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Brisbane Modern

Immerse yourself in Brisbane’s sub-tropical architecture, rich and expansive public artworks and vibrant street art as you explore the unique buildings, cultural precincts and hidden laneways that define modern Brisbane.

Tour Highlights

Start your tour at Reddacliff Place (top of the Queen Street Mall), where an eclectic mix of architecture tells the story of Brisbane's transformation from a fledgling colony to a cutting-edge metropolis. 

Then on past breath-taking public art to meander through Heritage Lanes, a brilliant example of sustainable sub-tropical architecture and the adaptive re-use of heritage buildings. 

Crossing over the Kurilpa Bridge to South Bank, the undisputed site of Brisbane's emergence onto the world stage, where we explore the incredible democratic, modernist architecture of one of the southern hemisphere's largest cultural precincts. 

We journey down Fish Lane past its vibrant restaurants, heritage listed buildings and towering modern apartments adorned with incredible murals and public artworks, before ending the tour with a secret look at hidden internal artwork by one of Australia's pre-eminent street artists. 

At the end of the walk, guests are provided with a tour-specific QR code detailing recommendations of additional luxury activities and venues to visit, all featured on an interactive digital map that also marks out nearby dining, drink and shopping options. 

** Route may vary on weekends, but start and end location remain the same**

Curated by: Sarah Zini
Start Location: Reddacliff Place
Tour Language: English
Tour Duration: 2 hrs
Tour Grade: Easy to moderate (some steps and inclines)
Tour Distance: 4 kilometres.
Tour Start Time (Nov-Apr) : 10am
Tour Start Time (May-Oct) : 10am
Tour Days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
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$250.00
Brisbane Modern
Brisbane Modern
$250.00
Tax included.

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Brisbane Modern

SOME MORE TOUR INFORMATION:

What is included in this tour?

Expert guide, unique local knowledge.

What are the tour requirements?

No entry fees required during the walk.

What do I bring?

We strongly recommend you bring a hat, water bottle and apply sunscreen prior to starting the walk. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

Please also bring a bank or credit card, contactless payment activated mobile phone or smart watch, or a Brisbane public transport go-card in the event that we take a City Cat ferry on your tour.

What is the group size?

All walks/tours are a maximum of 8 guests

Will there be toilets on the tour?

All walking tour routes will go past a public toilet. Please let your guide know if you require a stop.

What is the best way to travel to the start location?

You can find your way to the inner city (and the located start of our walks) via public or private transport.

All Brisbane public transport is only 50 cents, and you can tap on and off with your credit or debit card.

Can I see a map of where the tour starts?
What can I do at the end of the tour?

We make sure to end each of our walks close to dining, drink, shopping and transport options.

All guests on our tours receive a curated digital map that allows you to continue your local experience of Brisbane, including a hand-picked list of designers, makers and luxury encounters, as well as recommended premium dining and drink venues.