Big Bus Sydney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Discover the best of the city as you enjoy the freedom to hop on and off as many times as you like and save time as you see more with convenient stops located close to some of Sydney’s top attractions. What’s more, learn about the past and present of this vibrant and iconic city as you listen to the onboard commentary.

Be wowed by the magnificent Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge which are even more spectacular in person. Sydney really sets the pace for modern-day city skylines and arguably gives one of the world’s best backdrops!

The City Tour (Red Route) 15 stops - winds its way seemingly around the quaint boutiques, exquisite restaurants and top-class attractions set amongst Colonial, Victorian and postmodern architecture which means you don’t leave anything out. See how the other half live down at Darling Harbour where you can splash out and treat yourself to an evening of fine dining as you admire the glittering waters in the background.

Find out first-hand all about Australia’s buzzing beach culture as you hop on board the Bondi and Bays Tour (Blue Route). As you make your way to one of the world’s most famous and beautiful beaches, you’ll set your eyes on the cosmopolitan shopping areas, and top-notch dining spots and get a little closer to nature as you pass one of Australia’s most picturesque parks.

City Tour (Red Route) Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes / Frequency 30- 45 minutes

Bondi and Bays Tour (Blue Route) Duration 1 hour and 15 minutes / Frequency: 35-45 minutes

• The Discover Ticket includes: 1 Ticket, 2 routes: Sydney and Bondi Beach Routes; 24-hour validity, access to 23 different stops to hop-on and hop-off at, and audio commentary with headset included.

• The Essential Ticket includes: 1 Ticket, 2 routes: Sydney and Bondi Beach Routes; 48-hour validity, access to 23 different stops to hop-on and hop-off at, and audio commentary with headset included.

• The Explore Ticket includes: 1 Ticket, 3 routes: Sydney, Bondi Beach and Purple ( Night Tour) Routes; 48-hour validity, access to 23 different stops to hop-on and hop-off at, and audio commentary with headset included and Captain Cook Hop-on, hop -off harbour cruise.

City Tour (Red Route)

Join our open-top City Tour (Red Route) to explore all the must-see sights of Sydney, including the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Botanical Gardens and more! Hop on and off from 15 different stops. 

Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route)

Hop on our Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route) to discover Bondi Beach, a world-renowned mecca for sun, surf and sand. During the tour, you'll also travel through Sydney's glamourous eastern suburbs, Rose Bay and Double Bay. You can hop on and hop off from 8 different stops. 

Night Tour

Now with two nightly departures, our 1.5-hour Sydney Night Tour gives you front-row seats to Sydney at night so you can see the city's famous landmarks beautifully illuminated in the evening. Enjoy breath-taking panoramic views of the city’s sparkling skyline and waterfront, while enjoying engaging stories from our live guide.

Departure location: Stop #1A (Phillip Street near Alfred Street - outside the Old AMP Tower, across the road from the Justice & Police Museum). The tour begins and ends at the same location.

Departure Time: The 1st tour departs at 6:00pm and the 2nd tour departs at 6:30pm (please arrive 15 mins early).

Please note that Night Tour is a non-stop tour (not a hop-on, hop-off tour). Tickets are non-refundable.

Live Guides

Enjoy an entertaining, informative live commentary during your Night Tour from our expert English-speaking guides, present on all Night Tour buses.

Captain Cook Harbour Cruise

Explore the sights of Sydney on a Captain Cook hop-on, hop-off sightseeing cruise. Sit back, relax and listen to fascinating facts and stories about Sydney and its landmarks from the free app commentary. Along the way, you'll get great views of Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, stunning bays, hidden beaches, islands, national parks, towering headlands, city skylines, botanic gardens, and the homes and playgrounds of Sydney's rich and famous. For scheduling, ticket redemption instructions and further details, please see our Harbour Cruises Page.

Languages

Audioguide is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin and Japanese.