Sydney has more tours than anywhere else in the state. The ones most worth booking ahead are an Opera House tour, the Harbour Bridge climb and, for families, Taronga Zoo with the ferry included. Day trips from Sydney have their own pages under each destination.
Hand-picked tours & tickets
Guided tour Sydney Opera House Guided Tour with Entrance Ticket
A guided walk through the building’s foyers and, when they are free, its main performance halls, with the story of how it was designed and built.
Climb Sydney: Guided Daytime Summit Climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge
Clip on and climb the outer arch of the bridge to the summit, high above the harbour, with a guide and the safety gear supplied. Check the listing for age and health requirements.
Sightseeing Sydney: Panoramic Half-Day City Sights Tour
A small-group drive from the harbour to Bondi, taking in the main city sights and lookouts with a guide. A good first-morning overview.
Entry ticket Sydney: Taronga Zoo Ticket with Return Ferry
Zoo entry with the ferry from Circular Quay and back, so you arrive by water. Allow most of a day for the zoo.
Tour and meal Sydney Opera House: Tour and Dine Experience
A one-hour tour of the Opera House combined with a meal and a drink at the venue. Check the listing for the current menu and times.
Guided tour Sydney Opera House: Guided Architectural Tour
A tour focused on the architecture and engineering of the building and the story of its Danish architect, Jørn Utzon.
Prices and availability change with season and currency: each link shows the live price on GetYourGuide.
Booking notes
- Opera House tours run in several languages; which halls you see depends on rehearsals that day.
- The bridge climb involves a breath test and a safety briefing, and you cannot take your own camera or phone. Arrive on time.
- Ferries: you do not need a tour to see the harbour. A public ferry to Manly or Watsons Bay costs a fraction of a cruise.
- Summer and school holidays are the busiest times; book a few days ahead.
