Tours and Tickets to Experience Sydney Harbour Bridge

Yes, visiting Sydney Harbour Bridge is worth it. It’s a great point to take in views of Sydney Harbour and the city’s skyline including the Sydney Opera House. For particularly fantastic views, consider signing up for the Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb, which takes daring travelers to the top of the bridge.

No, there are no specific tours solely for the Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, other operating tours in Sydney include views of the bridge along with visits to other area attractions such as Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach, the Central Business District, and even the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.

Walking over the Sydney Harbour Bridge takes most people anywhere from 15 minutes to half an hour. If you walk fast and don't make many stops, you can get across relatively quickly, but most people prefer to give themselves more time to stop and take in the views.

No–it is free to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, if you want to do the Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb, you’ll need to pay a fee. For added convenience and to avoid long waits, you can book online in advance using your credit or debit card.

If you don’t want to climb all the way to the top of the bridge, you can also visit Pylon Lookout where your reward for climbing up 200 steps is an observation deck. Although it’s not as high, it doesn’t just feature views of one side of the harbour. You’ll still enjoy panoramic views. Admission to Pylon Lookout, and the attached museum is A$30 per adult. Tickets for children cost A$15.

Yes, you can take your phone on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. However, you cannot take your phone or other recording devices with you if you’re participating in the Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb, as loose items can fall out of your hands or pockets and hurt people below you.

Dawn is the best time of day to do the Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb. It’s a beautiful time to take in the views under the morning light, though climbing just before sunset offers an equally beautiful experience. However, dawn climbs mean cooler weather, ideal for avoiding the hot and powerful sun.

No, the Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb is not difficult for most people, and guests up to 100 years old have climbed it in the past. The climb does, however, require a moderate level of physical fitness. As such, visitors 75 and up must provide a fitness certificate signed by their doctor.