The 10 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Sydney

1.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,697 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51Our pick

See Sydney from an open-top double-decker bus across the City and Bondi routes, with commentary in eight languages. Add the Captain Cook harbour cruise for Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Manly, and better Opera House views. A night tour may also be included, depending on your ticket.

“Without this service, I’d either have not gone far on my own or would’ve wasted money hiring cars to take me places I wasn’t sure about going. This was a wonderful way to cover a lot of ground. I wish I’d hopped off a lot more, but I kept starting late in the day and worried about missing the last bus. If I were to do it over, I’d start as early as possible and hop off a lot more. Thank you!”

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

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

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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3.Lyrebird Hop-On Hop-Off and Scenic World Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 553 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Start at Katoomba railway station with a full-day Lyrebird Explorer Bus pass, live commentary, maps, and walking guides. Add unlimited Scenic World rides, including the steep Scenic Railway, Skyway, Cableway, and rainforest Walkway. Take the 9:15 AM bus for the fullest day.

“Had a fantastic day. The drivers and service was very good.”

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4.Blue Mountains Hop On Hop Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · from $323

Use the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus to reach 29 stops around Katoomba and Leura, including Echo Point, the Three Sisters, Scenic World, lookouts, walks, shops, and cafes. Drivers such as Jimmy, Damien, and Kylie share local tips. Add the Lyrebird Pass for unlimited Scenic World rides.

“Very convenient, drivers were extremely friendly and knowledgeable and other staff very helpful. It was a positive experience and we extended for three days which was very good.”

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5.Blue Mountains Full-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 274 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Ride the Blue Mountains Explorer Bus for a full day between Katoomba, Leura, lookouts, waterfalls, and walking tracks. Your English-speaking driver provides local stories and practical trail advice, while the included guidebook helps you plan stops such as Honeymoon Lookout, Echo Point, Scenic World, and Leura Cascades.

“Excellent service, 2 buses an hour. Drivers were informative and gave great advice on where to hop off and on. Great experience and would recommend.”

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6.Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 258 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $31Best value

Use a 1 or 2-day Captain Cook Cruises pass to travel between Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, and Manly. Stay aboard for a 60 to 90-minute harbour loop, or hop off for beaches, museums, wildlife, historic districts, and waterfront dining. Smartphone commentary is included.

“Very good choice of destinations. Just took a bit of time to get the hang of the timetable. Otherwise brilliant.”

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7.Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Explorer Ferry Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 255 reviews · from $31

Set your own Sydney sightseeing route aboard a Captain Cook Cruises ferry. Ride between Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Manly, Shark Island, and Darling Harbour, with indoor and outdoor seats plus optional smartphone commentary in seven languages. Choose a one or two-day pass.

“Excellent experience. Great and helpful crew. Smooth ride and comfortable ship. Really enjoyed being able to get to places without the hassle of driving.”

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8.Taronga Zoo Entry & Sydney Harbour 2-Day Hop On Hop Off Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · from $61

Set your own Sydney Harbour route with a two-day Captain Cook Cruises pass. Ride between Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Manly, Watsons Bay, Shark Island, and Darling Harbour, then use your included zoo ticket for koalas, kangaroos, keeper talks, and harbor views. Start early for the best zoo day.

“Great zoo great boat ride! Beautiful day to be on the water! Sunset is a great time to return to pier 6”

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9.90-Minute Panoramic Big Bus Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · from $45

Ride through Sydney after dark on a 90-minute Big Bus tour with live guide commentary and views of Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair, and seasonal Vivid Sydney displays. The open upper deck offers the best sights, but bring a warm layer and allow time to find the correct stop.

“An excellent opportunity to see the city at sunset. It was especially nice because the city was setting up for old years eve the next day. I fortunately this meant the bus couldn't go to all the stops. Both the driver and the tour guide were most apologetic.”

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10.Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 57 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Join Big Bus Sydney for a 90-minute English-guided night tour from Circular Quay. Ride across the Harbour Bridge, view the Opera House and skyline, and stop at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and Milsons Point for photos. Guides such as Leonie add stories, but the tour is non-stop between scheduled stops.

“Daß es 2 Fotostops gab, viel vom Guide erzählt wurde. Ein Stop bei der Kathedrale wäre super”

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