Brisbane Private Tour - Create Your Own
Brisbane, Australia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Love the look of our Gold Coast and Brisbane half- and full-day experiences, but feel like customising them to make exactly the tour you're looking for? Well, you're in the right place. Put our team of local experts to work to build the perfect itinerary just for you. You could enjoy a UNESCO Rainforest morning walk, a wildlife-filled hinterland and waterfall swim, or a leisurely kayak to the beautiful beaches of South Stradbroke Island for a bush picnic.
You can include some of the components of our regular experiences or none at all. This is your tour — so make it your own! If you're not sure, we've got plenty of ideas for what you might want to include. If you let our team of expert locals know your interests, they will come up with all kinds of things!
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Highlights
- See wildlife and explore hidden trails and waterfalls in the Hinterland and a UNESCO rainforest
- Sample farm-to-plate food experiences in the National Park villages or eat at some of the area’s Michelin-starred restaurants
- Discovery the history and sites of Brisbane, from microbreweries to architecture to the city’s back streets
- Enjoy a wellness-inspired day of yoga, biking and kayaking with locally sourced meals
- Kayak nearby sand islands and sip beachside coffee before taking a refreshing ocean swim
- Go winery hopping through the National Park
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Schedule details
- Duration: Up to you!
- Meeting point:
Pick-up can be arranged from your hotel in Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
- Starting time: Various
- Ending point:
Drop-off can be arranged at your starting point or another location (airport, beach, theme park, recommended restaurant, etc.).
Language: English
Inclusions: We will work with you to include whatever you need in accordance with your wishes and budget.
Exclusions: You'll discuss what will be included in your tour with your expert. Exclusions will simply be anything outside of the inclusions you've agreed upon.
Your itinerary will be worked out between yourself and our local experts in Brisbane/Gold Coast. They are extremely knowledgeable and highly resourceful — trust us! Your tour doesn't need to be a walking tour, we have access to vehicles (as well as bikes and kayaks) if needs be, so the world is your oyster (or at least Brisbane/Gold Coast and the surrounding area is, in this case!).
Whatever you are looking to do that is within our Responsible Travel charter, we can organise it for you.
We offer a wide range of options for your custom Brisbane/Gold Coast and surrounding area experience. You could:
- Sample farm-to-plate food experiences in the National Park villages
- See wildlife in the Hinterland and a UNESCO rainforest
- Sip beachside coffee before taking a refreshing dip in the ocean
- Explore hidden rainforest trails of waterfalls and scenic views
- Eat at some of the area’s Michelin star, world-class restaurants
- Enjoy a river kayaking tour of Brisbane or kayak to nearby sand islands with unique wildlife
- Experience a wellness-inspired day from the summit to sea, with yoga, walks, bike rides and kayaking combined with locally sourced, healthy food
- Take in the history and sites of Brisbane — visit microbreweries, learn about the city’s architecture, ride a bike or walk the back streets, or do a combination of it all
- Go winery hopping through the National Park
For a walking tour experience, tour pricing ranges from 200 AUD for a 3-hour tour up to 350 AUD for an 8-hour tour for groups of up to 15. Additional costs include stops for food and drinks, admissions, and gratuity for the guide. We can accommodate any size group and pricing varies based on your group size, length of the tour, and mode of transportation. But anything that takes your fancy is possible — it’s your day!
All you need to do to get your bespoke private tour organised is to choose your desired date. Use the booking function on this page for this request, and choose the number of people in your group. In the additional request box, include any information you think will be helpful in organising your experience. No payment is required to make your initial custom experience inquiry.
As soon as we receive your inquiry (during normal office hours or at the next earliest point), we will contact you by email or, for those who leave an Australia phone number, we will give you a call and begin the process to organise your perfect experience in the Brisbane/Gold Coast area. Then, to secure your desired date and time of the tour, we'll ask for a non-refundable deposit.
Once your itinerary and quote are all confirmed, we will deduct the deposit from the final quote. We can arrange all final payments and terms during the planning stages of your private experience.
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Additional information
Inclusions: We will work with you to include whatever you need in accordance with your wishes and budget.
Exclusions: You'll discuss what will be included in your tour with your expert. Exclusions will simply be anything outside of the inclusions you've agreed upon.
Dress standard: Depending on your request, we will let you know what to bring and what to wear.
Confirmation of booking: We recommend you contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure. Contact details are on this voucher.
Additional Information: To secure your desired date and time of the tour, we’ll need a non-refundable deposit. Note that the deposit amount will vary depending on the options you select for your private tour. We will discuss this with you once you’ve made your initial inquiry. This deposit will then be deducted from your tour once you come to pay for it in total.
Closure of sites: Depending on the activities and travel date as your wish, we will advise if any sights are closed on your day.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour, depending on the activities chosen. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at a rate to be determined once your tour itinerary is confirmed. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page
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Local contact
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