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Australia's standouts.
The 15 most popular sydney tours in Australia right now, with prices, run times and what each day actually involves.
Guided tour inside Sydney Opera House with entrance ticket. Step beneath the sails, hear Utzon’s story, and see rehearsal spots for $33.
“Fun, fact filled good use of my time and money. We loved our guide!”
Blue Mountains Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, koalas at Featherdale or Sydney Zoo, plus a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.
“A wonderful over all experience to the mountains, zoo and then ferry in Sydney harbor. Wished each area had a little more time to explore. The tour guide, Grant, was delightful”
Blue Mountains full-day tour from Sydney: Featherdale animals, Echo Point Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, and a ferry return to Circular Quay.
“Absolutely loved this trip. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t kind and all I saw was rain and mist but that didn’t stop me from enjoying the day. Ben, our tour guide, was amazing and fun, he made the day very enjoyable. Thank you”
A guided inside look at the Sydney Opera House’s architecture, foyers, and backstage spaces, plus optional meal add-ons.
“300 stairs we didn’t know about that are done in small amounts so it’s doable. Lovely sights to see.”
Beat big-bus crowds on a small-group Blue Mountains day: Three Sisters views, Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo animals, and a ferry back to Circular Quay.
“Scott was an excellent Tourist guide, very knowledgeble, had explain all the history of the places we went.”
Early-entry Scenic World, Three Sisters lookouts, lunch, native animal encounters, and a Parramatta River ferry back to Circular Quay.
“Great. Although the weather didn’t help waking up very cloudy, our guide made his best to turn the day into a happy one and he made it. He found interesting thing to do and show while weather was improving and in the end we could make everything that we wanted.”
Hop on Big Bus Sydney for Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, Bondi Beach culture, plus an optional Harbour cruise and night skyline.
“We utilized the Sydney Big Bus Tour as we do in most major cities, and it served its purpose perfectly. Our strategy involved staying at a hotel right on the route for easy access. We took the initial full loop to survey the city, which gave us a great overview, and then used the bus…”
A 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off pass for Sydney’s harbour landmarks and Bondi, with open-top views and recorded audio.
“This is an ideal way to see the city as a first time visitor who’s interested in getting a little taste of everything before deciding where to spend more time.”
Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge with a capped group, safety-first guides, and 360 views. Includes gear and a printed climb photo.
“YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Our Climb Leader Charlotte was fantastic!!! She immediately put everyone at ease and made us feel confident and safe throughout the climb. Very professional while at the same time letting her great personality shine through. This is your chance to see Sydney in a way few others do- treat yourself to…”
Sydney Blue Mountains day trip with Featherdale, Echo Point Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, and Parramatta River cruise, includes pickup.
“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…”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip with a real Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters lookouts, and a fresh continental roll lunch from Sydney.
“This tour makes seeing the Blue Mountains easy- didn’t want to rent a car and drive on opposite side of the road for me. The towns were quaint and the nature beautiful, even though it was very cloudy which often obstructed our views. Our guide was super nice and knowledgable.”
Full-day Blue Mountains trip with Echo Point Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, Katoomba waterfalls, Sydney Zoo koala photo, harbour ferry.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the day. The highlight was meeting with the koala.”
Unlimited Skyfeast in Sydney Tower’s rotating restaurant with 360° views, window seats, and an international buffet.
“Excellent lunch, really nice unlimited food and a great selection. Fabulous views of the city from a beautiful window seat! Well worth the price”
Paddle at sunrise in Sydney Harbour for up-close Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, plus coffee, croissant, and free guide-shot photos.
“We were a group of 4 friends, booked on for sunrise kayaking activities. Top notch service, excellent coffee, total fun. Recommended”
A 2h 45m Sydney Harbour catamaran cruise chasing humpback whales with live commentary, warm drinks, and huge views from Circular Quay.
“I saw humpback whales so couldn't be any happier. The trip on the boat wasn't particularly rough, a bit rockier when we returned to the harbour. If took about 40 minutes to get to the area where the whales were and about 40 minutes to get back so we were out looking for and seeing…”
