9 Darwin Bus Tours Worth Booking

1.The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · from $93Our pick

Ride from Darwin in an air-conditioned Croc Bus with guides such as Lloyd, Jake, or Daz, stopping at the Humpty Doo boxing crocodile before a one-hour Adelaide River cruise. You’ll see wild crocodiles surge toward the boat, then pass through Fogg Dam Reserve for birds, wallabies, buffalo, pigs, and reptiles.

“Can’t praise this tour enough!! We were super lucky to have a VERY up close and personal experience with Brutus on our trip.. So very thrilling indeed. We always felt safe, regardless of Brutus’s attempt to launch himself onboard. It was my third time taking this tour…always just simply fantastic!!”

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2.Darwin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 428 reviews · from $35

Use a 24 or 48-hour Darwin bus pass to explore Crocosaurus Cove, Cullen Bay, Mindil Beach, the Military Museum, and the Waterfront Precinct. Ride the open-top double-decker bus for city views and prerecorded commentary, then hop off at the stops that suit your schedule. Check operating days and final departures carefully.

“Very friendly and approachable bus driver. Route allowed for easy travel between locations. Recommended.”

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3.Darwin: Big Bus Open-Top Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $34Best value

Use Darwin’s Big Bus to reach 12 city stops, from Crocosaurus Cove and the Waterfront to Mindil Beach, the Botanic Gardens, and East Point Reserve. The open-top bus includes recorded English commentary, unlimited rides, and one or two-day ticket choices. The Deluxe option adds Crocosaurus Cove and the RFDS Tourist Facility.

“Great idea to get an idea of what activities to do. We did the loop first then stopped off at a couple of places. The museum is free and has great exhibits and a cafe. The Big bus is the best idea and reasonably priced.”

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4.Darwin: The Croc Bus to the Famous Jumping Crocodile Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Travel from Darwin to Humpty Doo, Fogg Dam, and Adelaide River with an English-speaking guide such as Lloyd, Daz, or Dez. The main event is a one-hour cruise on a 30-seat boat, where saltwater crocodiles rise from the river for food. Round-trip transport, water, entry fees, and the cruise are included.

“Excellent, everything was spot on: great guide in Dez; on time, comfortable bus; interesting stop at the Fogg Dam Conservation Area; fun river cruise with plenty of jumping and snapping crocs; great boat captain took care of everyone. Lots of likes for my Facebook entry. Highly recommend.”

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5.Darwin Shore Excursion: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $35

Board the open-top Big Bus outside Darwin’s Fort Hill Wharf or at the Top End Visitor Information Centre. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass, then ride the narrated route to the Waterfront, Cullen Bay, Doctors Gully, Crocosaurus Cove, the Botanic Gardens, and the Military Museum. It is a practical first look at Darwin, especially without a car.

“Good service. Good value for money. Good for sightseeing. Enjoyed the experience. Easy to get on board”

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6.Darwin: Crocosaurus Cove Entry & Hop-on-Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Spend the day at Crocosaurus Cove, home to a major display of Australian reptiles and supervised reptile encounters, then use a 24-hour open-top bus ticket to see Darwin. Hop off near the Botanic Gardens, Museum and Art Gallery, or Stokes Hill Wharf. The $58 pass suits first-time visitors who want wildlife and city sightseeing in one booking.

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7.Discover the City of Darwin: Half-Day City Coach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours seeing Darwin with an English-speaking AAT Kings driver-guide. Visit the Botanic Gardens, Chinese Temple, Darwin Aviation Museum, and Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, with hotel pickup and entry to both museums included. Guides such as Libby, Pablo, and Mel are praised for useful local tips and lively commentary.

“The guide Mel was awesome . Very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour hit some great sights and I enjoyed each of the stops especially the aviation museum. It was a great overview of the city.”

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8.Darwin: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, Crocosaurus Cove and RFDS Entry

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 20 reviews · 1 month · from $81

This Darwin package combines a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass with full-day Crocosaurus Cove entry and admission to the Royal Flying Doctors Service and Bombing of Darwin Tourist Facility. Start at Crocosaurus Cove to collect your tickets, then plan your bus rides around the limited operating days and attraction hours.

“Easy way to go around Darwin. Recommend to start early and go 1st loop until end then make your stop on the 2nd loop amd make your way on off the bus. The ticket is valid for 24 hours so if you start at 11am, you’ll have time until 11am the following day.”

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9.Darwin: City Explorer Bus Tour with Tour Tub

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

Spend five hours touring Darwin in a small, air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit the WWII Oil Storage Tunnels, Botanic Gardens, Museum and Art Gallery of NT, East Point Reserve, Darwin Military Museum, Qantas Hangar, and Darwin Aviation Museum. Guide Ian has earned praise for his friendly, clear commentary.

“It was very good - enjoyed the over view of the city of Darwin.”

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