BRISBANE
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular city tours in Brisbane. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Brisbane sunset river cruise with city lights, Story Bridge views, included charcuterie, and a bar for drinks on board.
“The great views and the friendly and helpful staff”
Sunrise hot air balloon over Ipswich, Scenic Rim and Great Dividing Range from Brisbane, with sparkling toast and breakfast.
“It was something to tick off their bucket list and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience, company was great with information of the area they went across and breakfast was a great treat to top off the morning.”
Enjoy a 90-minute Brisbane River sunset-to-night cruise with city lights, cheese platter, souvenir map, and an on-board coffee shop and bar.
“a nice slow gentle cruise, platter was good, could have been later in the evening to get a better sunset and city lights view”
Small-group Brisbane highlights with Mount Coot-tha views, Botanic Gardens, South Bank and Story Bridge, plus morning tea and snacks.
A small-group, 100-minute walk through central Brisbane, mixing heritage buildings, memorials, and standout views from Sky Deck.
“Good overall tour of central Brisbane. Covered the major historical and shopping areas starting from Post Office Square.”
A private daytime Brisbane city helicopter flight from Archerfield Airport, with a noise-cancelling headset and views of the CBD, river, and stadiums.
“Amazing service!! a safe flight, on time and with excellent service. fully recommended to Private Brisbane city Helicopter Tour. :)”
Brisbane City Walking Tour from Post Office Square with a small group, 1800s buildings, Lamington clues, Olympic 2032 stories, and food tips.
“The tour was awesome & so was the guide!! Highly recommend!”
Guided twilight kayak on Brisbane River with city-light views and passes under Story Bridge. Gear, PFD, guide commentary, and showers included.
“It was quite challenging but felt so rewarding once completed. I would definitely do it again. And the staff were patient and helpful.”
A 90-minute true-crime walking tour through Fortitude Valley’s 1980s corruption, tracing real cases, clubs, and sting ops for $24.39.
“Very illuminating and interesting. I knew it was really bad but now I know it was even worse. I'm for sure going to Les Bubbles to check out where it all happened.”
Private 25-minute Brisbane sunset helicopter flight with pilot narration, Bose headsets, free parking, and a scenic skyline route.
“Surprised my girlfriend with this for a romantic evening and we both absolutely loved it would definitely go again and highly recommend, 10/10 can’t wait to do it again!”
