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Highlights

  • Experience a complete tour of Sydney with this 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off pass that provides access to key city landmarks.
  • Explore two routes featuring over 20 stops across the city center or Bondi's eastern suburbs, offering unlimited hopping on and off.
  • Enhance your visit by taking a scenic day-long cruise from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo, complemented with an beautiful night tour of Sydney.
  • Learn about each location through multilingual recorded commentary available onboard in English, complete with earphones for convenience.
  • Visit iconic stops such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and Royal Botanical Gardens during your journey.

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Elevate your Sydney adventure with the Big Bus: Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour combined with an Optional Hop-on Hop-off Harbour Cruise. This flexible 24/48-hour pass allows you to explore some of Australia's most famous landmarks on your own schedule.

With access to two main routes, Red and Blue, covering over 20 stops each, this tour takes you from the bustling city center all the way to Bondi in the eastern suburbs. The highlights on these tours include must-see attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, and Royal Botanical Gardens.

For those looking for a more scenic experience, opt-in for the 1-day hop-on hop-off harbour cruise that sails through Circular Quay and Taronga Zoo. Additionally, you can choose to join the beautiful night tour of the city with live English-speaking guides. Onboard both buses and cruises, enjoy multilingual recorded commentary in languages including English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese.

Complimentary earphones are provided on the bus for a more engaging experience. To help you navigate your journey effortlessly, use the mobile app that features a detailed map and live bus tracking. This tour offers an excellent opportunity to explore Sydney's rich culture and stunning landscapes in style.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Access to Red & Blue routes
  • 1-day optional hop-on hop-off harbour cruise featuring smartphone commentary, depending on the option selected
  • Optional 1.5-hour Sydney night tour with live English-speaking guides, based on selection
  • Pre-recorded commentary available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, Korean, Chinese & Japanese onboard the bus
  • Free earphones provided on the bus
  • Mobile app offering a detailed map and real-time bus tracking
  • Night tour includes hop-on hop-off service

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Smoking is prohibited on the cruise; please ensure you adhere to this rule for a pleasant experience.
  • The cruises and lower decks of the buses are wheelchair accessible. Ramps are available onboard and around boarding areas, but note that mobility scooters and large wheelchairs cannot be accommodated due to space constraints.
  • Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time; if there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, kindly wait for the next bus.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome on board during both the cruise and the hop-on hop-off tour. Additionally, restrooms are available onboard the cruise for your convenience.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

  • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and other specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Keep in mind that smoking is not allowed on the cruise.

The cruises and lower decks of the buses are wheelchair accessible. Ramps are available onboard and around the boarding areas for easy access. Mobility scooters and large wheelchairs are not allowed on the buses. Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one. Your guide dogs are welcome on the cruise.

Facilities: restroom on the cruise. Feel free to pick your perfect spot on the cruise as you can choose between cozy indoor seating or enjoy the fresh air outdoors. Hop-on Hop-off cruise runs every 15–60 mins from Circular Quay (7:35am–6:40pm during weekdays, 9:15am-5:05pm on weekends) with stops at Taronga Zoo & Shark Island. Night Tour: Departs 6:30pm from Circular Quay for a 1.5-hour evening ride, one tour per night. Click here to see the night tour map. The night tour does not include hop-on hop-off service. Make sure to check in with Big Bus first to receive your voucher for the hop-on hop-off cruise.

Hop-on hop-off cruise tour First cruise: 7:35am from Circular Quay - Wharf 6 (9:15am during weekends & public holidays) Last cruise: 6:40pm from Circular Quay - Wharf 6 (5:05pm during weekends & public holidays) Frequency: every 15-60 mins Popular stops: Circular Quay, Taronga Zoo, Shark Island Night tour Departure: 7pm & 7:30pm from Stop #1(Phillip Street, Circular Quay) Frequency: Twice every evening Duration: 1.5 hours Click here to see the night tour map.

The Sydney Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour includes pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages on the bus. The night tour offers live English-speaking guides.

No, this ticket does not allow you to bypass mandatory security checks at attractions or venues.

Yes, your tour will take you past popular stops including the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The cruises and lower decks of buses are accessible to wheelchairs. However, only one wheelchair is accommodated per bus at a time.

Yes, you can take plenty of photos as there are no restrictions mentioned on photography during the tour and cruise.

If you miss your scheduled bus at any hop-on point, you will have to wait for the next one along that route.

Yes, ensure you bring a valid photo ID and your booking confirmation as they are required for entry onto the tour buses and cruise.

There is no specified dress code mentioned for participating in the hop-on hop-off bus tours or harbour cruises.

The activity details do not specify any restrictions regarding bag size, but it's advisable to carry only small handbags for convenience.

Your ticket includes a 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour with access to Red & Blue routes and optional harbour cruise or night tour depending on your selection. Pre-recorded commentary is available onboard.

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