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15 Best Sydney Experiences

Sydney’s best days out.

The 15 standout experiences in and around Sydney. The days on the harbour, the climbs and cruises and the trips out of town that people fly home talking about.

15 Best Sydney Experiences

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - Getting Started: Welcome Center check-in and what to expect
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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

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1.Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

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★ 4.8

“We loved this tour and learning about the Sydney Opera House. Gaining a better understanding of how the design came about to all the thought that went into making this place amazing made my husband and me really glad we did this tour. We did the walking tour and there were a lot of steps.…”

8,312 reviews1 hourFrom $33by Sydney Opera House

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: hand-feeding kangaroos and meeting koalas close-up
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

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2.From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

A 10-hour Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Featherdale kangaroos, Echo Point Three Sisters, Scenic World rides, and a ferry back to Circular Quay.

★ 4.5

“It was a fairly expensive trip BUT it is all day. You travel a big distance. The Blue Mountains are quite something. scenery is spectacular and obviously the Three Sisters is a sight to behold. the cable car etc are a bit of fun, but like Disney most time is spent queueing. The stop at…”

4,471 reviews10 hoursFrom $148by FJ Tours Pty Ltd

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - Stop 1: The Sydney Opera House Walk-Through (Your One Big Hour)
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

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3.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: 1-hour UNESCO visit, shell-tile secrets, pillar-free spaces, about 300 stairs, optional meal.

★ 4.5

“It was easy to pick up the actual tickets from the Opera house box office. The tour was absolutely mind blowing! How the architect designed was thoroughly explained and show cased. The main opera theatre is beach taking@”

3,770 reviewsFrom $34.43by Sydney Opera House

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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - 6:45 pickup and the Harbour views before Katoomba
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

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4.Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo wildlife, and a scenic ferry return to Circular Quay.

★ 5.0

“Scott was a great tour guide. Full of information & jokes. The tour is a great way to see a lot of the area. The Sydney zoo was a highlight with all the Australian animals. The ferry ride back was fantastic with great views of homes, marinas etc.”

3,709 reviewsFrom $161.38by Diamond Tours

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Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall - Scenic World First: Skyway, Cableway, Scenic Railway, and the Guided Rainforest Tour
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Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall

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5.Blue Mountain Small Group Scenic World, Wildlife, Waterfall

Blue Mountains small-group tour with early Scenic World access, Three Sisters viewpoints, zoo kangaroos, dietary lunch, and a Parramatta River ferry.

★ 4.8

“An unforgettable experience and a fantastic tour. The highlight was our guide, Mark – incredibly authentic, deeply passionate, and truly engaging. His stories and insights throughout the day made the tour unique.”

3,428 reviews10 hoursFrom $148by Andersons Tours - Blue Mountain Tour

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Start Smart: Timing, Departure Points, and How to Build a 1–2 Day Plan
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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Price and Value: What $52.36 Buys You (And What It Doesn’t)
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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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7.Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Open-top hop-on hop-off buses connect Sydney highlights and Bondi with recorded commentary, 24–48 hour flexibility, and easy stops.

★ 4.0

“We enjoy taking a on and off bus tour when we visit a city. We took both the red and blue line. We had seen a lot of Sydney before the tour but the tour showed us parts of Sydney we had not seen. A great way to get the big picture view of Sydney.”

2,690 reviewsFrom $52.36by Big Bus Tours

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BridgeClimb Sydney - Check-in, paperwork, lockers, and suiting up
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BridgeClimb Sydney

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8.BridgeClimb Sydney

Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge with a small group, full safety gear, guide-led history, and 360 views in about 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Best experience ever, my cousin came from the USA , and we had a fantastic time, staff really friendly and professional. Everything well organised since the moment that you arrived on the reception area, all the way until the end, The history and views on the bridge are just magnificent, 10 out of 10 experience…”

2,633 reviewsFrom $213.74by BridgeClimb Sydney

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Echo Point and the Three Sisters: the classic view stop you’ll want to time well
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - Sydney meeting point and how to get there without stress
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

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10.From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters viewpoints, roll lunch, and roundtrip transport.

★ 4.8

“I had the most amazing experience with our guide Abby who really took the time to give us fun trivia and let us take our time to go back up the « steps of doom » . The blue mountains waterfall hike was magical. You should just be aware that the stairs are pretty steep,…”

2,400 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $85by Coast Warriors Travel Australia

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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo - Getting from Sydney: pickup comfort and the route logic
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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

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11.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

Blue Mountains day trip with Scenic World rides, Echo Point views, Katoomba Cascades, Sydney Zoo koala photo, and a Harbour ferry return.

★ 4.7

“I was worried because I didn’t know which pick up location I needed because we weren’t sure where we were staying until we got here the day before and they were very accommodating. Karen and our driver was excellent. She filled the drive with titbits of information for us along the way, which we really…”

2,062 reviews10.5 hoursFrom $144by Wine Hop And Coastal Tours

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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower - Window seating and welcome drinks: is the upgrade worth it?
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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour - Getting On the Water: Meeting Points, Waiver, and What You’ll Wear
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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

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13.Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise for a close-up Opera House and Harbour Bridge view, plus coffee, pastry, and free guide photos/videos.

★ 5.0

“Amazing, the guys were so lovely, really helpful. The day ran really smooth and we had plenty of rest breaks along the way. Couldn’t recommend this company enough. Thank you so much!”

1,899 reviews2 hoursFrom $119by Sydney Kayaking Tours

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Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise - Getting to Circular Quay: the one meeting point you should nail
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Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

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14.Sydney: Whale Watching Adventure Cruise

2h45 humpback whale watching from Circular Quay. Live guide talk, warm drinks, landmark views, plus a free return if no whales.

★ 4.2

“Loved the rocking and rolling of the boat. The crew did everything they could to find whales and we were very lucky to see a Mum and her calf swimming in the ocean. It was amazing watching them in their natural habitat. The crew were great. I highly recommend booking this excursion with Sydney Whale…”

1,790 reviews2.8 hoursFrom $63by Sydney Harbour Attractions

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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise - Pickup, getting out of Sydney, and staying on schedule
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Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

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15.Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Sydney Zoo, easy falls/Leura walk, Three Sisters photos, Scenic World add-ons, and a Parramatta ferry to Circular Quay.

★ 4.5

“Outstanding! Educational, well-organized, superb tour guide and driver (Bruce), enjoyable scenery/views. Bruce, from Oz Trails really made the positive difference in making this tour such a success. Knowledgable, entertaining, helpful, detail oriented, Bruce has a great interaction with the guests, Bruce reflects very favorably upon himself and Oz Trails.”

1,585 reviewsFrom $68.14by Oz Trails & Sydney Exclusive Tours

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