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15 Best Guided Tours In Sydney

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The 15 most popular guided tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.

15 Best Guided Tours In Sydney

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - The design story you’ll actually remember: Utzon’s sail-soaked masterpiece
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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

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1.Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

One hour inside Sydney Opera House: guided history, rare access, possible rehearsal sightings, and an entrance ticket—plus 300 stairs.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The tour guide Laura was excellent, both knowledgable and with a good rapport with my group. I learnt a lot about the history of the Opera House and would really recommend this tour. There are quite a few steps to manage but the tour took its time with opportunities to stop and sit if needed.…”

8,312 reviews1 hourFrom $33by Sydney Opera House

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - The walk through: foyers, off-limits spaces, and what makes it feel different
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour - The heart of the walk: convict labour, foundations, and tiny details
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

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3.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks with convict-era stories, Cadman’s Cottage, and Harbour Bridge views for $32.99.

★ 5.0

“Paul was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. He provided us with a thorough history of Sydney while wandering through the Rocks.”

1,546 reviewsFrom $32.99by The Rocks Walking Tours

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Sydney: Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge - Meet your Climb Leader (and why that changes everything)
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Sydney: Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour - The history thread: how the guide stitches it together
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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

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5.Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

Walk the SCG tunnel and dressing rooms, get up close to trophies, and hear Aussie sport stories on a 90-minute guided tour.

★ 5.0

“Would highly recommend this tour, even if you are not a big cricket fan, as the SCG is such an iconic venue in Sydney. Our Tour Guide Vanessa was terrific! Her wit and personality made this such a positive experience.”

581 reviewsFrom $25.10by SCG and Allianz Stadium Tour

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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour - Where you start matters: Manly Bikes pickup and what’s included
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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

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6.Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

Self-guided Manly bike tour with 20 km of bike paths and beaches, plus helmet, lock, and lockers for a flexible full-day ride.

★ 4.5

“This was a great way to see the Manly Beach area. They provided breakfast staff was held our stuff so we didn’t have to take it all with us.”

573 reviewsFrom $64.55by Manly Bikes

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The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney - Price of $39.45: what you really get
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The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

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7.The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

Haunted evening walking tour in Sydney’s The Rocks: ghost stories, convict history, locked gates, and a 7:45pm guide walk.

★ 4.5

“We really enjoyed our experience. Such friendly staff from the front desk, cleaners, breakfast staff, Cafe and the bar staff, everyone was so helpful. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. So close in proximity to the harbour, train station and shops. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast, had dinner at the rooftop bar…”

482 reviewsFrom $39.45by The Rocks Ghost Tours

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Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour - Harbor views first: The Domain, Royal Botanic Garden, and Mrs Macquarie’s Points
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Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

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8.Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

A 3.5-hour guided Sydney bus tour with photo stops at the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Bondi Beach, plus a live guide.

★ 4.5

“Fantastic and the guide makes it very enjoyable, quite funny but knowledgeable. You will be taken to places you wouldn't usually visit”

436 reviewsFrom $35.14by Sydney's Wonders Tours

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Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast - What you’ll see backstage: stages, dressing rooms, pits, and rafters
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Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

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9.Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

Backstage Sydney Opera House tour for a small group with Stage Door access and Green Room breakfast in under 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Marcus , our tour guide, was great! He knew the Opera House inside and out. Had great knowledge of music, operas etc. My husband, who doesn’t enjoy those types of music loved the tour. And made a point to tell Macy’s!”

329 reviewsFrom $142.73by Sydney Opera House

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Sydney: City Highlights Guided Bus Tour - Price and timing: how $34 buys you structure (and options)
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Sydney: City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

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Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide - Your 2.5-Hour Game Plan: Walk, Gear, Water
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Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide

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11.Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide

Small-group snorkel from Manly’s Shelly Beach with wetsuits, a headland eco walk, and guided marine spotting in Cabbage Tree Bay Reserve.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful experience! The group was very small, with around 5 people. I booked the tour at 1 pm and it was great. The water was clear and our guide, Jules, made sure to pick the spots with the best visibility. She made sure everyone was oRead more”

290 reviewsFrom $78.18by EcoTreasures

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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour - The First Leg Through The Domain to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

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12.Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

Ride an e-bike through Sydney’s waterfront icons and back lanes in a 3-hour small-group loop, with great guides and banana bread.

★ 5.0

“Grant and Linda were awesome bicycle guides. The group was small, the stops meaningful (toilets planned) AND Linda had a special treat on our last stop. The bicycles were well maintained and worked well. Highly recommend!!”

253 reviews3 hoursFrom $98by Sydney Harbour Bike Tours

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Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches - Manly Sailing Meeting Point: Getting There Without Stress
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Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

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13.Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

Kayak Manly Cove’s secluded beaches from Manly Sailing. 150 minutes of caves, snacks, juice, and a possible swim.

★ 4.8

“Great guide well knowledgeable of the area. Three beaches we stopped at were beautiful and interesting. The kayaking was great exercise and views of manly harbour and properties was great too. Well worth it”

205 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $67by Manly Sailing

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide. - Featherdale Wildlife Park: native animals without the stress
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide.

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14.PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide.

Private Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with hotel pickup, local guide, Featherdale wildlife park, lookouts, and river ferry back.

★ 4.5

“Thank you Dave for being so organised, informative and friendly with your touch of wit! You stayed with the group and communicated easily with everyone. We felt we had sufficient time to see everything without pressure of being rushed. We really enjoyed the rides and walks around the Blue Mountains. Thank you Dave for an…”

205 reviewsFrom $466.21by SYDNEY TOURS R US

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Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide - Small-Group Pickup to Photo Stops: What the Day Feels Like
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Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide

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15.Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide

Small-group 4-hour Sydney highlights tour with a local guide. Choose morning or afternoon, see Harbour Bridge, Bondi, and more.

★ 4.5

“Our afternoon tour of Sydney was a great way to get an overview of the city area and see key sites. Our weather was a bit rainy, but our guide, Katja, made our tour very interesting and enjoyable. I would recommend this tour for those who have minimal time in Sydney and would like to…”

120 reviewsFrom $118.35by Dingo Tours

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