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15 Best Sydney Experiences

Sydney’s best days out.

The 15 experiences that define a trip to Sydney. The harbour days, the headland walks and the trips beyond the city that people still talk about back home.

15 Best Sydney Experiences

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

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

“Our guide (Sheila) was personable and engaging. She explained the history and construction of the Opera House very well. She had a story-telling type of delivery that was very appealing!”

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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Scenic World Blue Mountains: Railway Thrills and the Glass-Bottom Skyway
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

2.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

Blue Mountains Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, lunch, then a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.

5.0

“Fabulous day out with our guide Tom who was full of information & good fun. He went out of his way to ensure everyone in the group had a great time - even returning to echo point later in the day as it was so misty when we arrived first thing in the morning.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: hands-on Australian animals, not just sightseeing
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

3.From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

Full-day Blue Mountains trip from Sydney with Featherdale kangaroos, Echo Point views, Scenic World rides, and Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay.

4.5

“It was a fairly expensive trip BUT it is all day. You travel a big distance. The Blue Mountains are quite something. scenery is spectacular and obviously the Three Sisters is a sight to behold. the cable car etc are a bit of fun, but like Disney most time is spent queueing. The stop at…”

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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

4.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: UNESCO access, shell tiles, the Danish architect story, and off-limit spaces, optional meal.

4.5

“Very informative and a really good way to get a good look at the Opera House and some of the behind the scenes looks. And, a very historical filled tour. Our tour guide Sheila did a excellent job.”

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Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall - Getting From Sydney: Pickup, Mini-Coach, and the Pace
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Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall

5.Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall

Small-group Blue Mountains day trip: early entry Scenic World, Three Sisters views, lunch options, zoo or Featherdale, then harbour ferry cruise.

4.8

“We had so much fun on this trip and Tony was such a great guide! He gave us lots of information about Australia in general, the Blue Mountains and Sydney which was really helpful. The day went perfectly, we couldn’t hä had a better day!”

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Routes and timing: Red City Loop vs Blue Bondi Tour
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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour - The real logistics: 24 vs 48 hours, and when buses run
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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

7.Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Big Bus Sydney and Bondi hop-on hop-off takes you across key sights and Bondi Beach on an open-top double-decker. 24 or 48 hours.

4.0

“My wife and myself purchased a 24 hour ticket Friday 09.48am valid to Saturday 09.48am from Central Station Sydney 40 minutes later we were on the bus we want to go to Bondi beach and were told get of at Circular Quay 1a however it was not made clear over the intercom when to change…”

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BridgeClimb Sydney - BridgeClimb Sydney at The Rocks: where you start and what you do first
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BridgeClimb Sydney

8.BridgeClimb Sydney

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge with a small group, safety gear, guided history, and 360-degree views plus a complimentary photo.

5.0

“Absolutely, this is the must-do thing!! So exciting and challenging. Sofia who is my group's guide and photographer must be the best. She was so kind and friendly, also shared interesting historical facts while we were climbing, which was good. The views on the top of the bridge was fabulous. Unforgettable!!! Definitely, I will recommend…”

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Featherdale Wildlife Park: where the day starts with real wildlife fun
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

9.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Featherdale wildlife, Echo Point Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, and a Parramatta River cruise.

4.5

“Excellent tour. Great views seeing the forest and the very old trees. Dinosaurs for the kids was good. That almost vertical train was phenomenal. Well organized tour. Clean bus. Lots of food choices. The ferry rid back also good We did the walking tour inside the opera house also - this is a must do…”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - The real highlight: Wentworth Falls and the bottom-of-the-waterfall walk
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo - Pickup from Sydney CBD: the real head start you’ll feel
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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

11.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

Full-day Blue Mountains and Sydney Zoo with Scenic World rides, waterfalls, a koala photo, and a harbour ferry to Circular Quay.

4.7

“Adrien was an excellent guide and made it a very fun and informative trip. The only thing that would have made it better or could be improved was the AC on the bus was definitely not working correctly and probably needs to be recharged.”

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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower - How the Rotating Buffet Works (and the Strategy That Saves Your Appetite)
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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

12.Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

Dine on unlimited international dishes while Sydney Tower rotates overhead, with 360° views and an optional window table and welcome drink.

4.6

“Excellent experience I will be never forget in my in life and delicious food and amazing view excellent attending customers for skyfeast at Sydney Tower, thank you”

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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour - Where You Start: Two Meeting Points on the Same Harbour Edge
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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

13.Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise for close Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, plus coffee, pastry, and free guide photos in 2 hours.

5.0

“Amazing, the guys were so lovely, really helpful. The day ran really smooth and we had plenty of rest breaks along the way. Couldn’t recommend this company enough. Thank you so much!”

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Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise - Getting there: Circular Quay Eastern Pontoon check-in
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Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

14.Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

Spend 2h45 on a catamaran whale-watching cruise from Circular Quay with live commentary, hot drinks, and Sydney Harbour views.

4.2

“We enjoyed our excursion. The naturalist was very interesting and we learned a few things we didn't know about humpback whales. The beautiful weather and scenery made it a lovely outing on its own, but seeing whales, including a mother and offspring, was wonderful.”

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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - Kings Tableland: a viewpoint stop that respects your time
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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

15.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

Full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, Scenic World options, Three Sisters stories, and a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.

4.5

“such an awesome experience, got to see the 3 sisters, zoo and scenic world with all the rides. Our tour guide Les was amazing, very knowledgeable and funny, kept us entertained the whole time. If we get to do this again we would ask for him again.”

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