Sydney · TOURS
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Below are the 15 best tours in Sydney right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it earns the spot.
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!”
Sydney Opera House guided walking tour with an insider guide, UNESCO views inside, shell-tile architecture, and optional meal add-ons.
“Fantastic one hour tour. Our guide was very knowledgable about the history of the Opera House and very engaging. He took us behind the scenes to see the different venues and sets. Great way to start our trip in Sydney! Highly recommend!”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip: Scenic World rides, Sydney Zoo wildlife, and a ferry back to Circular Quay. Early start.
“We had a wonderful time with Scotty being our driver and guide. He made sure that with an early departure, we beat the crowd and have the best experience. We all had a good time as a family with this tour!”
Hop on Big Bus Sydney for Red and Blue sightseeing, then add the Captain Cook harbour cruise for easy skyline views.
“Easy to use and staff great! Evening tour fabulous hosted by Stephen whose knowledge was amazing and informative ( good sense of humour) Gill the driver was great and very friendly 👍 An all round great experience 👍👍”
Hop-on hop-off buses for Sydney and Bondi with open-top views, multi-language audio, and a flexible 24- or 48-hour pass plus optional harbor and night tours.
“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.”
Small-group Blue Mountains tour from Sydney with a 90-minute waterfall walk at Wentworth Falls and Katoomba Three Sisters viewpoints.
“The trip was amazing: awesome Waterfalls and great views. Our tour guide Ben was also really nice!”
Paddle at sunrise beside the Sydney Opera House, get free guide-shot photos/videos, and finish with coffee and a croissant by the Harbour Bridge.
“Great tour and guides who kept it fun and exciting!”
Full-day Blue Mountains tour with Sydney Zoo and Scenic World options, plus a Parramatta River cruise back to Circular Quay.
“it was a great trip and our driver/guide Bruce made it all worth our while! very knowledgeable and refreshingly professional with years and years of experience in tourism. would recommend especially if he’s your guide!”
A 90-minute guided walk through Sydney’s The Rocks with convict-era stories, Cadman’s Cottage, and Opera House and Harbour Bridge views for $32.99.
“Judith was a great enthusiastic guide. We learned much about the history of the area while listening to her thorough explanations with a touch of humor.”
Cycle Sydney with a friendly guide, a red helmet, and smart routes that mix icons and quieter corners. Up to 30 sights in 2–5 hours.
“Great way to see different parts of Sydney and our guide Andre did an excellent job. We especially enjoyed riding on the harbor bridge and walking through the botanical garden.”
Walk Sydney’s The Rocks in 90 minutes with small groups, clear audio, and convict-era stories plus Opera House and Harbour Bridge views.
“John was our guide and he was fun and very interesting - great guide! The walk is easy and fascinating - highly recommend this guide!”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip with hotel pickup, Featherdale wildlife, Three Sisters views, and a guided Wentworth Falls bushwalk.
“Sometimes the weather gods are in a bad mood and just won’t cooperate and such was the case during our visit. Our guide, Jason, was given “lemons” in the form of very rainy weather and he did a good job of making lemonade. Jason, is Read more”
Small-group Sydney south-coast wildlife day with wombats, kangaroos, waterfall walks, snacks and dinner, then stargazing away from city lights.
“It truly was a perfect day! Dave was fantastic, and he had a great sense of humor! We had several stops, and most of those stops had restrooms. We saw may animas native to Australia.”
Small-group Blue Mountains day trip from Sydney with Sydney Zoo kangaroos and koalas, plus unlimited Scenic World rides and top lookouts.
“The way the itinerary was done was great considering the huge number of people in the city and in the sites. Our guide Alfie was very knowledgeable and provided insights of all the different spots We had a great time and the photo with the koalas was very cute. Even when we didn’t have much time at the town of Leura the rest of the trip was very much enjoyed.”
Blue Mountains sunset waterfalls wildlife tour from Sydney with Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, top lookouts, and native wildlife spotting.
“Smokey, our travel guide, was the best guide I have ever had. Super knowledgeable, very considerate, funny. We incorporated half a dozen look outs and had an extraordinary nice walk for about 2 hours through the Blue Mountain reservoir. Food: there's one lunch stop at the beginning of the trip where you can also buy some food for the remainder of the day/night.”
