Ten of the best things to do in Sydney

Top 10 Sydney City Sightseeing Tours

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Top Sydney city tours: Sydney Tower

1. Morning or Afternoon Sydney City Sightseeing Tour

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Cover all the key sights in just a few hours on this engaging half-day bus tour of Sydney. Snap photos for Insta of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, visit popular Bondi Beach, travel through The Rocks historic precinct, and soak up the magnificent water views from Mrs Macquaries Point. This is a great all-round introduction to the Harbour City! Read more

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2. Sydney and Bondi Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

Get a superb view of many of the city’s most notable landmarks — including the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, Sydney Tower, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, The Rocks, Bondi Beach, and more — from the upper deck of Big Bus Tours’ fleet of Hop On Hop Off Buses. Hop on and off at designated stops as often as you like for the duration of your ticket (24 or 48 hours). Read more

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Top Sydney city tours: Sydney Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

3. Story of Sydney Tour

Condense the story of Sydney down into four fascinating hours on this bus tour of the city’s key heritage and cultural sites. Perfect for first-time visitors or those short on time, the tour stops at landmarks such as Chinatown, Darling Harbour, and Australia’s largest urban redevelopment — Barangaroo. Your guide will lead you through the history of Sydney, from 1788 to the modern day. Read more

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Top Sydney city tours: Chinatown

4. Sydney Foodie Walking Tour

Explore characterful neighbourhoods that many visitors miss entirely and enjoy an array of taste sensations on this culinary walking tour of Sydney. Generous tastings are included in the cost of the tour. It’s a delicious way to spend an afternoon in the Harbour City! Read more

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Explore Sydney with a local foodie.

5. Sydney Home and Away Tour to Summer Bay (Palm Beach)

Fans of the perennial Home and Away television series will love this half-day tour from the Sydney CBD to Palm Beach. You’ll visit several outdoor filming locations from the series and snap plenty of ‘Summer Bay’ selfies as you go. Choose the ‘Filming Very Likely’ tour option for a good chance of seeing your favourite stars in action. The ‘Meet an Actor’ tour option will see you doing exactly that! Read more

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Top Sydney city tours: Visit Palm Beach on the Sydney Home and Away Tour.

6. Sydney Beaches Trike Tour

Sydney’s fabulous beaches need little introduction, and you’ll visit six of them on this engaging Trike Tour. Feel the wind in your hair as you explore the stunning Eastern Suburbs coastline from Bondi to La Perouse. Learn some of the history of these iconic stretches of sand and get an insight into how the locals live. Helmets, jackets, gloves, and headsets (to hear your guide’s commentary) are provided. Read more

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Top Sydney city tours: Bondi Beach. Image: Trike Trips

7. Three Sydney Bridges on a Harley Tour

Sydney is home to arguably the world’s most famous bridge, and you’ll get up close and personal with it on this Harley Davidson Tour! Roar across Sydney Harbour Bridge, along with Gladesville Bridge and epic Anzac Bridge. This private tour is a thrilling experience — and one you’ll always remember! Read more

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Top Sydney city tours: Cross the Harbour Bridge on a Harley.

8. Sydney Half Day Private Tour

See the capital your way on a private half-day city tour with a personal driver/guide. You’ll tick off the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, Circular Quay, and many other points of interest, while learning about daily life in Sydney along the way. You’ll also venture off the beaten tourist track in inner-city suburbs such as Paddington and Darlinghurst. Read more

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Top Sydney city tours: Bondi Beach

9. Sydney Harbour Scenic Flight by Helicopter

Take to the air over Sydney on this scenic helicopter flight and enjoy incredible views of the Harbour and coastline. See Coogee Beach, Bondi Beach, Manly Cove, the city skyline, the Harbour Bridge, and the incomparable Opera House. During the flight, your pilot will share anecdotes about the major landmarks far below. Read more

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Top Sydney city tours: Fly high above Sydney Harbour in a helicopter.

10. Best of Sydney Bike Tour

Get a unique perspective of Sydney on this relaxed bike tour with an engaging local guide. Dedicated cycling lanes are utilised for much of the itinerary and this experience will suit moderately proficient riders of all ages. Read more

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