as it affects the tour for everyone else.
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All I’m Free guides are experienced and knowledgeable locals who are excited to show you around their hometown.
We’re all about being real! Each of us will share with you our honest, local advice about where to explore, eat or drink. We are never paid to promote or advertise to you.
We will share with you the unique and quirky stories of our city as well as the history behind our main attractions.
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Where to Meet
FAQs
We gather in King George Square (at the Petrie Tableau at the Ann St side of the square). Look for your guide wearing a bright green I’m Free Tours t-shirt! Click here for Google Maps directions.
Our Brisbane Sights tour wraps up along the riverfront near the Botanic Gardens on the Kangaroo Point Bridge, giving you an easy jumping-off point for lunch, coffee, or a short walk to Eagle Street pier where you could grab a scenic ferry ride on the CityCat. Click here for Google Maps directions.
The walk spans around 3.5km (roughly 2 miles) across Brisbane’s CBD. We keep a very easy, relaxed pace with brief commentary stops every few minutes to take in the sights and river views.
The guide will start introductory commentary about 5 minutes after the official start time right at the meeting point. If you miss us, we move across the road next to Albert St Uniting church and then follow Ann St to ANZAC Square.
Yes! Brisbane’s central district features wide, modern footpaths and gentle pedestrian ramps, making this specific route very comfortable for prams, strollers, and wheelchairs.
Definitely. Your guide incorporates a scheduled mid-tour pause near public amenities and water refill stations so everyone stays hydrated in the Brisbane sunshine.
There is no upfront fee or fixed ticket price! You simply enjoy the experience and decide what it was worth at the end. Guides accept major credit/debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and cash.
Because we cap public group sizes to keep the walk social and easy to hear, organised groups and groups of 10+ cannot join standard public sessions. You can easily book a Brisbane Private Tour to get a dedicated guide exclusively for your group!
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