Big Bus Sydney: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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A red double-decker tour bus labeled "Big Bus Sydney" under Sydney Harbour Bridge, with seated passengers on the upper deck.

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About

Explore Australia’s sunny Sydney in style, ease and comfort with this Hop-on Hop-off Bus Sydney! Bounce around from Bondi to Kings St Wharf, Woolloomooloo Bay, Hyde Park, Sydney Opera House and heaps more, and get cool commentary as you go!

What's Included

Discover Ticket: 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus; 2 bus routes
Essential Ticket: 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus; 2 bus routes
Explore Ticket: 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus + Captain Cook hop-on hop-off harbour cruise
Access to the City Tour (Red Route) or Bondi Tour (Blue Route)

Must Know

Please bring a valid ID
If you purchase a 48-hour ticket, you must travel on consecutive days
For customers with an Explore Ticket, the cruise’s departure location will change from 20 July 2026 to 28 August 2027. Please see more details in Additional Info

Good to Know

Manly Fast Ferry:

Daily
Departure from Wharf 2, Circular Quay
Duration: Approx. 18–20 mins

Fantasea Harbour Hopper cruise:

Wednesday to Sunday
Depart from Wharf 6, Circular Quay, or Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour
Duration: 90 mins

The City Tour (Red Route)

First bus at 09:00 and last bus at 16:00 (Last departure from Stop #1A – Phillip Street)
Duration: 30-45 mins
No. of Stops: 23

Famous stops include: Circular Quay, Sydney Tower/Westfield Sydney, Australian Museum, Sydney Opera House, Botanical Gardens, Central Station, Maritime Museum, Chinese Gardens / Chinatown, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Harbour Bridge & The Rocks

The Bondi & Bays Tour (Blue Route)

First bus at 09:30 and last bus at 15:15
Duration: 1 hour
No. of Stops: 11

Famous stops include: Central Station, Town Hall, Australian Museum, Paddington Town Hall, Centennial Parklands, Bondi Beach, North Bondi, Rose Bay, Double Bay & Yurong Street

Instructions

Before you buy

Children aged 0–4: free; no ticket needed
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

On-site usage

Show your smartphone voucher to a Big Bus staff at one of the stops or on the bus. You’ll receive a receipt that you can use to hop on and off as often and where you wish.

From 20 July 2026 to 28 August 2027, Captain Cook Cruises depart from Commissioner’s Steps, located approximately 170 m (a 2-minute walk) towards the Harbour Bridge from Circular Quay, Wharf 6.

Check-in will continue at the Captain Cook Cruises office, Circular Quay, Wharf 6
After check-in, cruises will depart from Commissioner’s Steps
Commissioner’s Steps are not wheelchair accessible

After your visit

For all the landmarks, routes and times, download the mobile app Big Bus Tours - City Guide
Get your complimentary earphones for the audio guide on the buses from the driver