The Clock Tower Tour is a “must do” while in Brisbane!
For many years, City Hall’s Clock Tower elevated the building to Brisbane’s tallest, offering visitors a magnificent 360 degree view of the city around them. Whilst the view has changed significantly over the last 90 years, the time-honoured tradition of “taking a trip up the tower” happily continues at Museum of Brisbane.
The Clock Tower Tour includes a ride in one of Brisbane’s oldest working cage lifts, a look behind Australia’s largest analogue clock faces and time to explore the observation platform that shares a unique perspective of your city. See if you can catch a glimpse of the bells!
Make a booking online today to secure your spot! Spaces are limited and fill up quickly.
Duration of tour: 15mins
Capacity: 7 people
Departure location: This tour begins from Museum of Brisbane reception on Level 3, City Hall.
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour.
Click the Book Now button and select the number of participants and your dates in the calendar. An eTicket will be sent to your email address along with a confirmation email. If your email confirmation does not appear please check your junk mail folder. If you have to change your booking, please call Museum of Brisbane reception on (07) 3339 0800 or email bookings@museumofbrisbane.com.au.
Clock Tower Tours are free. Book via the button below or call (07) 3339 0800 to secure your booking.
As soon as you register for your preferred tour, you will be emailed a ticket. Please print the ticket or bring your email confirmation to Museum of Brisbane. Show your ticket to the tour guide at the start of your tour. If your email confirmation does not appear please check your junk mail folder.
When a tour is sold out, it will not appear in the drop down list. Please go back to the calendar and select a different tour time or date.
The Clock Tower lift and tower are not air conditioned, but there are fans inside the lift and at level 10 of the tower. Temperatures can be very high during summer and tours may be cancelled if the temperature reaches above 36°C or if the tour guide deems it unsafe. Care should be taken to ensure you are adequately hydrated ahead of this 15-minute tour. Emergency water is available if needed.
Unfortunately the Clock Tower Tour is not wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair access is available throughout Museum of Brisbane and City Hall.
The Clock Tower Tour includes 36 steps.
In the unlikely event of an emergency or mechanical fault preventing operation of the lift, patrons will be required to navigate 216 steps to exit the tower.
For this reason, people with physical disability, height-related disability (such as vertigo), heart conditions, injuries, severe asthma or pregnancy should be mindful when booking a tour.
Please note, this tour is not accessible for visitors with mobility aids. Mobility aid access is available throughout Museum of Brisbane and City Hall.
Assistance Animals are welcome on the Clock Tower Tour. Please book a ticket for yourself and your Assistance Animal.
Meet at Museum of Brisbane on Level 3 of Brisbane City Hall.
The Clock Tower Tour runs for approximately 15 minutes.
Food and drink is prohibited on Clock Tower Tours and inside Museum of Brisbane.
Backpacks, large bags and helmets are prohibited on Clock Tower Tours. We invite you to cloak your bags in the lockers available on Level 3, City Hall as you enter the Museum.
There are up to seven places available on each tour.
A professional Museum of Brisbane Visitor Experience Officer conducts Clock Tower Tours. Our staff have in-depth knowledge and offer wonderful insights about the Clock Tower and Brisbane history.
Yes, photos are permitted. However we request you turn your flash off and seek permission from your tour guide and fellow tour participants before photographing them.
No, the Clock Tower Tours are separate to Brisbane City Hall Tours, which are also free and may be booked online.
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Please call Museum of Brisbane’s Visitor Experience Team on (07) 3339 0800 or email bookings@museumofbrisbane.com.au.
