Sydney · TICKETS
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Sydney fills its calendar early, and the tickets & entry passes everyone wants go before the rest. Ranked below are the 15 standouts, with current prices and what sets each one apart, so you can lock in the dates that matter.
Walk inside the Sydney Opera House for a guided hour: sails, theaters, rare photo spots, and real stories behind Jørn Utzon’s design.
“The building is magnificent of course, but the information about its history and construction was amazing to hear. Amanda our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the Operation House - such a great tour!”
Taronga Zoo ticket with return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. Harbour views, 5,000+ animals, and daily keeper talks.
“As visitors from Scotland staying in Brisbsane with family ,we flew over to Sydney for this absolutely amazing experience,I would 100% recommend paying Torronga Zoo a visit”
Walk through shark tunnels and giant reef tanks at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour for a $31, one-day self-guided visit.
“Our whale watching was cancelled due to bad weather but this was really good, so many fish, sharks and penguins- well worth the visit on a rainy day.”
Taronga Zoo Sydney general entry with seals and free-flight birds, harbor views by ferry, and 3–6 hours of wildlife for about $39.45.
“Very scenic and affordable way to see a zoo! Plenty of wildlife and exhibits and interaction opportunities”
Pre-book SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium tickets for a timed entry, thousands of animals, and Penguin Expedition penguins in a cold sub-Antarctic set.
“Lovely afternoon out to the Aquarium. Great interactive displays for the kids to engage with. A couple of hours of entertainment out of the sun, the aquarium is located in Darling harbour too - Great place to explore and make a day of it. We were really impressed by the shark display.”
A 90-minute Great Opera Hits night at the Sydney Opera House with famous arias, piano accompaniment, and a friendly host-led format.
“The evening was excellent, with just the right amount of selected opera classics. Very professional within a fantastic surround.”
250m Sydney Tower Eye views, fast double-decker lifts, included digital photo pass, and complimentary binoculars and telescopes with timed entry.
“I only had one day in Sydney, so this was a great way to see it all from above. The views are amazing”
Save on top Sydney attractions with a Flexi 3/5/7 Ticket Pass, mobile entry, and a map guide for smart self-planning.
“We booked the viator Sydney Attraction Pass before our visit and we are so glad we did. Saved money and time and we got lots of good tips from the Viator staff.”
Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House with Harbour views, drinks included, mobile tickets, and English surtitles for a top Sydney night.
“Very enjoyable opera experience. Tickets at box office worked well. There are a lot of steps to navigate.”
Watch a top opera at Sydney Opera House, choose Carmen or La Bohème, enjoy projected English subtitles, and plan your night around the interval.
WILD LIFE Sydney entrance: nine habitats of Australian animals in ~1.5 hours, with koalas and Rex the crocodile, plus a digital photo pass.
“Seeing kangaroos and koalas... Nothing else to do. Taronga zoo much better. No staff... Nothing open... No cash anywhere.”
Visit the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney with a ticket to exhibits and, with the Big Ticket, dockside ships you can tour.
“WOW! We don’t typically spend an entire day at a museum, but this one needed it. So much history! Wonderful docents that love to share the stories! Incredible exhibits and displays!! We had a wonderful day here!!”
Walk on the Skywalk at Sydney Tower Eye, 268m up on a glass floor with a guided tour and top Sydney Harbour views for $67.
“The only downsides were 1. the wait beforehand (waiting for 2 American tourists who decided they’d turn up in their own time) absolutely not the fault of the tour guides but I would’ve just started without them! 2. There was a glitch with the photos which meant after the tour we waited around for almost an hour & still didn’t get them. I emailed the Tower & they were sent to me quite quickly via email - I feel I shouldn’t have had to pay $40 for that, I feel the cost should have been reimbursed. 3. I also paid for entry to the Tower more than once, we had…”
Madame Tussauds Sydney wax celebrity photo ops with a digital photo pass and timed entry for about 90 minutes of indoor fun.
“Everything ran so smoothly and was excellent value.We had a great time!”
Darling Harbour maritime day: board submarines and tall ships, try Action Stations, and see Ocean Photographer of the Year.
“Great family day out viewing the ship and submarine.”
