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15 Best Sydney Bus & Sightseeing Tours

The hop-on hop-off loops that link the spread-out essentials: Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and the Bondi run that no train reaches. The Bondi loop doubles as the cheapest coastal tour in town.

1.Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

Discover Sydney’s top sights with the Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour, including optional harbor cruise, offering flexible sightseeing and great value.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Activity was great very friendly drivers and couldn’t fault them. However they could not print out our night tour for some reason … it clearly stated on our booking that it was included . Drivers of the bus tried but when I went to booking…”

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

Discover Sydney and Bondi Beach with this hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour. Explore top sights at your own pace with flexible routes and onboard commentary.

★ 4.0

“Great overall. Staff was friendly and helpful. Busses came often and on schedule. They have a wide route area so you should be able to get the bus anywhere in the city.”

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5.Taronga Zoo entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

Discover Sydney at your own pace with this 2-day hop-on hop-off harbor cruise including Taronga Zoo, Manly, Watsons Bay, Shark Island, and Darling Harbour.

★ 4.5

“This was a great way to see Sydney by water. You can take the ferry for 48 which is helpful. I recommend taking the cruise at night to see the city but you do not have the option to hop on and off. The zoo…”

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6.Sydney: 90-Minute Panoramic Big Bus Night Tour

Discover Sydney’s iconic landmarks illuminated at night on this 90-minute panoramic bus tour. Enjoy stunning views, expert commentary, and a memorable experience.

★ 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…”

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7.Sydney: Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

Experience Sydney's illuminated skyline on a 1.5-hour open-top night tour crossing Harbour Bridge, guided by experts sharing fascinating stories.

“Given the significance placed on the iconic Opera House, it was sad that the Conservatorium of Music on the route was not given any mention at all. Considering this is the very place where prospective Opera singers train. I saw lots of passengers taking photos…”

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13.From Sydney Blue Mountains Day Tour and Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour

Discover Sydney’s Blue Mountains and iconic sights with a guided day trip plus a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus. Perfect for explorers seeking scenic beauty and flexible sightseeing.

★ 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”

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14.Whale Watching & Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer Cruise

Experience Sydney Harbour with a 2-day hop-on hop-off cruise and whale watching, combining flexible city exploration with a chance to see these gentle giants.

★ 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.”

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