Top 6 Sydney Nightlife & Secret Bar Tours

1.Sydney’s Secret Bars Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $46Our pick

Join a guide such as Justin, Eddie, Bunny, or Kieran for a 3 to 4 hour evening through Sydney’s CBD, The Rocks, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, or Newtown. You’ll visit several bars, hear local crime stories and legends, enjoy one included beer or wine, and take home a map of bar recommendations.

“Such a great small group tour that took us to some spots I would have never found on my own. Justin was a great guide that took ok us to some great spots that all had good crowds and different vibes. He also shared some historical stories of the neighborhoods we walked through as well as facilitating discussion amongst the tour group. This was a fun tour.”

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2.90-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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3.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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4.Secret Bar Guided Tour with Complimentary Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 3h 30m · from $46

Join Local Sauce Tours for a 210-minute night through Sydney’s best small bars. Depending on the evening, you’ll explore the CBD, Newtown, The Rocks, Chinatown, Surry Hills, or Darlinghurst with guides such as Dan, Daniel, Ari, and Eddie. Three or four bar stops, one beer or wine, photos, and a useful bar map are included.

“Nice group, great guide and awesome choice of bars.”

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5.Sydney by Night | Private Luxury Night Tour | 3 Hour Tour | Includes Supper

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $355

Explore Sydney after dark with a private local guide, usually Scott or Julia. You’ll see the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Woolloomooloo, King’s Cross, and The Rocks, then stop for Harry’s Cafe de Wheels supper and a drink at a historic pub.

“Scott was absolutely brilliant and very easy to get on with He took us to places we had not even thought about (as well as the usual tourist spots) and to the prefect locations for the best pictures – he was a mine of information providing us Read more”

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6.Disco Loco Sydney Craziest Silent Disco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $15Best value

Join Disco Loco at Customs House at 4pm for a 90-minute silent disco through Circular Quay and The Rocks. Guides such as George, Tom, Hayden, Thomas, and John lead music, trivia, and dance games, with a 15-minute Harbour View Hotel stop and 20% off drinks.

“We had an awesome tour with George and Tom! They were so much fun and everyone in the group had such a great vibe.”

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