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We compared all 92 experiences in Brisbane so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 92 experiences from AU$ 34 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry
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Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary EntryRiver cruise from Southbank to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary with 3 hours to see koalas, kangaroos, and wildlife shows. Includes round-trip boat and entry. Departs 9am.
1,737 reviews
4.77★
Duration
5h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 138per person
Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & Lunch
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★Top rated
Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & LunchHumpback whales breach meters from your catamaran in Moreton Bay, June–November. Includes gourmet lunch, guaranteed sightings, optional pickup from Brisbane or Sunshine Coast.
1,101 reviews
4.85★
Duration
5h
Next departure: 12 Jun 2027Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 185per person
Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90min
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Best value
Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90min90-minute Brisbane River cruise departing 10:30am with live commentary, morning tea, and views of Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs. Small groups, licensed bar onboard.
1,006 reviews
4.63★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
10:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 52per person

Recommended (7)

Story Bridge Climb Brisbane: 360-degree city views from 80 metres
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Likely to sell out
Story Bridge Climb Brisbane: 360-degree city views from 80 metres
825 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h 30m
fromAU$ 150per person
Snorkeling Moreton Island from Brisbane: Kayak & Sandboard
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling Moreton Island from Brisbane: Kayak & Sandboard
712 reviews
4.44★
Duration
9h–13h
fromAU$ 180per person
Brisbane Segway Tour: Story Bridge, South Bank & River Views
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane Segway Tour: Story Bridge, South Bank & River Views
666 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 30m–2h 30m
fromAU$ 159per person
Brisbane: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass & Wildlife Shows
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane: Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Day Pass & Wildlife Shows
596 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h–5h
fromAU$ 63per person
Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane River cruise with lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel
539 reviews
4.68★
Duration
3h 30m
fromAU$ 96per person
North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Tour: Gorge Walk & Koalas
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Travelers' pick
North Stradbroke Island Wildlife Tour: Gorge Walk & Koalas
535 reviews
4.91★
Duration
9h 30m
fromAU$ 149per person
Brisbane: Australia Zoo Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & Entry
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane: Australia Zoo Day Trip with Hotel Pickup & Entry
490 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h 30m
fromAU$ 189per person

Top rated (10)

Brisbane Walking Tour: City History & Story Bridge Views
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane Walking Tour: City History & Story Bridge ViewsSmall-group walking tour of Brisbane with live English guide, covering Queen Street to Story Bridge over three hours. Includes a local craft beer and group photos.
324 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 83per person
Stradbroke Island Eco Tour: Koalas & Beaches from Brisbane
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Travelers' pick
Stradbroke Island Eco Tour: Koalas & Beaches from BrisbaneSmall-group eco day tour from Brisbane to North Stradbroke Island with ferry, local guide and beach time, spot wild koalas.
113 reviews
4.96★
Duration
11h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 199per person
Learn to Surf at Broadbeach: 2-Hour Lesson with Equipment
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Learn to Surf at Broadbeach: 2-Hour Lesson with EquipmentTwo-hour surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast with qualified instructor, soft beginner board, wetsuit or rash shirt and sunscreen included.
128 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 94per person
Brisbane Walking Tour: City Hall, Gardens & Hidden Laneways
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Brisbane Walking Tour: City Hall, Gardens & Hidden LanewaysBrisbane walking tour with local guide covering City Hall, Parliament House, Botanic Gardens and laneways. Small groups of 8, includes snacks and charity donation.
128 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 89per person
Jet Ski Safari Brisbane: 2.5 hours on your own ski
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Jet Ski Safari Brisbane: 2.5 hours on your own skiJet ski safari in Moreton Bay from Brisbane. No license needed. Ride past dolphins and turtles with guide, water, and life vest included.
420 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
Mon and Tue
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 440per person
Snorkeling Moreton Island: Tangalooma Wrecks & Wildlife Cruise
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Likely to sell out
Snorkeling Moreton Island: Tangalooma Wrecks & Wildlife CruiseSnorkel the Tangalooma Wrecks on Moreton Island with a guided tour through shipwrecks and marine life.
179 reviews
4.86★
Duration
8h
Tue–Sun
07:45
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 280per person
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon, Breakfast & Alpaca Walk
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Travelers' pick
Gold Coast Hot Air Balloon, Breakfast & Alpaca WalkHot air balloon at sunrise over the Scenic Rim, followed by vineyard breakfast and alpaca walk. Hotel pickup from Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach.
453 reviews
4.84★
Duration
4h
Every day
04:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromAU$ 495per person
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Brisbane: Make Your Own
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop Brisbane: Make Your OwnLearn traditional Turkish mosaic lamp making in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Lay tiles, create geometric patterns.
220 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
4
Live guide EN · ZH · TRFree cancellationfromAU$ 79per person
Abseiling Kangaroo Point Cliffs Brisbane: 20-metre descent
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Abseiling Kangaroo Point Cliffs Brisbane: 20-metre descentAbseil the 20-metre Kangaroo Point Cliffs in Brisbane with a qualified instructor, full safety gear and two hours of guided instruction: no experience needed, ages 8 and up.
149 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 85per person
Kayaking Brisbane: Guided river paddling, day or night
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Kayaking Brisbane: Guided river paddling, day or nightPaddle the Brisbane River on a guided kayak with a fully-qualified instructor, sunscreen and all gear included. Choose a day or night departure and see the city from the water.
203 reviews
4.78★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
6
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 85per person

Lowest price (10)

Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Walking Tour
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Brisbane Dark Stories True Crime Walking TourRetrace Brisbane's most infamous crimes with a knowledgeable guide. Visit crime scenes and hidden locations while uncovering the city's brutal past in this 90-minute tour.
269 reviews
4.65★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day except Monday and Wednesday
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 34per person
Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: Haunted Walk & Real Ghost Stories
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: Haunted Walk & Real Ghost StoriesStep into Brisbane’s haunted past with a guided ghost tour in the CBD. Hear chilling stories, walk historic streets, and support local heritage. Includes donation.
78 reviews
4.56★
Duration
2h
Tue, Thu and Sun
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 38per person
Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour: 2 hours of true crime scenes
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Travelers' pick
Bloody Brisbane CBD Crime Tour: 2 hours of true crime scenesWalk Brisbane's CBD through two centuries of real crime scenes on a 2-hour guided tour led by crime writer Jack Sim, the Arcade Murder.
92 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
Wed, Fri and Sat
19:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 39per person
Brisbane: XXXX Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane: XXXX Brewery Tour & Beer TastingQueensland's XXXX Brewery guided tour with production floor access, packaging line viewing, and 3 beer tastings. Learn brewing history and see machinery up close.
393 reviews
4.68★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Wed–Sat
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 41per person
Brisbane River cruise 12:30pm: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane River cruise 12:30pm: Story Bridge & Kangaroo PointNinety-minute Brisbane River cruise at 12:30pm past Kangaroo Point Cliffs and Story Bridge, featuring live commentary while enjoying afternoon tea and drinks.
189 reviews
4.64★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
12:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromAU$ 49per person
Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese Platter
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Travelers' pick
Brisbane River Sunset Cruise: City Lights & Cheese PlatterBrisbane River sunset cruise with gourmet cheese platter, ambient music, and bar access. 90 minutes. Seasonal departures at 5:30pm or 6pm. Includes souvenir map.
169 reviews
4.60★
Duration
1h 30m
Thu–Sat
18:00
Free cancellationfromAU$ 59per person
Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour: 2-Hour Guided Tales
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Travelers' pick
Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour: 2-Hour Guided TalesTwo-hour guided ghost tour of Brisbane's Toowong Cemetery with historian Jack Sim: visit Jack the Ripper's possible grave, Spook Hill.
29 reviews
4.07★
Duration
2h 15m
Sat
19:30
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromAU$ 60per person
South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour: 2-hour lantern walk
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South Brisbane Cemetery Ghost Tour: 2-hour lantern walkGuided ghost tour through South Brisbane Cemetery with lantern, led by historian Jack Sim: walk the Devil's Plot where executed prisoners lie.
44 reviews
4.00★
Duration
2h
Sat
19:30
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromAU$ 60per person
Brisbane: Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour & Historic Stories
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Brisbane: Toowong Cemetery Ghost Tour & Historic Stories1.5-hour guided ghost tour of Brisbane's Toowong Cemetery with historian Jack Sim. Includes book, stories of haunted graves, statues and murders. Small groups.
131 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
Fri
19:30
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromAU$ 60per person
Brisbane: Magic Men Cabaret Show with Champagne & Reserved Seats
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Brisbane: Magic Men Cabaret Show with Champagne & Reserved SeatsLaugh, dance, and celebrate at the Magic Men Brisbane cabaret show: reserved seating, sparkling on arrival, finger food, and after party entry all included.
99 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
Sat
18:00
Free cancellationfromAU$ 65per person
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Brisbane at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05

  • Most booked: Brisbane River Cruise & Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Entry, AU$ 138 (5h 30m, 4.77★ · 1,737).
  • Top rated: Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & Lunch, AU$ 185 (5h, 4.85★ · 1,101).
  • Best value: Brisbane River Cruise: Story Bridge & Kangaroo Point 90min, AU$ 52 (1h 30m, 4.63★ · 1,006).

Of the 92 experiences: 89 with free cancellation, 82 with instant confirmation, 46 with hotel pickup and 56 bookable last-minute.

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