SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Sydney. The ones locals send visitors to first, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Sydney Opera House guided tour with entrance ticket. Step beneath the sails, visit theaters and foyers, and hear the design story in 1 hour.
Most Popular“The tour was very informative and enjoyable. Julia was a wonderful tour guide Would recommend it, plan to try to arrange a show or opera next time we visit”
Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: 1-hour UNESCO visit, shell-tile secrets, pillar-free spaces, about 300 stairs, 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”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the history and places of interest on this tour! Michael is a superb guide with a great sense of humor.”
Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge in a small group for summit 360 views, guided stories, and a done-with-you 3-hour experience with gear included.
“It was epic! Adam our guide was so comforting, knowledgeable, and full of energy. It’s expensive, but it’s worth it. Best thing we did in Sydney!”
Behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground with a guided walk to dressing rooms, the tunnel, trophies, and sport stories for $25.10.
“Excellent preview of the Sydney Cricket ground - behind the scenes, by a well experienced tour guide.”
Self-guided Manly bike tour through harbour views, beaches, and bike paths, covering 20km with helmet, lock, and lockers included.
“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.”
A 7:45 pm haunted walking tour of The Rocks in Sydney, mixing creepy tales with convict-era history behind locked gates.
“The host just made the experience amazing, she was so informative and dramatic and just an really sweet lady”
A 3.5-hour guided bus loop through Sydney’s icons, from the harbor and Bondi Beach to the Opera House, with photo stops and a live guide.
“Fantastic and the guide makes it very enjoyable, quite funny but knowledgeable. You will be taken to places you wouldn't usually visit”
Backstage at Sydney Opera House with Stage Door access and a Green Room breakfast. Small group tour, about 3 hours, performer-only rooms.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable. It was really behind the scenes. We saw each venue and the backstage areas. We saw ballet costumes and the green room. We were able to stand at the conductor’s podium in the pit.”
Air-conditioned bus tour of Sydney highlights with live narration, photo stops at Watsons Bay and Bondi, ending at the Opera House.
“Loved being able to cover a lot of ground in Sydney on our first day. Martin was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable and funny!”
Manly snorkeling with wetsuits and shore guidance at Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve, plus a headland walk with local wildlife tips.
“Exceptional experience with julie as our tour guide. Equipment was very good and plentiful enough to meet everyone's needs. The hike wasn't too difficult and it was interesting to learn about the aquatic reserve. The snorkeling was excellent with ideal water conditions and plenty of fish to see. The only suggestion I have is to…”
Ride an e-bike loop through Sydney Harbour’s top sights: Bridge, Opera House views, Observatory and more, with a small guided group.
“It was a brilliant tour, such an easy and interesting way to see the city. Grant was a great guide, very knowledgeable and fun.”
Private Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with hotel pickup, guided viewpoints, Featherdale wildlife, and a scenic ferry return.
“We had a very nice time with Mike, our tour guide! He showed us all the sites as advertised and was very friendly, knowledgeable and gave us a lot of options during our trip.”
Paddle Manly Cove on a small-group guided kayak tour, stopping at caves and secluded beaches with snacks and optional swimming.
“Such a cool kayak tour of the hidden beaches around manly we wouldn’t have seen otherwise. Guide was awesome too. 10/10 recommend”
4-hour small-group Sydney highlights tour with a local guide, morning or afternoon choice, big photo stops from the Harbor to Bondi.
“Great to see all the sights outside of the downtown area. Good presentations from the guide. A couple of drops along the way to tour specific sights.”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
