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Self-guided walking tours in Brisbane

There are 50 self-guided walking tours in Brisbane on FreeGuides Tours. They run from about 1 h to about 7 h, and a typical route covers 2.2 km on foot. 9 have audio you can listen to as you walk. Each costs a one-off A$3 to unlock. Every tour runs in your phone’s browser with a live map and local stories at each stop, so you can start whenever you like.

Food and drink 18History 13Nature 3Audio 9

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Brisbane walking tours at a glance

Tours
50
Shortest
About 1 hBest places to eat in Brisbane
Longest
About 7 hMt Tamborine Hinterland Escape
Typical length
About 3 h
Typical route
2.2 km
With audio
9
Last updated
6 October 2026
Tours in Brisbane by theme
ThemeToursLengthFreeWith audio
Food and drink tours181 h to 6 h2
History tours132 h to 4 h2
Nature walks33 h 30 min to 7 h2
Night and evening tours2
Audio tours92 h 30 min to 4 h9
Short tours11 h

Where tours start

  • Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre 3 tours
  • LyLo Brisbane 3 tours
  • Mantra on Mary 3 tours
  • Mantra on Queen 3 tours
  • Mantra South Bank Brisbane 3 tours
  • My Street Food 3 tours

Places the tours visit most

  • Eagle Street Pier 5 tours
  • Fish Lane 4 tours
  • Howard Smith Wharves 4 tours
  • Queen Street Mall 4 tours
  • The Wheel of Brisbane 4 tours
  • Burnett Lane 3 tours
  • City Botanic Gardens 3 tours
  • Kedron-Wavell Services Club 3 tours

What’s on in Brisbane

Things to do, places to go and walks around Brisbane, from What’s On by FreeGuides.

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How to tour Brisbane with FreeGuides

  1. 1

    Pick a tour

    Browse tours by city, theme and length. Every tour is written by a local guide, tourism board or hotel that knows the area.

  2. 2

    Unlock on your phone

    One small payment, or free for tours funded by a council or tourism board. Apple Pay and Google Pay work. No app, no account.

  3. 3

    Explore at your own pace

    A live map guides you from stop to stop, with stories and photos at each one (and audio narration on many tours). Start when you like, pause for coffee, finish tomorrow.

Brisbane walking tours: questions

Are there self-guided walking tours in Brisbane?

Yes. FreeGuides Tours has 50 self-guided tours in Brisbane, including food tours, history tours, nature walks and audio tours. Each one runs on your phone with a live map and local stories at every stop.

How much does a self-guided tour in Brisbane cost?

Each tour in Brisbane costs a one-off A$3 to unlock. No subscription, no account.

How long are the walking tours in Brisbane?

They run from about 1 h (Best places to eat in Brisbane) to about 7 h (Mt Tamborine Hinterland Escape). A typical tour takes about 3 h and covers 2.2 km on foot. You can pause and pick up again whenever you like.

Are there audio tours in Brisbane?

9 of the 50 tours in Brisbane have audio, so you can listen as you walk instead of reading.

Where do the tours in Brisbane start?

Every tour has its own start point, shown on its page with a map link. Popular starting points include Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre, LyLo Brisbane and Mantra on Mary.

Which places do the tours in Brisbane visit most?

Eagle Street Pier (5 tours), Fish Lane (4 tours), Howard Smith Wharves (4 tours) and Queen Street Mall (4 tours).

Do I need an app for a tour in Brisbane?

No. The tour opens in your phone’s browser. Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card and start straight away.

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Tours in Brisbane last updated 6 October 2026.