We had the most amazing 3 hour experience of Brisbane with Saskia. She was so friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the city. Cannot recommend the tour and her highly enough.





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.
In demand: 62 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
We will walk a section of the Queen Street Mall, visiting Regent Theatre and Brisbane Arcade.
Walk down Burnett Lane, home to some of Brisbane's best small bars as well as street art murals telling stories of the city's past.
We will walk in front of Brisbane City Hall and you will learn about the building, but we do not go inside.
Wander through Heritage Lanes, a re-activated laneway off Ann St, former home to Brisbane's fruit and vegetable market. See art by Aboriginal artist Megan Cope.
We see the South Bank Parklands across the Brisbane River, we do not cross the river and walk through the parklands.
Meet the lady who gave Queensland its name - looking as happy as usual!
Sit in Miller Park and learn the crazy backstory of Brisbane's colonisation and current location.
Learn about the first Aboriginal Australian to become a federal politician, and the new development right on the river.
Use shortcuts through Elizabeth Arcade and other nearby laneways through major city blocks, going where only the locals know.
Visit the former location of Brisbane's beautiful Regent Theatre, now our Visitor Information Centre.
We walk through Brisbane Arcade and you will learn about the building's interesting history.
We will walk through Anzac Square and the gardens, learning about the significance of this part of the city.
Formerly a jail, barracks for female convicts, a house for the first free settlers of Brisbane and finally a post office, this building has a storied history.
Learn about this new attraction, from afar (where we end for a beer gives a great view of the river and Howard Smith Wharves).
We finish at a bar with views of the Story Bridge, but we do not cross the bridge or get onto it.
We finish the tour at a bar right on the Brisbane River, with views of the Story Bridge and the Kangaroo Point stretch of the river.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included) lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 16 stops.
Prices start at $59 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, and 2:00 PM.
Children aged 4–17 pay from $50, adults from $59. Infants go free.
It can: 62 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet in Reddacliff Place, directly opposite the entrance to the Former Treasury Building, where there are two large metal balls close together. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Tour not recommended for children under 12 years of age as it involves 3 hours of stories and significant walking (3.5 km)
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Tour can be modified to be wheelchair accessible, but please let us know in advance
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We had the most amazing 3 hour experience of Brisbane with Saskia. She was so friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about the city. Cannot recommend the tour and her highly enough.
I had the absolute pleasure of having Tom as my guide for this 3 hour walking tour of Brisbane. I also was the only person on the tour, so had my own private expert to make my Brisbane visit even more special! Tom's knowledge of Brisbane, Australia, Street Art, City Bars & Restaurants, and hidden gems was a joy to behold! I learnt so much about the city & all that it has to offer. I learnt about great 'free' viewpoints, 50c river cruises, bespoke mango flavoured chocolate, and where to enjoy the finest local drinks in the city. Then there was the aboriginal history, the settlers history, and the links to the land & nature. If you are a first time visitor to Brisbane this is a must but I am certain that even locals would enjoy this tour, and Tom's expertise. Thank you! 😃
Didn’t realize this was a personal tour for just my husband & me, but our guide, Ryan did a good job trying to personalize the tour based on our interests. He showed us a little of everything to give us an overview of Brisbane. Saw historic sites & buildings, well-known street art & sculptures by local artists & stories behind the art. Ryan pointed out some local “animals” that we saw along the way such as the ever-present ibis & dragon lizard. Ryan also shared how to use the local boats to get around the area which was helpful. It was both educational and enjoyable seeing Brisbane on this walking tour. Hoping Ryan remembers to send us photos that he took of us with his camera.
Thanks, Gail, for your lovely review! Delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Brisbane with Ryan and appreciated the history, art, wildlife and ferry tips. We never cancel on our guests (even when numbers are low), so sometimes a booking for two becomes an unexpected private tour! The photos have already been sent through Viator’s messaging system, but these emails can sometimes be missed. Check your Viator messages & contact us directly if you still can't see them. That's one of the reasons we recommend booking directly with us: we’ll have your actual email address, allowing you to receive all communications without an intermediary. Thanks again for joining us, and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your Brisbane visit! Cheers, Justin
I learned so much on the tour and was impressed by Tom's knowledge and enthusiasm.
Tom was great! Very informative and loved the historical references
Tom made the tour very enjoyable. His knowledge and explanation of the history of Brisbane made the tour extra special.
If you want to discover different Brisbane city tour, I strongly recommend local sauce tour because the tour guides gave us a lot of unique knowledge and hidden gems that you might don’t know in the city. Thank you Ryan for giving me this amazing tour!
An excellent tour with a great guide. Tom was both entertaining and informative. He shared parts of Brisbane and its history that aren’t usually available to a casual tourist. The tour was well paced and Tom was so engaging the 3 hours went really fast. This was our first Local Sauce tour but it won’t be our last! We recommend this tour without hesitation! Thank you Justin and Tom.
We have taken many walking tours around the world and this was one of the best! Saskia is an excellent tour guide--knowledgeable, personable, and enthusiastic about sharing her love of Brisbane and its history. The tour was an excellent way to orient us to the city.
Thanks so much for the kind review! High praise coming from seasoned walking-tour-goers; glad Saskia's love for Brisbane came through so clearly. Cheers, Justin
I would highly recommend this walking tour! Saskia was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the city and presented information in an engaging, digestible, and entertaining way. She was also very friendly and open to answering any questions the group had or chatting about any other topics of interest. I learned so much about the city’s history and was made aware of hidden gems that I would not have discovered on my own. I especially appreciated the visuals that went along with the information and the Google Maps page with points of interest that was made available after the tour.
Thanks so much for such a detailed review, Riley! Really glad Saskia's storytelling and the visuals helped the history stick. Hope you could make good use of the follow-up map of our recommendations. Cheers, Justin
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|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultimate Brisbane Walking Tour (Small-Group, Drink Included) | 3 hours | 5.0 (310) | $59 | |
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Brisbane Uncovered Walking Tour with Coffee | 2h 30min | 4.8 (11) | $69 | View |
Best of Brisbane Walking Tour: All Sights & Hidden Gems | 3 hours | 5.0 (123) | $63 | View |
Private Introduction to Brisbane Walking Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (50) | $188 | View |
Brisbane River Cruise with entry to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary | 5h 30min | 4.8 (1,715) | $98 | View |
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