Top Sydney Holidays in 2026

Fine-tune your appreciation of Australian wines and cuisine on this full-day tasting tour of the Hunter Valley from Sydney. Discover Australia's oldest wine region at premium wineries, including a behind-the-scenes look at wine production at Sobel's Winery, with tastings included. Allow yourself to indulge while your guide navigates the roads between the city and the Valley.

The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia’s most famous landmarks—but much of it remains hidden to visitors without tickets to a performance. This guided walking tour offers a closer look inside the UNESCO World Heritage–listed building, with access to spaces typically reserved for showgoers. As you explore, your guide shares entertaining stories about the venue’s design, history, and the productions that bring it to life.

Discover the history of Sydney on a 2.5-hour walking tour and pub crawl in The Rocks. Your knowledgeable and entertaining guide takes you to four of Sydney's oldest pubs where you try a different glass of craft beer, cider, or wine in each venue. Learn about the early days of the British colony in Australia and hear the stories of these old-time pubs as you enjoy their rich atmosphere and tasty drinks.

Relax and admire the sights of Sydney Harbour on a leisurely two-hour cruise. Sit out on the deck or inside in the comfy lounge or at a reserved table as you sip cocktails and snack on a charcuterie board with Australian cheeses. Take great photos of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and other landmarks as you sail past. On the weekends listen to live music on board.

Sydney's busy roads can make sightseeing tricky. Skip city traffic and combine a ferry ride with admission to Taronga Zoo. Depart from Circular Quay and sail across Sydney Harbour, taking in panoramic views of the skyline along the way. At the zoo, spot koalas and kangaroos, along with wildlife from around the world. Your package includes round-trip ferry transfers, so getting back to the city center couldn't be easier.

Join a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour by double-decker bus to discover the highlights of Sydney and Bondi Beach. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded onboard commentary as you travel along two routes to top destinations including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Darling Harbour, and Bondi Beach. Go in-depth wherever you like by hopping off the bus to explore. Experience the city’s most noteworthy attractions at your own pace.

Save yourself the guesswork of finding a restaurant with a view and secure guaranteed window seating at Sydney Tower’s revolving restaurant. Dine nearly 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the city as the restaurant completes a full rotation, revealing changing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, and even the Blue Mountains on clear days. Enjoy an unlimited buffet with more than 30 dishes, plus an included drink.

Uncover the secrets of Sydney’s heritage on this 90-minute guided walking tour of The Rocks. Enjoy amazing views over Sydney Harbour while your guide leads you along shady laneways and cobbled courtyards to some of Sydney’s earliest buildings, including Cadman’s Cottage and the Garrison Church. Small groups of no more than 20 guests walk approximately two kilometres at a leisurely pace, uncovering stories of the area’s convict past and waterfront history.

The Sydney Opera House is easy to admire from the outside, but the story behind its design is harder to piece together. Join a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed building to learn how it came to be. Afterward, sit down to lunch or an early dinner at your choice of on-site restaurants.

Experience wine and wildlife on this comprehensive day trip from Sydney. Admire gorgeous coastal views on a scenic drive to Royal National Park, snap a selfie with a koala in Symbio Wildlife Park, and hike to a waterfall lookout in Morton National Park. Plus, enjoy a seaside lunch and boutique wine tasting—all included in the tour price. Enjoy a more personal experience with a small-group maximum of 11.

Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.

Indulge your inner foodie on a full-day gourmet tasting tour of the Hunter Valley, including breakfast and lunch. Follow your guide, a professional chef, to shop for fresh fish and seafood at the Sydney Fish Market and sample local specialties with a visit to an artisan producer. Then, visit the region’s best boutique wineries, where you indulge in fine wines paired with regional delicacies like pan-fried barramundi, kangaroo steak, or freshly rolled sushi.

Understanding Sydney’s layered history can be difficult without local context, particularly in areas shaped by both Indigenous heritage and European colonies. This guided pub walking tour explores The Rocks, an area with deep cultural significance, through stories connected to its long-standing pubs. Walk between venues with a local guide, enjoy four included drinks, and learn how social gathering places reflected changing communities over time.

Visiting the Hunter Valley is a great opportunity to experience a typical Australian wine region from Sydney, but planning it and driving yourself can make things tricky. An easier and more convenient approach is to join a full-day tour that showcases the region’s best side, from wine-tasting at cellars and wineries to sampling local chocolates and sitting down to a scenic lunch.

Combine sightseeing with meal plans on this sunset dinner cruise around Sydney Harbour. Relax as soon as you step on board, and take in the city from a unique and romantic perspective. Pass highlights including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Enjoy a 3-course à la carte meal, or upgrade to a 4-course option if you choose. Perfect for celebrating a special occasion, like an anniversary or birthday.

Finding somewhere special to eat on Christmas Day in Sydney can be difficult, especially once restaurants and waterfront venues book out. This harbour lunch or dinner cruise brings sightseeing and dining together in one seamless experience. Cruise across Sydney Harbour while enjoying a buffet-style Christmas meal with roasted meats, fresh salads, seafood, and traditional puddings. Pass landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and enjoy unobstructed photo ops from a vantage point on the water.

Wine lovers who don’t have a lot of time for a full-day wineries tour will love this short hosted wine-tasting session right in the heart of Sydney. Choose between the 30 and 45-minute tasting sessions, conveniently located at a cellar door in The Rocks historic area. Sample rare, decades-old wines and learn more about the wineries that produce them.

Visiting the Blue Mountains independently can be tiring to do independently, with long distances between viewpoints. This full-day tour from Sydney simplifies the journey, connecting the region’s highlights while a driver tackles the roads. Take in sweeping views from Kings Tableland, walk to scenic spots such as Wentworth Falls or Leura Cascades, and visit the towns of Leura and Katoomba to see the Three Sisters. The day ends with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River back to Circular Quay.

Planning a wine country visit from Sydney can mean renting a car and choosing a designated driver. However, this round-trip tour makes it easy to explore the Hunter Valley. Travel with a local guide, take in scenic countryside views, and sample wines at some of the region’s best-known wineries. It’s a relaxed way to experience Australian wine country—with the bonus of possible wildlife sightings along the way.

Discover Sydney Harbour your way with the flexible hop-on hop-off ferry pass. Cruise between must-see destinations like Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and Manly—all while enjoying unbeatable views of the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Luna Park from the water. With frequent departures throughout the day, you can hop on and off as often as you like. Stay longer at the spots you love, skip the ones you don’t, and set your own pace. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating ensures a comfortable ride—rain or shine. Want to dive deeper into the city’s stories? Optional geo-tagged smartphone commentary is available in seven languages, letting you tune in when you’re curious and tune out when you’d rather just enjoy the moment. No live guides, no fixed schedule—just Sydney, on your terms.

Sydney is a big city that’s easy to get lost in at night if you don’t know your way. This social bar crawl gives you the lay of the land with a guide who knows the city well. Meet new friends as you visit up to four different venues. Plus, you’ll also enjoy welcome drinks, pizza, snacks, games, and photos from the night to help you treasure your amazing memories.

A full-day Hunter Valley wine tour from Sydney in a small group (max 11), with wine, cheese, spirits, chocolate and wild kangaroos all in one day. Taste up to 20 local wines at two boutique wineries, with a cheese pairing to match. Sample handcrafted gin, vodka and liqueurs at a local distillery, and enjoy sweet tastings at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company. At lunchtime (own expense), stop where wild kangaroos graze freely, a highlight our guests love. Your guide takes professional photos and drone video all day (drone where permitted) and sends them the same day. Back in Surry Hills around 6:30 pm. Why travelers choose 77Tours: • 5.0-rated on Tripadvisor • Small group of up to 11 people, never a big coach • Up to 20 wines, plus cheese, distillery and chocolate tastings • Wild kangaroo spotting • Professional photos and drone video included • Friendly guide who speaks English and Portuguese • Easy meeting point in Surry Hills, a short walk from Central Station

Our day trip Hunter Valley Vineyards Tour departs from Sydney in the morning and returns to Sydney early evening. This bespoke tour ensures the finer details including your choice of wineries, preferred grape varieties and a lunch restaurant will be chosen to match your tastes. The Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine making region that is located just over 2 hours drive from Sydney. With over 150 wineries and a range of grape types including Chardonnay, Semillion, Verdelho, Shiraz and Merlot, there is an abundance of wine loving varieties to sample and enjoy. We'll choose up to 4 vineyards to visit with a cheese or chocolate tasting option. Optional visit to Wollombi: a small historical town almost lost in time. together we'll discover its quaint modern day reality while learning about its' interesting past. A perfect coffee/breakfast stop on the way to the vineyards.