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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Circular Quay

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

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.

Sydney and Bondi Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

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.

Taronga Zoo Entry & Return Ferry - Sydney Harbour

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi

See Sydney’s top sights on a half-day private city tour that still leaves you with time to enjoy the rest of the day on your own. You’ll check off Sydney’s must-see attractions, including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach and Circular Quay. Hear about the city’s history and modern-day culture from a private guide-driver, and take in daily life around neighborhoods like Paddington and Darlinghurst.

Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Likely to Sell Out

Ultimate Aussie Food Tour (Semi Private Tour - Max 6 Guests)

Discover three of Sydney’s most fascinating inner-city neighborhoods—Pyrmont, Ultimo, and Glebe—on this small-group guided walking tour. You’ll learn about the area’s Aboriginal and colonial history, pick up some Aussie slang, and find out why there are so many pubs in these parts. Stop for coffee at a local café midway through the walk, then finish with a glass of craft beer at one of Sydney’s most unique pubs.

Ultimate Aussie Food Tour (Semi Private Tour - Max 6 Guests)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

Whale Watching Sydney 2-Hour Express Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Explorer Ferry Pass

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 Harbour Hop On Hop Off Explorer Ferry Pass

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney with Bluetooth helmets

Discover the beauty and culture of Sydney on this small-group e-bike tour with all navigation taken care of by your local guide. Enjoy insider commentary and directions via your Bluetooth-connected helmet, which helps you hear with ease. Explore Sydney’s attractions in just a few hours by bike, seeing Darling Harbour, Barangaroo Reserve, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Chinatown, and more.

Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney with Bluetooth helmets

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Sydney's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour

Discover Sydney's iconic landmarks and vibrant culture with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the city at your own pace. Begin at the bustling Circular Quay, the heart of Sydney Harbour, then proceed to the world-famous Sydney Opera House, marveling at its unique architectural design. Immerse yourself in history as you wander through The Rocks, Sydney's oldest neighborhood, before admiring the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge. Stroll along the picturesque Barangaroo Reserve to the lively Darling Harbour. Experience panoramic views from the Sydney Tower Eye, then explore bustling Pitt Street Mall. Relax in the tranquil Hyde Park and visit the nearby Art Gallery of New South Wales. Take a scenic ferry ride to the laid-back Manly Beach, or venture to the world-famous Bondi Beach and its iconic Icebergs pool. Conclude your tour with a walk along the breathtaking Bondi to Coogee coastal path, embodying the natural beauty of Sydney's coastline.

Sydney's Hidden Gems Self Guided City Tour

9 hours 15 minutes

Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket

Explore the Taranga Zoo and gain access to the Sydney Harbour Hopper route with this tour. Enjoy entry to Taranga Zoo and a 24 or 48-hour pass on Fantasea Cruising's Sydney Harbour Hopper route, cruising between Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, Taranga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and Manly. Delight in seeing over 4,000 animals at Taranga Zoo, including native Australian wildlife and rare exotic species, all while soaking in views of Sydney Harbour.

Taronga Zoo + Ferry Return Ticket

4 hours to 1 dayFree Cancellation

From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour

Sydney’s architecture tells a story of how Australia’s largest city evolved from a colonial outpost into a modern metropolis. On this self-guided architectural walking tour, you’ll hear the stories behind its most significant landmarks and structures, and find out how a series of fascinating characters has shaped this harbour city. The tour starts at Sydney Town Hall, built directly above an old burial ground, where you’ll hear its haunted history. You’ll make your way through the city centre, exploring grand buildings including the ornate Queen Victoria Building with its stunning copper-domed roof, and past the Sydney Tower Eye, the tallest structure in the city. As you walk, you’ll hear about the mysterious disappearance of the QVB’s solid gold key, and discover the fiery past of St. Mary’s Cathedral. The tour ends at Circular Quay, where you can take in spectacular views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and continue exploring Sydney’s most iconic spot.

From Foundations to Skylines: A Self Guided Sydney Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

Witness Sydney’s landmarks lit up at night for the Vivid Sydney Festival on board a small catamaran that traverses the harbour. Enjoy canapes and an alcoholic beverage as you view the iconic skyline and landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge featuring dynamic light displays for the festival. Enjoy the comfort of the spacious catamaran with indoor and outdoor areas.

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour

High Tea Cruise on Sydney Harbour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

Vivid Sydney draws large crowds along the foreshore, making it difficult to find clear viewing spots. This harbour cruise offers a different perspective from the water aboard a luxury motor catamaran, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Cruise across Sydney Harbour while watching the city’s light installations reflect across the water, and enjoy a complimentary drink as the illuminated skyline comes into view.

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Intimate Catamaran Cruise with Canapes

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Sydney Harbour Progressive Long Lunch Cruise

Treat your loved ones to a progressive lunch that travels by motoryacht to the most scenic parts of Sydney Harbour. Get great views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge as you cruise to Watsons Bay for your appetizer course at a classic waterside eatery. Continue past Middle Head to Balmoral where you stop at your second waterfront restaurant for your main course. Return to your boat for the cheese course. Sparkling wine and other drinks are included.

Sydney Harbour Progressive Long Lunch Cruise

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

Get the best views of the Vivid Sydney Festival without the crowds on a 35-foot (10.5-meter) catamaran. Glide along the Sydney Harbour on a relaxing cruise with delicious antipasto and enjoy unobstructed views of the incredible light shows projected on to the Sydney Opera House and other landmarks. Spend a relaxing 90-minutes on the water and bring your own alcoholic beverage with no corkage fees.

Vivid 90-Minute Sydney Harbour Catamaran Cruise with BYO Drinks

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises

Vivid Sydney Dinner Cruises

1 hour 30 minutes

Sydney 90-Minute Panoramic Big Bus Night Tour with Live Guide

Sydney 90-Minute Panoramic Big Bus Night Tour with Live Guide

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Sydney Half Day Tour - Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

Sydney Half Day Tour - Private & Personalized with a Local Guide

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Small-Group Sydney City Walking Tour

Sydney is a big, fast-moving city, and it can be hard to get your bearings or understand the stories behind the sights on your own. This guided walking tour offers an ideal introduction, helping you navigate the city’s key areas while adding depth and context to what you see. Walk through Circular Quay, The Rocks, and along Sydney Harbour as your guide shares insight into Sydney’s Aboriginal heritage, early convict history, and colonial development. Along the way, view landmark buildings such as Customs House and Parliament House, and stop for photos of major attractions, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Tower.

Small-Group Sydney City Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Harbour Sights Running Tour

For those who enjoy a morning run and don’t want to miss out while traveling, this fast-paced running tour takes in central Sydney’s most iconic sites, as well as lesser-known spots. The tour covers around 5.6 miles (9 kilometers) in the cooler hours of the morning. Refreshing drinks are included, and you’ll be able to stop, catch your breath, and take photos as your local guide narrates the history of Sydney.

Harbour Sights Running Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Photography Essentials Workshop in Sydney Harbour Foreshore

Travel around, and marvel at, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore as you learn the essential aspects of photography from an award winning, Sydney-based, photojournalist in order to better understand what makes, and how to create, a fantastic image. Explore the Rocks Precinct in this experience that is designed as an ideal introduction to the exciting world of digital photography. Learn to shoot in ALL modes of your camera from a professional photographer who is passionate about photography. This workshop will stimulate your creative eye by introducing you to simple compositional techniques as well as developing an understanding of working with various lighting conditions, a main key of photography. We will help you to develop the ability to pre-visualise a photograph and create some amazing images of sights around iconic Sydney and its Harbour Foreshore.

Photography Essentials Workshop in Sydney Harbour Foreshore

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney

We offer the best way to discover the legendary city of Sydney. On two electric wheels! Sydney has a great bicycle network but it can be hard to navigate using Google Maps. Our self guided tour gives you clear and safe directions for every step on the tour. In fact the Sydney tour has more than 400 custom directions so you can relax, ride and listen. The tours suit either a single day or multi-day adventure based on a loop format. You can join the tour at any point in the loop, you just need to follow the directions in a clockwise direction. All you need are your headphones and a rented ebike from either Lime or Hello Bike share. You can visit points of interest at your own choosing and swap ebikes any time you like. You are not locked into a set time frame and will cover vastly more ground on our tour than with any other tour company. Our tour is perfect for solo travellers or groups.

Self Guided Electric Bike Tour of Sydney

4 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

During migration season, humpback whales travel the coastline around Sydney—but to maximize your chances of spotting them, you need to venture out into open water. On this express whale-watching cruise, sail past Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, and into the open waters of the Pacific. Once out at sea, keep your eyes peeled as the crew helps you spot pods of whales swimming around the boat.

Sydney Whale Watching - 2.5hr Discovery Cruise

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Circular Quay

As well as being a transit hub, Circular Quay is home to many open-air restaurants and bars.
A strip of Circular Quay has been nicknamed Busker Street due to the high concentration of musicians and street performers who gather there.
Circular Quay is fully wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.

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