Sydney
Sydney’s sights sprawl, so this list lines up the bus tours that cover the most ground in a day, from hop-on hop-off loops to guided drives. Most tickets run 24 or 48 hours and include a separate Bondi route, so plan two days if you can.
Discover Sydney’s highlights with this hop-on hop-off tour, featuring iconic sights, a ferry cruise, and flexible exploring options for a memorable visit.
Most Popular★ 4.4“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!”
★★★★★★★★★★
2,697 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $51by Big Bus Sydney
Discover the beauty of Sydney and Bondi with Big Bus! Hop on and off at iconic landmarks, beaches, and attractions. Don't miss this unforgettable adventure!
★ 4.0“Very good. Well worth the rice. Good route(red). Saw all the majority sites. Loved the New Sydney Fish Market and St. Mary’s Cathedral was beautiful.”
★★★★★★★★★★
2,690 reviewsFrom $52.36by Big Bus Tours
Embark on the 'Sydney: Hop-On Hop-Off Harbour Cruise With Commentary' for an oceanic odyssey unlike any other, offering a thrilling blend of exploration and insight.
★ 4.4“We were very happy with our day - everything on schedule. We downloaded the app and listened to commentary - was very imformative.”
★★★★★★★★★★
258 reviews1 - 2 daysFrom $31by Captain Cook Cruises
Discover the best way to explore Sydney Harbour with our Hop-on Hop-off Cruise. Experience iconic landmarks and breathtaking views. Don't miss out, click now.
★ 4.0“Very convenient way to travel and sight see other areas of Sydney. The boats are punctual and comfortable. We really enjoyed exploring and shopping at Manly beach. Did I mention, this pass is wayyyy cheaper than the local public boat. I spent $50 one way…”
★★★★★★★★★★
255 reviewsFrom $31.56by Captain Cook Cruises
Experience the best of Sydney with a scenic harbour cruise and a visit to Taronga Zoo. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
★ 4.5“The ferry has a fast turnaround at each landing, so don't be late! We enjoyed a fabulous day at the zoo.”
★★★★★★★★★★
66 reviewsFrom $61.68by Captain Cook Cruises
Experience Sydney at night on a 90-minute guided bus tour. See iconic landmarks illuminated, enjoy live commentary, and get on/off at multiple stops.
★ 4.5“An excellent opportunity to see the city at sunset. It was especially nice because the city was setting up for old years eve the next day. I fortunately this meant the bus couldn't go to all the stops. Both the driver and the tour guide…”
★★★★★★★★★★
59 reviewsFrom $45.19by Big Bus Tours
Experience Sydney's illuminated landmarks on a 1.5-hour open-top bus tour, crossing Harbour Bridge for stunning views and fascinating stories.
★ 4.4“Daß es 2 Fotostops gab, viel vom Guide erzählt wurde. Ein Stop bei der Kathedrale wäre super”
★★★★★★★★★★
57 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $44by Big Bus Sydney
Discover the Blue Mountains and Sydney with a comprehensive day tour, combining scenic views, wildlife encounters, and a flexible hop-on, hop-off bus experience for an affordable price.
★ 5.0“It was a really nice day. Unfortunately, the weather was not good but we could get a lot of unreal experiences. If I have opportunity to visit Sydney again, I’m going to get a ticket of this tour. Also my staff was really nice.”
★★★★★★★★★★
16 reviewsFrom $170.11by Brighton Tours
Discover the Blue Mountains with this guided day tour from Sydney, plus enjoy a flexible hop-on, hop-off bus experience exploring iconic landmarks at your pace.
★ 4.1“Our Driver and Guide, Said did a great job in ensuring we were able to see and participate in all key activities.”
★★★★★★★★★★
11 reviews10 hoursFrom $169by Big Bus Sydney
Discover the stunning Blue Mountains and Sydney with this full-day combo tour featuring Scenic World rides and a flexible 24-hour hop-on-hop-off bus pass for urban exploration.
★ 4.6“echo”
★★★★★★★★★★
7 reviews10 hoursFrom $173by Brighton Coach & Tours - Grayline Sydney
Discover the best of Sydney with a Hop-on-Hop-off Cruise and experience the thrill of whale watching. Don't miss out, click now!
★ 4.0“Although we only saw a few whales and they did not breach (of course no one can control nature), our tour guide was great and gave us lots of information about whales and their migrations and breeding habits.”
★★★★★★★★★★
2 reviewsFrom $89.66by Captain Cook Cruises
Discover the Blue Mountains and Sydney’s iconic sights with this combined tour featuring a full-day adventure in the Blue Mountains and a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus pass.
★ 3.0“This was our first time taking the Sydney Bus Tour, and it was far from what we expected. The driver was incredibly rude and unprofessional. While we were showing our tickets, he rudely asked us to step aside and started checking tickets foRead more”
★★★★★★★★★★
2 reviewsFrom $171.42by Big Bus Tours
Discover Hunter Valley’s best wines, chocolates, and cheeses on this full-day tour combined with Sydney’s hop-on-hop-off bus for a flexible, flavorful experience.
★ 5.02 reviews12 hoursFrom $190by Brighton Coach & Tours - Grayline Sydney
Discover Sydney in 4 days with this combo tour featuring private transfers, hop-on hop-off buses, and a flexible city pass to explore top attractions.
★ 4.41 dayFrom $266by Extragreen Holidays
Discover Sydney with this flexible hop-on hop-off bus and harbour cruise combo, offering stunning views, insider tips, and convenient access to top sights.
From $204by iVenture Australia
Sydney runs on its harbour, and I've spent years finding the best ways onto, over and around it.