Discover Sydney, Australia's famous harbour city, on-board an open-top, hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Immerse yourself in the city's history as you explore sights such Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Enjoy a complimentary Captain Cook Harbour Explorer Cruise.
Sydney Explore: 48hr Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Harbour Cruise & Night Tour
- Enjoy unrivalled panoramic views of Sydney on-board a 48hr hop-on, hop-off, open-top bus tour
- Travel on two routes covering Sydney’s most-famous city sights, as well as the iconic Bondi Beach
- Enjoy a one-day Captain Cook Harbour Explorer Cruise with your ticket
- See iconic sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
- See Sydney illuminated after dark on live-guided panoramic night tour
Experience all the excitement of Sydney, Australia’s famous harbour city with a Big Bus sightseeing tour – the city’s only hop-on hop-off tourist bus service. Uncover the city's rich history through informative, pre-recorded audio commentary available in eight languages. Don’t miss a thing aboard our open-top double-decker bus tours with 23 stops along our City and Bondi Beach and Bays tours. Both tours are included in your ticket price, making this great sightseeing value.
See unmissable sights on the City Tour including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour and The Rocks. Next, take the Bondi Beach Tour for a great introduction to Australia’s beach culture. On the way to this iconic beach, the tour passes cosmopolitan shopping and dining precincts plus Centennial Parklands, one of Australia’s most picturesque parks.
As the sun sets, discover a different side of the city on our Sydney Night Tour. Now with two nightly departures, this 1.5-hour tour gives you front-row seats to Sydney after dark, when the city’s famous landmarks are beautifully illuminated. Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the sparkling skyline and waterfront while listening to engaging stories from our live guide.
Your ticket also includes a one-day Captain Cook Harbour Explorer Cruise, offering unique views of Sydney’s iconic landmarks, stunning bays and hidden beaches from the water.
- Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access for 48 hours
- Live Guided Night Tour
- 24hr Captain Cook Harbour Explorer Cruise
- Insightful audio commentary in 8 languages
- Headphones
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants required to sit on laps
Audio : English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Chinese Mandarin, Korean, Japanese
- Tickets are Flexible - Tickets are valid up to 14 Days after purchase..
- Our entire fleet of buses are wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators.
- Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
- Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
- Live track buses and have 24h Support via Chat downloading Big Bus App - It's free!
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
48-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Tour plus a Captain Cook 24-Hour Hop-on, Hop-off Harbour Cruise.
| Sydney Explore | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (16 - 59 years) | N/A |
| Child (3 - 15 years) | N/A |
- Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW, Australia
- SEALIFE Sydney Aquarium, Wheat Road, Sydney NSW, Australia
- Australian Museum, William Street, Darlinghurst Sydney, NSW, Australia
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Australian National Maritime Museum, 2 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Bondi Beach, O'Brien Street, Bondi Beach NSW, Australia
- Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Ultimo NSW, Australia
- Paddington Markets, Oxford Street, Paddington NSW, Australia
- St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney NSW, Australia
- Central Station, Pitt Street, Haymarket NSW, Australia
- Sydney Fish Market, Bank Street, Pyrmont NSW, Australia
- Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney NSW, Australia
- Sydney Tower Eye, Westfield Sydney, Level 5/108 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Hyde Park Barracks, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW, Australia
- Chinatown Sydney, Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW, Australia
- Darling Harbour, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Double Bay Beach, Beach Street, Double Bay NSW, Australia
- Sydney Jewish Museum, Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst NSW, Australia
- Centennial Parklands, Grand Drive, Centennial Park NSW, Australia
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Tickets will be held at the box office
What audio commentary is available on the tour?
Our bus tours feature pre-recorded commentary in the following languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese and Japanese.
With the freedom to hop off and explore whenever something catches your interest, then hop back on to continue your journey, guests can experience the city at their own pace. Along the way, engaging audio commentary adds context, stories, and local insights that turn sightseeing into a sense of discovery.
From panoramic views on the open top deck to dependable service throughout the day, Big Bus Tours combines comfort, flexibility, and exploration—helping travelers experience the highlights of a city while uncovering the stories that make it unique.
- Duration: 48 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing