Top Brisbane Art & Culture

Get set for a thrilling night of cocktails, canapés and cabaret on the Gold Coast, with this 3.5-hour evening dinner show. Enter the legendary Dracula’s Cabaret and be whisked off for drinks (own expense) at the Graveyard Cocktail Lounge. Brave a ride on the Ghost Train, then settle into your seats in the Theatre of the Vampyre for a delicious 3-course dinner (included). The fun doesn’t end there – prepare to be entertained by a dazzling show including carnival and circus acts, puppetry displays, comedy skits and live music.

In Queensland, XXXX means beer, but how did this iconic brew get its name? Find out on a fun and fascinating guided tour of the XXXX Brewery. Walkthrough the heart of the production area, check out how the brews are created, observe the brewing process up close, then pour the perfect pint after learning from the pros. Includes tastings of XXXX Brewery’s delicious beers and a voucher to the souvenir store.

Discover the diverse wildlife of South East Queensland when you travel to the Springbrook plateau, Numinbah Valley and Mt Tamborine on a full-day tour from Brisbane. Your guide leads a leisurely walk in Springbrook National Park to see two stunning waterfalls, Natural Bridge and a glow worm cave. Have time to relax and enjoy the waterfalls and rainforest on this small-group tour with numbers limited to 21 participants, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Spend an evening in Brisbane on a Sunset River Cruise along the Brisbane River, where you will have a guide to share with you all about the history and important landmarks along the way. You’ll see the attractions as you drift along, with the city lights in the background.

Leave busy Brisbane for a full-day tour that showcases the natural beauty of North Stradbroke Island. Swim in the surf or freshwater lakes, take a short guided hike, view whales and other marine animals from the beach and coastal lookouts, visit small towns including historic Dunwich and Amity, and go in search of the island’s population of wild kangaroos and koalas. Your small-group tour has numbers limited to 21 people, which ensures a more personalized experience with your knowledgeable guide.

Take a leisurely river cruise from Brisbane to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary to observe native Australian wildlife. This half-day tour departs from bustling Southbank and cruises along the Brisbane River with views of iconic landmarks on the way to Lone Pine. Upon arrival, enjoy ample time to meet the animals. Observe the platypus, and watch animal shows that feature sheepdogs and birds of prey. A great experience for animal lovers.

Getting from the airport to your hotel can be very stressful. Avoid the hassle altogether and prebook this Brisbane arrival transfer shuttle from Brisbane Airport. You’ll ride comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle from the airport to your hotel in the Brisbane or Gold Coast area. You’ll be able to bring one suitcase and one carry-on bag with you, too.

The Brisbane River, flowing directly through the city after which it’s named, is the longest river in South Queensland. Take a relaxing ruise along the river, seeing iconic sights including Kangaroo Point Cliffs, Brisbane City Center, and Story Bridge in a short amount of time. Fit a morning or afternoon departure into your vacation schedule.

Try out Moreton Island's most popular activities — sandboarding and snorkeling — on an adrenaline-fueled small-group tour from Brisbane. Spend a full day exploring the island by sea when snorkeling through the Tangalooma Shipwrecks, and on land when sand boarding on giant sand dunes and visiting pristine beaches. Snap photos of the gorgeous scenery and learn from your guide about the abundant animal life. Travel in a small group that is limited to 16 people for a more customized experience with your guide.

This tour is ideal for travelers who want to see a lot of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland in one day. Get out of the city and travel with a small-group to see a ton of highlights including iconic beaches, markets and artisan villages.

Enjoy a relaxing river cruise and delicious lunch on this half-day excursion in Brisbane. Sip tea, admire views of local landmarks, and learn about the region from an informative guide aboard the MV Neptune. Then, head to Breakfast Creek Hotel for a variety of mouth-watering meal choices, including lunch rump and Panko calamari, beer-battered flathead and quinoa croquette.

THE ORIGINAL BRISBANE CRIME TOUR - RESEARCHED BY LOCAL HOMICIDE HISTORIAN Jack Sim - running Brisbane's Crime Tours for 25 years - as seen on TikTok - Crime Tours Australia Discover the dark heart of the capital of Queensland - two centuries of Brisbane’s criminal history on a 2 hour guided true crime tour. Uncover the dark stories of the capital of the Sunshine State including Execution of a Warrior, Johnny Stuart, Mad Butcher of Queen Street, The Bitten Fingers, Death in a Laneway and more… Brisbane’s original true crime tours are researched and operated by crime-writer Jack Sim, publisher of the Murder Trails Series BLOODY BRISBANE Volumes 1 & 2.

Experience Brisbane in a new light on this after-dark true crime tour of the city streets. A great way for locals and visitors alike to uncover the secrets that lurk in the shadows of this thriving modern metropolis, this night tour includes visits to some of the city’s most historic places and oldest buildings. Your guide will also share lots of stories about Brisbane’s notorious past as you walk through the city center.

Get off the well-beaten tourist trail in Brisbane on this cemetery ghost tour. A local guide will walk you through the 19th-century cemetery that covers 46 acres. Thousands of graves are spread throughout the grounds—and many are missing. Be prepared to be spooked by tales of the cemetery’s inhabitants who do not rest in peace.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Have a great day out exploring Tamborine Mountain and Paradise Point on this small group tour that starts and finishes in Brisbane. You can be flexible with your itinerary, but places you’ll visit will include Gallery Walk, Curtis Falls, Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, the Glow Worm Caves, and Paradise Point. Shop longer, or spend more time in nature. It’s up to you.

Discover your artistic talents with this guided paint and sip art class at an artist’s studio in Fortitude Valley. Great fun for beginners and experienced artists alike, this fun-filled, social class is led by a local artist, who will help you tap into your innate creative flow and find your unique, artistic style. You can also enjoy wine and snacks while you paint (at own cost).

Visit four craft breweries in Brisbane on a half-day tour that introduces you to some of the city's best suds. Drink a variety of handcrafted beers and soak it up with a tasty lunch while learning about the beer-making process. If you're lucky you can go behind the scenes and meet the brewmasters. Stops usually include Newstead Brewing Co, Green Beacon Hipwood Brewing Co., and All Inn. Your expert guide is a beer lover who shares informative commentary and entertaining stories throughout your tour.

Experience the beauty of Brisbane on this full-day wildlife and wilderness coastal tour. Offering visitors the chance to come face to face with kangaroos, birds, and even a shipwreck, this private tour is a great way to get out of the city and discover the beauty of Brisbane’s northern coastline. You’ll also visit the Osprey House Environmental Centre and swing by Scarborough boat harbor for lunch (at own cost).

Discover more real ghost tales of Toowong Cemetery including Jack the Ripper, Hungry Ghosts, “Spook Hill”, “He Was Waiting” and more… Discover even more of the haunted history, myths and legends on the Toowong Cemetery THE OTHERSIDE Ghost Tour. Is Jack the Ripper buried in Toowong Cemetery? Decide for yourself as we visit his possible grave, hungry Chinese ghosts, weird “Spook Hill”, a creepy crypt, and where the bones of Governor Blackall lie…on this 2 hour guided historic ghost tour of THE OTHER SIDE of Toowong Cemetery. Brisbane’s original historic ghost tours (est.1998) operated by haunted-historian Jack Sim, author of Ghost Trails Series GHOSTS OF TOOWONG CEMETERY.

Try your hand at making clay sculptures, while sipping on food and drinks in an Italian restaurant in Brisbane. Your instructors will assist you and your group in crafting a rose-shaped candle holder which you can take home, or give as a gift. All of your art supplies are included, and the craft air dries, so you will be able to leave with it that day.

Become a detective for the day when you immerse yourself in a themed scavenger hunt experience in Brisbane. You’ll have two hours to try to figure out the case while you and your team navigate the CBD of Brisbane. You’ll be solving challenges and deciphering code, then scoring points for every one you get correct. You have two hours, but you score extra if you finish in under 1.5 hours.

Discover the haunted history of Toowong Cemetery including The Statue That Moves, Grave on the Hill, Ghosts of Paddington Cemetery, Mayne Murder, and The Black Prince... Visit the necropolis of Toowong Cemetery – Brisbane’s City of the Dead. More than 120,000 souls lay at rest here, in thousands of graves, tombs and crypts – some famous, some infamous. Hear real ghost stories of a statue that comes to life, a deceased governor, black widow. murderers, a buried boxer on this 1.5 hour guided historic ghost tour of historic Toowong Cemetery. Brisbane’s original historic ghost tours (est.1998) operated by haunted-historian Jack Sim, author of Ghost Trails Series GHOSTS OF TOOWONG CEMETERY.

Explore the most special spots of Moreton Bay on a private tour of Russell, Lamb, Macleay, and Karragarra Islands, showcasing the arts community and the flavors of the islands. You’ll meet at Redland bay, have a walk and an included morning tea and a visit to an art studio, then get to Sandy Beach. You’ll visit the other islands, talking walks and enjoying the history, art, and natural beauty.