Home to world-famous architecture, a glorious harbour lined with gourmet restaurants and botanical gardens to boot, the vibrant city of Sydney has a lot to offer. Whether you’re backpacking around the country, on a once-in-a-lifetime family vacation or enjoying a romantic break, Sydney’s many attractions will delight the worldliest traveller. From day trips out to the UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains to uncovering Australia’s heritage and history at local museums, there’s always something exciting to do.
When it comes to getting around Sydney, it couldn’t be more simple thanks to the efficient public transport system and hop-on-hop-off buses. Making your way from one attraction to the next has never been easier, and once you’re ready to venture out of the city limits, there’s plenty of coach tours, and boat rides to transport you to the surrounding countryside.
To save you time we’ve price-compared tours in Sydney and have compiled a list of our favourite trips in and around the city, complete with our top tips, customer reviews, and instructions on how to get there.
Sydney & Bondi Hop-On-Hop-Off-Explorer Bus Tickets
The 2 day explorer bus ticket allows you unlimited rides on Sydney's double decker hop-on hop-off busses.
This combination ticket also includes a 60-minute harbour cruise and access to Sydney's Tower Eye and observation deck which boasts 360 views over the city.
It's one of the cities most popular modes of transport for tourists.
What You'll Do:
Ride around Sydney on a double-decker open top bus.
Hop-on and hop-off at any of the 33 stops around town.
Take a 60 minute cruise around Sydney Harbour to see the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from a different perspective.
What It Includes:
2 day bus pass.
Entry to Sydney Tower.
60 minute cruise around Sydney Harbour.
What Travellers Say About It:
The 2 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass with Cruise and Sydney Tower Entry has earned over 115 reviews and a 4-star rating on TripAdvisor.
Travellers agree that the exploring by bus is both exciting and entertaining.
Most users noted that the harbour cruise was a great end to a fantastic day of sightseeing.
Is It Right For Me:
Great for those with two days spare for sightseeing.
This full day, group tour, takes you around some of the Hunter Valley's finest wineries before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
The Hunter Valley is a beautiful wine making region located in the Hunter Region just 3 hours north of Sydney by car.
The Hunter Valley is the the oldest wine producing district (grape growing here dates back to the 1800's) in the country and is frequented by many tourists annually.
What You'll Do:
Depart Sydney early in the morning and take the 3 hour drive north to the Hunter Region.
Wine taste your way through the day, sipping on 20 different wines including Shiraz, Chardonnay, Pinot Noirs and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Visit both well known cellars and off-the-beaten track family-owned vineyards.
What It Includes:
Round transport from Sydney city centre to the Hunter Valley.
Group wine tasting at multiple vineyards.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
What Travellers Say About It:
The Hunter Valley Wine Tour with Lunch has earned over 753 reviews and a 4.5-star rating on TripAdvisor.
Travellers agree that tour offered a great choice of wineries.
Most users noted that the tour also provided both a relaxing and exciting day out.
The Sydney Combo Pass allows you to visit three attractions around the city from the following list: Sydney Aquarium, Wild Life Sydney, Sydney Eye Tower and Madame Tussauds.
There's also the option to buy a 1, 2 or 4 attraction pass.
The pass is valid for one month, so there's no need to rush your way around the attractions, you can take it slow!
What You'll Do:
Simply pick the three attractions in the city that you'd like to visit while in town.
Choose from the Sydney Eye Tower, Madame Tussauds, Wild Life Sydney and Sydney Aquarium.
Visit all three attractions over your time in the city, there's no rush as the pass is valid for a month!
What It Includes:
Enterance tickets to your three chosen attractions.
What Travellers Say About It:
The Combo Ticket: Aquarium, Madame Tussauds and Wild Life Sydney Pass has been reviewed by 36 users on Get Your Guide and has been ranked 4.4/ 5 stars.
Users noted that the pass was "good value, easy access" and offered access to a "nice selection of activities".
Is It Right For Me:
Perfect for those wanting to visit more than one attraction in the city.
A 10 hour full day tour of the Blue Mountains National Park with a pass for Scenic World and entrance to three of the rides.
Scenic World is home to one of the worlds steepest railway lines and commands spectacular views out over the mountains.
The tour also includes a visit to Echo Point, a renowned lookout point that attracts over 1.5 million visitors each year.
What You'll Do:
Leave the city early and drive out over the Sydney Harboru Bridge, en route to the Blue Mountains National Park, a place of outstanding beauty.
Arrive around 9am and kick start the day with a visit to Featherdale Wildlife Park where you can get up close and personal with the animals including kangaroo feeds and koala cuddles.
Next the tour stops at the famous Echo Point lookout where you will enjoy views out over the Jamison Valley and the Three Sister rock formation.
What It Includes:
National Park entry fees.
Admission to three rides at Scenic World (Skyway, Railway and Cableway).
Admission to Featherdale Wildlife Park.
Driver and guide.
River cruise back to Sydney.
What Travellers Say About It:
The Grand Blue Mountains Day Tour with 3 Scenic World Rides has earned over 1001 reviews and a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor.
Travellers agree that this activity offered a wonderful, fun-filled, day exploring the Blue Mountains.
Most users noted that the day is long and exhausting but the guides are both professional and knowledgable.
The easiest way to enjoy all that the Blue Mountains National Park has to offer without missing a beat.
This all inclusive package covers everything from cultural visits to scenic railway rides.
It's one of the most popular packages thanks to its vast coverage of activities, knowledgeable and friendly guides and all inclusive nature.
What You'll Do:
Board the coach and head over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, heading north west to the Blue Mountains National Park.
On this all-inclusive tour you'll enjoy all that the park has to offer including visits to the Featherdale Wildlife Park, the Aboriginal Centre and Scenic World.
Head to Jamison Valley to enjoy panoramic views of the park and take a look at the Three Sisters rock formation.
What It Includes:
Admission to all attractions.
Park enterance fees.
2 course lunch and river cruise.
Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Pass for Cableway, Skyway and Scenic Railway.
What Travellers Say About It:
The All-Inclusive Full-Day Blue Mountains Tour from Sydney has earned over 702 reviews and a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor.
Travellers agree that this day excursion was the perfect way to explore the Blue Mountains National Park.
Most users claimed the knowledgable guides provided a thrilling day out amongst beautiufl nature.
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