All Sydney Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 39

There are lots of high-quality tours in Sydney to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews by previous travelers, these are the best tours available right now:

• #1 Rated Blue Mountains Tour, Scenic World, Lunch, River Cruise
• Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
• BridgeClimb Sydney
• Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World
• Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World, Sydney Zoo & Ferry

Yes, most travelers say that guided tours in Sydney are worth it. Whether exploring landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House, delving into the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains, or cruising Sydney Harbour, guided tours ensure you get the most out of your visit to Sydney.

Per one customer who booked the popular Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour, “This was the first thing we did in the afternoon our flight landed. What a great introduction to Sydney and the iconic opera house. Great tour!”

Sydney tours vary in price, from as little as US$3 for self-guided tours and up to US$200 for a full-day tour to the Blue Mountains. Most popular tours in Sydney fall within this price range, although luxury tours and multi-day trips can cost up to US$5,500.

If you really want to pinch pennies, book a self-guided audio tour such as Sydney Harbour: A Self-Guided Audio Tour to Lavender Bay (from US$5 per person) or A Self-Guided Walk Tour to the Opera House Sydney’s Iconic Sights (from US$8 per person). These let you explore the city at your own pace but don’t include entrance tickets or expert guidance. A pricier option would be this Private Luxury Sydney Harbour Cruise, which starts around US$1,180 for a group and consists of a private luxury cruise along Sydney Harbour, commentary from your host, and a 3-course lunch with wine.

Sydney tours showcase the city's diversity and surroundings and often visit its most famous landmarks, plus sights including the Royal Botanic Garden, The Rocks, and Darling Harbour. Tours can also handle the logistics of reaching out-of-town attractions such as the Featherdale Wildlife Park or trips to the Blue Mountains.

Consider an all-day tour to visit as many attractions and landmarks as possible. For example, the highly rated, 6-hour Private Tour: Sydney City Highlights & Hidden Gems excursion will take you to more than a dozen Sydney landmarks, including Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, and more.

Three to five days in Sydney should be enough to explore the city’s highlights, allowing time to visit key attractions like the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, and the Blue Mountains. With extra time, you can delve deeper into neighborhoods like The Rocks and Darling Harbour, or take a couple of day trips out of the city.

The best time to visit Sydney is any time from September to November (Australia’s spring) or from March to May (Australia’s fall). You’ll find milder weather and fewer crowds during these months compared to Australia’s hot, busy summers.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Sydney:

• Sydney Harbour
• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Featherdale Wildlife Park
• Bondi Beach

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

There are tons of great trips to take from Sydney. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• All-Inclusive Blue Mountains, Scenic World, Lunch, River Cruise
• Blue Mountains Day Trip from Sydney Including Scenic World
• Blue Mountains Small-Group Tour from Sydney with Scenic World, Sydney Zoo & Ferry
• Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise
• Blue Mountains: Three Sisters, Scenic World and Wildlife Park

View all of Viator’s top Sydney day trips.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Sydney. Here are some of the best Sydney activities under US$25:

• Behind The Scenes: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) Guided Walking Tour
• Sydney Dark Stories True Crime Tour
• Broken Bay Pearl & Oyster Farm Tours
• Australian National Maritime Museum Entry Ticket - See It All
• Madame Tussauds Sydney Entrance Ticket

There are tons of activities in Sydney that you can enjoy in the fresh air. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Sydney Opera House Official Guided Walking Tour
• BridgeClimb Sydney
• Sydney The Rocks Guided Walking Tour
• Sydney Bike Tours
• 30-Minute Sydney Harbour Jet Boat Ride on Thunder Twist

View all of Viator’s top outdoor activities in Sydney.

According to travelers, these are the top museums and cultural attractions in Sydney:

• SEA LIFE® Sydney Aquarium
• Madame Tussauds Sydney
• Sydney Olympic Park
• Hyde Park Barracks Museum
• Art Gallery of New South Wales

View all of Viator’s museum tickets and passes in Sydney.

Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in Sydney. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Sydney Harbour Scenic Helicopter Flight
• Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine Day Tour from Sydney
• Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch
• Sunset and Sparkle Sydney Harbour Cruise
• Virtual Room - 40-50 min VR Escape Game Adventure for 2+ Players

View all of Viator’s top romantic tours in Sydney.

Sydney has enough activities to entertain every member of your family. Here are some of the top kid-friendly tours to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Sydney Harbour Ferry with Taronga Zoo Entry Ticket
• Sydney Taronga Zoo General Entry Ticket
• Sydney Taronga Zoo’s Aussie Backyard Adventure Tour
• WILD LIFE Sydney Entrance Ticket
• Sydney - The Mad Botanist Scavenger Hunt for Kids & Families

View all of Viator’s top family-friendly tours in Sydney.