Blue Mountains Day Tour Including Parramatta River Cruise
Recommended by 92% of travelers
Sydney, Australia
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
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.
- Hotel pickup is included for added convenience
- Check off plenty without having to plan an itinerary
- Get an insider's perspective on the area from a local guide
- Explore beyond Sydney without tackling public transport
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Harbour Cruise (on a Sydney Ferry)
- Pick up from pre-scheduled pickup points
- Experienced Tour Guide
- Entrance fee - Entrance fees to Sydney Zoo & Scenic World can be paid in advance or on day of the tour
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE TEN PICK UP POINTS LISTED BELOW AND LET US KNOW WHEN MAKING THE BOOKING , PLEASE INFORM US OF WHICH PICK UP POINT YOU CHOSE. Stop1: 6:45am PARK ROYAL Hotel, Darling Harbour – 150 Day Street (Darling Harbour area) Stop2: 6:55am PIER ONE, Sydney Harbour – 11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay (The Rocks area) Stop3: 7:00am FOUR SEASONS Hotel (Level 3, rear entrance) – opposite 111 Harrington Street (Rocks area). Stop4: 7:10am SIR STAMFORD Hotel, Circular Quay – 93 Macquarie Street Stop5: 7:15am OVOLO Hotel, Woolloomooloo – 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway Stop6: 7:20am HOLIDAY INN Hotel, Potts Point (Kings Cross area) – 203 Victoria Street Stop7: 7:35am VIBE Hotel, Sydney – 111 Goulburn Street (hyde Park area) Stop8: 7:45 Central Station - Outside the Services NSW building, on Pitt Street cor Barlow Street near Rawson Place (across the road from Central Station), at 7:45 am ** best if travelling from outside Sydney city centre by train, or by bus/Tram. Stop9: 7:50am HOLIDAY INN Hotel, Darling Harbour – 68 Harbour Street (Haymarket/Chinatown area) Stop10: 7:55am IBIS Hotel, Darling Harbour – 70 Murray Street (Darling Harbour area)
Itinerary
1
Sydney Zoo
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Kings Tableland
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Wentworth Falls Lookout
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Leura
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Katoomba (Pass By)
5
Scenic World Blue Mountains
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
The Three Sisters
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sydney Olympic Park (Pass By)
7
Sydney Harbour
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Cecil_P
The trip to Blue Mountain was spectacular. It was more than I expected. Viator delivers!.
The Driver / Guide Bruce did and an excellent narration of the stops for the trip to and from Blue Mountain. He was knowledgeable about the tour and he was very entertaining throughout the journey.
Reviews
4.7
based on 1,676 reviews
Amanda_G, May 2026
This is a full day and a great value. My tour had 25 people on it, which was not too many. Our guide, Bruce, was engaging and informative. The day ran like a well oiled machine with enough time at each spot. The zoo is good for photos, and getting in before opening was great. The Blue Mountains are a bucket-list destination Scenic World is the best introduction to them. The photo stops were unhurried and gorgeous, and the Paramatta ferry home was the icing on the cake. This was one of life's better days. A must-do while in Sydney.
Chase_F, May 2026
Les was absolutely incredible. He did everything he could to make sure we had the best experience. Making sure we were the first to be at the zoo to ensure we had first dibs with all the experiences. All the way to making sure we had the best views and information when we arrived to Blue Mountain
Felicia_A, May 2026
Bruce was a very knowledgeable tour guide, he gave plenty of information and history of the lay of the land, I remember his stories and explained in a way that was understandable. I could have skipped the zoo, I’m not much of a zoo person. If you like zoos then you would enjoy it, scenic world wAS THE BEST PART! A must while in Sydney . The reason for low stars is that , it wasn’t the most exciting tour I’ve ever been on. Could have been the group. It’s a very long day.
Ravindra_A, May 2026
My husband and I had a great experience on the full day tour including the Sydney Zoo and Blue Mountains. Our driver cum guide, Bruce, was amazing with lots of valuable information about everything from the history of Australian settlers to the biodiversity of Blue mountains. He made a big difference to the whole experience and we could not be happier. The whole trip was well organised and covered a lot of ground without feeling rushed. Highly recommend.
Kim_M, May 2026
Was a great day out lots to see and do even though the rain and mist stopped us from doing some of the planned tour we still had a great day and the driver Les was great and very knowledgeable.
Sanjay_M, May 2026
Very friendly guide. Gave wonderful experience. The weather was a little dampener. But overall value for money.
john_e, May 2026
Very nice experience had a great time very pretty well worth the money Bruce our tour guide was well. Knowledgeable answered all the questions we had.
The only issue we had was once the tour was over after the river cruise. We had to find our own way back to our drop off spot. The advertisement says that we would be dropped off at the pick up spot.
Keith_A, May 2026
Great way to see sights and learn history of Sydney. Our driver and guide Les had very good knowledge and a great sense of humour which added enjoyment to the day.
Tabetha_M, May 2026
Great experience, our Tour guide Lesie was exceptional, very knowledgeable, friendly and patient..The trip was enjoyable from start to finish. No regrets at all.
Thank you Lesie for making our day so special and memorable.
Lili_K, May 2026
Is fun and enjoyable. The guide is very friendly and playful, so make our trip more memorable. Will definitely use viator for my next trip.
Kristin_B, May 2026
Excellent experience. Our tour guide Bruce was fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. Highly recommend!
sami, May 2026
Excursion was OK, too rushed at “blue Mountain” scenic world, , no free time,rushed through like cattle through the event.
Also, the bus was small, a screaming, one year-old most of the day, the bus driver. Bruce kept the music very loud in the bus.
Cecil_P, Apr 2026
The trip to Blue Mountain was spectacular. It was more than I expected. Viator delivers!.
The Driver / Guide Bruce did and an excellent narration of the stops for the trip to and from Blue Mountain. He was knowledgeable about the tour and he was very entertaining throughout the journey.
Kalana_W, Apr 2026
Well organised tour! I felt a much better way to visit Blue mountains and the surrounding without stressing on renting car, driving, finding parking, getting admission tickets. Specially loved the commentary by our bus driver.. very detailed and comprehensive
Paul_v, Apr 2026
A great way to see the expanse of the Blue Mountains with a fantastic guide who was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge.
Aurora_B, Apr 2026
Really great tour with knowledgeable and personable guide. Loved getting into the zoo before opening hours and being the only ones there with the kangaroos and koalas. The sights were beautiful. The "cruise" was the ferry back to circ quay but otherwise just as advertised.
Suzanne_R, Apr 2026
This was a long day but well worth every minute. Not a good choice for families with young children. The additional price for 2 adults going to zoo and the cable cars was less than $200 so it was a very reasonable tour. Les was the best tour guide we have ever experienced. Beyond his extensive knowledge of the country he has a wonderful sense of humor. His scientific knowledge of animals, plants and the environment was incredible. Highly recommend the tour to see some of the most breathtaking views this world has to offer.
David_T, Apr 2026
The best tour ever, packing the zoo, blue mountains, Leura0, in one day. Knowledgeable and interesting guide, small bus.
SheriLynn, Apr 2026
Our tour guide, Les Goldsworthy, was fantastic! During the drives, he was very entertaining and informative, and he didn’t talk non-stop! He got us into the Sydney Zoo 30 minutes before opening and gave us tips how to visit the zoo which were very helpful at making the most of our time! He took us to places that weren’t crowded with other tour groups, and where we got to see beautiful & unique views of the Blue Mountains! The ferry ride back ended in Sydney Harbor where we had amazing views of the Sydney Opera House lit up at night!
Robert_C, Apr 2026
Aside from a hiccup with our shuttle pick-up time, our tour leader / bus captain, Les Goldsworthy, made it a 5-star experience. Lots of education and fun dad jokes throughout the trip. The your got us into the Sydney Zoo 30-45 min before it opened to the public which gave us quicker and easier access to the Koala exhibits.
The Scenic Mountain tour was awesome, too. Again, we got their on the earlier side to beat the crowds and enjoyed the Gondola rides, the "backwards" / vertical train ride and amazing views. This tour is a MUST due if you are visiting Sydney for 4 to 7 days. Make sure your bus tour guide is Les and you will be in good hands. Maybe take some dramamine for Dad jokes. 😜
Kelli_B, Apr 2026
Well organised tour as we had a great adventure!
The zoo was fantastic and the blue mountains were amazing! We also loved the visit to Leura for lunch and the boat ferry back.
Bruce our tour guide was well organised and had great knowledge about our tour. Thanks for a great day!
Montserrat_G, Apr 2026
Beautiful places to visit and a confortable minibús and a final trio with a catamaran to see the bay during the night with all iluminated buildings
Andy_N, Apr 2026
This tour provides you option to buy separate tickets for the zoo and 3 cable rides that cost an extra A 90$.
Lori_L, Apr 2026
This tour was everything you could ask for! Les was extremely informative and hilarious! Ted and I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to visit the Blue Mountains!
Gautami_M, Apr 2026
It was very nicely organized and we got to enjoy all the spots without feeling rushed. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and kind.
Jeannie_J, Apr 2026
There is a lot of sitting on the bus due to the distance of Blue Mountains to Sydney. Otherwise Bruce was a great guide and driver. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip and learnt a lot about Australia
Lindsay_R, Apr 2026
Very informative and fabulous scenery.
Our guide Bruce was a font of knowledge and made sure we were all comfortable.
Rochelle_U, Apr 2026
Given the distance from Sydney you will see as much as can be packed into one day. Our tour guide was friendly and very helpful. Interesting facts were shared, without overwhellming us.
JohnPhilip_C, Apr 2026
If you are looking for the perfect way to see the Blue Mountains in a day, look no further. This tour is a full, action-packed itinerary that covers a lot of ground—it is definitely a tiring day, but every moment is absolutely worth your time.
The real highlight of the experience, however, was our guide, Les Goldsworthy. He is truly top-tier and makes the long drive feel like a breeze with his endless supply of local trivia and storytelling. The standout moment was hearing about his firsthand experience of being struck by lightning—it’s not every day you get a tour guided by a literal force of nature!
Between the breathtaking views of the Three Sisters and the wealth of knowledge Les shares, this trip is a 10/10.
Highly recommending this to anyone visiting Sydney!
Linda_S, Apr 2026
Very informative and fun! Exceeded our expectations. Our guide was , friendly and knowledgeable, keeping us on time with all questions answered.
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