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15 Guided Tours in Sydney Worth Booking

43 tours  ·  from $7 a head

Sydney gives you more good options than free days. Here are 15 guided tours that justify the time, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket - The story behind Jørn Utzon’s design
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Sydney: Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

1.Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,312 reviews · 1 hour · from $33Our pick

Go inside Sydney Opera House with an English, French, Spanish, or German-speaking guide. In about an hour, explore foyers and theater spaces, hear the story of Jørn Utzon’s design, and take in views from areas usually closed to the public. Access varies with the performance schedule, and the route includes about 300 stairs.

“The tour guide Laura was excellent, both knowledgable and with a good rapport with my group. I learnt a lot about the history of the Opera House and would really recommend this tour. There are quite a few steps to manage but the tour took its time with opportunities to stop and sit if needed. A great activity.”

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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour - From the foyers to the vaulted ceiling
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Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

2.Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,770 reviews · from $34

Walk beneath the Opera House sails with a local guide and hear how its Danish architect shaped the design and met the challenges of construction. In about an hour, you’ll visit selected performance spaces, see the shell tiles and vaulted interiors, and learn how the venue works. Access varies, and the route includes about 300 stairs.

“We had a great guide - Laura. I would recommend this tour for anyone interested in seeing the opera house. It is a short 1 hour tour using headphones so you can hear everything.”

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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour - Cadman’s Cottage and the first settlement
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Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

3.Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $32Top rated

Walk roughly 2 kilometres through The Rocks with a small-group guide, passing Cadman’s Cottage, the Garrison Church and old government buildings. Expect stories of convict labour and early Sydney, tucked-away lanes, and views toward the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Guides such as Judith, Michael and Paul have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“You'll learn all about Sydneys history. Judith was our guide and she was wonderful. She took her time to explain the history and loves questions.”

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Sydney: Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge - Climbing the Arch With a Climb Leader
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Sydney: Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge

4.Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 817 reviews · 3 hours · from $257

Spend three hours climbing the upper arch of Sydney Harbour Bridge with a Climb Leader and a group of up to 14. Hear stories about the bridge and harbour as Sydney’s skyline, the Opera House, and Darling Harbour open up around you. Guides vary by departure; recent groups have climbed with leaders including Kyle, Simon, Cooper, and Jack.

“I heard about this and decided I needed to do it. I was solo but that didn’t stop me. Our guide, Cooper, was great! It’s a very slow climb with several stops on the way with a few drinking fountains (bubblers). It was rainy day but that was just fine vs. doing it in the heat. The views were spectacular! If you are on the fence about doing it, DO IT!”

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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour - The tunnel, the trophies and the stories
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Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

5.Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · from $25

Walk through the Sydney Cricket Ground precinct with a guide such as Stuart, Vanessa or Rod, and hear stories of the ground and its sporting greats. The 90-minute route can include historic dressing rooms, the players’ tunnel, trophies and museum displays. Access may change on event days or in bad weather, and the Sydney Swans’ dressing room is not part of the tour.

“Awesome experience! Didn't need to ask many questions as tour guide had an abundance of knowledge and spoke well. Went above and beyond to get special access with grounds team. Highly recommend.”

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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour - Q Station: a historic pause above the harbour
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Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

6.Manly Self-Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 573 reviews · from $64

Set out from Manly on a full-day, self-guided ride covering up to 12.5 miles of bike paths and off-road trails. Visit North Head, Q Station, Shelly Beach and Manly Beach at your own pace. A bike, helmet, lock and locker are included; there is no local guide, but staff can explain where to ride.

“This was a great way to see the Manly Beach area. They provided breakfast staff was held our stuff so we didn’t have to take it all with us.”

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The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney - The route through lanes and historic corners
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The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

7.The Rocks Ghost Tours with Guide in Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 482 reviews · from $39

At 7:45 pm, meet your guide at 110 George Street for a small-group walk through The Rocks. Over about 90 minutes to two hours, hear stories of murder, suicide, hangings and hauntings while exploring narrow lanes and areas behind locked gates. Guides such as Craig, Dave, Lola and Phil have led tours, though your guide may differ.

“We enjoyed Lachlan's presentation and tour. We learnt of The Rocks historical dark past exploring many sites.”

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Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour - Rose Bay and Sydney’s harborside suburbs
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Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

8.Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

This 3.5-hour guided bus tour starts near Hyde Park and ends at the Sydney Opera House, passing harbor landmarks, eastern suburbs and Bondi Beach. You get several photo stops, including Mrs Macquarie’s Point, The Gap and Bondi. Guides such as Martin and Michael have drawn praise for their stories and driving, though some people find the commentary difficult to follow.

“Martin was so much fun and did a great job of taking us around to see the sights! He had great food recommendations in Bondi as well. Highly recommend the meat pie at The Depot and the gelato at Anita’s.”

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Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast - Backstage, where the show takes shape
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Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

9.Sydney Opera House Backstage Guided Tour with Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · from $142

Meet your guide at Stage Door at 6:45 a.m. for a three-hour, small-group tour of backstage areas at the Sydney Opera House. Depending on the day’s venue access, you may see stages, dressing rooms, orchestra pits, props, costumes, and crews at work. Finish with coffee or tea and breakfast in the Green Room.

“Bella was very informative. It was great to see backstage and to learn more about the sets, costumes, performers and working crews”

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Sydney: City Highlights Guided Bus Tour - From Hyde Park to the harbour lookout
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Sydney: City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

10.City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

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

Set out from Archibald Fountain on an air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide, passing city landmarks and eastern suburbs before stopping at Mrs Macquarie’s Point, Rose Bay, The Gap and Bondi Beach. Guides such as Martin and James bring the drive to life with local stories and humour. The tour ends at the Sydney Opera House.

“Well worth it to get bearings and good photo shoots and lots of information”

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Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide - A small group makes a practical difference
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Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide

11.Small Group Manly Snorkel Tour and Nature Walk with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · from $78

Join a group of up to eight for a 30-minute nature walk and one hour of guided snorkeling at Shelly Beach in Manly. Your guide supplies the mask, fins and wetsuit, leads a swim check, and helps you spot marine life in Cabbage Tree Bay Aquatic Reserve. Guides have included Sam, Christina, Julie and Raf.

“The guide is knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. He is friendly and patient with people. You could always rent your own equipment but you would be missing out on the educational piece. I highly recommend his tours!”

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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour - Setting off from Darlinghurst
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Sydney: Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

12.Guided Harbour E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Ride a quality e-bike on a three-hour, 19-kilometer loop from Darlinghurst, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and stopping for harbour views at places such as Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair. Guides Grant and Linda share local history and point out details along the way. Groups are limited to six, and the ride calls for moderate fitness and confident bike handling.

“Linda and Grant are super friendly. We had a wonderful ride around Sydney seeing and experiencing all the beautiful sights. Linda was our guide and she was really informative with the ride being relaxed and fun.”

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Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches - Paddling Toward Collins Flat, Store, and Quarantine Beaches
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Sydney: Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

13.Guided Kayak Tour of Manly Cove Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 205 reviews · 2h 30m · from $67

Set out from Manly with a guide for a relaxed 150-minute paddle to Collins Flat, Store, and Quarantine beaches. You’ll pass caves, rock formations, and small waterfalls, hear about local history, and stop for juice and snacks. No kayaking experience is needed, but you must be able to swim 100 metres.

“Really enjoyable experience. Loved the paddling, scenery and the history imparted.”

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PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide. - The Three Sisters and the grand escarpment
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PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide.

14.PRIVATE Blue Mountains day tour with local guide.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · from $466

Set out from Sydney at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and a dedicated guide. Visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, mountain lookouts, Katoomba and Leura, with optional Scenic World rides for AUD49. Finish with a river ferry to Sydney Harbour. Guides have included Dave, John, Ken and Mike; your guide will vary.

“Our tour to the Blue mountains was so amazing made all the better by our tour guide Ken who was a mine of information. He was very well organised and the whole day was perfect. He chose a wonderful cafe in Katoomba for luncRead more”

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Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide - Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the harbor’s edge
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Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide

15.Morning or Afternoon Highlights Tour in Sydney with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · from $118

In four hours, a local guide takes you from The Rocks and Harbour Bridge viewpoints to Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, the Gap and Bondi Beach, with short walks and photo stops along the way. Choose a morning or afternoon departure. Guides including Ben and Jelle have led tours, and the group is capped at 10.

“A great way to get an intro to the wider aspects of Sydney and to see the beaches as well as the city.”

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