7 Sydney Bus Tours Worth Booking

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

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

Ride two open-top bus routes through central Sydney and out to Bondi Beach, using 23 stops to shape your own day. You’ll get multilingual audio commentary, Wi-Fi, and the option to add a Captain Cook harbour cruise or panoramic night tour. Start early, check the last bus, and allow extra time for the two routes.

“The overall trip was great! Bus had 2 route options to take (which we did both) and you could swap over to the other route at a couple stops! Great variety of sights to see including the inner city landmarks and bondi beach. it was easy to go collect the tickets to begin the tour and maps/guides were provided to see where we were going. the commentary on the bus was great too! sadly at the beginning there was a bit of a delay with the buses but Josh working at the stop couldn't have been kinder and more helpful! he was keeping us up to date with all information,…”

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

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

Explore Sydney’s Harbour Bridge, Opera House, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Fish Market, Paddington, and Bondi Beach by open-top double-decker bus. Use the red city route and blue Bondi route for 24 or 48 hours, with multilingual audio, onboard WiFi, and optional Captain Cook harbor and night tour upgrades.

“Great experience on the On/Off bus we certainly got our value worth. Drivers and all Staff very happy and friendly and helpful. Night tour our favourite and Stephen the guide very informative and quite funny.”

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3.Sydney Guided Sightseeing Bus Tour

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

This 3.5-hour Sydney tour travels from Hyde Park through Woolloomooloo, Kings Cross, Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, Bondi, Paddington, and central Sydney. You’ll leave the air-conditioned bus at key photo stops, including Mrs Macquarie’s Point, The Gap, Bondi Beach, and the Opera House. Guides such as Martin and Michael add local stories and practical tips.

“Great tour that went to a lot of places. Would recommend this tour. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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4.City Highlights Guided Bus Tour

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

This 210-minute guided bus tour begins at Archibald Fountain in Hyde Park and crosses Sydney’s harbour districts, eastern suburbs, Watsons Bay, and Bondi Beach. You get live English commentary, photo stops at Mrs. Macquarie’s Point, The Gap, and Bondi, then finish at the Sydney Opera House. Guides such as Martin and James are known for humor and useful local tips.

“We enjoyed the tour. My 4 yo daughter and elderly parents equally enjoyed. Tour guide Martin's commentary was fun filled.”

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5.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Spend 90 minutes seeing Sydney after dark from an open-top double-decker bus. A live English-speaking guide leads you past the ANZAC War Memorial, St. Mary’s Cathedral, the Opera House, Circular Quay, and across Harbour Bridge. You also stop for photos at Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair and Milsons Point. Leonie has been praised for her guiding.

“Leonie was an excellent guide however disappointed with Joe who met the bus - my tickets were booked a few months back and has 630 on and when he scanned said well these are old and u might not get on - I explained not oils Just pre booked - enough to put you off”

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6.Blue Mountains Day Tour & Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Travel from Central Station to Sydney Zoo, Leura, Echo Point, and Scenic World with an English-speaking guide. You’ll meet Australian wildlife, ride Scenic World’s cable car, skyway, and railway, then use a 24-hour Big Bus ticket to see Sydney and Bondi Beach at your own pace. Guides Alfie and Said have earned special praise.

“Great, it was amazing 😃 Thank you for interesting stories our guide Alfie😀”

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7.Morning Sightseeing Bus to Bondi with Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 5h 30m · from $174Top rated

See Sydney’s key sights in a small group of up to 14, with hotel pickup, The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie’s Point, Rose Bay, The Gap, and 30 minutes at Bondi Beach. Then board a harbour lunch cruise for a buffet, drinks package, and live commentary. Guides may include Dane, Matt, Karen, or Ron.

“Very knowledgeable guide on the bus tour and comfortable bus. Lunch time cruise was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed the food and narration.”

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