Brisbane · BRISBANE SIGHTSEEING & CITY HIGHLIGHTS
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One morning, all the landmarks: the river, South Bank, the Story Bridge and the view from Mount Coot-tha. This list ranks the best Brisbane sightseeing tours, from hop-on buses to small-group and Segway loops, with prices, durations, and which one covers the most ground.
90-minute Brisbane River morning cruise with live commentary, scones and coffee, plus Story Bridge, CBD sights, and Southbank views.
“Great way to see the city from the river, amazing photo opportunities and some interesting information given by the guide. I did the morning tea version so had a couple of scones and some coffee while I sat upstairs and enjoyed the view.”
Glide along Brisbane’s river, bridges, and South Bank on a guided Segway tour with training, photo stops, and big city views.
“We had a fantastic time on this tour. The guide was highly professional, very informative, and incredibly patient in making sure everyone felt confident on the Segways.”
Sip morning tea on a 90-minute Brisbane River cruise aboard MV Neptune, passing Kangaroo Point and the Story Bridge with live guide commentary.
“Enjoyed. Lovely tea and scones. Commentary was interesting with a typical Aussie sense of humour”
A 90-minute Brisbane River cruise at midday with guided sights like the Story Bridge, photo stops, and complimentary afternoon tea.
“Lovely crew Very informative commentary All very professional and safe The best way to see and learn about this wonderful city I would thoroughly recommend”
Daytime glow worms, Scenic Rim viewpoints, and a hop-on hop-off afternoon on Tamborine Mountain from Brisbane, with pickup included.
“Andy was an awesome guide. Very impressed with his driving and knowledge of the area. Very entertaining:) 10/10 !!!”
Brisbane River cruise with live commentary, skyline photo stops, and afternoon tea. Sail past Southbank, Kangaroo Point, Story Bridge.
“It's an unforgettable and beautiful experience. I was delighted to learn more about Brisbane. I recommended it.”
A 3-hour, mostly flat walk through Brisbane’s key sights, led by a local guide. City Hall, Arcade, St Stephen’s, and Story Bridge.
“Great tour, a lovely way to see a new city. Very informative, Gabbi was an excellent and charming tour guide. Most enjoyable. Perfect walking pace even for my 83 year old mother.”
Small-group i2 Segway tour of Brisbane icons with training and photo stops from Story Bridge to South Bank.
“This morning my wife and I had an amazing Segway experience in Brisbane with our guide, Ewan. From the moment we arrived, he made us feel at ease with clear, thorough training that gave us real confidence before setting off. The Segways were so much fun to ride and the training was second to none. It was just the two of us with Ewan, so the tour felt like a private event. We covered around 10km, with stops to take in the views while Ewan shared interesting and informative commentary. The two hours went by so quickly because we were enjoying ourselves so much. What really stood out was the…”
Brisbane to Tamborine Mountain for $70 via hop-on hop-off shuttles, Green and Red lines for nature walks and tastings.
“our tour guide Anthony with Pineapple Tours was amazing. Friendly, very knowledgeable of the area and very accommodating with timing of pick up and drop offs on the tour.”
Hop-on hop-off day trip from Brisbane to Mount Tamborine with hotel pickup, small group comfort, and stops for views, waterfalls, and distillery tastings.
“When you visit the coast you must experience this wine tasting tour! My family and I enjoyed it so much! We tasted so many different wines and they luck was spectacular! It was such a great experience. Shout out to our tour guide Michelle who made us feel like we were hanging out with family. She was so knowledgeable of the history and gave so much information about each location. We would definitely go again. Take it from me! This is one the best experiences you will have when visiting the Coast.”
Brisbane River cruise, Wheel of Brisbane gondola ride, and lunch at Plough Inn, all bundled for a easy half-day in South Bank.
“The boat cruise and lunch were great. I wouldn’t recommend the wheel ride… the walk from the wharf to the restaurant was a bit of a hike from the fragile. Other than that it was nice.”
Small-group Brisbane highlights with Mount Coot-tha panoramas, Botanic Gardens, South Bank, Story Bridge, and included morning tea plus snack.
Small-group Mt Tamborine wine tastings from Brisbane with door-to-door pickup, two family cellar visits, and free time for Gallery Walk lunch.
“The tour company tries to do three separate tours in the same bus, which does not really work. The tour listings/itineraries are not clear or consistent. The guides/drivers have on their phones who is signed up for what, but it isn't reallRead more”
Brisbane South Bank combo pass with a river cruise, morning tea, lunch at the Plough Inn, and Wheel of Brisbane views. ~3 hours.
“Nice cruise along the river, tour guide was good and detailed information as we travelled along. Plough Inn didn't have a table reserved for lunch, was very busy but found one fairly quickly”
From Brisbane, ride Hop on Hop off to Tamborine Mountain for Rainforest Skywalk and a guided Glow Worm Caves tour. Flexible day, $118.35.
“The experiences on this tour are just okay — you’re mostly paying for the commute up the mountain. Make sure you do your research ahead of time, because they’ll ask where else you want to go around the mountain but won’t offer any real Read more”
