Our most recommended things to do in Brisbane City, Brisbane

Brisbane: Attractions & Sightseeing Segway Tour

1. Brisbane: Attractions & Sightseeing Segway Tour

Meet your friendly guide who will first check you in, fit your helmet and deliver the all-important safety brief. Segways are very easy to learn how to ride, you don’t have to balance, the segway balances you. After 30 minutes of fun training on how to safely operate the Segway, you’ll explore Brisbane with your friendly tour guide. You will zoom past the wildlife, birds, beautiful gardens and iconic landmarks of Brisbane. Your friendly, local guide will help you to get to know the real Brisbane. Travel 12 km and visit Kurilpa Bridge, South Bank Parklands, the Goodwill Bridge, and the City Botanical Gardens.

Brisbane: Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

2. Brisbane: Daytime Glow Worm Caves Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Embark on a bus tour from Brisbane to visit the famous Glow Worm Caves on Tamborine Mountain in a daytime setting. Admire the local scenery from unique viewpoints and enjoy plenty of time to explore Tamborine Mountain at your own pace. Get picked up from your Brisbane accommodation and begin a relaxing journey through the landscapes of Scenic Rim and Tamborine Mountain. Listen to commentary from your guide, then arrive at the Glow Worm Caves to explore during the day, eliminating the need to venture out late at night. Outside of the caves, marvel at the striking landscape of Tamborine Mountain National Park on a scenic drive, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the surroundings without the need for extensive walking. Stop at various scenic lookouts, enjoying incredible photo opportunities. Relax and refresh yourself with some free time and tuck into your morning tea at restaurants, cafes, and local eateries. Don't forget your water bottle to taste the fresh clean water straight from the mountain. If you have a sweet tooth, indulge in artisanal fudge tasting. Additionally, choose to visit an award-winning winery for a guided tasting, with an additional cost payable on-site. After your morning tour, stay on Tamborine Mountain for the afternoon, explore local sights such as waterfalls, and receive discount food vouchers.

Brisbane: Highlights Daytime or Nighttime Segway Tour

3. Brisbane: Highlights Daytime or Nighttime Segway Tour

Meet your friendly guide who will first check you in, fit your helmet and deliver the all-important safety brief. Segways are very easy to learn how to ride, you don’t have to balance, the segway balances you. After 15 minutes of fun training on how to safely operate the Segway, you’ll explore Brisbane with your friendly tour guide. You will zoom past the wildlife, birds, beautiful gardens and iconic landmarks of Brisbane. The friendly, local guide will help you get to know the real Brisbane. See iconic Brisbane sights such as The Story Bridge, Eagle Street Pier, City Botanical Gardens, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Kurilpa Bridge, South Bank Parklands and the Goodwill Bridge. There will be times for your tour guides to snap photos of you as you enjoy the tour. 

Brisbane: City Lights Dinner Cruise with Buffet

4. Brisbane: City Lights Dinner Cruise with Buffet

Discover the best of Brisbane and sail past Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the Story Bridge. Relax with music aboard, and dine in style with a delicious buffet dinner included. Purchase some drinks at the fully stocked bar, and take as many memorable photos as you like during the cruise. Come directly to the meeting point to begin your experience. Then, board the boat and start sailing on the Brisbane River. Listen to music aboard, and sail past some of Brisbane's most iconic sights, such as Kangaroo Point Cliffs, City Center, and the Story Bridge. Take photos along the way. Next, savor a luxurious buffet dinner for each guest, which caters to most dietary requirements. Buy drinks at the bar if you like. Enjoy the pleasant atmosphere aboard with friends or family. Finally, return to the Cultural Centre Public Pontoon and get off the boat to finish up your experience.

Brisbane: City Highlights Self-Guided Smartphone Tour

5. Brisbane: City Highlights Self-Guided Smartphone Tour

Explore the sights in Brisbane with a smartphone audio tour. Use the unique navigation function to help you custom build walking routes to suit your interests. Listen to the audio commentary to hear the history behind different sites.  Dive into the culture and history of the city, as you see iconic landmarks. Hear the story behind how Story Bridge was built. Stroll through the riverside City Botanic Gardens. View the old quarry cliffs Kangaroo Point park.  Have the freedom to start or stop the tour whenever you wish. Pinpoint your favorite sights and source the best photo hotspots.

Lone Pine and Brisbane City Highlights

6. Lone Pine and Brisbane City Highlights

When you are planning a trip to Brisbane or the Gold Coast, take advantage of our day tours. It is guaranteed that you will have a ball in Queensland, where Australia shines and spectacular day tour options, sightseeing and nature experiences abound. Our Trip is unique because we are able to tailor it to your needs and change our times to suit how long you want to spend in a particular destination. Spend a day exploring the heart of Brisbane. View the historic buildings of Queensland’s capital city, discover the atmosphere of the South Bank Parklands, enjoy panoramic views from the Kangaroo Lookout and even take a photo with koala bear at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Fall in love with Australia’s fastest growing city’s relaxed lifestyle, unsurpassed weather, and access to an amazing array of “Australian experiences”.  Let us show you around the Beautiful River City.

Brisbane: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

7. Brisbane: Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide

Explore the beauty of Brisbane on a self-guided audio tour. Walk at your own pace and admire the incredible architecture of the Customs House, Albert Street Uniting Church, Brisbane City Hall, and more. Download the MP3 audio tour combined with a fully detailed map of the area and start your adventure with your audio device as your guide. Soak in the bohemian atmosphere while listening to fascinating facts and stories about the city. Uncover the intriguing history of Brisbane’s convict past and its involvement in the Second World War. Experience the colorful vibe of the city at night while exploring many restaurants and wineries. See the stunning 19th-century architecture of St Stephen Cathedral, MacArthur Museum, Parliament House, and the Old Government House. Take a stroll through the old streets and visit the Conrad Treasury Casino Complex, Old Windmill, and Shrine of Remembrance. Enjoy a hassle-free audio tour of one of the oldest cities of Australia.

Brisbane: Sunset Rapid River Ride - Short 2 Hour Cruise

8. Brisbane: Sunset Rapid River Ride - Short 2 Hour Cruise

Kick back as we cruise the magnificent Brisbane River on this action packed sunset cruise. The trip will take us downstream to the Gateway Bridges, then upstream to West End of the river and finish off where it all began at Howard Smith Wharves in time for dinner! A treat for this trip is a “drink on the beach” stop at one the few sandy beaches on the Brisbane River and an opportunity to capture an iconic “insta” moment in the shadow of the Story Bridge. This is not your typical boring river cruise, get ready to be entertained!

Best of Brisbane walking tour

9. Best of Brisbane walking tour

Explore Brisbane through the eyes of a local. Meet your guide at Post Office Square in the heart of the city and meander through the streets as you hear the stories and the history of the buildings and city landscapes. Keep your eye out for Brisbane's smallest door and oldest building. Wander through the City Botanic Gardens and find out about how the 'Lamington' came to be. Experience Brisbane through the eyes of a local and be informed about the best places to eat and order coffee all whilst learning about how people move about.

Brisbane: St Helena and Peel Island Cruise with Lunch

10. Brisbane: St Helena and Peel Island Cruise with Lunch

Take an afternoon swim in the pristine waters of Horseshoe Bay on Peel Island and let us indulge you with some of the fascinating history of this magic spot. We will then make our way to St Helena Island, the original convict prison of Brisbane where you can enjoy sunset drinks, snack on a grazing platter, and explore the old prison and island at your leisure. Itinerary 1:00pm | Depart from Howard Smith Wharves 2:30pm | Arrive at Peel Island For snorkeling, swimming and exploring 4:45pm | Depart Peel Island 5:15pm | Arrive At St Helena Island for sunset drinks & grazing platter 6:15pm | Depart St Helena Island 7:00pm | Arrive back at Howard Smith Wharves

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What people are saying about Brisbane City, Brisbane

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4.8 / 5

based on 147 reviews

Amazing Experience seeing the city, stopping off at key points for photographs and learning. Would highly recommend. Our Tour Guide T was lovely, professional and made the experience AMAZING!!!!!

T, yes that's her name the sweetest guide to a mechanism we were new to but eventually had the most fun fantastic city tour on a Segway. highly recommend

Great way to see a lot of the city in a short time. The segways were easy to handle. The guide was great

Excellent! Will definitely go with them again and recomend them to friends.

Excellent really enjoyed it, a very good way to see Brisbane