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The 15 Best Sydney Tours, Tickets & Harbour Days

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Sydney rewards an early start and a ferry timetable. Build a first visit from these 15: the Opera House from the inside, the harbour from a deck, the Rocks on foot and the Bridge from above, each with its price and how long it takes.

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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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Lookouts and the wider Blue Mountains
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

2.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Top rated

Spend about 10 hours heading from Sydney to the Blue Mountains, where your guide takes you to the Three Sisters, Scenic World’s railway, cable cars and rainforest boardwalk, plus scenic lookouts. Lunch and entry to either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo are included. You’ll finish with a Parramatta River ferry ride back to Sydney Harbour.

“This was a "one size fits all" tour. We traveled to gorgeous lookout points in the Blue Mountains, stopped at an Australian wildlife park, and ended with a ferry ride. Our guide, Kat, was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip - Featherdale Wildlife Park: close encounters, not a wilderness walk
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

3.Blue Mountains Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,471 reviews · 10 hours · from $148

Travel from central Sydney by coach to Featherdale Wildlife Park, Leura, Scenic World and Echo Point, with an English-speaking guide. Expect close-up wildlife encounters, three included Scenic World rides and a Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay. Guides such as Ben, Aaron, Jed and Max have been praised for clear commentary and keeping a busy day on track.

“My family and I had an amazing time on this tour. Everything is planned out for you to the exact detail. You do not have to worry about a thing. The only thing that was not listed was the one hour ferry ride back to Circular Quay. It was nice and relaxing ferry ride do not get me wrong but I wish I knew how long the ride would be. We did not end up getting back to Circular Quay till 6:30. This is a LONG day but so worth it! Not good for anyone with a walker or cane unfortunately because there is some walking involved. You really get…”

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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

4.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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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry - Echo Point and the Three Sisters
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Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World,Sydney Zoo & Ferry

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,709 reviews · from $161

Start early from one of three Sydney meeting points for a small-group day in the Blue Mountains. Stop at Echo Point, ride Scenic World’s Skyway, Cableway and Railway, walk in rainforest, and take time for lunch in a mountain village. Sydney Zoo and a ferry ride back to Circular Quay round out the day.

“We had a good time visiting the area and exploring the zoo. Being able to take the ferry back to downtown was nice.”

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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World - Scenic World: rides with a view
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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

6.Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,009 reviews · from $137

Spend a full day exploring the Blue Mountains with a local guide, Scenic World rides, a rainforest walk, Echo Point and a sit-down lunch. Choose Featherdale or Sydney Zoo for native wildlife, then return to Sydney by Parramatta River ferry. Guides such as Kat, Rin and Jay have earned praise for their engaging commentary and careful pacing.

“Kat was an excellent guide. Her knowledge of the history of the places we visited or passed through was second to none and her experience travelling around Australia made the tour interesting from beginning to end”

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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise - Add the harbour by boat, not just by bus
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Sydney: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

7.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

Big Bus Sydney links the city’s landmarks and Bondi Beach on two open-top routes with 23 stops. Choose a 24- or 48-hour pass, then add a Captain Cook harbour cruise or a non-stop night tour. Expect recorded commentary in eight languages, frequent daytime departures and the freedom to get off and explore.

“Easy to collect tickets and find bus stops. Interesting and informative tour. A little expensive for what it is but I guess that is to be expected in the middle of Sydney!”

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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour - The Bondi route: Paddington, Double Bay, and the beach
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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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

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

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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BridgeClimb Sydney - The summit and Sydney’s wide-angle view
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BridgeClimb Sydney

9.BridgeClimb Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,633 reviews · from $213

Climb to the summit of Sydney Harbour Bridge with a dedicated leader for a group of up to 14. Expect ladders, stairs, safety gear, stories about the bridge and broad views of the harbour, Opera House and city. A printed group photo and cap are included; you leave your own camera and phone behind.

“Great experience and well organised. The cost of the digital photos is greedy. The staff are very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World - Leura is a practical lunch break
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Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

10.Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,420 reviews · from $150

Start with selected Sydney hotel pickup, then visit Featherdale Wildlife Park, Echo Point and Leura before riding Scenic World’s Cableway, Skyway and Railway. A guide handles the day’s transport and commentary. The trip ends with a Parramatta River cruise toward Sydney, though ferry arrangements can be affected by service changes.

“It was a fantastic day trip seeing the Blue Mountains, Featherdale Wildlife Sanctuary and Scenic World. Our tour guide Ben was great. He was very knowledgeable and we had a great time with him!”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - Lookouts and the Three Sisters in Katoomba
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

11.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from central Sydney to the Blue Mountains with a local English-speaking guide. The day includes a 90-minute waterfall walk at Wentworth Falls, viewpoints including the Three Sisters, a fresh continental roll and Tim Tams. The steep steps to the base of the falls are optional, but the tour suits people comfortable with active walking.

“Loved this trip , well organised, well run and Ben the guide was fantastic. This is definitely a great day trip to if you have a few days in Sydney.”

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Sydney Tower Eye: Entry with Observation Deck - What the ticket covers, and what it does not
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Sydney Tower Eye: Entry with Observation Deck

12.Sydney Tower Eye: Entry with Observation Deck

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,315 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Head to level 5 of Westfield Sydney for fast-track entry to the Sydney Tower Eye Observation Deck, 250 meters above the city. Take in 360-degree views that can reach the Blue Mountains, use touchscreens and binoculars to identify landmarks, and choose a daytime or evening visit. Skywalk and SEA LIFE Sydney are not listed among the included entry benefits.

“beautiful view, well organized, opportunity to come just before sunset for day and night pictures”

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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo - Echo Point puts the Three Sisters in view
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Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

13.Blue Mountains Adventure: Scenic World, Zoo & Koala Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,062 reviews · 10h 30m · from $144

This 10.5-hour Sydney day trip combines Echo Point, Scenic World’s three rides, Katoomba Cascades, Cahill’s Lookout, Leura and Sydney Zoo, where an up-close digital koala photo is included. A guide such as Ronnie, Piotr or Adrian leads the day, with return transport from selected CBD hotels and a harbour ferry to Circular Quay.

“The overall visit was amazing all the activities were fantastic and Adrian the guide gave us lots of details! He has been with us the whole day and we never felt left behind, He was always there to give us full details about activities and logistics”

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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower - Finding the Restaurant and Getting Upstairs
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Sydney: Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

14.Unlimited Skyfeast at Sydney Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,969 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

At Sydney Tower’s rotating restaurant, you get 90 minutes to sample more than 30 freshly prepared dishes while the city turns slowly into view. The buffet includes seafood, salads, hot mains, and desserts. A reserved table and lift access are included; select the window-seat option for guaranteed window seating and a welcome drink.

“Everything was perfect. Food was amazing and the wait service attentive. We had a window seat and the View is spectacular. We purchased the wine package and they allowed us to stay an extra 1 1/2 hours. Definitely value for money. Will be going again.”

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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour - The sunrise paddle and its photo stops
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Sydney: Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

15.Harbour Sunrise Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,899 reviews · 2 hours · from $119

Join a two-hour guided kayak tour from Rushcutters Bay, paddle close to the Opera House with Harbour Bridge views, and pause for photos along the way. Guides provide kayaks, paddles, life jackets, and free photos and videos. Coffee and a croissant or pastry at Navy Bear Cafe are included afterward. You need to be at least 12.

“We were a group of 4 friends, booked on for sunrise kayaking activities. Top notch service, excellent coffee, total fun. Recommended”

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