5 Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in Sydney That You Shouldn't Miss

April 28, 2022 Chanda Heide

Sydney offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
Restaurants in Sydney

1. Sydney Harbour Hop-on Hop-off Cruise

Captain Cook Cruises
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.4 based on 140 reviews

There's no better way to see the sights of Sydney Harbour than on a hop-on hop-off harbour cruise. You can jump on and off at any number of stops, including Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Manly. Simply disembark at any destination, stay as long as you like, then board another boat to reach your next sightseeing destination.

Inclusions: Choice of 1-Day or 2-Day Hop-on hop-off sightseeing cruise pass, select at time of booking, Live commentary on board in English

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Attraction Entries

Reviewed By regulartraveller71

Our party of 6 adults chose the Top Deck Lunch Cruise as a great way to see the Harbour, Food was excellent, service was prompt and friendly. My only comment would be that we had to order drinks through an app which took a little bit of mucking around but once we got the hang of it it was easy. Loved the fact that we could have lunch then move around the boat - downstairs in the lounge area or upstairs on the open deck. Also loved that we could stay on the vessel for 2 circuits of the Harbour. Very economical considering we could use our NSW dining vouchers. Great experience and would highly recommend.

2. Sydney Combo: Hop-On Hop-Off Harbor Cruise and Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour

Captain Cook Cruises
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.2 based on 224 reviews

Combine two great Sydney experiences into one with a hop-on hop off Sydney Harbour cruise and a hop-on hop-off city bus tour. The ferry pass is valid for 2-days and the Premium Big Bus ticket is valid for 48-hours. Explore Sydney and Bondi aboard an open-top double-decker bus and visit sites such as the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, Chinatown and the Royal Botanic Gardens. On your Sydney Harbour cruise, ferry ticket covers travel between Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and Manly.. This is the perfect way to experience the best of Sydney!

Inclusions: 2-day Hop-on Hop-off ferry pass (calendar days), 48 Hour Premium Big Bus Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance fees to attractions

Reviewed By regulartraveller71

Our party of 6 adults chose the Top Deck Lunch Cruise as a great way to see the Harbour, Food was excellent, service was prompt and friendly. My only comment would be that we had to order drinks through an app which took a little bit of mucking around but once we got the hang of it it was easy. Loved the fact that we could have lunch then move around the boat - downstairs in the lounge area or upstairs on the open deck. Also loved that we could stay on the vessel for 2 circuits of the Harbour. Very economical considering we could use our NSW dining vouchers. Great experience and would highly recommend.

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

Big Bus Sydney
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,602 reviews

Explore Sydney and Bondi Beach on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour, which takes you by double-decker bus to 34 stops around the city including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach and more. Enjoy unobstructed views and recorded commentary on board. Simply hop off to walk around and sightsee in depth. Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours, so you can experience Sydney and Bondi's most noteworthy attractions, sights, and shopping and dining areas at your own pace.

Inclusions: Choice of 24 hour or 48 hour pass, Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Up to 23 stops to Hop-on and Hop-off , 4 Merlin Attractions with Deluxe Plus: Tower Eye, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life Aquarium, Sydney Zoo

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Admission

Reviewed By Roobythepug

When I got on, the bus driver did not recognize my electronic (4 attractions + big bus) ticket. Service was not friendly. The bus was old and the commentary was really sub par. Especially not engaging or interesting for kids. Ear buds did not fit properly. It was unclear from the app what time the bus was coming. “no times available 11.11am -3.11pm” what does this mean? We stopped for half hour at Stop 1 and too long at many other stops. The commentary did not say what number stop we were at and though I paid for bondi ticket as well the driver only gave me a red ticket and by this stage we were all bored, not wanting to get off then wait 1 hour+ for next bus, unclear how long we would have to wait for the blue bus connection and unsure whether they would even let us on? This was a waste of money and a business that clearly knows it needs to provide no service once you’ve clicked the “buy now” button because you’ll only ever do this once.

4. Sydney Harbour Hop On Hop Off Cruise with Taronga Zoo entry

Wharf 6, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Captain Cook Cruises
Excellent
25%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
25%
Overall Ratings

3.9 based on 10 reviews

Enjoy the freedom of a 2-Day Hop On Hop Off cruise pass allowing you to visit up to 5 famous harbourside precincts including Circular Quay, Shark Island, Manly, Watsons Bay and Taronga Zoo along with entry to Taronga Zoo and Sky Safari Gondola. Cruise pass valid for two consecutive days, and Zoo entry valid on one day.

Inclusions: Hop On Hop Off 2-Day cruise ticket, One day entry to Taronga Zoo, Sky Safari Cable Car (subject to weather and maintenance)

Exclusions: Food & drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off

Reviewed By regulartraveller71

Our party of 6 adults chose the Top Deck Lunch Cruise as a great way to see the Harbour, Food was excellent, service was prompt and friendly. My only comment would be that we had to order drinks through an app which took a little bit of mucking around but once we got the hang of it it was easy. Loved the fact that we could have lunch then move around the boat - downstairs in the lounge area or upstairs on the open deck. Also loved that we could stay on the vessel for 2 circuits of the Harbour. Very economical considering we could use our NSW dining vouchers. Great experience and would highly recommend.

5. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and PLUS 4 Merlin Attractions

157 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia Big Bus Sydney
Excellent
57%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
14%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.9 based on 10 reviews

Best value ticket with 5 activities to do when visiting Sydney. Don’t miss a thing with this ticket to Sydney's top sights from the iconic double-decker open-top Big Bus and entry into the following attractions: Sydney Tower Eye, Sea Life Aquarium, Wildlife Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussauds. Discover Sydney with a 24 hour valid ticket on Sydney’s only open-top, double-decker hop on and hop off service with 34 stops around the city and Bondi beach and Harbour bays.

Inclusions: 24 hours to explore Sydney on the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus , Entry to Sea Life Aquarium, Wild Life Zoo, Madame Tussauds and Sydney Tower Eye, Digital commentary in a choice of 8 languages , Hop on and Hop off at up to 23 Stops, 1 Route the City Tour (Red Route)

Exclusions: Your Booked time slot to the attractions this must be booked in advance via the link provided.

Reviewed By G4377PJstephenb

It's not exactly hop.on hop off. If you get off there is a 2 hour wait for the next bus. Also they advertise 24 hr pass , this is not true last bus is 2 or 2.30pm . Very disappointing

TAGS

Share on FacebookTweet about this on TwitterShare on LinkedInPin on PinterestShare on Google+Email this to someoneShare on VkontakteBookmark

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.