SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular tours in Sydney. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and the operator who runs it.
One hour inside Sydney Opera House: guided history, rare access, possible rehearsal sightings, and an entrance ticket—plus 300 stairs.
Most Popular“The tour of the opera house was amazing and it was very interesting to see different areas and the theatre - absolutely worth going inside!”
Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: UNESCO access, shell tiles, the Danish architect story, and off-limit spaces, optional meal.
“Its a quick walk thru of the opera house but the guide was informative. My wife and I loved it. We saw a part of rehearsal”
Hop on and off double-decker buses across 23 Sydney stops, plus optional Captain Cook harbor cruise for skyline views for $51.
“Easy to use and staff great! Evening tour fabulous hosted by Stephen whose knowledge was amazing and informative ( good sense of humour) Gill the driver was great and very friendly 👍 An all round great experience 👍👍”
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.
“Bus runs approx every 30 minutes. Great way to see the major sights, especially if you don't have a lot of time”
Small-group Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with the rare Wentworth Falls bottom walk, Three Sisters views, lunch, and local guide fun.
“We really enjoyed our day, would absolutely recommend! Because of some track closures we did an alternate hike, which actually suited us as it was slightly longer and more challenging which we really enjoyed! I think it's a good indication that you're in safe hands regardless of what might happen with the weather/track closures. They…”
Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise for close Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, plus coffee, pastry, and free guide photos in 2 hours.
“The three of us did the sunrise kayaking and it was amazing. Very well organised and very friendly tour guides. We felt very safe and were in good hands and the views were amazing! Thank you for such an amazing experience”
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.
“It was a great experience, very well organised and greatly timed. But the best and the highlight was for sure our tour guide: Les! He is funny, kind, available and super knowledgeable!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks with convict-era stories, Cadman’s Cottage, and Harbour Bridge views for $32.99.
“Enjoyed this tour very much! Even though it was raining umbrellas were provided and tour guide made sure we stopped to hear information at covered areas. Everyone from adults and children enjoyed tour. Vickie was excellent!! Would recommend to friends.”
Sydney Bike Tours brings you past Harbour Bridge, Opera House, The Rocks and more in 2–5 hours with a red-helmet bike and expert guide.
“This is a nice way to see Sydney. Our tour guide, Luke, was excellent. We did the 4 hour classic tour which was a great balance of biking and sightseeing. We had a large group but we could easily follow him and listen to his informative commentary.”
Walk The Rocks in 90 minutes with a small-group guide, convict-era stories, and Harbour Bridge and Opera House views across Sydney Cove.
“Very knowledgeable guide who was interesting to listen to. Not too much walking but saw parts of a lovely area. Would definitely recommend”
Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Featherdale wildlife, Three Sisters and Wentworth Falls bushwalk, crowd-smart timing.
“Ben is an absolutely top tourguide. Blue Mountains are stunning but do check the weather beforehand cause when its miste and rainy its not as stunning.”
All-inclusive small-group day trip from Sydney to wombats, kangaroos, waterfalls, pies, pub dinner, and stargazing under dark skies.
“It truly was a perfect day! Dave was fantastic, and he had a great sense of humor! We had several stops, and most of those stops had restrooms. We saw may animas native to Australia.”
Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney: koalas at Sydney Zoo, UNESCO lookouts, Leura village time, and unlimited Scenic World rides for $147.
“it was a great tour for the cost, at times it felt a bit hurried. highly recommend it”
Blue Mountains sunset waterfalls and wildlife tour from Sydney. See Wentworth Falls, the Three Sisters, and a golden-hour lookout.
“Blue Mountain day trip was great! Our guide gave the right amount of information for sites. He also gave us plenty of time at our stops. Highlight for me was taking the 420 steps down to the base of the waterfall (age 68)!”
Sydney to the Blue Mountains in one day: koalas and kangaroos at Featherdale, Wentworth Falls bushwalk, Three Sisters photos, plus village time.
““Jimmy” I mean Jason was wonderful. We had a bit of rain but Jason was great. We tweaked the itinerary a bit to head to a dry area and wait for the rain to stop while looking at other things. We were able to see the mountains, three sisters, waterfalls.. and so much more!! Don’t…”
The harbour, the headlands and the mountains beyond, and every way to get out into them.
