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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

“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!”

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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

“This is an ideal way to see the city as a first time visitor who’s interested in getting a little taste of everything before deciding where to spend more time.”

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3.Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

Explore Sydney Harbour at your own pace with a flexible hop-on hop-off cruise, offering stunning views, expert commentary, and access to top attractions.

★ 4.4

“The best way to see the city. Be aware that if you get off there’s a 2 hour wait for the next one. They run till late so a full day sightseeing’s possible. First stop is the zoo, then Shark island (very small little there)…”

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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

“I've never done a HOHO before and this was a good one to start. I divided it into the "water" stops one day and the zoo the second. Good plan, although it rained on zoo day. LOL! Still, Taronga is amazing. The Captain Cook crew…”

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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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8.Blue Mountain Tour with Hop on and Hop Off Bus

Discover the stunning Blue Mountains with a full-day guided tour including Scenic World, wildlife encounters, and a 24-hour hop-on-hop-off bus tour around Sydney.

★ 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.”

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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

“A observação das baleias foi super ultra mega legal, indico bem. Mas o hop on hop off foi bem dinheiro mal investido. Mas pelas baleias valeu a pena.”

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