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“Great tour great to see inside of this iconic structure and to learn more about it.”
Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: 1-hour UNESCO visit, shell-tile secrets, pillar-free spaces, about 300 stairs, optional meal.
“Michael was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Imparted excellent insight and details of the history of the Opera house. Excellent presentation.”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
“Judith was a great enthusiastic guide. We learned much about the history of the area while listening to her thorough explanations with a touch 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.
“The climb was great! Our guide, Renee(sp?) was fantastic! She made you feel comfortable, safe and she was very knowledgeable!”
Behind the scenes at Sydney Cricket Ground with a guided walk to dressing rooms, the tunnel, trophies, and sport stories for $25.10.
“We had a great experience. Stuart our guide was brilliant. He had enough knowledge to be very interesting and sense of humour to go with it. As out of towners he managed to relate some items to us. Overall a fantastic morning.”
Self-guided Manly bike tour through harbour views, beaches, and bike paths, covering 20km with helmet, lock, and lockers included.
“Manly beach area was great to bike around. We utilized the map they provided & had a fun day. The staff were friendly and the E-Bikes were perfect.”
A 7:45 pm haunted walking tour of The Rocks in Sydney, mixing creepy tales with convict-era history behind locked gates.
“We enjoyed Lachlan's presentation and tour. We learnt of The Rocks historical dark past exploring many sites.”
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.
“A good introduction to Sydney. The grip to Bondi beach was the best part of the tour. Very interesting to see all the diff neighborhoods.”
Backstage at Sydney Opera House with Stage Door access and a Green Room breakfast. Small group tour, about 3 hours, performer-only rooms.
“The only complaint I have is the meeting point when I put it in Google maps was not clear on where to meet. You need to add, “Take escalator below the main stairs to get to the meeting point.” Once I talked to a security guard, he told me I was not even close to…”
Air-conditioned bus tour of Sydney highlights with live narration, photo stops at Watsons Bay and Bondi, ending at the Opera House.
“Awesome tour. Our guide was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He made every effort to so we could have time to spend on every great photo stops.”
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 such a fantastic tour! Best way to do some sight seeing through a city I ever had! What a wonderful experience! 😍”
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.
“Loved the historical sites we got to see throughout the trip. Got in good exercise, a nice day on the water and some education all in one.”
4-hour small-group Sydney highlights tour with a local guide, morning or afternoon choice, big photo stops from the Harbor to Bondi.
“Wonderful tour Hitting all the highlights of Sydney with a knowledgeable tour guide. We would highly recommend this tour”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
