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Hop on Hop off Sydney

Big Bus Tours: Sydney Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

• Unlimited hop-on-hop-off around the Australian city, Sydney enabling you to explore the city at your own pace.
• Get access to free onboard Wi-Fi.
• Explore impressive and famous monuments from an entirely different angle of open top buses.
• Watch the landmarks from 360-degree panoramic views.
• Pre-recorded audio commentary offered in 8 different languages.
• Opt from two different routes, i.e., City Tour and Bondi Tour and get to visit 30+ conveniently located spots.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted! No need to print.

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• 24-Hour Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket
• 2 Routes (City Route & Bondi Route)
• Pre-recorded commentary (English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese and Japanese.)
• Wi-Fi, Ear Phones

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No Cancellation Charges  up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date. 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date.

Hop On Hop Off Sydney Bus Tours

Sydney is known for its popular landmarks that have spread to other parts of the world. Discover the magnificent Sydney Opera House, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and be in awe of its exquisite architecture.    Take a trip across Sydney Harbour Bridge, sometimes known as the "Coathanger," to enjoy sweeping harbor views. Discover The Rocks, a historic neighborhood where colonial architecture and cobblestone alleys transport you back in time.   Discover the spectacular Harbour city- Sydney at your own pace and comfort with Hop On Hop Off Sydney Bus Tours. Our tour routes are planned in such a way which covers the most iconic landmarks of the city like the lively Sydney Opera House and the illuminated Sydney Harbour Bridge. Other points of interest for the tourists include Circular Quay, Sydney Tower or Westfield Sydney, Kings Cross, Australian Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, International Convention Centre, King Street Wharf, and many more.   Choose any of the 24 or 48-hour ticket and enjoy the time with your loved ones at your convenience. Our buses operate at a regular interval of every 15-20 minutes. The double decker open top buses offer the tourists some amazing views to capture in their cameras. The digital audio multilingual guide onboard makes your trip more joyous with informative facts about the places you visit. Make your Sydney trip one of the most cheerful trip of your life with no public transportation worries in your head. Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours manages its tours in a well-planned manner to skip all the hustle. Our experts are always available to chat with you in case of any queries regarding the Tour. Book now to avail exclusive coupons for your trip.

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This is the way to see the best bits of Sydney if you only have a couple days. Very good frequency and staff very helpfu... Read More

This is the way to see the best bits of Sydney if you only have a couple days. Very good frequency and staff very helpful. Shout out to Cherie at station site.

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

I would highly recommend the 48 hour ticket if you want to do this properly. It gives you the time to pick and choose yo... Read More

I would highly recommend the 48 hour ticket if you want to do this properly. It gives you the time to pick and choose your destinations and spend enough time at each one to make the visit worthwhile. Definitely start early! I personally would do the ferry trips separately but then I had time on my side. A great way to get to know the city and its beaches in an easy to manage formula. Some of the audio modules weren't working which was very annoying as you rely on them to find out where you are.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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Big Bus Sydney: Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Hop on Hop off Bus : Daily

Fantasea Hop on Hop off Cruise : Wed to Sun

24 or 48 hours

1 loop takes 30 minutes (Approx)

Hop-on, hop-off tour: 9am to 4pm (depending on the route) Fantasea Hop on Hop off Cruise (with Explore Ticket) : From 8:45am to 4:33pm

You can board the bus at any of the route's stops. The favored stops are Circular Quay , Sydney opera house , Sydney Tower and Sydney Harbour Bridge .

For Cruise : Wharf 6, Circular Quay or Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour

You can hop off at any of the stops

• Discover the iconic Harbour City and Bondi Beach with a single hop-on, hop-on bus ticket
• Easily visit attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Hyde Park, Chinatown, and more
• Hop on and off at any of the stops to visit attractions of your choice
• Enjoy informative audio guide on board the buses in multiple languages
• Upgrade to the Explore ticket to enjoy the Fantasea Harbour Hopper Cruise
• Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!
• 24/48-hour hop-on, hop-off tour (as per the option selected)
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese and Japanese
• Fantasea Hop on Hop off Cruise (with Explore Ticket only)
• Entrances, unless specified

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Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Validity: 14 days from or before the date chosen at the time of booking

Cruise Ticket validity: 1 cruise circuit, 1 calendar day only

Redemption instructions:

1. Present your booking confirmation (printed or on your device) to a Big Bus Tours staff member in exchange for your Big Bus Tour ticket (includes bus tour and inclusions)

2. Present your Big Bus Tour ticket to Fantasea staff at either Circular Quay (Wharf 6) or Darling Harbour (Pier 26) in exchange for your cruise boarding pass

3. Head to your preferred Fantasea departure location at least 15 minutes in advance of your preferred departure time and present your cruise boarding pass to Fantasea Staff.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

Sydney is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause destruction.

Timings and stops are subject to change. The latest map will be available on the bus.

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Sydney Bus Tours

Regular bus tours run only on Thursdays and Saturdays at 10.30am.

Winter School Holidays Schedule with additional bus tours:

Saturday 26 June, Tuesday 29 June, Thursday 1 July, Saturday 3 July, Tuesday 6 July, Thursday 8 July, Saturday 10 July.

On any other day, we can organise a bus tour for you if you are a group of 15 or more people

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3-hour* Sydney Sightseeing Guided Bus Tour

only AU$ 47

"City - Kings Cross - Rose Bay - Watsons Bay - Bondi Beach"

Due to rising costs of operation, the price of our bus tour has been increased to AU$47 per person, effective November 9, 2023.

The most affordable bus tour in Sydney

3* hours sightseeing tour

Live tour guide, not a prerecorded tour

Multiple stops to get out and take pictures and also a stop for coffee

Recommended by Lonely Planet

The most time-efficient way to explore Sydney

We use an air-conditioned tour coach.

You will be comfortable with us whatever the weather.

3-hour* Sightseeing Guided Sydney Bus Tour

at 10am from Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park

Additional 1.30pm bus tour is available ONLY between 26 December 2023 and 4 January 2024

(Please note: Most of the time we have one tour a day)

24-hour Full Refund Cancellation Policy.

Our meeting point:

Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park

(a 2-minute walk from St James train station)

We're recommended by:

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You will see and learn about

• Art Gallery of NSW
• Royal Botanic Gardens

Mrs Macquarie's Point

• Fort Denison
• Our Colourful Colonial Characters

• Woolloomooloo
• The Finger Wharf
• Garden Island Navy Base
• Potts Point
• Al Alamein Fountain
• Kings Cross

Rushcutters Bay

• Point Piper

The First Australian Lighthouse

Watsons Bay

• Worst shipwreck in Sydney
• Old Signal Station

Bondi Beach

• Sharks, Spiders and Flying Foxes

• Centennial Park
• Colourful Oxford Street
• Old Darlinghurst Gaol
• Bushrangers and Larrikins
• Australian Museum

We stop to come out, explore and take pictures!

The tour starts and finishes at Hyde Park.

Our last stop before we return to the City is Bondi Beach. You may choose to stay at Bondi Beach or come back with us to the City.

* No tours on Christmas Day (25th December), Australia Day (26th January) and ANZAC day (25th April).

* No tours on Marathon Day: 15 September 2019.

* The duration of the Bus Tour is at least 3 hours depending on traffic conditions. Please plan to return to the City in 3.5 hours.

* The bus is not wheelchair accessible, but there is a place for Foldable prams and wheelchairs.

* 24-hour Cancellation Policy. Cancellations made up to 24 hours before a scheduled tour will be issued a full refund without any fees. Cancellations made 24 hours or less before a tour will be subject to a 100% cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued for 'no-shows'.

* The itinerary provided is intended as a guide and is subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to, weather conditions, road closures, or other events beyond our control. We will make every reasonable effort to operate the tour as planned, but we reserve the right to make alterations as necessary without prior notice.

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"I cannot see your bus. How do I find you?"

Please, do not look for a bus. We do not meet on a road. Look for the tour guides at the meeting point - Archibald Fountain.

"We are planning to take a Taxi to the meeting place."

If you take a Taxi/Uber ride to our meeting place, please ask for ‘St James Train Station’. Then walk inside Hyde Park to see the Archibald Fountain (see the picture of the fountain above). Please do NOT go to 110 Elizabeth Street.

"We are a group of 15. Can we join your tour?"

Yes. You can just come. It is a good idea to contact us in advance.

Also, we can orginize a tour for you on any day of your choice.

Groups of 8 or more are required to contact us in advance.

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Sightseeing tours are a great way to explore Sydney and the surrounding area. There are so many sights to see, so a sightseeing tour will make getting to and from each attraction a breeze.

With kilometres of spectacular beaches, idyllic islands, and majestic mountains, Sydney offers much to see and enjoy.

Sydney Open Top City Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tours

Get on a Hop-on-hop-off bus for a relaxed way to orient yourself in Sydney. There are 33 designated stops where you can get off the bus, sightsee, and resume your tour at your leisure. Depending on the ticket chosen, you can get on and off as many times as you like in a 24- or 48-hour period. You will have 360-degree views from the open-top bus and audio commentary in English, French, Japanese, German and Mandarin.

If you are travelling in a large group, you might also choose to purchase a private tour. Here, you can hire a bus and a driver for the day and create your own itinerary.

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8. Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day - Private Tour

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27. Private City Tour: Best of Sydney

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Sydney Sightseeing Bus Tour

Mrs Macquarie's Point - Rose Bay - Watsons Bay - Bondi Beach - Tour duration is at least 3 hours - Air-conditioned bus - A tour guide, not a recording - Multiple stops to come out and explore sights - A coffee-stop Their bus tour is the most effective and affordable way to explore Sydney. Join the bus tour and they will show you the must-see sights of Sydney such as famous Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, Paddington, Kings Cross, Rushcutters Bay and much more. With multiple stops along the way, you will have many chances to get out of the bus to take pictures and enjoy breathtaking views. This tour will show you why locals love Sydney. For the schedule and details please visit their website.

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Have handrails on all your stairways

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges

Train your staff in disability awareness

Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

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THE 10 BEST Sydney Bus Tours

Bus tours in sydney.

• Sightseeing Tours
• Historical & Heritage Tours
• Walking Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Chinese (Traditional)
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers

• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

2. Wild Wombat and Kangaroo Day Tour from Sydney

3. Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

4. Blue Mountains Unique Small-Group Day Adventure with Picnic Lunch

5. Private Tour: Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems

6. Blue Mountains All-inclusive Signature Day Tour

7. Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

8. Nature and Wildlife: Australia in One Day - Private Tour

9. Blue Mountains ALL INCLUSIVE day tour with Free Koala Photo

10. Chef-Led Hunter Valley Gourmet Food and Wine Day Tour from Sydney

11. Hunter Valley Small Group Wine, Gin and Cheese Tour from Sydney

12. Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise

13. Small-Group Blue Mountains Day Tour with Wildlife Park Admission

14. Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife park

15. Blue Mountains Sunset Tour with Wildlife from Sydney

16. Blue Mountains Small Group Tour

17. NEW!Sydney Tour with Rocks Walking Tour & bus around city & Bondi

18. Port Stephens Day Tour with Dolphin Cruise, 4WDtour, Sandboarding

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

20. Blue Mountains Private Tour including Wildlife Park

21. Hunter Valley Wine Tour from Sydney with Lunch and 3 Cellar Door Tastings

22. Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney

23. Jervis Bay & Dolphins Cruise - One Day Tour

24. Private Full Day Tour In Blue Mountains

25. Small-Group Hunter Valley Wine & Cheese Tasting Tour from Sydney

26. Blue Mountains Wildlife Full-Day Sights and Hiking from Sydney

27. Private City Tour: Best of Sydney

28. Sea Cliff Bridge, Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands- Escape the City

29. Blue Mountains Carbon Neutral Day Trip from Sydney

30. Late Start Blue Mountains Nature, Waterfalls, Koalas Small Group

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The Best Walking Tours in Sydney

Sydney is the most popular and largest city in Australia. If you visit the country, you’re going to visit here. Home to five million inhabitants (about 20% of the entire population), it has a ton of things to see and do , from the iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge to its stunning beaches and plentiful museums (many of which are free).

As the country’s biggest city and most popular destination for tourists, there is a lot to do here. Beyond the typical sites, museums, and activities, there are also a lot of incredible walking tours that give you a sense of the people and culture of the city.

I love walking tours for this reason. Led by a local, they give you information you wouldn’t find by just wandering around on your own. You get someone who can answer your questions and share their insider tips.

There are a lot of walking tours in Sydney to choose from. To help you avoid some of the less than great ones, here’s my list of the best walking tours in Sydney:

BEST OVERALL TOUR

Bonza Bike Tours

Bonza Bike Tours takes pedalers on a four-hour, two-wheeled adventure, hitting all the sites — the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Observatory Hill, the Rocks, Barangaroo Park, and much more — all while being regaled with quirky historical tales and facts about the city. Halfway through the ride, the group stops for a rest and a quick beer.

Tours start at 149 AUD.

Best Free Tour

Locl Tour Sydney

Meet your guide at Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park at 10:30am and get ready for an info-packed 2.5 hours. Locl Tour Sydney offers an excellent primer on Sydney, which means if you’re a first-time visitor, consider doing this walking tour at the beginning of your stay. The tour delves into everything from Aboriginal history to the Opera House to the country’s infamous sharks and snakes. Just remember to tip your guide at the end!

  While those may be the best free and paid tours in town, there’s a lot more on offer. Here are a few more of the best walking tours in Sydney to help you have fun during your stay:  

1. Sydney True Crime Tour

If you’re looking for a tour that explores the grittier side of the city beyond the standard tourist sites, this is the one for you. Over 90 minutes, you’ll wander historic areas around The Rocks neighborhood and learn about nefarious criminals and infamous crimes (the country was colonized by criminals, after all). The tour takes you down narrow alleys and into secret nooks as you discover Sydney’s underbelly. It’s pretty cool.

Tours start at 34 AUD.

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2. Fit City

If you’d like a more active tour, this is a good one. This company runs guided walking, hiking, and running tours in the area. One of their unique offerings is the 4.5-hour Manly Hiking Tour. During the 11-kilometer (7-mile) trek, you’ll get some stunning views and learn a lot about the surroundings from the local guide. The hike culminates in Manly (one of my favorite neighborhoods in the city ) where you can stroll the area’s charming streets and replenish yourself with well-earned food and drink.

Tours start at 97 AUD.

3. Sydney Architecture Walks

You don’t have to love buildings and their various styles to have a great time on a tour with Sydney Architecture Walks. Led by actual architects, these tours are jargon-free adventures that give visitors a deeper knowledge beyond why certain buildings are pretty. The 2-3-hour, small-group tour focuses on the patterns and forces that have shaped the appearance of contemporary Sydney, making it appropriate for anyone looking to learn more about the city’s history and design.

Tours start at 49 AUD.

4. Local Sauce Tours

Local Sauce Tours offers a variety of unique small group tours that are capped at 12 participants to ensure an intimate and fun experience. One of their most popular tours is the “Drink & Discover Secret Bar Crawl,” which showcases a mix of hidden and top-rated bars. Each night of the week highlights a different neighborhood (tours are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays), so if you wanted to drink your way around a few different areas with new friends, you could – just by taking this tour on different nights of the week.

If you’re more about the food than drink, try the “Local Sydney – Aussie Food, Culture & Coffee” tour, where you’ll sample a variety of Aussie treats (like vegemite toast and a flat white coffee) while wandering through historic neighborhoods. In addition to special interest tours, they also offer a 3-hour, Ultimate Sydney Walking Tour for first-time visitors. It covers all the major attractions while also teaching about Aboriginal culture and history.

Tours start at 60 AUD.

5. Lantern Ghost Tours

For a spooky tour around town, check out Lantern Ghost Tours , Australia’s largest ghost tour company. Their tours run on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights and take curious travelers around ghoulish sites where hair-raising crimes occurred and spirits haunt residents still. The tours last 90 minutes.

Tours start at 36 AUD.

6. Journey Walks

This tour company offers a few themed walks, but the one you shouldn’t miss is the 2.5-hour stroll around convict-era Sydney, on which guides lead a maximum of 14 guests around the city’s notorious colonial beginnings (mostly focusing on the Rocks area), when Sydney was a playground for British convicts. You’ll hear a lot of fascinating tales and stories that may inspire you to explore more on your own. The tour is a must for history buffs!

7. The Rocks Aboriginal Dreaming Tour

Developed by Aboriginal Elder, Margret Campbell, and led by Aboriginal guides, this special walking tour simultaneously leads participants through ancient Aboriginal DreamTime and modern-day Sydney. On the 90-minute tour, you’ll learn about Aboriginal history, culture, and language while stopping at culturally important sites in the Rocks.

A big focus of this tour is the cultural intersection with the natural environment, something we often don’t think of when visiting big cities. Definitely check out this tour for the important perspectives and insights shared by the Aboriginal guides, Australia’s original inhabitants.

Tours start at 69 AUD.

8. Aboriginal Harbour Heritage Tour

Offered by the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, on this tour, you get to wander the harbor area with an Aboriginal guide who shares the history and culture of the area from the Aboriginal perspective. The one-hour walk focuses not only on the past but also on the regional flora. You’ll learn what specific flowers, plants, herbs, and trees mean to the Gadigal people and how they traditionally used them for various purposes. I highly recommend it. It adds a lot of perspective to the city.

Tours start at 30 AUD.

Sydney has a ton of walking tours available that can help you save money, see the sights, and introduce you to everything this incredible metropolis has to offer. Whether it’s a food-related stroll or an Aboriginal-led outing or a history-laden bicycle tour, you’ll leave Sydney with a much deeper appreciation for the place than when you arrived.

Book Your Trip to Sydney: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Use Skyscanner to find a cheap flight. They are my favorite search engine because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld as they have the biggest inventory and best deals. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. Two of my favorite places to stay are:

For more suggested hostels, here’s a list of my favorite hostels in Sydney . For more on where to stay, click here’s a list of the best neighborhoods in Sydney .

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

• Safety Wing (best for everyone)
• Insure My Trip (for those over 70)
• Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Looking for the Best Companies to Save Money With? Check out my resource page for the best companies to use when you travel. I list all the ones I use to save money when I’m on the road. They will save you money when you travel too.

Hi, I’m Nomadic Matt, the New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad, as well as the founder of this website! And I’m here to help you save money on your next trip.

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