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The 15 Best Bondi Beach Tours & Surf Lessons

25 tours  ·  from $44

Bondi is a bus ride from the city and free to sit on, so the money goes on the lesson or the guide. The 15 below cover the surf schools, the coast walk to Coogee and the half-day loops out of town, priced and timed.

Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour - The city route: harbor icons and old Sydney
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Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

1.Big Bus Sydney and Bondi Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,690 reviews · from $52Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour Big Bus pass across Sydney’s city and Bondi routes. Ride past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Fish Market, and Bondi Beach, then hop off when you like. Audio comes in eight languages, with optional Captain Cook harbor cruising and a night tour.

“Excellent tour but beware sitting on top deck in Sydney tree lined streets the council need to cut back tree branches it’s so dangerous saw many people ducking including me have me neck ache”

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Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level - The beach briefing makes the lesson safer
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Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

2.2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 935 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Let’s Go Surfing at 128 Ramsgate Avenue for a two-hour Bondi Beach lesson limited to five people. You’ll learn beach safety, board technique, and wave timing from English-speaking instructors such as Matt, Luke, Marcus, or Brontë. Soft boards, wetsuits, rash vests, and sunscreen are supplied.

“Would recommend this 100x over. Our instructor Dan was fantastic! He gave us a very good safety briefing and they let us have a go at surfing. Our group was also small which I enjoyed. I would recommend booking earlier time slots as the beach did start to get crowded towards the end of our lesson.”

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Surfing Lessons on Sydney's Bondi Beach - Into the Bondi waves
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Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

3.Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $71Top rated

Meet Lets Go Surfing at North Bondi for a two-hour lesson with a qualified instructor. You’ll practise on the sand, learn beach safety and wave timing, then spend about an hour in the water with a board, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, and locker included.

“Awesome! Very technical and Well explained. Equipment was good. You will be able to Surf If you listen carefully. Recommended!”

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Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi - Harbour Bridge and Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
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Sydney Half Day Private Tour: See Sydney Opera House and Bondi

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $297

Spend four hours with a private guide-driver seeing Sydney’s Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, Paddington, and more. Hotel pickup, drop-off, bottled water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Guides such as Liz, Julian, Jen, and Vic are praised for tailoring the route.

“Julien was completely awesome and we loved every minute of our time with him. He hit all the highlights and catered to our walking abilities.”

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Sydney Harbour to Bondi: Small Group Half–Day Experience - The Rocks, where Sydney begins its story
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Sydney Harbour to Bondi: Small Group Half–Day Experience

5.Sydney Harbour to Bondi: Small Group Half–Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 69 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

You’ll tour Sydney in a customised luxury vehicle with an English-speaking guide, visiting The Rocks, Darling Harbour, Paddington, Tamarama, Bronte, Bondi Beach, Dover Heights, and Mrs Macquarie’s Point. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with hotel pickup and drop-off near Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.

“It was excellent- a perfect way to start a trip to Sydney”

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Private Sydney Tour Including Sydney Opera House, Bondi and Manly - Sydney Opera House, where the day begins
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Private Sydney Tour Including Sydney Opera House, Bondi and Manly

6.Private Sydney Tour Including Sydney Opera House, Bondi and Manly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $448

Spend about eight hours with a private driver-guide exploring the Opera House, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Bondi, Manly, Watsons Bay, and North Head. Guides such as Julian, Chris, Liz, Bettina, and Scott tailor the day to your pace, add local stops, and share practical Sydney tips.

“Julian was fantastic. He knew Sydney and the surrounding areas like the back of his hand and he tuned the day to make it even more special for my family. We couldn't have seen as many unique stops on our own.”

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Sydney Combo: Morning Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Lunch Cruise - Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the classic harbour view
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Sydney Combo: Morning Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Lunch Cruise

7.Sydney Combo: Morning Sightseeing to Bondi & Harbour Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · from $176

Start with a small-group Mercedes minibus tour of The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Rose Bay, Bondi, Centennial Park, and Darling Harbour. Then board Sydney Princess Cruises for a two-hour harbour lunch cruise with buffet food, drinks, and live commentary. Guides may include Graham, Nigel, Paul, or Karyn.

“Absolutely a fantastic tour. Dont pass this one up. Inland and beaches. You won’t want to pass this one up. Rachel on our harbor cruise was wonderful. Want a good time? Get on Rachel’s Harbor cruise.”

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First Timer Sydney Sightseeing & Bondi Beach 1/2 Day Tour - Sydney sights from a moving mini coach
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First Timer Sydney Sightseeing & Bondi Beach 1/2 Day Tour

8.First Timer Sydney Sightseeing & Bondi Beach 1/2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $56

Start with a 45-minute walk through The Rocks, then ride a mini coach past Sydney icons to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and Bondi Beach. Local guide Rin adds personal stories and live commentary, with about an hour at Bondi. The tour starts and ends in The Rocks.

“This was an excellent half day tour to visit and learn about some of the key places of Sydney. Our guide, Rin was excellent and provided personal insight to the places we visited.”

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Private Tour in Sydney to Bondi and Historical Site - The Rocks: Sydney’s first chapter
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Private Tour in Sydney to Bondi and Historical Site

9.Private Tour in Sydney to Bondi and Historical Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews

This four-hour private tour for up to four people links Sydney’s historic Rocks, harbour viewpoints, Rose Bay, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, and Paddington. Guide Fabrizio and fellow guides such as Belinda and Tony can shape the route around your interests, with hotel pickup, transport, and optional French or Spanish audio support.

“Fabrizio was the best guide we had in Australia. Super friendly and personable, he showed us beautiful places and gave us interesting explanations. Grazie mille!”

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Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR - The Rocks: Sydney’s colonial beginning
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Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR

10.Sydney, The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $358

Join guide Ben Barry of Personalised Sydney Tours for a 7 to 8 hour private Sydney outing. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from your accommodation, port, or airport, then walk through The Rocks, Watsons Bay, Bondi Beach, and selected parks, lookouts, and coves at your own pace.

“The tour was canceled and notification was not recieved. Flight arrived early. An email was sent to the guide notifying them of the early arrival. It took the guide an hour to reply with the cancelation notification. Therefore, I was waiting at the airport for two hour when I could have been making alternate arraingments.”

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Sydney City, Harbour & Bondi Private Tour, with Airport pick up or drop off - Crossing the Harbour Bridge to Lavender Bay
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Sydney City, Harbour & Bondi Private Tour, with Airport pick up or drop off

11.Sydney City, Harbour & Bondi Private Tour, with Airport pick up or drop off

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $297

Start from your hotel, cruise terminal, or Sydney Airport and spend five hours with a private guide in an air-conditioned minivan. You’ll see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Watsons Bay, Bondi, and Coogee, with time for photos, lunch, and an optional airport transfer.

“Rocky is a very personable individual who made the tour a pleasure - met all our expectations - happy to recommend”

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Bondi: Shark Dive at Bushrangers Bay for Certified Divers - The Bondi start and the long ride south
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Bondi: Shark Dive at Bushrangers Bay for Certified Divers

12.Shark Dive at Bushrangers Bay for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $272

Meet at Dive Centre Bondi for a small-group day at Bushrangers Bay. You’ll make two guided shore-based scuba sessions among grey nurse sharks, with equipment and return transport included. Guides such as Jonas and Delmar offer calm, helpful support, but strong currents and cold water demand recent experience.

“Amazing to see so many grey nurse sharks up close. At one moment we were surrounded by 11. Guides were very kind and made it comfortable. There was quite a strong current that pushed multiple divers back up to the surface. Would recommend this dive if you have experience diving tricky terrains. Would definitely do this again!”

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Bondi Beach Walking Tour with Optional Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk - Starting at North Bondi and getting your bearings
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Bondi Beach Walking Tour with Optional Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

13.Bondi Beach Walking Tour with Optional Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $43Best value

Walk Bondi Beach with a local guide such as Colin or Gregg, seeing Aboriginal rock art sites, Bondi Pavilion, Aquabumps Gallery, Icebergs, and celebrity homes. Learn where to swim, hear Bondi stories, and continue toward Bronte or Coogee if time allows.

“This tour was much more than walking along Bondi Beach! Collin is so knowledgeable, plus has a great personality! Collin knows more about the history of the area that goes beyond the Beach. Great tour!”

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Private Sydney City and Bondi Beach Half Day Tour - Harbour Bridge and Opera House: Sydney’s postcard opening
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Private Sydney City and Bondi Beach Half Day Tour

14.Private Sydney City and Bondi Beach Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $186

Spend four hours with Sydney-born guide Simon or a fellow local guide in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, The Gap, Bondi Beach, and Darling Harbour, with hotel pickup and a schedule tailored to your group.

“Simon paced our time perfectly to cover major highlights, history and natural beauty. We were two families with children, teens and adults. Simon presented Sydney in a fun way with stories, photo spots and yummy Australian treats at the beaRead more”

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Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets - Meeting the Opera House face to face
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Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets

15.Sydney Private Full-Day Tour: Opera House, Bondi Beach & Secrets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $272

Spend 7 to 8 hours with The Australian Adventure Company, riding in a private air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Sam or Alex. See The Rocks, the Opera House, Bondi, Manly, North Head, and quieter harbour viewpoints, with a café stop and a possible Manly Ferry return.

“This is a fantastic tour. Our local Sydney guide Alex showed us the best day. From pick up to drop off everything was professional, seamless, comfortable and enjoyable. We visited Bondi (we now know the correct pronunciation), had a nicRead more”

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