Sydney · HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
The city is spread out and the beaches are a long way from the terminal. These 15 compare the routes, how often the buses actually come and whether a harbour cruise is bundled into the ticket.
See Sydney, Bondi Beach and the harbour by open-top bus, with flexible hop-on stops, multilingual commentary and an optional Captain Cook cruise.
“We have fun, we purchased 2 days hop on and off with cruise and also added night tour.”
See Sydney and Bondi Beach by open-top bus with flexible 24 or 48-hour access, recorded commentary, WiFi, and an optional harbor cruise.
“This is an easy way to see sights on you own time schedule. Bondi Beach was great. It was a beautiful 80 degree day. Lot's of places to eat nearby if you don't want to lay on the beach or swim or surf.”
Explore Katoomba by hop-on hop-off bus, then ride Scenic World’s railway, cableway, Skyway, and rainforest boardwalk.
“The bus is very comfortable and clean. The tour guide did an amazing job too!”
See Sydney’s harbour, suburbs, The Gap, Bondi Beach, and Opera House on a guided, climate-controlled bus tour with photo stops.
“It was a nice chilled out experience, no rush and informative. Driver was experienced in knowledge. Good value”
See Sydney from Hyde Park to Bondi and Watsons Bay on a guided bus tour with photo stops, local stories, and an Opera House finish.
“The Guide was excellent, very interesting tour and he had a good senses of humour..”
Explore Katoomba and Leura by bus with 29 stops, Three Sisters views, local commentary, and an optional Scenic World pass.
“friendly driver, ready to answer your questions. Our only wish was that the rai wouldve held off because with rain comes fog and kinda hard to see the valley when covered with fog.”
Explore Katoomba, Leura, waterfalls, cliff walks, and the Three Sisters at your own pace with this flexible Blue Mountains bus pass.
“Very handy and informative. Bus driver/tour guide was so informative and funny!”
See Sydney Harbour by boat with a flexible 1 or 2-day pass, five stops, smartphone commentary, and easy access to Manly and Watsons Bay.
“Very smooth transaction and instructions. Staff on the boat were helpful and friendly.”
See Sydney Harbour by ferry with flexible stops at Manly, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo, and Darling Harbour on a one or two-day pass.
“Very convenient way to travel and sight see other areas of Sydney. The boats are punctual and comfortable. We really enjoyed exploring and shopping at Manly beach. Did I mention, this pass is wayyyy cheaper than the local public boat. I spent $50 one way across the harbor w the local boat. With this hop on hop off u can stop wherever u want as long as u want and not worry about paying for each trip. Well worth just as a tour of Sydney Harbor but even better with the stops.”
See Sydney’s harbour, eastern suburbs, Gap Park, Bondi Beach, and Opera House on a guided, air-conditioned 3.5-hour bus tour.
“Martin was our tour guide and was full of interesting facts about Sydney and amusing anecdotes. However, Martin had an Eastern European accent and several large family groups were talking over him which made it even more difficult to hear on the motor coach. Many sites were just "pass bys." The weather was raining so we had a shortened tour especially at Rose Bay and Bondi Beach which had little to see and enjoy. The Mrs. Macquarie's Chair and these beaches were the only actual walk around stops. Glad it did not cost a lot.”
Explore Sydney Harbour by ferry, hop off at Manly and Watsons Bay, and visit Taronga Zoo with this flexible two-day pass.
“The cruise was easy and timely. Cruises were clean and seem in good condition. Good ports. Highly recommend.”
See Sydney lit up on a 90-minute Big Bus night tour, with live commentary, Circular Quay views, and easy city sightseeing.
“No clear instructions of where to pick up the ticket. No ones there especially in the early evening tour. Difficult to locate bus stop and no signs. We went to the ticketing but closed. Do not buy an advance pass. You will not get a refund!!”
See Sydney lit up from an open-top bus, crossing the Harbour Bridge with photo stops at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and Milsons Point.
“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”
See Sydney’s The Rocks, Bondi, and Mrs Macquarie’s Point, then enjoy a buffet lunch cruise with drinks on the harbour.
“Very knowledgeable guide on the bus tour and comfortable bus. Lunch time cruise was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed the food and narration.”
Combine Scenic World, koalas, kangaroos, and Blue Mountains views with a flexible 24-hour Sydney Big Bus ticket.
“Muy buena, hemos recorrido bastante, conocido a través del hoyo-on muchos lugares súper interesantes y la experiencia en el cable- carril muy bueno conocido pero me hubiera gustado más tiempo para recorrer a pie las montañas azules”
Pick a stretch of water, a cliff line or a cellar door.
