4 Sydney Bus Tours to Build a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51Our pick

Use a 24- or 48-hour pass on Sydney’s red City Route and blue Bondi Tour, covering 23 stops. Add the Captain Cook harbour cruise for views of the Opera House, Bridge, Manly, Watsons Bay, and Taronga Zoo. An optional night tour adds a 90-minute city ride.

“Pat our Guide was absolut Great!!! Unfortunately the weather was bad so we could not see the full beauty. Time sometimes was too limited during the actions we had.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,690 reviews · from $52

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass on Sydney’s red city and blue Bondi routes. Ride past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Fish Market, and Bondi Beach, hopping off as you please. Add a Captain Cook harbor pass or evening panoramic tour if your schedule allows.

“The hop on hop off big bus was really easy to use. It was fun to travel around the city. It was pretty hot so wearing sunscreen is definitely recommended.”

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3.Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 436 reviews · from $35

Spend 3.5 hours touring Sydney by air-conditioned bus with a live guide such as Martin or Michael. Stop for photos at Mrs Macquarie’s Point, The Gap, Bondi Beach, and the Opera House, while passing suburbs including Kings Cross, Paddington, and Watsons Bay.

“The Tour Guide/Driver (Martin) was Exceptional. He was full of information, Fun Facts and how to explore areas Further, if you wanted to/had Time. The Trip was ‘Worth Every Penny/Dollar’! Thank You!”

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4.City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 321 reviews · 3h 30m · from $34Best value

Join an English-speaking guide, often Martin or James, for a 210-minute air-conditioned bus tour from Hyde Park to the Sydney Opera House. See Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, Watsons Bay, The Gap, and Bondi Beach, with photo stops and time for coffee, beach views, and local advice.

“We enjoyed the tour. My 4 yo daughter and elderly parents equally enjoyed. Tour guide Martin's commentary was fun filled.”

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