Some of these run on the harbour, some climb a bridge or a tower, some walk you through the convict city or out to the whales, and eight of them leave town for the day. Here is how they differ in length, pace and price.
Head into the Blue Mountains on this all-inclusive day trip from Sydney, with 10 hours of touring and a local guide throughout. The trip holds a 4.9 rating from 9741 reviews.
Kangaroo Valley · All inclusive day tour to Kangaroo Valley, 10 hours 30 minutes
Head to Kangaroo Valley for a 10 hour 30 minute day tour centred on wombats and kangaroos. The day trip is all inclusive from start to finish.
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Sydney Harbour · Sunrise kayak tour on Sydney Harbour, a water sport start to the day
Paddle a kayak on Sydney Harbour at sunrise and start the day on the water. This is a water sport outing, with the tour time spent paddling at first light.
from $120.96per person Check availability →
Bondi Beach · Two-hour surf lesson at Bondi Beach open to any level
Join a two-hour surf lesson at Bondi Beach that welcomes any level. Spend the session in the water learning to surf, whether you are starting out or building on skills you already have.
from $70.86per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour Bridge · BridgeClimb Sydney, a 3-hour climb of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Take on the Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb Sydney, a three-hour climb on the structure itself. The experience holds a 4.8 rating from 2858 reviews.
from $237.74per person Check availability →
The Rocks · Guided walking tour through The Rocks, 1 hour 30 minutes
Join a guide for a 1 hour 30 minute walking tour of The Rocks. The guide leads the group on foot through the area from start to finish.
from $36.57per person Check availability →
Sydney CBD · Bike tour through Sydney, 2 to 5 hours
Cycle through Sydney on a bike tour, covering the city on two wheels. Rides run anywhere from 2 to 5 hours and are based in the Sydney CBD.
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Circular Quay · Guided 1 hour Sydney Opera House tour with entrance ticket included
Explore the Sydney Opera House on a guided 1 hour tour with entrance ticket included. A guide leads you through the building in Circular Quay, and the ticket covers your entry for the visit.
from $35.79per person Check availability →
Circular Quay · Official guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House, 1 hour
Join an official guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House in Circular Quay. The visit runs for one hour, and the tour holds a 4.7 rating from 4194 reviews.
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Mosman · Taronga Zoo entry with return ferry from Circular Quay, 1 day at the zoo
Catch the ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo in Mosman and spend your 1 day visit seeing the animals. Zoo entry and the return ferry are included, so the ticket covers both directions.
from $57.19per person Check availability →
Sydney CBD · Observation deck entry at Sydney Tower Eye in the CBD, with optional Skywalk
Visit the Sydney Tower Eye observation deck in the Sydney CBD and look out over the city from above. Entry covers the deck, and an optional Skywalk is available for visitors who want to go further.
from $20.76per person Check availability →
Darling Harbour · SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium entry ticket in Darling Harbour, a 1 day visit
Visit SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium in Darling Harbour with a 1 day entry ticket. You walk through the aquarium and see the marine animals, with entry covering the visit for the day.
from $31.49per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Whale watching adventure cruise on Sydney Harbour, 2h 45m on the water
Join a whale watching adventure cruise on Sydney Harbour, with 2h 45m spent on the water. You watch for whales from the boat, and the trip is dedicated to the search.
from $56.69per person Check availability →
Darling Harbour · 3-course early dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour from Darling Harbour
Board at Darling Harbour for an early dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour, with a three-course meal served while the boat is under way. The cruise runs for 1 hour 45 minutes.
from $94.36per person Check availability →
Sydney CBD · Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Sydney and Bondi with an optional cruise
Ride a hop-on hop-off bus through Sydney and out to Bondi, getting off and back on as you like. The route runs for 1 hour 30 minutes, and an optional cruise can be added to the day.
from $54.86per person Check availability →
South of Sydney · Eleven-hour day tour of wildlife, waterfalls and wine south of Sydney
Join an 11-hour day tour from Sydney that takes in wildlife, waterfalls and wine. Travel south of the city and spend the day seeing wildlife, visiting waterfalls and enjoying wine.
from $281.63per person Check availability →
The Rocks · Pub walking tour through The Rocks, 2 hours 30 minutes
Join a pub walking tour through The Rocks, spending 2 hours 30 minutes moving between the area's pubs. The experience holds a 4.9 rating from 470 reviews.
from $87.05per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · 30-minute jet boat thrill ride on Sydney Harbour
Spend 30 minutes on a jet boat thrill ride that runs across Sydney Harbour. The experience holds a 4.9 rating from 440 reviews.
from $65.10per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Whale-watching ride on an extreme speed boat, Sydney Harbour, 2 hours
Spend 2 hours on an extreme speed boat watching for whales on Sydney Harbour. The experience holds a 4.9 rating from 331 reviews.
from $108.99per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Sunset catamaran cruise on Sydney Harbour, 1 hour
Board a catamaran for a one-hour sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour. You spend the hour on the water taking in harbour views as the sun sets.
from $43.38per person Check availability →
The Rocks · True crime walk through The Rocks, 1h 30m
Join a 1h 30m walking tour through The Rocks built around true crime. The walk covers stories of the area's criminal past from start to finish.
from $24.34per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Twenty-minute scenic helicopter flight over Sydney Harbour
Fly on a scenic helicopter flight over Sydney Harbour for 20 minutes. Take in views of the harbour from the air on this short flight.
from $197.50per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Sydney Harbour sightseeing cruise with morning or afternoon departures
Take a sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour lasting one hour and 30 minutes. Choose a morning or afternoon departure and watch the harbour sights go by from the water.
from $28.53per person Check availability →
Circular Quay · Opera House tour and dine experience at Circular Quay, 2 hours
Tour the Sydney Opera House and sit down to a meal on this 2-hour dine experience at Circular Quay. It holds a 4.7 rating from 462 reviews.
from $66.57per person Check availability →
Sydney CBD · Food tour with 6 tastings through the Sydney CBD, 3 hours 30 minutes
Spend 3 hours 30 minutes on a food tour through the Sydney CBD with 6 authentic tastings. The tour holds a 4.7 rating from 338 reviews.
from $123.62per person Check availability →
Hunter Valley · Hunter Valley wine day trip from Sydney with 2-course lunch, 11 hours
Spend 11 hours on a day trip from Sydney to Hunter Valley, tasting wine and sitting down to a 2-course lunch. The tour holds a 4.6 rating from 430 reviews.
from $218.72per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Four-hour Sydney Harbour whale-watching cruise with lunch or breakfast
Spend four hours whale watching on Sydney Harbour with lunch or breakfast included. Cruise the harbour in search of whales, then settle in for the meal served on board.
from $65.10per person Check availability →
Jervis Bay · Twelve-hour Jervis Bay day trip from Sydney with dolphins, roos and beach time
Set out from Sydney on a twelve-hour day trip to Jervis Bay. The nature outing brings together the chance to see dolphins and roos along with time on the beach.
from $114.98per person Check availability →
Sydney CBD · Skyfeast buffet lunch or dinner at Sydney Tower, Sydney CBD
Enjoy a Skyfeast buffet lunch or dinner at Sydney Tower in the Sydney CBD. Spend one hour and 30 minutes eating from the buffet and looking out over the city from the observation deck.
from $80.46per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Two-hour twilight dinner cruise on a tall ship on Sydney Harbour
Step aboard a tall ship on Sydney Harbour for a twilight dinner cruise lasting two hours. Dine on board as the ship sails the harbour at twilight.
from $65.10per person Check availability →
Mosman · General entry ticket to Taronga Zoo in Mosman
Spend 3 to 6 hours at Taronga Zoo in Mosman on a general entry ticket, taking in the zoo at your own pace. The visit is self-guided, with entry covered by the ticket.
from $41.70per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour Bridge · Burrawa Aboriginal climb experience on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 3 hours
Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge on the Burrawa Aboriginal climb experience. The climb runs for three hours, and the whole experience carries an Aboriginal focus throughout.
from $268.40per person Check availability →
Bondi Beach · Small-group surf lesson at Bondi Beach with board included, lasting 2 hours
Learn to surf in a small group at Bondi Beach on a 2-hour lesson with a board included. Rated 4.9 by 282 travellers, with prices from USD 72.42.
from $72.42per person Check availability →
Blue Mountains · Deluxe small-group day tour to the Blue Mountains with ScenicWorld and Featherdale
Spend 10 hours on a deluxe small-group day trip to the Blue Mountains, visiting ScenicWorld and Featherdale. Prices start from USD 167.51, and the tour is rated 4.9 by 258 travellers.
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Sydney Harbour · Luxury sailing cruise on Sydney Harbour with lunch, lasting 5 hours
Board a luxury sailing cruise on Sydney Harbour with lunch included and spend 5 hours on the water. Prices start from USD 263.34, and the cruise is rated 4.9 by 179 travellers.
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Sydney Harbour Bridge · Night BridgeClimb to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 3 hours
Take part in a night BridgeClimb to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The climb lasts three hours, leading you up the bridge after dark and back down to the ground.
from $232.61per person Check availability →
Manly · Snorkelling tour at Manly and Shelly Beach
Join a snorkelling tour that takes in Manly and Shelly Beach. The outing centres on time in the water, with snorkelling as the activity from start to finish.
from $89.47per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour, 1 hour
Take a 1-hour sunset cruise on Sydney Harbour and round off the day on the water. Rated 4.7 by 245 travellers, with prices from USD 43.16.
from $43.16per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Three hour jazz lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour
Settle in for three hours on the water with a jazz lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour. Enjoy lunch on board while musicians play, and watch the harbour drift past.
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Canberra · Twelve and a half hour day trip from Sydney to Canberra, the capital city
Travel from Sydney to Canberra, the capital city, on a twelve and a half hour day trip. The day pairs time in the city with wine, and the trip returns to Sydney at its end.
from $167.51per person Check availability →
Port Stephens · Port Stephens day trip with a dolphin cruise or hike, 12 hours from Sydney
Spend a full day on this 12-hour trip from Sydney to Port Stephens. Travellers choose between a dolphin cruise or a hike, so the day can be shaped around time on the water or time on foot.
from $91.04per person Check availability →
Darling Harbour · Combo pass for SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame Tussauds
Visit SEA LIFE Aquarium, Sydney Tower Eye, WILD LIFE Zoo and Madame Tussauds on a combo pass. The pass covers all four Darling Harbour attractions and stays valid for 30 to 60 days, with prices from USD 35.84. It is rated 4.3 by 298 travellers.
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The Rocks · Two hour ghost walk through The Rocks exploring Sydney's dark history
Walk through The Rocks on a two hour ghost tour that explores Sydney's dark history. A guide leads the group and shares haunted tales drawn from the district's past.
from $40.23per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Aboriginal cultural cruise on Sydney Harbour with a Clark Island tour, 2 hours
Cruise Sydney Harbour for two hours on this Aboriginal cultural experience. The trip includes a tour of Clark Island in addition to the time on the water.
from $59.05per person Check availability →
Sydney Harbour · Hop-on hop-off ferry pass for Sydney Harbour, available as 1 or 2-day options
Cruise Sydney Harbour on a hop-on hop-off ferry pass, getting on and off the ferries as you like. The pass is offered for 1 or 2 days and runs for 7 hours, with prices from USD 30.72. Rated 4.1 by 264 travellers.
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