Top 15 Tickets & Entry Passes in Sydney

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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2.Taronga Zoo Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,551 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Your one-day ticket covers Taronga Zoo entry, keeper talks and animal presentations. Reach the Mosman zoo by ferry from Circular Quay in about 12 minutes, then explore trails for Australian wildlife, reptiles, seals, birds and animals from around the world. Allow most of a day, and plan for hills, food costs and those famous harbour views.

“The enclosures look great you can actually have a real close up of the carnivores' e.g. lions and tigers my favorite. and this time around I really enjoyed walking around and actually seeing animals move in their new habitats which look great. The shows are incredible.”

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3.Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,142 reviews · 1 day · from $55

This self-guided, one-day ticket combines entry to Taronga Zoo with a return ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. See Australian wildlife and international species, check the daily keeper talks, and take the zoo at your own pace. Collect your ticket at the Fantasea Cruises office before boarding. The zoo is hilly, so bring comfortable walking shoes.

“Great experience at the zoo and the ferry ride across the harbour was also worth the trip. Would recommend checking the ferry schedule on their website so you can plan your trip around that.”

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4.SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,025 reviews · 1 day · from $31

Spend a day at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium on Darling Harbour, exploring exhibits with sharks, rays, dugongs, penguins, platypuses and more. The ticket is self-guided, with no tour included. Allow time for the underwater tunnels, Great Barrier Reef display and penguin area, and check ahead to see which boat rides are operating.

“Amazing! Loved Pig the dugong. Displays were fantastic. I’m a vet so I’m always concerned about animal welfare, and I felt they were doing a great job.”

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5.Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 941 reviews · from $39

Spend about three to six hours at Taronga Zoo, seeing Australian animals and wildlife from around the world across ten themed areas. Entry includes the seal and free-flight bird presentations, plus limited keeper talks. Reach the zoo by ferry from Circular Quay, or arrange your own transport. Koala and giraffe encounters cost extra.

“Overall fun experience. Lots to see and do. Remembering that your dealing with wildlife there's no guarantee you'll see everything.”

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6.SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 551 reviews · from $31

Explore SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium at Darling Harbour on your own, following themed zones from Sydney Harbour and Shark Valley to the Great Barrier Reef. Look for Pig the rescued dugong, watch King and Gentoo penguins in a chilly sub-Antarctic setting, and ride a short penguin boat through the habitat. Entry is timed, and a digital photo pass is included.

“This was a wonderful experience! My kid absolutely loved it. Even though we went during school holidays, it still didn't feel crowded and was easy to navigate.”

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7.Great Opera Hits Ticket at the Sydney Opera House

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 482 reviews · from $52

Spend 90 minutes at the Sydney Opera House hearing Opera Australia singers perform famous arias by Bizet, Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, and others, accompanied by piano. The concert is designed to suit newcomers as well as opera fans, and is usually offered in the afternoon or evening. Book for a set date, arrive on time, and plan your trip to Bennelong Point.

“My first visit to Sydney so I had to check off my bucket list in attending a show at the Sydney Opera house and boy , I was really glad to do it. The seats provided by Ger Your Guide was awesome, center and with amazing view of the performers. It is very well worth the money !”

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8.Sydney Tower Eye Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 447 reviews · from $22

Make your own way to Sydney Tower Eye for a self-guided visit to its observation deck, 250 meters above the city. A high-speed lift takes about 40 seconds to reach the top. Look across Sydney Harbour, the skyline and, on a clear day, the Blue Mountains. Your ticket includes complimentary binoculars and a digital photo pass.

“Was as expected. Easy, pre bought the ticket online an hour prior, went and did it. Walked in, gave ticket, walked the sky tower”

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9.Opera Performance Tickets at the Sydney Opera House

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 202 reviews · from $130

Choose an opera and performance date at Sydney’s Joan Sutherland Theatre, then collect your ticket at the Opera House box office. Shows run about two to three hours and include English surtitles. The $130 ticket does not include meals, drinks, parking, or transport.

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10.WILD LIFE Sydney Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 193 reviews · from $27

Explore nine habitats and around 6,000 native Australian animals at WILD LIFE Sydney in Darling Harbour. Look for koalas, wallabies, birds, reptiles and Rex, a 5-meter saltwater crocodile. Admission includes a digital photo pass; an early breakfast tour and multi-attraction passes are optional upgrades.

“Good value! Highly recommend for Children Nice for adults Friendly Zoo associates”

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11.Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket – Holiday Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 140 reviews · from $25

At Darling Harbour, choose a Big Ticket for the museum galleries and historic vessels, or a more limited exhibition ticket. Explore Cook’s Endeavour replica, HMAS Vampire and HMAS Onslow when open, plus displays on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander maritime traditions, naval history, surfing and more.

“Really enjoyed the vessels, the Endeavour , submarine and war ship. Well worth a visit. We also went up the lighthouse which gave fantastic views. The volunteer guides were excellent and very knowledgable. It wasn't too busy the day we went so we were also able to wander around the museum building itself in our own time and take everything in.”

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12.Skywalk at The Sydney Tower Eye: Ticket & Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $67

Circle Sydney Tower’s golden turret on a guided outdoor walk 268 meters above the city. A small group of up to 10 follows an English-speaking guide, with views of Darling Harbour and the CBD, a glass-floor photo stop, and access to the indoor observation deck before and after. Guides vary, with Angie, Evan, Victor, and Tom among those who have led tours.

“Our guides Victor and Tom were amazing, they definitely helped make the experience. Highly recommend 👌”

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13.Madame Tussauds Sydney Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 120 reviews · from $27

At Madame Tussauds Sydney, you can pose with stars such as Nicole Kidman, Adele and the Hemsworth brothers, try sports and TV-themed sets, and explore Australian history and fashion displays. The self-guided visit takes about 90 minutes. General admission and a digital photo pass are included; pre-book a time slot to help guarantee entry.

“Excellent your . Being able to interact with and take photos with the " stars" was great”

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14.Port Stephens: Koala Sanctuary General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 1 day · from $19Best value

Spend a day at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, where rescued koalas rest in bushland, staff care for animals at the Koala Hospital, and a 225-metre SKYwalk leads through the tree canopy. Follow the 250-metre Story Walk, look for echidnas and possums, and stop at the kiosk. The paths are wheelchair accessible, and the koalas are for looking, not touching.

“Was an amazing experience, definitely worth checking out! You could tell both staff and volunteers were very passionate, you definitely got the feeling these animals were well cared for.”

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15.Australian National Maritime Museum: See It All Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 77 reviews · from $23

Spend a day at Darling Harbour’s Australian National Maritime Museum, exploring six galleries and boarding vessels including a Cold War submarine, naval destroyer, and replicas of HMB Endeavour and Duyfken. The ticket also includes Action Stations, special exhibitions, and children’s art and craft activities. Plan around the vessels’ last boarding time.

“Great family day out viewing the ship and submarine.”

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