SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 9 most popular shore excursions tours in Sydney. The ones locals send visitors to first, with prices, run times and who to book through.
A one-hour Sydney Opera House walking tour with a small group, expert commentary, off-limits access, and optional Opera Bar or House Canteen dining.
Most Popular“You have to do this while in Sydney. Great way to learn about the complex history of the design and construction. The interior is almost as beautiful as the exterior!”
Cruise-friendly Cabot Trail bus tour from Sydney with pickup, expert local guides, multiple photo stops, admission included, and a souvenir.
“Our tour guide, Catherine, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable. We made several stops along the way for sightseeing including a place to buy lunch at a bakery/cafe. Also, bathroom breaks were included. It was a little confusiRead more”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks. Learn convict-era stories and see Harbour Bridge and Opera House views.
“Great introduction to the Rocks! Paul was very knowledgeable and overall a nice experience. Thanks so much!”
Private Cabot Trail cruise excursion from Sydney, Canada. Port pickup, private van up to 6, flexible scenic stops, admission included.
“Visited as a privately booked small group cruise excursion. Better price and content than what the cruise line offered onboard. Very friendly and professional driver who picked us up by the pier, drove safely and brought us back to the ship on time with no hassle, given the limited hours our ship stayed at port.…”
Guided bus tour from Sydney to Highland Village and Baddeck. See Bell sites, first powered flight, Scottish homes, and scenic photo stops.
“Most beautiful scenery and best tour guide of all our excursions! Highland village setting is extraordinary. Baddeck was a good stop for lunch and the Alexander Graham Bell museum was very interesting. We had additional smaller stops that the big buses don’t do that added to the day!”
Cape Breton shore excursion with included Bell Museum entry and time in Baddeck. Private transport, snacks, and cruise-friendly pickup.
“Don’t book it! They were a no show. Very disappointing, we didn’t have a tour while in Sydney Nova Scotia.”
A 5-hour cruise-friendly trip to the Fortress of Louisbourg and the town of Louisbourg, with admission and comfort perks included.
“Very disappointed that no one from the tour company showed for pick up and after multiple calls and no answer. Another tour company said this tour company wasn't operating this season. Now we're trying to find a different tour and get a refund for this tour.”
Half-day Sydney highlights with port pickup, minivan sightseeing to The Rocks, Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, plus views and wildlife stops.
“I expected a tour guide and had a driver only instead. I didn't learn anything about the city nor was I accomppinied by the driver. I was dropped off to be on my own at each spot with and got picked up and paid $300 for this below mediocre tour. Get an Uber instead and…”
Half-day Sydney and Manly shore tour with port pickup, harbor viewpoints, Darling Harbour strolls, and a scenic Manly Corso walk.
“This tour was a great introduction to Sydney. Our private guide met us at the pier and drove us around different neighborhoods. He was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. Although we did have brief photo ops, our one disappointment was that the tour didn’t include a walk on one of the beaches.”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
