Sydney · TICKETS
Good tickets & entry passes fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Tour Sydney Opera House interiors, theaters, and foyers with a guide, hear its dramatic story, and enjoy rare views for $33.
“What a great introduction to the SOH! Peter our guide was passionate and helpful. I’d highly recommend this tour - only an hour and you learn so much about this iconic building!”
Review of Taronga Zoo with return ferry, covering Sydney Harbour views, animal exhibits, hills, ferry timing, value, and practical tips.
“The opportunity to see exotics animals and see the shows was amazing!”
Review of SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, with sharks, dugongs, penguins, platypuses, underwater tunnels, practical tips, value, and family advice.
“Our whale watching was cancelled due to bad weather but this was really good, so many fish, sharks and penguins- well worth the visit on a rainy day.”
Review Taronga Zoo Sydney entry, with harbour views, 350 species, bird and seal shows, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Overall fun experience. Lots to see and do. Remembering that your dealing with wildlife there's no guarantee you'll see everything.”
Explore SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, from rescued dugong Pig to sharks, rays, reef fish, and the chilly Penguin Expedition, with timed entry.
“This was an amazing experience. The kids enjoyed the exhibits, especially pig the dugong. Highly recommended this too anyone visiting Sydney.”
Review the Sydney Tower Eye ticket for 360-degree city views, fast lifts, practical booking tips, photo value, and honest drawbacks.
“Enjoyed the view over Sydney - unfortunately didn’t get the sunset as it was too cloudy but the city is beautiful after dark when everything is lit up”
Compare Sydney attractions with a flexible pass covering the Opera House, Taronga Zoo, cruises, museums, buses, and more.
“This is a good deal for the price. You can choose how you to use your passes, although some of them do cost extra. They are good for 3 months so if you are visiting Sydney for a longer time or have a stop there and then return there while traveling, you can use the pass both times. We went to the zoo, the aquarium, the hop on and off bus and the water taxi which was the best part of all, great 90 minutes of cruise time around the harbor. The hop on and off bus can be taken to Bondi beach or around Sydney. They give you headphones…”
See Opera Australia perform at the Sydney Opera House, with English surtitles, flexible seating, harbour views, and matinee or evening shows.
“Very different and unexpected art and opera fusion. Incredible talent of voice and acrobatics of all the artists. The orchestra very talented as well”
Review WILD LIFE Sydney, with koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, nine habitats, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“Taronga Zoo Sydney is bigger and has more animals, but if you have a tight schedule, I recommend visiting Wild Life Sydney instead. It is a wildlife park located in the Darling Harbour precinct, on the western edge of the Sydney central business district (CBD). I was surprised by the size of the building and the variety of Australian-native animals such as koalas, kangaroos, tree kangaroos, wombats, crocodiles, reptiles, and more. Most of the building is air-conditioned, so you need not worry about hot, sunny, or rainy days.”
Meet lifelike stars at Madame Tussauds Sydney, pose on the red carpet, test the catwalk, and enjoy a family-friendly Darling Harbour outing.
Explore Sydney’s maritime past aboard submarines, warships, tall ships, and family-friendly galleries at the Australian National Maritime Museum.
“Both naval and indigenous marine artifacts. Also, there is a very interesting exhibit about all the children and war survivors that were sent to Australia.”
Walk 268 metres above Sydney on the Skywalk, with glass-floor views, a small guided group, and access to the Sydney Tower Eye.
“The tour was great. Very well organised and friendly staff. Ange and Maltida were great guides. The views are amazing. Would definitely recommend”
Meet lifelike stars, Australian icons, and sports heroes at Madame Tussauds Sydney, with interactive sets, photo props, and a digital photo pass.
“Well worth the money! I wasn't sure what to expect but the quality and craftsmanship of the wax statues was fantastic! They looked so real! I really liked the fact that you are able to get up close and personal with the displays as well!”
See koalas in natural bush at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, visit the hospital, walk the 225m SKYwalk, and support conservation.
“It was amazing to see the good work they do at the sanctuary And see the koalas that close ♥️🐨”
Visit Taronga Zoo, then cruise Sydney Harbour with a 24 or 48-hour Fantasea ferry pass linking Circular Quay, Manly and Watsons Bay.
“The Taronga Zoo was outstanding! We saw lots of animals and the zoo is laid out so that there are lots of trees to provide shade. We continued our trip by taking the ferry to Manly, which had lots of shops and nice places for lunch.”
Pick a stretch of water, a cliff line or a cellar door.
