SYDNEY
Sydney’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 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“Our guide was filled with history of the building and the architects. Was a thrilling experience”
Sydney Opera House official guided walking tour: 1-hour UNESCO visit, shell-tile secrets, pillar-free spaces, about 300 stairs, optional meal.
“A must-see tour! My friends and I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes tour of the Opera House. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and we enjoyed his Aussie humor.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo wildlife, and a scenic ferry return to Circular Quay.
“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.”
See Sydney your way with Big Bus hop-on hop-off to Opera House and Bondi, plus optional Captain Cook harbor cruise.
“Easy to collect tickets and find bus stops. Interesting and informative tour. A little expensive for what it is but I guess that is to be expected in the middle of Sydney!”
Open-top hop-on hop-off buses connect Sydney highlights and Bondi with recorded commentary, 24–48 hour flexibility, and easy stops.
“Great experience on the On/Off bus we certainly got our value worth. Drivers and all Staff very happy and friendly and helpful. Night tour our favourite and Stephen the guide very informative and quite funny.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day from Sydney with Wentworth Falls waterfall walk, Three Sisters viewpoints, roll lunch, and roundtrip transport.
“+ views + walks + watherfall + great idea with only one pickup place - Lunch included = sandwich with ham and cheese or vege. - music on the bus instead of guide/ driver saying interesting facts. Maybe record some and play them.”
Paddle Sydney Harbour at sunrise for a close-up Opera House and Harbour Bridge view, plus coffee, pastry, and free guide photos/videos.
“What a special experience. The staff were amazing, thanks Liam for the uber tow, love song dedications and serenading. Would highly recommend this.”
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.
“It was a great experience, very well organised and greatly timed. But the best and the highlight was for sure our tour guide: Les! He is funny, kind, available and super knowledgeable!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks, with convict-era foundations, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House & Harbour Bridge views.
“The guide was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. He had a wonderful temperament. We got everything out of the tour that we expected and more.”
Ride Sydney’s harbor icons with a local guide, from The Rocks and Barangaroo to the Opera House; some routes cross the Harbour Bridge.
“Excellent relaxed ride. Saw lots of the city. Only suggestion for a tour from 10:30 to 2:30 would be a scheduled snack stop.”
A 90-minute guided walk through The Rocks’ cobbled lanes and convict-era stories, with harbor views and a small-group pace.
“Very welcoming & friendly guide. Interesting tour with lots of information about the history of The Rocks area. Would definitely recommend Vivkie was brilliant.”
Full-day Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with hotel pickup, Featherdale wildlife entry, and a guided Wentworth Falls bushwalk from $135.
“Sometimes the weather gods are in a bad mood and just won’t cooperate and such was the case during our visit. Our guide, Jason, was given “lemons” in the form of very rainy weather and he did a good job of making lemonade. Jason, is Read more”
Small-group day trip from Sydney for ethical wildlife watching, big south-coast views, waterfalls, included dinner, and a short stargazing stop.
“Wonderful scenery and experience with the wildlife. Service was awesome. Damon was sensitive to our needs.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day tour from Sydney with Sydney Zoo koala photo, Scenic World unlimited rides, Leura lunch time, and epic lookouts.
“Amazing experience with Stephen and Tom! Very informative and humorous guide. Great value and would recommend to anyone visiting Sydney!”
Guided Blue Mountains sunset tour from Sydney with wildlife spotting, Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, and golden-hour lookouts.
“Blue Mountain day trip was great! Our guide gave the right amount of information for sites. He also gave us plenty of time at our stops. Highlight for me was taking the 420 steps down to the base of the waterfall (age 68)!”
The harbour, the coast and the country beyond it, every way to see them.
