Sydney and Bondi Explorer: Hop-on Hop-off Tour Covering Iconic City Attractions
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Discover the best of Sydney and Bondi Beach with this hop-on hop-off tour. Visit iconic attractions, enjoy stunning views, and explore at your own pace.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Red Route - Sydney City Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Runs from 9am to 3:30pm
Buses arrive every 30 to 45 minutes
For the latest bus stop locations and schedules, please visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app. To track buses live on your travel day, download the Big Bus App before you arrive.
1. Circular Quay
Stop 1:…

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What's Included
  • Pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages
  • 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus pass
  • Free WiFi onboard
  • Up to 34 stops
  • 24-hour Fantasea hop-on, hop-off boat pass (with selected ticket)
Additional Information

Discover Sydney and Bondi Beach with this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour aboard a double-decker bus, stopping at 34 locations around the city such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Bondi Beach, and more. Enjoy clear views and recorded commentary during the ride. Feel free to hop off to explore and sightsee in detail….

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Donna_r
Jan 16, 2025
Great way to see Sydney - The two bus lines offer an excellent experience to see all that Sydney has to offer. Where the blue and red lines exchange there was a staff member that we very helpful at answering all my questions including where to have lunch and she suggested that stopping for lunch at Bondi Beach. This was an excellent choice! Seeing the highlights helps us to decide on other activities and sightseeing that we would like to do during our stay in Sydney.
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G1312qxsheilad
Jan 15, 2025
Great Experience - We had a fantastic time on Big Bus Sydney thanks to Big John the driver! We were made to feel so welcome and were helped with information throughout the tour. Thank you John
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Brigitte_b
Jan 15, 2025
It was perfect for the 1... - It was perfect for the 1 day we spent in Sydney. The 2 routes gave us a good overview of the city. Friendly and helpful drivers and staff.
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94alisone
Jan 14, 2025
Fabulous and well worth booking! - The tour is absolutely worth it. Our relatives struggle with English & were able to listen to the guided tour in German. The bus driver, John, took fabulous care of them & made sure they hopped off at the right stop at the end of their your.
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Thomas_s
Jan 13, 2025
Wonderful way to see Sydney. - Be prepared for crowded buses at popular stops like Bondi Beach and where the two routes intersect. The drivers and stops staff were very helpful. The running commentary was good 😊.
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Cambo
Jan 13, 2025
Great driver made trip even better. - Our Philipino driver James was so professional and welcoming as well as very knowledgeable about Sydney. He treated everyone on board with total respect and dignity. The trip was fantastic and we’ll definitely be back. I’m a bus driver in Brisbane so I know good bus drivers and James was great. Cameron Auld
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Hopet935
Jan 9, 2025
Easy way to navigate the city - Excellent way to get around the city! This bus has many stops, including a line (the Blue line) that will take you to Bondi Beach. It runs all day and you can get passes for multiple days, plus ferry/cruise rides. Walking around the city is easy and convenient, but this helps you easily navigate places that you likely want to go anyway. Plus, there’s audio recordings that give you a cool history lesson on the places you’re seeing as you’re riding. This is a great experience if you have a free day with no plans and want something to do or if you have lots to do and want a hassle free ride. The drivers and support staff are also really friendly and helpful if you have questions! Highly recommend!
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Marguerittek2023
Jan 15, 2025
Honest driver!!! - The tour was very good. This being the first time we’ve been in this city, we now have a pretty good idea of what we want to see the Next time we visit this beautiful city! I want to highly recommend our driver John on the red line. After we left the Star stop, we found a Fanny pack left on the seat by a passenger who had just disembarked the bus. We took it to the driver who made a detour and returned to this stop, and they was the lady anxiously looking to see if the bus would return. Needless to say she was over the moon for being reunited with her valuables! This was a happy ending for all of us thanks to the efforts of the driver who took a few minutes to make a customer forever grateful!
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Sue_g
Jan 8, 2025
Know the capabilities! - The hours of operation should have been a little longer! Hard to do the boat trip if you are staying in Darling Harbor and some other locations! You Miss the first boat since your pickup point doesn’t get you there in time! Miss last bus pickup if you go on afternoon boat ride! The last bus leaving Stop 1 was 4:15 even though brochure says 4:30 so we were not able to do the boat ride! Something should be changed! We had 2day passes but it didn’t matter! Disappointed!
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Colin
Jan 9, 2025
Regretting getting on a bus - The bus tour is slow and there’s too much pausing for music. I’m certain there is more to talk about, but the three hosts ramble on with pathetic attempts at humour. There’s background noise which makes it hard to hear the commentary.
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