Top 14 Bondi Beach Tours

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

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

See Sydney’s harbour landmarks, city districts, and Bondi Beach on open-top double-decker buses with recorded commentary in eight languages. Choose a 24- or 48-hour pass, then hop off to explore. A Captain Cook harbour cruise or panoramic night tour may be available as an upgrade, so check what your selected ticket includes.

“This is a fantastic way to see Sydney. my 10yo son thought it was the best, he loved the top story and enjoyed listening to the auto with the history of each building. Being able to watch the buses (live time) on the app. was very convenient. All drivers were very friendly.”

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2.Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 935 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

At Bondi Beach, a qualified English-speaking instructor leads up to five students through surf safety, beach practice and coached time on soft boards. The two-hour lesson suits first-timers and surfers refreshing basic skills. Wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen and board are provided; bring swimwear and a towel.

“Great experience! The instructors were super friendly and really patient, giving advice all along the lesson so we could improve. We were a very cheerful group and had a blast! Definitely recommend!”

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3.Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $71Top rated

Meet your instructor at Lets Go Surfing near Bondi Beach for a two-hour beginner-friendly lesson. You’ll practise the pop-up on sand, learn about beach conditions and rip currents, then head into the water with a board, wetsuit or rash vest, sunscreen, and a small instructional group. Instructors have included Aaron, Luke, Taylor, Tyler, Will, and Freddy.

“This was so much fun! Our surf instructors, Luke and Bert, were amazing. They provided background information, thorough explanations, and were present and involved for the entire lesson, making everyone feel very safe and comfortRead more”

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4.Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $297

Spend about four hours exploring Sydney by private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and a driver-guide. Stop at the Opera House, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach, with city history and neighborhood views along the way. Guides including Liz, Julian and Jen have tailored routes to guests’ interests, weather and walking needs.

“A quite good tour well guided that gives a general view of central Sydney and it's south surroundings.”

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5.Sydney Harbour to Bondi: Small Group Half–Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

In four hours, visit The Rocks, harbour viewpoints, Paddington, the coast near Tamarama and Bronte, and Bondi Beach in a customised luxury vehicle. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with central Sydney hotel pickup, English commentary and a French, Italian, Spanish or German audio guide. Guides on past tours have included Matt, Steve and Graham.

“A day in Sydney! And what a memorable day it was. Matt was so informative & the entire tour was just great. Couldn't have imagined a better way to explore the city. Probably the only teeny tiny feedback, I think it missed having more stops for photo ops. But other than that, everything was wonderful. :)”

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6.First Timer Sydney Sightseeing & Bondi Beach 1/2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $56

Start with a guided walk through The Rocks, then ride a mini coach past Sydney landmarks and stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for harbour views. Finish with up to 50 minutes at Bondi Beach. Local guide Rin has earned particular praise for her personal insights, though your guide may vary.

“My husband and I were the only ones on the tour, and Rin did an outstanding job showing us The Rocks area and gave us information about the Sydney Opera House that we didn’t even get on a tour of the Opera House we went on the day Read more”

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7.Bondi: Shark Dive at Bushrangers Bay for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $272

From Dive Centre Bondi, travel about two hours south to Bushrangers Bay for two guided shore sessions among protected grey nurse sharks. Equipment and return transport are included, and the group is capped at five. Guides such as Jonas and Delmar have helped participants feel supported, but currents and cold water can affect conditions.

“Amazing to see so many grey nurse sharks up close. At one moment we were surrounded by 11. Guides were very kind and made it comfortable. There was quite a strong current that pushed multiple divers back up to the surface. Would recommend this dive if you have experience diving tricky terrains. Would definitely do this again!”

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8.Bondi Beach Walking Tour with Optional Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $43Best value

Spend about 90 minutes walking Bondi Beach with a local guide, seeing Aboriginal rock art sites, Bondi Pavilion, Aquabumps Gallery and Icebergs. You’ll hear about local history, get advice on where to swim and may spot a Bondi Rescue lifeguard. If time allows, continue with your guide on the Bondi to Bronte or Bondi to Coogee coastal walk.

“This tour was much more than walking along Bondi Beach! Collin is so knowledgeable, plus has a great personality! Collin knows more about the history of the area that goes beyond the Beach. Great tour!”

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9.Bondi & Sydney Sights Trike Tour 1.5hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $131

Take a private 90-minute Sydney and Bondi tour in a trike for two or three passengers, with a local rider-guide, helmets and jackets provided. You’ll cross the Harbour Bridge, pass Kings Cross and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, and stop at Bondi Beach. Pickup is available from the CBD, Bondi or the cruise port.

“Fantastic trip, a must do to see Sydney from a different perspective! Our rider was very accommodating ensuring we saw the main sites and talked to us about the different locations at history. 100% would recommend doing this trip!”

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10.Morning Sightseeing Bus to Bondi with Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 5h 30m · from $174

Take a morning minibus tour of Sydney for up to 14 people, with stops at Mrs Macquarie’s Point, Rose Bay, The Gap and Bondi Beach. Then board a harbour cruise for a buffet lunch, drinks and live commentary. Bus guides have included Dane and Matt; boat crew assignments can vary.

“Very knowledgeable guide on the bus tour and comfortable bus. Lunch time cruise was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed the food and narration.”

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11.1/2 day Sydney Sightseeing and Bondi Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $47

Start with a 45-minute guided walk through The Rocks, then ride by air-conditioned minibus to Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, Mrs. Macquarie’s Point, Centennial Park and Paddington before an hour at Bondi Beach. The tour begins at Cadman’s Cottage at 8:25 AM and ends in The Rocks. Guide Rin has been praised for her warmth and local insight.

“We had the best guide - so friendly knowledgeable and die to earth …. Walking around the rocks hearing about the history was also very interesting.”

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12.Blue Mountains | Koalas, Kangaroos & Bondi Beach Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $555

Spend about eight hours on a private Sydney tour in a luxury minivan, with stops at Blue Mountains lookouts, Katoomba Falls, Featherdale Wildlife Park and Bondi Beach. Your English-speaking guide can tailor the day. Choosing Scenic World cable cars means skipping Bondi, so decide which matters more before you go.

“Don was great. He was friendly & highly knowledgeable. He made the best use of my time & allowed me to slightly modify my excursion.”

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13.Guided Snorkeling Experience in Bondi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $77

Meet the team at Bondi’s snorkel center, get fitted with equipment, then travel to a site chosen for the day’s sea conditions. A local guide leads an hour in the water, helping beginners get comfortable and pointing out marine life such as rays, octopus and blue grouper. Groups are limited to eight.

“The crew at the diving shop did a fantastic job explaining what we re going to do and was helpful getting everyone the right equipment. Once we got to the site, they did all that they could do to help everyone so that could have an enjoyable experience. I would recommend them to anyone that has an interest in snorkeling and or scuba diving.”

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14.Sydney Secrets and Bondi Beach 4 HOUR MORNING PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $294

Start at 8am in a private, air-conditioned car and see Sydney’s old town, harbour landmarks and eastern beaches, finishing around Bondi. You can shape the route around your interests, from convict-era sites to coastal views. Guide Ben has been praised for adapting the tour and explaining local history. Bondi time can include a walk, swim or stop at Icebergs.

“Ben did an amazing job showing us Sydney. He was extremely knowledgeable of the area including history of the area. He tailored our experience to the things we wanted to see.”

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