Sydney · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Best Lunch Experiences in Sydney

34 tours  ·  from $53

Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry - Seeing the Three Sisters at Katoomba
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All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

1.All Inclusive Blue Mountain,Scenic World,Lunch,Koalas,ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,832 reviews · from $204Our pick

Join a small-group day trip from Sydney to the Three Sisters, Scenic World, a sit-down lunch, and Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo. Guides such as Kat, Axel, Rin, and Grant add local stories and practical help. Finish with a ferry ride into Sydney Harbour.

“Loved the blue mountains. Ken was fantastic and had a wealth of information. Groups size was not too big. Loved Every minute.”

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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World - Starting early in a WiFi mini coach
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Blue Mountain: Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

2.Small-Group Tour with Lunch & Scenic World

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,009 reviews · from $137

Spend 10 hours exploring the Blue Mountains with a local guide, Scenic World rides, a rainforest walk, Three Sisters views, lunch, and Featherdale or Sydney Zoo. Guides such as Kat, Rin, Jay, and Kunal are known for lively commentary. Finish with a scenic Parramatta River ferry to Circular Quay.

“Tom was an amazing guide. He is very informative not just in where we are going, but what life in Australia is.”

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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch - The morning ride from Sydney to the mountains
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From Sydney: Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

3.Blue Mountains Tour with Waterfall Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,400 reviews · 10h 30m · from $85

Spend a full day with Coast Warriors Travel Australia exploring Wentworth Falls and Katoomba in a group of about 22 to 27 people. Expect a 90-minute waterfall walk, steep optional stairs, several lookouts, the Three Sisters, a fresh dietary-friendly roll, and guides such as Zac, Kieran, Ben, and Abbey.

“I had a wonderful day out. Ben was an excellent guide/driver who made the whole trip very enjoyable and very interesting. We were taken to so many interesting and stunning places. I was also lucky enough to meet some really fun fellow travellers.”

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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast - The Harbour View: Bridge, Opera House, and Fort Denison
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

4.Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 878 reviews · from $74

Spend about four hours on Sydney Harbour and the Pacific Ocean, pairing landmark views with whale watching from May to November. Your cruise includes breakfast or BBQ lunch, tea, coffee, live commentary, and a free return trip if no whales are found. Bring warm clothes and motion-sickness medicine.

“The waters outside of Sydney Harbour are known to be rough. At least 50% of the passengers were seasick. Unfortunately they did not follow the crew’s instructions and use the provided “barf” bags. Therefore the restrooms were a mess. Not the crew’s fault. The preliminary safety instructions were clear to those of us who are fluent in English. Perhaps the company could provide laminated written instructions for the non-English speakers. The Captain tried his best to locate and follow the whales we saw, but dang it, the whales were not cooperating with us! Be prepared for wind and swells …”

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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch - Lunch with the skyline passing by
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Sydney: Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

5.Harbour Cruise with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 804 reviews · 2h 15m · from $53Best value

Meet at Circular Quay for a 135-minute Sydney Harbour cruise with a generous 13-choice buffet, tea, coffee, and English commentary. Guides such as Ron and Ellen add history and humor as you pass the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Botanical Gardens, and Darling Harbour. The boat runs rain or shine.

“Our guide Rin was amazing, full of fun. She played Mama Wombat to our bus load of baby wombats. Every stop had extraordinary views of the Blue Mountains. Lunch was delicious and plentiful. We got to pet the koalas & kangaroos at Ferndale Wildlife Park and saw the little penguins as well as several other animals. Overall an awesome day!”

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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch - The climb into the Blue Mountains
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Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

6.Blue Mountains Small Group Tour with Waterfall Walk & Fresh Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 628 reviews · from $86

Spend 10 active hours with Coast Warriors exploring Wentworth Falls, Jamison Valley, Echo Point, and the Three Sisters. Guides such as Kieran, Zach, and Ben mix local stories with bush walks, a fresh roll lunch, Tim Tams, and Vegemite. Expect a small group, cold waterfall water, and steep steps.

“This was great! Pick us right up in downtown Sydney and brought us to interesting places in the White Mountains. Our tour guide Zach was knowledgable and entertaining. I don't know how we would have done this tour alone (renting a car, scouting spots, getting to the right place, etc.). Highly recommended for people who are visiting Sydney and want to see the Blue Mountains.”

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From Sydney: Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - The long ride from Sydney to the vines
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From Sydney: Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

7.Full-Day Hunter Valley Wine Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 563 reviews · 11 hours · from $155

Travel from Sydney in an air-conditioned minibus with guides such as Michael, Peter, or Thales. Taste wine at three cellar doors, see how wine is made, enjoy lunch with a drink, sample cheese and chocolate, and finish with local spirits.

“thank you micheal the lovely tour and care for our group! he was great at sharing information, waiting patiently for us to take pictures and sharing historical information about the place. I also am grateful for colourful collective for their help with my booking and managing the glitch I faced with the system. highly recommend and you can put your trust in them for a good time and pleasant experience!”

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Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch - Crossing beneath the Harbour Bridge
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Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch

8.Sydney Harbour Discovery Cruise Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 511 reviews · from $53

Board Sydney Princess Cruises at Eastern Pontoon for a 2-hour-15-minute harbour cruise with buffet lunch, dessert, tea, and coffee. Expect views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, sandstone cliffs, and secluded beaches, plus live commentary from hosts such as Ron or Bruce.

“Great cruise with amazing views of Sydney Harbour. The lunch was delicious and the staff were lovely. Very relaxing and well worth it. Would definitely recommend!”

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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch - Sydney Harbour views before the swell begins
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Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

9.Sydney Whale Watching Cruise with Breakfast or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 340 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

From Circular Quay, cruise through Sydney Harbour and beyond Sydney Heads for four hours of humpback whale watching. Choose a weekday lunch cruise or weekend breakfast sailing, with live English commentary, open decks, and possible sightings of dolphins and seals. Guide Judy and Biggles have both earned praise for their spotting skills.

“Amazing whale watching, saw so many which was great, staff excellent, the swell was huge and I would say to others booking to check the weather forecast before you go, many were unwell which must have spoilt the whole experience. Big thank you to everyone”

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Sydney: Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour - Boarding at King Street Wharf at noon
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Sydney: Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour

10.Harbour View Lunch Cruise from Darling Harbour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 294 reviews · from $75

Cruise from King Street Wharf aboard a spacious motor yacht, enjoying a 2-course 1.5-hour or 3-course 3-hour lunch. Expect Opera House and Harbour Bridge views, seafood, meat and vegetable dishes, live music on some sailings, and an optional guaranteed window seat.

“A bit of a rip off, our 90 minute cruise spent 20 minutes talking on more passengers at circular quay”

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Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney - Three wineries with different personalities
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Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney

11.Small Group Hunter Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Gin & Choc ex Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 287 reviews · from $161

Travel from central Sydney to the Hunter Valley in an air-conditioned minivan, visiting three wineries and a gin and vodka distillery. You’ll enjoy guided tastings, a winery production tour, local cheese and chocolate, and a relaxed one-course lunch with wine or beer. Guides include Drew, Chris, Collin, and Jo.

“Long day but great scenery and wonderful wineries. Lunch was very tasty and we saw some kangaroos in the meadows.”

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Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney all-inclusive Harbour Lunch Cruise - The first view: Sydney Harbour Bridge and the city skyline
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Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney all-inclusive Harbour Lunch Cruise

12.Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney all-inclusive Harbour Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 257 reviews · from $204

Board a comfortable 24-meter catamaran at Darling Harbour for a relaxed Sydney Harbour lunch cruise. You’ll enjoy an à la carte meal with Hunter Valley beef, seafood, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free choices, plus beer and local wines while viewing the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo, and Luna Park.

“Excellent lunch cruise. Food and wine were very good. Staff service was fast and friendly. The boat was not too crouded.”

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Sydney Harbour Unique Cruise Including Lunch - The first views: Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and Fort Denison
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Sydney Harbour Unique Cruise Including Lunch

13.Sydney Harbour Unique Cruise Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · from $251

Meet at Circular Quay for a four-hour yacht cruise past the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and quiet bays. Your crew, which may include guides such as Tim, Maggie, James, or Shane, shares local stories while preparing a barbecue lunch with beer and wine.

“Great Tour. All what we expected and more. We were a group of 4 friends and there were 4 more passengers on board. Our guide was very good. The views were amazing, we went all around the harbour from the Opera to the Darling harbour. The lunch very good and the drinks kept coming. One thing we didn't realize was that we could have also been swimming during the lunch break. It wasn't properly advised and didn't have our bathing suits with us. A great experience 10 out of 10”

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Sydney Harbour: 3-Hour Lunch Cruise with Live Music - King Street Wharf 9 and the boarding routine
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Sydney Harbour: 3-Hour Lunch Cruise with Live Music

14.3-Hour Lunch Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 221 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Spend three relaxed hours aboard a Vagabond Cruises pleasure boat from King Street Wharf 9. Enjoy seafood, roast meats, salads, desserts, tea, coffee, live music, and views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Indoor and outdoor decks give you space to eat, listen, and sightsee.

“They didn't have us on their booking list but found us a table, music was nice over al a nice cruise”

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From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding - Leaving Sydney before the city wakes up
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From Sydney: Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding

15.Port Stephens Dolphin, Koalas, Lunch & Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $142

Travel from Sydney to Port Stephens for a 90-minute dolphin cruise, koala sanctuary visit, Aussie-style lunch, 4WD beach ride, and sandboarding on Stockton’s huge dunes. Guides such as Alfie, Yan, Gordon, Chen, and Tom are noted for friendly help, but expect up to six hours on the road.

“We had a great time with Alfie on our tour up to Port Stephens! Got to see a bunch of dolphins and the koalas were the best. Sun came out and it was perfect at the dunes! This was my second time booking Viator for a tour up to Port Stephens and would definitely go again”

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