Your guide meets you at the port to start your tour of Brisbane. After a quick ferry ride, you get to explore downtown’s laneways (alleys) for about three hours. The mix of innovative caf□s, bars, shops, restaurants and art galleries breathe life into the area's public space.

Whether you love new fashion, innovative drinks, art, or gourmet eats, your knowledgeable guide shows you local favorites that suit your interests.

Learn about the origins of Brisbane, which was traditionally a ceremonial and trading crossroads for Aboriginal peoples in the region. European settlers established it as a penal colony where the “worst of the worst” were sent for lives of hard labor and punishment. See Brisbane's two remaining convict-built buildings, the Old Windmill and the Commissariat Store.

Then hear how the city developed into a modern commercial center and, more recently, a desirable destination with a cutting edge arts, food and nightlife scene. You might take a short ferry ride on a CityCat to get views from the Brisbane River and explore the banks of this vital waterway.

Stop at the building where the WWII command offices of General Douglas MacArthur were located, now the home of the MacArthur Museum. Your guide shares stories from WWII-era Brisbane, such as the 1942 Battle of Brisbane when tensions between Australian and US troops erupted in two nights of rioting. You can also stroll through ANZAC Square, an urban park with a memorial to ANZAC troops.

Expect to walk at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops during your 3-hour private tour. Afterward, hop on the ferry to return to the port, where your shore excursion finishes.

Worry-Free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Brisbane port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.