Join a 90-minute walking tour to discover Brisbane’s hidden history. Starting at Brisbane City Hall in King George Square, an expert guide will unfold the city's dark tales. The journey retraces the paths of infamous criminals like the Mad Butcher of Queen Street and Australia’s last bushranger. Discover historic buildings with lawless pasts, such as Parliament House, Treasury Casino, and Boggo Road Gaol. Don't forget your comfortable shoes for this riveting walk through history.
Unseen City Corners & Criminal History
This tour reveals hidden corners and forgotten stories of Brisbane. Your guide's storytelling will bring you back to the era of brawlers, fraudsters, and dramatic love triangles. Learn about Brisbane’s transformation from a penal colony for Sydney's worst of the worst convicts to one of the safest cities globally. Understand how events like the Battle of Brisbane, the Fitzgerald Inquiry, and the 1988 World Expo shaped the city. This intriguing dichotomy is part of what makes Brisbane's history so compelling and a must-do for history buffs and curious explorers alike.
