Sydney Harbour Bridge Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• BridgeClimb Sydney

• Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour

• Sydney Bike Tours

• Exclusive Blue Mountains Wildlife and Bushwalk Tour From Sydney

• Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise Morning or Afternoon Departure

You can walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for free—but there are lots of fun tours exploring the landmark, too. Tours featuring the Sydney Harbour Bridge generally start at US$30, with sightseeing boat cruises starting at around US$40. Adventurous BridgeClimb tickets at Sydney Harbour Bridge start at US$213.

Yes, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is worth visiting. The landmark has sweeping views across Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House—and it links the fascinating Milsons Point area with The Rocks. Climbing the bridge is a truly unique experience, too, combining city sightseeing and serious vistas with an only-in-Sydney adventure.

Per one customer who booked the BridgeClimb Sydney, "Highly recommend, even if heights aren't your thing. We did the 5:45 trip—some daylight and then the city lights and sunset. A fabulous experience."

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.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Sydney Harbour Bridge. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Sydney:

• Sydney Harbour

• Sydney Opera House

• Featherdale Wildlife Park

• The Rocks

• Bondi Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Sydney.