Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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This is a 2.8 km walking tour with some steps. Moderate fitness is recommended.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover Brisbane's pivotal role in World War II on this engaging walking tour led by an expert guide. Begin at Queens Wharf, where you will learn about the city's transformation during the war and the significant presence of General Macarthur and Allied forces. Stroll through the CBD, visiting key historical sites that illustrate the tension and collaboration between Australian and American troops. The tour concludes at ANZAC Square, where you can continue exploring the Memorial Galleries. This 2.5-hour tour covers 2.8 kilometers and is designed for small groups of up to 8 participants, making for an intimate and informative experience.
- 2.5-hour walking tour through Brisbane's historic w...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Guide and hidden wartime history.
Meeting Points
Departure
Sky Deck
Skydeck, Level 24, Queen's Wharf (in front of the Cicada Blue Bar)
Return
ANZAC Square
Anzac Square, Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD.
Brisbane at War Walking Tour
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Discover Brisbane's pivotal role in World War II on this engaging walking tour led by an expert guide. Begin at Queens Wharf, where you will learn about the city's transformation during the war and the significant presence of General Macarthur and Allied forces. Stroll through the CBD, visiting key historical sites that illustrate the tension and collaboration between Australian and American troops. The tour concludes at ANZAC Square, where you can continue exploring the Memorial Galleries. This 2.5-hour tour covers 2.8 kilometers and is designed for small groups of up to 8 participants, making for an intimate and informative experience.
- 2.5-hour walking tour through Brisbane's historic w...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Guide and hidden wartime history.
Meeting Points
Departure
Sky Deck
Skydeck, Level 24, Queen's Wharf (in front of the Cicada Blue Bar)
Return
ANZAC Square
Anzac Square, Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD.
Itinerary
1
Queen's Wharf Brisbane
Start with panoramic views at Queen’s Wharf to introduce Brisbane’s beginnings and its transformation into a strategic wartime hub, before descending to William Street to discover more incredible early stories of wartime conflict on home turf.
30 minutes
2
Brisbane City Hall
Stop in King George Square to learn about Brisbane City Hall's role in civil defence, blackouts, wartime entertainment, and the social lives of visiting American forces, as well as the romantic stories of neighbouring churches.
20 minutes
3
Brisbane
Meander through the city streets to hear more incredible, hidden stories of local and allied wartime efforts.
20 minutes
4
Macarthur Chambers
See the building where General MacArthur directed Allied operations in the Pacific, a key site in Brisbane’s wartime history.
15 minutes
5
Creek Street & Adelaide Street
Visit the intersection where tensions between Australian and American troops erupted in the “Battle of Brisbane.”
15 minutes
6
Anzac Square & Memorial Galleries
Conclude your tour at ANZAC Square, reflecting on the city’s wartime legacy and honouring those who served.
